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Best Memory Care in Charlotte, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 43 memory care communities in Charlotte, NC using NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NC
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Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Charlotte, NC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 80The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Charlotte, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

Brookdale South Charlotte
MC
AL
Charlotte (Wessex Square)
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 72
Rank #145 / 390
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 33
Rank #407 / 572
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #122 / 246
A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
20
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunrise on Providence
MC
AL
HC
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
95
Facility 95
NC AVG 72
Rank #110 / 390
Yes
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 33
Rank #414 / 572
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #140 / 246
-
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #262 / 322
23
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #213 / 335
Studio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
MC
AL
IL
NH
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 72
Rank #168 / 390
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #440 / 572
71.5%
Facility 71.5%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #135 / 246
A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 322
15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #169 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek
MC
AL
Charlotte (Highland Creek)
105
Facility 105
NC AVG 72
Rank #69 / 390
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 33
Rank #526 / 572
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #218 / 246
-
89.00/200
Facility 89.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #270 / 322
31
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #272 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companion Suite
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Charlotte (Willow Ridge Road)
119
Facility 119
NC AVG 72
Rank #49 / 390
Yes
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 33
Rank #100 / 572
42.0%
Facility 42.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #205 / 246
-
87.75/200
Facility 87.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #273 / 322
47
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #306 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Addison of Lincolnton
MC
AL
Lincolnton
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 72
Rank #91 / 390
Yes
21
Facility 21
NC AVG 33
Rank #371 / 572
--
82.00/200
Facility 82.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #292 / 322
30
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #144 / 335
Suite / 1 Bed
Terrabella Lake Norman
MC
AL
IL
Mooresville
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
Yes
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 33
Rank #185 / 572
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #1 / 246
C+
96.00/200
Facility 96.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #205 / 322
30
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #220 / 335
Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Charter Senior Living of Charlotte
MC
AL
RC
Charlotte (Wendover - Sedgewood)
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 72
Rank #71 / 390
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #360 / 572
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #142 / 246
A+
90.75/200
Facility 90.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #260 / 322
34
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #325 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Summit Place of South Park
MC
AL
Charlotte (Barclay Downs)
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 72
Rank #36 / 390
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #260 / 572
--
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 322
26
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #82 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Legacy Heights
MC
AL
RC
Charlotte (Ballantyne)
122
Facility 122
NC AVG 72
Rank #34 / 390
Yes
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 33
Rank #76 / 572
27.0%
Facility 27.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #235 / 246
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #306 / 322
36
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #284 / 335
Studio / Suite
Brookdale South Park
MC
Charlotte (Closeburn - Glenkirk)
56
Facility 56
NC AVG 72
Rank #283 / 390
Yes
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 33
Rank #149 / 572
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #87 / 246
A+
93.50/200
Facility 93.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #234 / 322
26
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #281 / 335
Apartment / Shared Apartment
Preston House
MC
Charlotte (West Sugar Creek)
40
Facility 40
NC AVG 72
Rank #313 / 390
No
53
Facility 53
NC AVG 33
Rank #127 / 572
-A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 322
16
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #54 / 335
Private Rooms
White Oak Manor Charlotte
MC
AL
IL
NC
NH
Charlotte (Cotswold)
180
Facility 180
NC AVG 72
Rank #4 / 390
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
75.9%
Facility 75.9%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #119 / 246
A+--5
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
-
The Cypress of Charlotte
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 72
Rank #210 / 390
No
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 33
Rank #414 / 572
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #112 / 246
---4
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
Charlotte (University City North)
207
Facility 207
NC AVG 72
Rank #3 / 390
No
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 33
Rank #321 / 572
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #145 / 246
A+--8
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #1 / 335
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Overview of Summit Place of Mooresville

Set in the loving environment of Mooresville, NC, the Summit Place of Mooresville is a world-class senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Two types of accommodations are available ranging from suite to companion suite tailored to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and compassionate team, the community treats its residents as their own family members. In terms of memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood is notably created to provide a secure and caring environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

A wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the stay of its residents. It includes a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, etc. Meet new people and build lasting friendships in this beautiful place. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Summit Place of South Park

Experience the retirement you deserve at Summit Place of South Park, an inviting senior living community in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including a studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom apartments. With a team available 24/7, and an emergency call response system, residents can live peacefully knowing that support is available anytime.

Dedicated to delivering a stress-free and joyful living experience to its residents, the community features unique amenities like a theater with reclining seats, a beautiful sensory garden for Memory Care residents, and a trellis-covered patio where residents can relax and socialize. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, such as live entertainment, arts & crafts, walking clubs, bingo, themed lunches, cultural excursions, exercise classes, and community events. Other amenities include a beauty salon, library, gym, and free transportation, ensuring a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.

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Terrabella Little Avenue

7745 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overview of Terrabella Little Avenue

Terrabella Little Avenue is an exceptional senior living community nestled in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina. It has garnered admiration for its picturesque surroundings and close proximity to an array of restaurants, entertainment options, and shopping malls. This welcoming community offers a range of living options designed to meet the diverse needs of seniors, including assisted living and memory care programs. With a focus on memory care living facilities, Terrabella Little Avenue provides specialized support and qualifications to ensure the utmost care for residents with memory-related challenges.

Each living space has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and familiarity, offering a peaceful retreat for residents. The community boasts an impressive array of amenities, including a library to nourish the mind, a professional beauty salon and barbershop for pampering, and a serene courtyard and community garden for relaxation. Pets are also welcomed and cherished, enhancing the homely atmosphere. The community is equipped with the necessary resources and expertise to ensure the highest standards of care and support for individuals with memory care requirements.

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Overview of The Pines on Carmel Senior Living

The Pines on Carmel Senior Living is a captivating community that caters to individuals seeking various senior living options. Whether you require assisted living, memory care living, or simply a place to call home, this remarkable community has it all. Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Pines on Carmel offers a warm and inviting environment where residents can confidently embrace the next chapter of their lives.

With specialized programs and services designed to support those with memory-related challenges, they create a nurturing and secure environment where residents can thrive. The commitment to excellence extends to their assisted living places as well, ensuring that residents receive the highest level of care and support tailored to their individual needs. Within this exceptional community, you’ll find a wealth of amenities and services that enhance the overall living experience. From beautifully appointed apartments to engaging activities and events, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The compassionate and dedicated staff is available around the clock, providing peace of mind and reassurance to both residents and their loved ones.

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Legacy Heights

11230 Ballantyne Trace Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277
Overview of Legacy Heights

Tucked away in the serene neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, Legacy Heights is a peaceful senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and short-term stays. The community offers beautifully appointed apartments with access to numerous services, including weekly housekeeping and linen service, restaurant-style dining, 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing team. Featuring Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, the community provides residents’ dealing with memory loss the right support and care.

Committed to giving its residents a vibrant lifestyle with access to comprehensive care, the community provides tailored medical resources and a team trained to help residents in all aspects of their well-being. With a wealth of amenities, such as a spacious activity center, numerous social and recreational events, and a full-service barber and beauty salon, residents never ran out of things to enjoy and do.

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Overview of Brookdale South Park

Set in a tranquil setting, Brookdale South Park in Charlotte, NC offers personalized memory care. Their dedicated team of dementia-trained professionals offers tailored care plans, ensuring each resident receives consistent attention and support. Safety is guaranteed, with 24/7 emergency response, a secure environment monitored by a comprehensive security system, and accessible amenities like well-marked pathways and comforting living spaces.

Featuring two distinctive memory programs, Clare Bridge and Solace, Brookdale South Park emphasizes engagement and enrichment. The Clare Bridge program, developed over three decades, incorporates daily activities designed to maintain residents’ skills and preserve their individuality. Complementing this, the Solace program enhances care with sensory therapies like music and aromatherapy, alongside assistance with daily tasks such as bathing and dressing. The community strives to create a nurturing environment where residents can thrive, benefiting from specialized care and a supportive atmosphere that promotes independence and dignity.

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Preston House

4910 Harris Woods Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Overview of Preston House

Preston House is an unparalleled memory care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nestled in a picturesque suburban setting, this residence offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, providing seniors with a well-balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Step into a place that feels like home, where a dedicated team of specially trained professionals with extensive memory care training understands the unique needs of those with memory impairment.

From spacious and comfortable apartment options to thoughtfully equipped, handicapped-accessible bathrooms, every aspect is designed to enhance the well-being of individuals with memory care needs. The wireless emergency response system provides peace of mind, offering immediate assistance whenever needed. Engaging social activities, overseen by a full-time social director, create a vibrant community where connections are formed and cherished. Rest easy knowing that memory care facilities at Preston House go beyond just physical comfort. With specialized memory care training, the dedicated team is equipped to provide the highest level of care and support.

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Overview of Willow Ridge

Conditions that impact memory like Alzheimer’s and dementia are challenging to tackle at home, and although we want our loved ones close, this may not be the best way to care for them. Safe, secure, and calming environments like Willow Ridge Memory Care, offer memory care with skilled nursing systematically developed to provide the much needed assistance that those facing these conditions, need and deserve. Individualized programs are determined for each resident based on best fit practices, with some activities including validation therapy, reminiscence and personal history, and behavior management.

Living amenities are top-notch, allowing your loved one to live fully and comfortably with housekeeping services, tasty meals, access to a vast library, outdoor patio with a serene and scenic view, socialization hours, movie nights, fitness and artistic classes, and celebrations on special occasions. Everything and more, for your near and dear at this memory care community.

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Overview of Brightmore of South Charlotte

Brightmore of South Charlotte is an exceptional retirement community that celebrates individuality and offers a full-service rental retirement home experience. Step into a vibrant atmosphere where beautifully designed independent living floor plans await, providing the perfect balance of comfort and independence. Brightmore is committed to accommodating diverse needs, offering a range of amenity options catering to residents seeking independent living, memory care units, and residential assisted living.

Indulge in distinctive dining experiences tailored to individual preferences and dietary needs. Immerse yourself in an array of amenities, including a library for literary adventures, an indoor heated pool for invigorating swims, and a beauty salon and barber for personal grooming. Brightmore also welcomes pets, ensuring that residents can cherish the companionship of their furry friends throughout their stay. With conveniences such as storage spaces, building elevators, concierge services, and 24-hour emergency response, every aspect of senior living is meticulously cared for.

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Overview of The Sanctuary at Stonehaven

The Sanctuary at Stonehaven provides memory care at 6741 Ciscayne Pl in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg County, a six-resident facility housed in a single-story building designed for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The small community emphasizes specialized staffing trained in cognitive impairment, with higher caregiver-to-resident ratios supporting residents requiring memory care oversight and supervision.

Daily life includes dining, beauty services, recreational and exercise programming, health services, and housekeeping assistance. Transportation services help families navigate medical appointments and errands, though the neighborhood itself is car-dependent (Walk Score 3); the facility sits 7.7 miles from downtown Charlotte, placing it near regional healthcare but in a low-walkability area.

The facility’s regulatory record shows significant strengths. Across seven state inspections since 2018, it recorded nine deficiencies; 80% fewer than the North Carolina state average of 46 over the same period. The facility’s DHSR quality score of 103.5 exceeds the state average of 98.

No fines, enforcement actions, or immediate jeopardy findings appear in the regulatory record.

However, inspection reports identify a persistent pattern: medication management and staff training deficiencies have appeared across multiple years (2018, 2019, 2021) without demonstrated full resolution. The most recent 2021 inspection documented expired staff CPR certification and a missed medication dose spanning 60 days. Earlier inspections cited medication labeling, documentation, storage, and physician order implementation gaps. The trajectory shows no clear improvement or decline.

This community fits families seeking a small, highly supervised memory care setting where residents receive individualized attention in a contained environment, with regulatory oversight showing notably lower deficiency rates than average.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Charlotte, NC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?

North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 43 memory care communities in Charlotte, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Charlotte, NC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Charlotte, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Charlotte, NC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.