Page 14 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. 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.
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.
The Pines on Carmel Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Charlotte
125
Facility 125
NC AVG 70
Rank #22 / 368
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 35
Rank #244 / 508
-
83.50/200
Facility 83.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #288 / 321
20
95%
Facility 95%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #131 / 333
Studio / 2 Bed
The Landings of Mills River
MC
AL
Mills River
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 70
Rank #191 / 368
No
17
Facility 17
NC AVG 35
Rank #380 / 508
30.8%
Facility 30.8%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #193 / 213
102.00/200
Facility 102.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #96 / 321
4
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville
MC
AL
Thomasville
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #206 / 368
No
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 35
Rank #25 / 508
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
12
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
TerraBella Hillsborough
MC
AL
RC
Hillsborough
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #76 / 368
Yes
32
Facility 32
NC AVG 35
Rank #270 / 508
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Ahoskie House
MC
Ahoskie
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 35
Rank #59 / 508
-
101.25/200
Facility 101.25/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #122 / 321
7
86%
Facility 86%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #53 / 333
-
Cadence Huntersville by Cogir
MC
AL
Huntersville
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 70
Rank #76 / 368
Yes
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 35
Rank #372 / 508
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
11
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
The Gardens of Hendersonville
MC
Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 35
Rank #2 / 508
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
16
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Southfork
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 70
Rank #145 / 368
No
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 35
Rank #355 / 508
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #139 / 213
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Forest Ridge
MC
AL
West Jefferson
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No-
28.3%
Facility 28.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #199 / 213
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Magnolia Creek
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem (Crosslands)
117
Facility 117
NC AVG 70
Rank #42 / 368
No-
24.8%
Facility 24.8%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #204 / 213
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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Overview of The Pines on Carmel Senior Living

Located in south Charlotte, North Carolina, The Pines on Carmel Senior Living is a single-story community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one location. The community has 125 beds. It offers studio and two-bedroom residences to support a wide range of care needs, from short-term respite stays to long-term memory care.

The community is about 8. 9 miles from downtown Charlotte and less than 2 miles from Atrium Health Pineville. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 35, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Residents also have access to transportation services, along with fitness and recreation programs that encourage an active lifestyle.

State inspections conducted by North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation have focused on medication management. These include how physician orders and therapeutic diets are carried out and documented. Inspection records have also included complaints involving resident supervision and monitoring for individuals at risk of wandering. A separate construction-related item was reviewed during a follow-up survey and confirmed as corrected.

The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. Families considering The Pines on Carmel Senior Living should ask about current staffing levels, memory care supervision practices, and how residents with changing care needs are supported daily.

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The Landings of Mills River

4143 Haywood Road Mills River, Nc 28759, Mills River, NC 28759
Overview of The Landings of Mills River

The Landings of Mills River sits at 4143 Haywood Road in Mills River, North Carolina, in the mountains southwest of Asheville. It offers assisted living and memory care. The location is rural, and the Walk Score of 17 confirms what the address suggests. Errands require a car here, and so does most everything else.

Licensed capacity is 65 beds; twenty residents live there now, which puts occupancy at 31 percent. That is a lightly populated building. Space is available, and the resident group is small enough that recognition between staff and residents comes easily.

Nursing services are provided, and staffing runs 24 hours. The community also operates a Secured Living program for residents with dementia who need a protected setting. That program runs alongside general assisted living rather than in place of it.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are all covered by the community. Transportation carries real weight given how far the location sits from most services. Dining is restaurant-style. Residents also have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area suited to the mountain surroundings.

North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation surveys adult care homes without advance notice. At this community, inspection themes have gathered around medication management, care planning and documentation, dietary and food service, and housekeeping and upkeep. Medicaid is accepted, which shapes the financial picture for families working within limits or planning to spend down.

The Landings of Mills River is a 65-bed assisted living and memory care community running at low occupancy in a rural mountain setting, with round-the-clock staffing, a secured dementia program, and Medicaid acceptance.

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Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville

915 West Cooksey Drive Thomasville, Nc 27360, Thomasville, NC 27360
Overview of Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville

Brookstone Terrace of Thomasville is an assisted living and memory care community in Thomasville , in North Carolina. You’ll find it at its 915 West Cooksey Drive address. The neighborhood it’s located in is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 71, so residents and visitors can expect that most errands can be done on foot and many essentials are close by.

The community runs 62 beds, which is moderately sized, and so it lands somewhere between the personal feel of a small home and the fuller amenities of a larger one. Because it offers both assisted living and memory care, a family with a loved one working through a dementia diagnosis can keep them in one familiar place as needs shift.

Staffing runs 24 hours a day: licensed nurses and CNAs are on site around the clock. It’s worth highlighting that that around-the-clock coverage counts for a lot when someone needs help at odd hours or does better with a steady clinical presence nearby.

Meals are built into the rhythm of the day, with dietitian-approved food and regular dining service. Residents have activities on hand too, which gives structure to a day and keeps people connected to the folks around them.

State oversight of assisted living in North Carolina looks at areas like medication management, fire-safety systems, and emergency readiness. Those are the operational fundamentals regulators watch across residential care. For a family weighing this community, the picture is a mid-sized place offering both levels of care in a walkable part of Thomasville.

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TerraBella Hillsborough

1911 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
Overview of TerraBella Hillsborough

Located in the historical community of Hillsborough, NC, Terra Bella Hillsborough is a one-of-a-kind senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy suites and elegant one-bedroom apartments for seniors to find solace in. With its exceptional care and assistance 24/7, residents keep their peace of mind and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Alongside its signature SHINE Memory Care program, the community provides various signature programs encompassing dining activities, activities, and transportation. To ensure seniors are in their best condition, the community provides fun and exciting activities. Moreover, meals that are served from breakfast to dinner are of the highest quality to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Terra Bella Hillsborough is a pet-friendly community that provides its residents with local outings, live entertainment, and wellness classes in its wonderful amenities such as a private courtyard, a community garden, and scenic walking paths.

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Overview of Ahoskie House

Ahoskie House sits at 407 Loftin Lane in Ahoskie, North Carolina. This is a memory care community, built for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Care runs on individualized plans and predictable daily routines.

Sixty beds puts this community at a middle size for the state. Residents have nursing services available to them, and staff are present around the clock. The named memory care program here is called Secured Living, a secured setting that lets residents move through the building on their own without the risk of an unsupervised exit.

Walk Score for the surrounding area comes in at 61, which reads as moderately walkable. Families visiting can handle a few errands on foot, since there is a mix of amenities within range of the community.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are all handled by the community. Dining is restaurant-style rather than tray service. There is also a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area for residents to use.

State inspection themes at this community have gathered around fire-safety systems, building upkeep, and housekeeping conditions, with dietary and food service also drawing regulator attention. Medicaid is accepted here, which matters for families who are not working from private funds alone. Taken together, what the record shows is a mid-sized, around-the-clock memory care community with a secured program and a facility-condition inspection history that deserves a direct look.

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Overview of Cadence Huntersville by Cogir

Welcoming guests and seniors with an ethereal setting, Cadence Huntersville by Cogir is a prominent senior living community in Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville, NC, that provides assisted living and memory care. Featuring cozy and sophisticated accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and safety at its finest. The community exceeds expectations in delivering top-tier care and support for seniors to live a wonderful retirement free from household responsibilities.

Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts energizing activities and engaging events for them to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Chat with fellow residents and revel in restaurant-style meals catering to residents’ dietary satisfaction and tastes. With its tranquil spaces and warm environment, Cadence Huntersville by Cogir is a good place to spend a fabulous retirement.

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The Gardens of Hendersonville

1000 West Allen Street Hendersonville, Nc 28739, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Overview of The Gardens of Hendersonville

The Gardens of Hendersonville is a 60-bed home for seniors at 1000 West Allen Street in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This community helps older adults who have trouble with their memory or Alzheimer’s disease. The area is very easy to walk around, with a high score of 82, so most errands and stores are just a short trip away on foot.

Everything is built to be safe and secure, which is normal for places where residents might get lost if they wander off. Real nurses and trained helpers are always in the building to take care of everyone at any time of day. Doctors are also available to help on-site, so people living there do not have to leave very often for basic check-ups. Caregivers work in the building every single hour of the week to make sure everyone is okay.

Every day, residents can eat meals together like they are at a restaurant, and the cooks can make special food if someone has a specific diet. The home also has a library, a room for watching movies or playing games, and a safe outdoor area where people can enjoy the fresh air. Workers handle the cleaning and repairs, and they even provide rides and help with daily chores so life is easier for the seniors.

State inspectors check the home to make sure medicine is handled correctly, fire alarms work, and that all records are kept well. The Gardens of Hendersonville takes Medicaid, which is very helpful for families who need to plan how to pay for care for a long time. The building is designed with extra locks and cameras to keep everyone safe. It is a great fit for seniors who need a small, protected place with medical help right there on the property.

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Southfork

1345 Jonestown Road Winston-Salem, Nc 27103, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Overview of Southfork

Southfork offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Winston-Salem, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care options are available in one community. Southfork may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or for a family caregiver who needs short-term support. The community has 78 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving families who use that program a way to help pay for care, while restaurant-style dining and special diets allow meals to be served in a dining setting while accommodating dietary needs. Residents can also use transportation services for community-provided rides and spend time in an outdoor common area, library, or entertainment room for shared activities.

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Forest Ridge

151 Village Park Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Overview of Forest Ridge

Residing in the serene community of West Jefferson, NC, the Forest Ridge is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of comfortable and spacious accommodations including private studios, shared suites, and studio deluxe are available. In terms of memory care, a program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services 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 and wellness programs. With Forest Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a worthwhile living experience.

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Overview of Magnolia Creek

Dedicated to empowering seniors to live their best lives, Magnolia Creek in Multnomah County, Winston-Salem, NC, is an inspiring senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers an ideal blend of comfortable residence and exceptional health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably. Residents enjoy compassionate care and assistance provided by a dedicated care team.

The community makes sure residents are provided with plenty of opportunities for an active and vibrant living experience with an array of fitness and wellness programs. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to give residents plenty of time to enjoy their retirement life fully. With comprehensive services, friendly care team, and convenient amenities, residents at Magnolia Creek are able to live their lives fully and comfortably.

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Weighting overview

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

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  • 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.