Page 11 of Best Memory Care in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 322 memory care providers in NC using NC Dept. of Health & 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 North Carolina. 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around North Carolina

Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
MC
AL
CCRC(
IL
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Olde Providence North)
77
Facility 77
NC AVG 70
Rank #149 / 368
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 35
Rank #417 / 508
-A+
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #167 / 321
9
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (University City North)
207
Facility 207
NC AVG 70
Rank #3 / 368
No
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 35
Rank #302 / 508
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #108 / 213
A+--8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Legacy Heights
MC
AL
RC
Charlotte (Ballantyne)
122
Facility 122
NC AVG 70
Rank #27 / 368
Yes
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 35
Rank #70 / 508
27.0%
Facility 27.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #202 / 213
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
14
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Robinwood
MC
AL
CCRC(
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Gastonia
89
Facility 89
NC AVG 70
Rank #106 / 368
Yes
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 35
Rank #480 / 508
-A+
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
8
88%
Facility 88%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #57 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek
MC
AL
Charlotte (Highland Creek)
105
Facility 105
NC AVG 70
Rank #56 / 368
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #498 / 508
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #185 / 213
-
89.00/200
Facility 89.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #269 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Private / Companion Suite
Four Oaks Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Four Oaks
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #76 / 368
No
53
Facility 53
NC AVG 35
Rank #121 / 508
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #126 / 213
-
85.25/200
Facility 85.25/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #282 / 321
14
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Wellington House
MC
RC
Gastonia
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 70
Rank #284 / 368
No
46
Facility 46
NC AVG 35
Rank #173 / 508
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #81 / 213
-
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #185 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
-
Brookdale Lawndale Park
MC
AL
Greensboro (Devonshire At Lake Jeanette)
118
Facility 118
NC AVG 70
Rank #41 / 368
Yes
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 35
Rank #276 / 508
--
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #189 / 321
9
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Calyx Living of Wakefield
MC
AL
RC
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
88
Facility 88
NC AVG 70
Rank #107 / 368
No
27
Facility 27
NC AVG 35
Rank #316 / 508
--
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
1
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #1 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Springs of Catawba
MC
AL
RC
Hickory
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 35
Rank #338 / 508
-A+
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
10
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
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Overview of Brookdale Carriage Club Providence

Experience an all-encompassing care at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, an exceptional senior living community in Charlotte, NC, offering comprehensive levels of care and healthcare services. These include independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents can enjoy gatherings in the elegant, light-filled lobby or savor nutritious meals in the stately dining room. The community features a lakeside porch, a year-round pool, and various activities for relaxation and recreation. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, residents have access to a range of supportive services tailored to their needs.

The community offers short-term respite stays, ideal for those needing a temporary break or recovery after surgery. Skilled nursing care is available around the clock, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery. For those requiring long-term skilled care, Brookdale provides a comfortable setting with professional nursing services. Additionally, transitional care helps residents transition from hospital to home, and hospice care is available through a network of preferred providers, ensuring consistent, high-quality support.

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Overview of University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation

Conveniently located in Charlotte, NC, University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation provides a comfortable and convenient environment for short-term care, memory care, and long-term care. They provide each resident with a personalized care plan and 24/7 care and supervision for a comfortable and worry-free living experience. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services are also available to help residents maintain or recover their strength, mobility, and overall functioning to continue enjoying their independence.

The community also has an array of engaging activities to enjoy for an active and fulfilling living experience. With healthy and nourishing meals served daily, residents can easily maintain a healthy body and stay energized throughout the day. At University Place Nursing & Rehabilitation, they create a nurturing environment for healing and maintaining a high quality of life.

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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 Robinwood

Enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle at Brookdale Robinwood, a welcoming senior living community in Gastonia, North Carolina, offering assisted living. The community provides personalized assistance with daily tasks such as dressing and bathing, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their day. The cozy campus, designed for comfort and privacy, boasts excellent on-site amenities and a diverse social events calendar. Pet-friendly private apartments and inviting areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining enhance the living experience. At Brookdale Robinwood, residents benefit from a range of lifestyle services tailored to individual needs.

The community emphasizes health and wellness through activities like B-Fit fitness classes and Flex Your Brain exercises. With spacious private apartments featuring walk-in closets and large windows, residents enjoy a bright and welcoming atmosphere. A variety of activities, including art classes, trivia games, and yoga, foster a sense of camaraderie and engagement. Dining here is a delightful experience, with menus crafted from residents’ favorite recipes and seasonal ingredients, ensuring every meal is both healthy and enjoyable.

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Overview of The Laurels & the Haven in Highland Creek

The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek is a senior living community located in the heart of Charlotte, NC, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Residents can choose the perfect living space that matches their needs with a range of well-designed floor plans, including studious, one-bed and two-bed apartments. The community hosts various events throughout the year, ensuring happiness and connection with loved ones. Recognized for excellence, it has received the Best Memory Care award in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living report.

Committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment with access to necessary care services, the community provides personalized medical resources and a team committed to helping residents thrive. Residents also relish in a range of amenities, including a bistro, movie room, library, beauty salon, and boutique shop. The Ageility Rehab and Fitness clinic, pet-friendly policies, restaurant-style dining with individualized options, and scheduled local transportation adds to the convenience and welfare of the residents. The dining rooms are thoughtfully separated by care level to ensure comfort and personalized care for all residents.

Contact The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek

Four Oaks Senior Living

565 Boyette Road Four Oaks, Nc 27524, Four Oaks, NC 27524
Overview of Four Oaks Senior Living

Four Oaks Senior Living is a 96-bed community in Four Oaks, North Carolina, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care at 565 Boyette Road. The neighborhood is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 53, meaning some errands can be handled on foot while most still call for a car.

The community currently houses 64 residents across its 96 beds, an occupancy rate of 67%. That leaves meaningful room available, which matters for families who need placement without a long wait. Staffing runs 24 hours a day, and respite care is available for families needing short-term coverage.

Memory care here operates under a named Secured Living program, which pairs the memory care designation with a protected physical environment. Residents have access to restaurant-style dining, a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services are also provided.

State inspections have focused on medication management and environmental safety conditions rather than other areas of daily operation. These are categories that inspectors examine across adult care homes in North Carolina.

Four Oaks Senior Living accepts Medicaid, which shapes the planning picture for families weighing long-term coverage rather than private funds alone. The community fits older adults who need assisted living or memory care support in a larger shared setting, with room currently available and a secured option for residents whose cognition requires it.

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Wellington House

850 Majestic Court Gastonia, Nc 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
Overview of Wellington House

Wellington House offers memory care and respite care in Gastonia, NC. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Wellington House may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

There are 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to help pay for care through that program. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Restaurant style dining includes dietitian approved meals designed around each resident’s care plan, and special diets are supported. A library provides space for reading, while the entertainment room offers an indoor setting for activities. The outdoor common area gives residents a dedicated place to spend time outside.

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Overview of Brookdale Lawndale Park

Situated in Greensboro, North Carolina, Brookdale Lawndale Park caters to seniors seeking a vibrant assisted living and memory care community, allowing residents to access the level of care they need as their circumstances evolve. Residents can choose from cozy, pet-friendly apartments and enjoy a full calendar of activities designed to stimulate the mind, body, and social spirit. Recognized as Best in Memory Care by U.S. News and World Report, the community guarantees exceptional care and assistance to its residents requiring specialized support.

Whether it’s a B-Fit exercise class, a crafting session, or a social gathering, there are opportunities for everyone to explore new interests and connect with others. For memory care residents, specially designed programs with six daily activities ensure continued engagement and a sense of purpose. Mealtimes are another highlight, offering restaurant-style service and a chance to socialize in the elegant dining room. Memory care residents further benefit from a dining experience tailored to their needs, with features that create a sense of comfort and belonging.

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Overview of Calyx Living of Wakefield

Calyx Living of Wakefield is a thriving community in Raleigh, NC, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and convenience of having 24/7 access to a dedicated care team and their services, including daily living assistance, personal care support, and more. Their campus guarantees safety and peace of mind with 24-hour security and a personal pendant alert system available to everyone for faster response during emergencies.

Vibrant life enrichment activities and amenities like game rooms, wellness studios, and relaxing outdoor spaces are available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant and enjoyable as possible. The dining experience here is always delectable with chef-prepared meals cooked using fresh local ingredients. Here, you can receive compassionate care while staying close to everything you love.

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Overview of Springs of Catawba

Springs of Catawba is an assisted living and memory care community in Hickory that offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home; management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in an assisted living home means a life of convenience and flexibility.

Springs of Catawba’s essential services include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, meal plans, engaging activities, and specialized memory care support.

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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 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 322 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.