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| 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 of Cary | MC AL HC | Cary (West Chatham Street) | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 390 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
Rank
#271 / 572 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#208 / 246 | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 18 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#69 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale Dickinson Avenue | MC AL | Greenville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
72
Rank
#169 / 390 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
Rank
#235 / 572 |
67.1%
Facility
67.1%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#150 / 246 | A+ | 84.50/200
Facility
84.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#285 / 322 | 16 | 87.5%
Facility
87.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#274 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Terrabella Asheboro | MC AL | Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills) | 96
Facility
96
NC AVG
72
Rank
#91 / 390 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
NC AVG
33
Rank
#548 / 572 | - | A+ | 96.50/200
Facility
96.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#196 / 322 | 26 | 80.8%
Facility
80.8%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#181 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Chatham Ridge | MC AL | Chapel Hill | 91
Facility
91
NC AVG
72
Rank
#118 / 390 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
NC AVG
33
Rank
#280 / 572 | - | A+ | 98.50/200
Facility
98.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#168 / 322 | 23 | 87%
Facility
87%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#268 / 335 | Studio / Suite | |
| Brookdale Elizabeth City | MC AL | Elizabeth City | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
72
Rank
#169 / 390 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
NC AVG
33
Rank
#308 / 572 |
28.9%
Facility
28.9%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#229 / 246 | A+ | 99.00/200
Facility
99.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#161 / 322 | 20 | 90%
Facility
90%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#298 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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 | |
| Sunrise of Raleigh | MC AL | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#79 / 390 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NC AVG
33
Rank
#161 / 572 | - | A- | 77.50/200
Facility
77.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#297 / 322 | 24 | 79.2%
Facility
79.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#161 / 335 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest | MC AL | Wake Forest | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#186 / 390 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
NC AVG
33
Rank
#124 / 572 |
52.9%
Facility
52.9%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#190 / 246 | A+ | 94.50/200
Facility
94.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#225 / 322 | 21 | 85.7%
Facility
85.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#257 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Durham | MC AL | Durham (Northeast Durham) | 119
Facility
119
NC AVG
72
Rank
#49 / 390 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#462 / 572 |
62.2%
Facility
62.2%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#167 / 246 | A+ | 87.00/200
Facility
87.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#276 / 322 | 38 | 92.1%
Facility
92.1%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#311 / 335 | Studio | |
| 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 | |
| Brookdale Concord Parkway | MC AL | Concord | 112
Facility
112
NC AVG
72
Rank
#60 / 390 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
Rank
#235 / 572 | - | A+ | 96.50/200
Facility
96.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#196 / 322 | 27 | 92.6%
Facility
92.6%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#317 / 335 | Studio | |
| Morningside of Raleigh | MC AL | Raleigh (University Park) | 110
Facility
110
NC AVG
72
Rank
#62 / 390 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NC AVG
33
Rank
#199 / 572 |
33.6%
Facility
33.6%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#219 / 246 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 32 | 84.4%
Facility
84.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#242 / 335 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Walnut Ridge | MC AL IL NH | Walnut Cove (Windmill Street) | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
72
Rank
#224 / 390 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
33
Rank
#149 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 19 | 47.4%
Facility
47.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 335 | Studio / Suite | |
| Clemmons Village I- Memory Care | MC AL | Clemmons | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
NC AVG
33
Rank
#339 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 322 | 20 | 85%
Facility
85%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#250 / 335 | Studio / 2 Bed |
Located in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brookdale South Charlotte offers a senior living community designed to enhance your independence. Catering to both assisted living and memory care, this community provides a variety of care options to suit your needs. Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities, from bingo and music programs to fitness classes and wine and cheese socials. With pet-friendly apartments that boast plenty of natural light, seniors can experience a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.
Brookdale South Charlotte features an impressive array of amenities that make it a top choice for seniors. The community offers a full calendar of events, ensuring residents always have something to look forward to. Dining is a pleasure with restaurant-style meals served in an elegant dining room, fostering social interaction and enjoyment. With 24/7 availability for emergencies, seniors can have peace of mind while focusing on the things they love. Brookdale South Charlotte is the perfect place to embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.
Known for its relaxing and beautiful home-like campus, Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina is an excellent community in Fuquay-Varina, NC that offers quality assisted living and memory care services. Their compassionate and reliable team is always ready to give residents the care and support they need without limiting their independence. Residents here find comfort in having 24/7 assistance with their personal care needs and daily living routine, complemented with a personal pendant alert system for quick emergency response.
Thoughtful amenities like a bistro, art studio, and exercise studio are also available to enhance residents’ living experience. With a wide range of exciting activities to enjoy, residents are motivated to maintain an active lifestyle. Meal times are always delectable and nourishing with fresh, chef-prepared meals served daily. At Calyx Living of Fuquay-Varina, you’ll have access to whatever you need to maintain a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.
Situated in Cary, NC, Brookdale Macarthur Park is a thriving senior living community, offering a warm and welcoming senior living community with both assisted living and memory care options. Residents can enjoy personalized care tailored to their needs, whether it’s assistance with daily tasks or engaging in purposeful memory care programs. The community features a selection of pet-friendly apartments with ample natural lighting and includes basic utilities and maintenance. Seniors will appreciate the vibrant social calendar and delicious meals in the elegant dining room, all while knowing that help is available 24/7 for any emergencies.
Brookdale Macarthur Park’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive. The community offers a range of amenities to enhance residents’ quality of life, including an emergency alert system, transportation, and a concierge service. Residents can relax in the fireside living room, enjoy the courtyard and garden, or socialize in the game room. The café/bistro and private dining room ensure every meal is a delightful experience, supporting both nutrition and social connections.
Discover a high-quality living experience with the Spring Arbor Senior Living located in Cary, NC providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from a variety of spacious and inviting accommodations including a studio, cottage-large studio, one-bedroom, and alcove suites designed to ensure each resident’s comfort and well-being. Beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor spaces are also provided for residents to relax. With an expert and compassionate team, many services are created to meet the needs of the residents, including personalized care, medication management, fitness and wellness programs, and much more.
The community boasts a host of exceptional amenities that residents can enjoy such as appetizing and nourishing meals, a full-service beauty and barber salon, laundry facilities, and convenient transportation services. At Spring Arbor, seniors are guaranteed a welcoming environment where they can thrive and enjoy a blissful life.
The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace, Cary, North Carolina, is a nurturing and person-centered memory care community for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The mission is to provide a warm, caring environment prioritizing residents’ independence, dignity, and individuality. The community values a compassionate approach to care, ensuring the well-being of each resident. The dedicated professional staff enjoys spending quality time with residents, fostering an atmosphere of comfort and happiness, and providing residents and their families peace of mind for future planning.
The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace offers a range of memory care amenities designed to enhance the overall well-being of residents. Personal care services, three daily meals plus snacks, laundry services, and weekly housekeeping contribute to a comfortable lifestyle. The community provides medication management, standard cable, utilities, and telephone services. Scheduled transportation, the Art of Living Well® programs, and 24-hour nurse availability enrich residents’ experiences. Planned social and educational events, day trips, gardening programs, and the Music & Memory program create a vibrant and engaging living environment, fostering community and fulfillment. Aquatics programs are also available to support residents leading active and enjoyable lives.
The 84-bed Arboretum at Woodland Terrace, located in Cary at 300 Kildaire Woods Dr, Wake County, North Carolina, provides specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Executive Director Amanda Klobuchar oversees the specialized memory care community, which has maintained an active license throughout 27 years of continuous operation.
All 19 inspections since 2015 documented 43 deficiencies with no fines; deficiency rates of 3.9 per year are 7% better than North Carolina’s average. Most significantly, a March 2024 complaint investigation substantiated resident abuse; a staff member was terminated and criminally charged, though witnesses failed to intervene or report. January 2024 inspections cited food safety, resident screening, and tuberculosis testing deficiencies. The June 2025 follow-up confirmed all prior deficiencies had been corrected, with registered nurses providing 1 hour of care per resident daily, 71% above the state average.
Signature programming at the Arboretum includes the Art of Living Well®, Music & Memory (a specialized dementia-focused therapeutic approach), aquatics, and gardening activities designed to promote engagement and well-being. Residents benefit from comprehensive medication management, personal care assistance, three daily meals plus snacks, laundry and housekeeping services, scheduled transportation, recreational day trips, and planned social and educational events.
Pets are welcomed, and the facility’s 3-story building includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 492 to 1,650 square feet.
The facility’s Woodland Terrace location carries a walk score of 55, indicating moderate walkability with some nearby amenities accessible on foot.
Memory care in a smaller, intimate setting with strong nursing presence characterizes The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace; its 39% occupancy reflects demand below the North Carolina state average of 76.4%.
Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Greenville, NC, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care, ensuring a seamless transition when residents need further care. Offering a variety of floor plans with large windows that let in abundant natural light, residents have plenty of options to find the comfortable residence that matches their tastes and needs. Residents receive the proper care and support with a team available 24/7 for emergencies and care associates trained to provide care to residents dealing with cognitive challenges.
Committed to giving residents a holistic senior living experience, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue conducts engaging activities and programs, complemented with various services like housekeeping, transportation and personal care. Residents can have coffee chats with friends at the refreshing porch or garden or create new recipes with other residents at the community kitchen. With a culinary team serving three nutritious restaurant-style meals and several snacks daily, residents are guaranteed to receive the nourishment they need to do the things they love or explore new hobbies.
Maintain social relationships and friendships at Brookdale Reidsville, an inviting senior living community in Reidsville, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy spacious common areas or settle down in their cozy, pet-friendly apartments, equipped with plenty of natural light and modern conveniences. Residents can forgo tiresome chores with a dedicated team that provides assistance with daily living activities and housekeeping, and a culinary team that serves nutritious meals.
Life at Brookdale Reidsville means a brimming calendar of activities for both assisted living and memory care residents, including exercise programs, resident-led clubs, live music, frequent off-site excursions, brain games, and crafts. Residents also enjoy full-access to various amenities, including a barbershop, a library, a community kitchen, and a porch, where they can bask in the sun and fresh air. With compassionate and comprehensive care and a dedicated team available 24/7, residents are guaranteed a secure and comfortable living environment.
Sunrise of Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Sunrise Senior Living. They offer assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice care services to their residents. This senior living ensures that the residents in their assisted living program receive the specific support they need by creating individualized care programs which may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and concierge services.
This pet friendly community also welcomes the residents pets, valuing the comfort and support they provide their senior owners. The accommodation options are also purposely designed, from their emergency call systems, to the facilities that promote mobility, and spaces to either rest or socialize in. Furthermore, they offer menu options featuring seasonal ingredients and regional dishes prepared by talented chefs.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Charlotte, North Carolina, at Sunrise on Providence, where residents are captivated by the picturesque lake views and a plethora of engaging programs and events. This vibrant community offers a wide range of services, catering to various assisted living levels of care. For those in need of specialized support, the memory care living facilities provide a nurturing environment designed to meet unique needs.
The Victorian-style architecture lends a charming and quaint ambiance, creating a truly inviting atmosphere. Located just minutes away from shopping centers, museums, theaters, and an array of dining options, residents have easy access to the vibrant surroundings. Exceptional dining experiences are guaranteed, promising culinary delights that satisfy both the palate and the soul. Furthermore, the meticulously crafted outdoor spaces offer tranquil settings for relaxation and connection, while the interiors boast a clean and classic design, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. Experience a vibrant community that offers assisted living with memory care, providing specialized support for residents in need.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 North Carolina
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 301 memory care communities in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina?
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.


















