Page 12 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville
MC
AL
Hendersonville
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 70
Rank #213 / 368
Yes
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 35
Rank #302 / 508
-
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
5
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Private / Companion Suite
Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Huntersville (Rosedale)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 70
Rank #66 / 368
No
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 35
Rank #439 / 508
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Parkwood Village and The Landing
MC
AL
IL
Wilson (Westwood)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 70
Rank #167 / 368
Yes
42
Facility 42
NC AVG 35
Rank #197 / 508
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
12
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clemmons Village II- Assisted Living
MC
AL
Clemmons
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
Yes
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 35
Rank #319 / 508
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
4
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Suite
Homestead Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
Yes
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 35
Rank #355 / 508
30.3%
Facility 30.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #194 / 213
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
The Shaire Center
MC
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Lenoir
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 70
Rank #126 / 368
No
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 35
Rank #8 / 508
-
98.00/200
Facility 98.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #181 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
-
Trinity Elms
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Clemmons
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 70
Rank #58 / 368
No
56
Facility 56
NC AVG 35
Rank #99 / 508
-
101.00/200
Facility 101.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #123 / 321
13
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
-
Scotland House
MC
AL
RC
Scotland Neck
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 35
Rank #289 / 508
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #55 / 213
86.25/200
Facility 86.25/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #278 / 321
2
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
The Landings of Smithfield
MC
AL
RC
Smithfield
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
No
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 35
Rank #38 / 508
28.8%
Facility 28.8%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #198 / 213
86.00/200
Facility 86.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #279 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Charlotte
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 70
Rank #304 / 368
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 35
Rank #384 / 508
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #92 / 213
103.00/200
Facility 103.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #69 / 321
6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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Overview of Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

Featuring the inviting neighborhood of Hendersonville, NC, the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans ranging from private rooms to privacy/companion suites, and deluxe private companion suites. With its trained and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are provided with a cutting-edge program named Pathways to Discovery through its well-trained and empathetic team.

The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities like wellness programs. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely achieve a worthwhile retirement.

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Overview of Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care in Huntersville, NC, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 100 beds and private or semi-private rooms, a resident can live alone or share with a companion, and the range of care options can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.

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Overview of Parkwood Village and the Landing

Parkwood Village and the Landing offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wilson, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living offers private housing with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 70 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing. A one bedroom layout suits one resident, while a two bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together, and having all three care settings in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another care setting may not require leaving the community.

An area Walk Score of 42 places the community in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to keep a pet in the community.

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Overview of Clemmons Village Ii- Assisted Living

Clemmons Village Ii offers assisted living and memory care in Clemmons, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. The community has 66 beds and offers suite accommodations.

Meals are chef-prepared around residents’ preferences and needs, and scheduled transportation is available for planned trips. Rehabilitation services, including short term rehab, support residents who need recovery-focused care. Outdoor courtyards and walking paths offer places to spend time outside, while an on-site salon provides personal care services; pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet with them. Premier Senior Living owns the community.

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Homestead Hills Assisted Living

2101 Homestead Hills Drive Winston-Salem, Nc 27103, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Overview of Homestead Hills Assisted Living

Homestead Hills Assisted Living runs 66 beds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Right now about 20 of those beds are filled, which puts occupancy near 30 percent. For a family weighing placement, that low a figure cuts two ways. There is room to move in without a wait. It also means the building is running well under capacity, worth sitting with as you visit.

The setting is not a walkable one. With a Walk Score of 20, most trips out mean getting in a car. Plan visits around that.

Residents have access to rehabilitation services, respite stays for caregivers who need a break, and staffing that covers all 24 hours. Total nursing care runs about 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day, with licensed practical nurses adding close to an hour of that. Wellness programming, dining, concierge and salon services, housekeeping, and transportation fill out the day. An emergency call system runs around the clock.

State inspections have focused on standard operational ground: medication management, infection prevention, and fire-safety systems, rather than direct resident care. Medicare and private pay are both accepted here. The place suits an older adult who needs rehabilitation-minded care and steady daily help, and whose family does not mind a quieter building with beds to spare.

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The Shaire Center

1450 Shaire Center Drive Lenoir, Nc 28645, Lenoir, NC 28645
Overview of The Shaire Center

At 1450 Shaire Center Drive in Lenoir, Caldwell County, The Shaire Center runs an 82-bed operation that combines nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing under one roof. The surrounding part of Lenoir scores 76 on the Walk Score index, high enough that most errands don’t require a car.

Rehabilitation services and a doctor on staff cover the medical side of daily operations. A dedicated memory care unit sits alongside hospice services, discharge planning, and care planning, the kind of structure that matters for residents whose needs shift between short-term recovery and longer-term support.

Nursing coverage averages 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day, drawn from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working in combination. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted, which widens the field of families who can plan around the cost of a stay.

Inspections of The Shaire Center have touched on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, and resident rights and protections. Between the rehab services, the memory care unit, and the hospice and discharge planning on offer, the facility is built for residents moving through different stages of care rather than staying in one lane.

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Trinity Elms

3750 Harper Road Clemmons, Nc 27012, Clemmons, NC 27012
Overview of Trinity Elms

Trinity Elms is a 104-bed community at 3750 Harper Road in Clemmons, North Carolina. Accordius Health At Clemmons, LLC operates it. The building holds licensure for nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing, which is a wide span for one address. A resident whose needs change does not necessarily have to move.

The surrounding area carries a Walk Score of 56, which places it in moderately walkable territory. Some errands work on foot, and some do not.

Short-term rehab and general rehabilitation services are both offered, alongside respite care for families managing a caregiving gap at home. The mix suggests a census divided between people recovering from a hospitalization and people who have settled in for longer stays.

Total nursing care runs four hours and six minutes per resident per day. Nurse aides account for two hours and 49 minutes of that, licensed practical nurses for 56 minutes, and registered nurses for 32 minutes.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted here, which covers the funding routes most families end up using. Trinity Elms is built for older adults who need skilled nursing or memory care, with enough licensure range that a change in condition does not automatically mean a change in address.

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Scotland House

27669 Highway 125 Scotland Neck, Nc 27874, Scotland Neck, NC 27874
Overview of Scotland House

Scotland House provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Scotland Neck, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having assisted living and memory care in the same community can allow a resident to move to a different care level without leaving Scotland House or starting over socially if needs grow. Scotland House may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time and for families seeking a short-term care option.

The community has 60 beds. Restaurant-style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, which supports residents who require special diets. A library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide designated places for reading, indoor recreation, and time outside.

Transportation services are available for residents who need a ride. A Walk Score of 30 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for many trips. Medicaid is accepted, allowing families to include that payment option when planning for care costs.

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The Landings of Smithfield

200 Kellie Drive Smithfield, Nc 27577, Smithfield, NC 27577
Overview of The Landings of Smithfield

The Landings of Smithfield sits at 200 Kellie Drive in Smithfield, North Carolina. It is licensed for assisted living, and it also runs memory care and respite care on the same campus. For a family watching a parent’s needs shift over time, that combination means one move instead of two or three. Walk Score puts the neighborhood at 65, so some errands are reachable on foot without a car.

The building holds 66 beds; nineteen of them are occupied. A community running at 29% occupancy feels different from a full one, in staffing ratios, in dining room volume, and in the social life available to a resident who wants company.

Nursing services and 24-hour staffing are both in place, so coverage does not thin out overnight. Respite care handles the temporary situations, a caregiver’s surgery or a discharge that needs a bridge. A program called Secured Living supports residents living with memory loss.

Shared spaces run to a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Meals are served restaurant-style. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are all managed in house.

Medicaid is accepted here. State inspection attention at this community has centered on medication management and on care planning and documentation. The picture the record gives is a 66-bed community operating far below capacity, covering three care levels under one roof, accepting Medicaid, with regulatory attention focused on medication handling and resident records.

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Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II

5816 Old Providence Road Charlotte, Nc 28226, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overview of Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II

Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II is found on Old Providence Road in the southern part of Charlotte, North Carolina. This big home works as a place where old people can stay forever, which means that help with daily life and medical care are all offered in one spot. The area has a very low score for walking, so you should expect to use a car whenever you need to go to the store or see a doctor.

The part for people who need a lot of medical help is small with only 34 beds, and right now 27 of those beds are being used. For health needs, the home helps people get stronger after being sick and gives family members a break from taking care of their loved ones. Workers are there to help at all times of the day and night. Every building is easy to move through with a wheelchair and has a special button to push if there is a sudden problem.

You can find a pool outside, a room for exercise, a place to read books, and a small church right on the land. In the yard, the people living there can enjoy paths for walking, a garden, a spot for golf, and a small pond for catching fish. Rides to places, help with chores, a hair shop, and extra rooms for family to stay in are also provided, and everyone eats together like they are at a food shop; animals are allowed to live there too.

The main things that leaders look at in the records are how medicine is given, the plans for taking care of people, and the tools for stopping fires.

Living there without much help starts at $3,430 every month, but the price goes up if you need more help with your memory or your body. The reports show a small place with many fun things to do in a part of Charlotte where you must drive, but it has the good point of changing how it helps you as you get older.

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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.