Page 18 of Best Memory Care in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 323 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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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – NC West
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 76
Rank #126 / 252
No
14
Facility 14
NC AVG 35
Rank #240 / 300
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #44 / 152
--B+3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #8 / 224
-
Peak Resources Charlotte
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Charlotte (Country Club Heights)
142
Facility 142
NC AVG 76
Rank #10 / 252
No
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 35
Rank #23 / 300
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #50 / 152
--C+6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Magnolia Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Southern Pines
110
Facility 110
NC AVG 76
Rank #40 / 252
No
10
Facility 10
NC AVG 35
Rank #254 / 300
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #93 / 217
B-15
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Willow Ridge
MC
RC
Charlotte (Shannon Park)
52
Facility 52
NC AVG 76
Rank #205 / 252
No
39
Facility 39
NC AVG 35
Rank #125 / 300
-
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #109 / 217
C-20
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #75 / 224
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Ridge at Pikeville
MC
Pikeville
40
Facility 40
NC AVG 76
Rank #215 / 252
No
17
Facility 17
NC AVG 35
Rank #226 / 300
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #82 / 152
79.75/200
Facility 79.75/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #202 / 217
D20
70%
Facility 70%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Rosewood Memory Care
MC
Charlotte (Piper Glen)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 76
Rank #229 / 252
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #292 / 300
-
101.00/200
Facility 101.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #77 / 217
A2
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #8 / 224
Private Rooms
The Landings of Lake Gaston
MC
AL
RC
Littleton
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
No
42
Facility 42
NC AVG 35
Rank #113 / 300
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #63 / 217
A4
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Williamston House
MC
AL
RC
Williamston
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 35
Rank #73 / 300
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #93 / 217
B-20
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
The Gardens of Statesville Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Statesville
67
Facility 67
NC AVG 76
Rank #135 / 252
Yes
15
Facility 15
NC AVG 35
Rank #233 / 300
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #41 / 217
A+14
57%
Facility 57%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #11 / 224
-
TerraBella Harrisburg
MC
AL
Harrisburg
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 76
Rank #58 / 252
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 35
Rank #243 / 300
-
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #102 / 217
A9
44%
Facility 44%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #12 / 224
-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other NC memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 323 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Peak Resources Charlotte

Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, Peak Resources Charlotte is an assisted living and nursing home community offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. 
With 142 beds, it is a sizable facility dedicated to providing quality care to its residents. The community proudly participates in Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive healthcare services.

Contact Peak Resources Charlotte

Magnolia Gardens

594 Murray Hill Road Southern Pines, Nc 28387, Southern Pines, NC 28387
Overview of Magnolia Gardens

With a 110-bed capacity, Magnolia Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Southern Pines, NC. Residents also have access to nursing services with a doctor on-site, as well as 24-hour staffing. The community also provides temporary relief for families whose primary caregiver needs time away, allowing a short-term stay through respite care.

Private and semi-private rooms are available to accommodate those who prefer to live alone or share a room. Rehabilitation services are also provided to help improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, payment options include Medicaid, which can help when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay, and Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay.

The community also features a memory care area, called Serenity Place, for those living with memory-related conditions. Scheduled transportation covers shopping, banking, and doctor’s appointments, with wheelchair-accessible transportation for residents who need it. Moreover, religious services, courtyards, porches, gardens, and a salon give residents access to therapy, outdoor areas, worship, and personal grooming within the community’s services. Debbie Ogburn serves as the director.

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Overview of Willow Ridge

Willow Ridge provides memory care and respite care in Charlotte’s Shannon Park neighborhood, with 52 beds that create a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community has a more personal scale.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, making Willow Ridge a potential fit for a person living with dementia who needs supervised care or a family seeking temporary support. Private rooms give one resident space of their own, while semi-private rooms suit someone comfortable sharing with a companion. With a Walk Score of 39, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of The Ridge at Pikeville

Surrounded by the rich nature of Pikeville, NC, The Ridge at Pikeville is an extraordinary senior living community focusing on memory care. Live in comfort and luxury within the carefully designed and vibrant residences of The Ridge at Pikeville. The community boasts a team of competent and highly qualified professionals delivering exceptional care and support for seniors to thrive with dignity and live as they prefer.

With a wide selection of engaging activities and enjoyable programs, residents explore new ideas and rediscover old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Feel good with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Ridge at Pikeville is a great place for relaxation with its serene communal spaces and inviting community.

Contact The Ridge at Pikeville

Rosewood Memory Care

6827 Curlee Ct, Charlotte, NC 28277
Overview of Rosewood Memory Care

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Charlotte, NC, Rosewood Memory Care is a trusted community that focuses on memory care. Prioritizing those with cognitive conditions, a compassionate and specially trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and unique needs around the clock. Beautiful and secure private residences are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Utilizing a Positive Approach to Care (PAC), the community strives to maintain residents’ holistic well-being. A well-thought-out menu is also provided, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes with delicious and well-balanced meals. Medication management, visiting doctors, physical, and occupational therapy are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. With an all-inclusive care package, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional services to live a worry-free retirement.

Contact Rosewood Memory Care

Overview of The Gardens of Statesville Assisted Living

Gardens of Statesville is a serene oasis in North Carolina, surrounded by lush greenery. The home provides an ideal retreat for seniors seeking memory care, independent living, and assisted living options. This well-established community takes pride in offering care while creating a comfortable environment. Every aspect of the community is carefully curated to exude comfort, from the well-appointed furniture to the housekeeping and transportation services, ensuring that residents feel pampered and at ease.
Spacious common areas are thoughtfully designed to encourage social interactions and provide a sense of togetherness among residents. The community boasts a beauty salon and a delightful dining space where residents can indulge in relaxation and culinary delights. It is also a pet-friendly haven, allowing furry friends to be a part of residents’ mundane living. With a wide array of engaging activities, such as outings, social gatherings, arts and crafts sessions, and invigorating exercise classes, seniors can enjoy a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact The Gardens of Statesville Assisted Living

TerraBella Harrisburg

6200 Roberta Rd, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Overview of TerraBella Harrisburg

Settling in the enchanting city of Harrisburg, NC, Terra Bella Harrisburg is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community ensures comfort and safety with a wide range of floor plans including suites and one-bedroom apartments. With picturesque sceneries of local attractions and breathtaking nature, residents experience a relaxing retirement.

Terra Bella Harrisburg commits to empowering seniors with top-notch care and assistance, providing them opportunities to keep learning and engaging with their surroundings. With a Silver Spoon Award under its belt, the culinary team serves exquisite meals catering to its residents’ needs and desires. The community provides charming amenities including a jacuzzi spa, an arts and crafts studio, a multifunction game room, a library, a covered sunroom, a private courtyard and community garden, and tranquil walking paths for its residents’ leisure and wellness.

Contact TerraBella Harrisburg

The Landings of Lake Gaston

206 North Mosby Ave Littleton, Nc 27850, Littleton, NC 27850
Overview of The Landings of Lake Gaston

The Landings of Lake Gaston offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Littleton, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care is provided through the Secured Living program.

The secured setting includes supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Together, assisted living and memory care can suit someone whose needs grow over time, while respite care may fit a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

The community has 60 beds, and Medicaid is accepted when savings may not cover a long stay. Restaurant-style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared for dietary needs, including special diets. Residents can read in the library, spend time in the entertainment room, or use the outdoor common area.

Transportation services provide rides for trips away from the community. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. James R. serves as director.

Contact The Landings of Lake Gaston

Williamston House

160 Santree Drive Williamston, Nc 27892, Williamston, NC 27892
Overview of Williamston House

Williamston House provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Williamston, North Carolina. The community holds a license for 60 beds. Its location scores 51 on the Walk Score scale, described as moderately walkable, so some errands are reachable on foot from the property. Three levels of support operate here: assisted living residents get help with daily tasks, secured living serves people living with memory loss who benefit from a monitored setting, and respite care covers short stays, useful when a family caregiver needs relief or a resident is coming off a hospital admission.

Staffing runs 24 hours a day, with caregivers assigned around the clock. The community also brings several clinical services on-site: therapy, pharmacy, and provider services all operate within the building.

Meals are served restaurant-style, while there’s a library and an entertainment room that give residents different registers of activity, quiet or social. An outdoor common area is available for time outside and for family visits. The community handles housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation.

State inspection activity at this community has centered on medication management, care planning and documentation, and fire-safety systems. Those are the categories that shape the regulatory record here.

Medicaid is accepted, which shapes the financial picture for families planning care over a longer horizon. Williamston House combines secured memory care, on-site clinical services, and Medicaid coverage in a small community setting.

Contact Williamston House

Overview of Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – Nc West

Wilora Lake Healthcare Center, Nc West is a 70 bed nursing home in the Eastland, Wilora Lake neighborhood of Charlotte, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Memory care provides supervision for residents who need support related to dementia, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include dementia related supervision or ongoing nursing care.

Services include comprehensive post acute care, rehabilitation therapy, and long term care. Residents can receive therapy while recovering, then continue with care when support is needed beyond a short term rehabilitation stay. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Contact Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – NC West

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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Memory Care in North Carolina at a glance

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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 323 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.