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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 306 memory care communities 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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306 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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: 72The 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Southern Pines
176
Facility 176
NC AVG 72
Rank #5 / 387
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 36
Rank #526 / 536
41.0% ----Private Rooms
The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh
MC
NH
SNF
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #277 / 387
No
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 36
Rank #28 / 536
80.4% -----
River Landing At Sandy Ridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 36
Rank #476 / 536
92.5% ----Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas
Piedmont Crossing
MC
NH
AL
HC
IL
RC
SNF
Thomasville (Hedrick Drive)
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 72
Rank #69 / 387
Yes
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 36
Rank #506 / 536
74.0% ----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Friends Homes
MC
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Greensboro (Guilford College)
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 72
Rank #192 / 387
No
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 36
Rank #261 / 536
87.5% ----Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages
Abernethy Laurels
MC
NH
AL
HC
IL
RC
SNF
Newton
174
Facility 174
NC AVG 72
Rank #6 / 387
Yes- 96.0% ----1 Bed /2 Bed
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wilmington (Windemere)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 72
Rank #326 / 387
No
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 36
Rank #394 / 536
94.3% ----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
SNF
Greensboro
210
Facility 210
NC AVG 72
Rank #2 / 387
No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 36
Rank #138 / 536
51.0% -----
Carolina Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 36
Rank #3 / 536
79.8%
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
15
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #65 / 333
-
Croasdaile Village
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Durham
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 72
Rank #213 / 387
Yes
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 36
Rank #462 / 536
-
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
15
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #43 / 333
-
Homestead Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #198 / 387
Yes
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 36
Rank #377 / 536
30.3%
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
19
74%
Facility 74%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #116 / 333
-
The Shaire Center
MC
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Lenoir
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 72
Rank #142 / 387
No
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 36
Rank #9 / 536
-
98.00/200
Facility 98.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #181 / 321
19
74%
Facility 74%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #116 / 333
-
Brookdale Meadowmont
MC
AL
Chapel Hill (Glen Lennox Appartments)
64
Facility 64
NC AVG 72
Rank #213 / 387
Yes
53
Facility 53
NC AVG 36
Rank #128 / 536
100.0%
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
17
65%
Facility 65%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #60 / 333
Studio / Suite
Conover Nursing & Rehab Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sw Conover (Tri-City)
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 72
Rank #116 / 387
No
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 36
Rank #77 / 536
84.9% ----Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Carolina Inn at Village Green
MC
AL
Fayetteville (Terry Sanford)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 72
Rank #77 / 387
Yes
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 36
Rank #72 / 536
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
18
72%
Facility 72%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #105 / 333
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Terrace Ridge Assisted Living

1251 E Hudson Blvd Gastonia, Nc 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
Overview of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living

Terrace Ridge Assisted Living sits at 1251 East Hudson Boulevard in Gastonia, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and memory care under one roof. The address puts it about two miles out from Gastonia’s city center, which keeps visits from turning into an ordeal for family who live locally.

Seventy-four beds places this community in the middle of the size range for North Carolina assisted living residences. Communities at this scale usually carry more shared programming than a small residential home would. They also stay small enough that staff and residents are not strangers to each other.

When a resident’s memory needs shift, having both levels licensed in the same building can mean the difference between an internal adjustment and a full relocation. Terrace Ridge describes its memory care as coming with events, activities, and family resources.

The neighborhood scores 46 out of 100, which the rating puts in the somewhat walkable category. Some nearby services are reachable on foot. Most trips will still need a car or a scheduled ride, so plan around that.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation oversees this community. Inspection themes on record center on medication management and fire-safety systems. What the record supports is a mid-sized community offering two care levels in a car-dependent part of Gastonia, with inspection attention falling on medication handling and fire-safety systems.

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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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Brookstone Retirement Center

2968 Old Salisbury Road Lexington, Nc 27295, Lexington, NC 27295
Overview of Brookstone Retirement Center

Brookstone Retirement Center is a 115-bed community on Old Salisbury Road in Lexington, North Carolina, licensed for both assisted living and memory care. The surrounding area scores a 73 for walkability, so most errands sit within a short walk of the front door. Family stopping by can generally get where they need to go on foot.

Clinical support runs around the clock. A registered nurse and a physician both work on-site, and residents reach physical, occupational, and speech therapy without arranging outside trips. Home health care and rehabilitation services are available here too, and medication monitoring stays in-house rather than falling to an outside pharmacy alone.

Memory care carries real weight at this community. Brookstone runs an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit built specifically for residents living with dementia. A family choosing between straightforward assisted living and a dementia setting can find both options in one building.

The activity calendar keeps a regular pace. Residents quilt, take craft classes, and head out on group excursions beyond the property. Inside, there is a salon and barber, housekeeping and laundry, scheduled transportation, and a multi-jet whirlpool bath. Religious services happen on-site for anyone who wants to attend.

Across its inspection record, North Carolina regulators have looked at medication management, staffing and credentials, dietary and food service, and fall and injury prevention. Those four areas frame what the state has examined at this community over the years. They belong in any honest read of the place alongside its care offerings and setting.

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Overview of Golden Harmony Home Care

Based in Raleigh, NC, Golden Harmony Home Care is a trusted community that offers home care. Featuring a wide range of care options that includes dementia and Alzheimer’s care, Parkinson’s care, and personal care, older adults receive top-notch care and support whenever needed. Older adults enjoy a maintenance-free living with a compassionate and highly-trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.

Retiremet is an ideal time for older adults to explore and gain meaningful experiences, accompanied by a cheerful team, especially with their important appointments and errands. Medication management and home transition services are also available for older adults’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years without leaving the comforts of their homes with exceptional care delivered to them.

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Overview of Morningview at Irving Park

Morningview at Irving Park is a residential community in the Spicewood neighborhood of Greensboro, North Carolina. Serving residents for 28 years, the home at 3200 N Elm St features a two-story building design with studio and one-bedroom floor plans catering to different needs and wants.

The neighborhood where Morningview at Irving Park sits offers moderate walkability, with a Walk Score of 38. This means a few nearby services are walkable, though most errands and trips require a bit of transportation. For families who cherish a calmer, residential setting over a bustling commercial area, this location offers that quieter pace while still providing access to the broader Greensboro community. The facility is designed with older adults in mind, offering private and semi-private living arrangements in studio and one-bedroom configurations. The two-story layout creates a more intimate environment than bigger, sprawling facilities, which some occupants and families find more comfortable and easier to navigate.

An excellent way to get a genuine sense of the community is for those considering Morningview at Irving Park to visit in person. When touring, families can explore the floor plans, meet staff, observe the daily environment, and ask about the specific services, activities, and care options offered. This attentive approach helps families make the most informed decision for their loved ones.

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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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Rose Tara Senior Living

125 Plantation Drive King, Nc 27021, King, NC 27021
Overview of Rose Tara Senior Living

Rose Tara Senior Living sits at 125 Plantation Drive in King, North Carolina, in the northwestern part of the state. It is a memory care community that also takes respite stays. The neighborhood scores 31 for walkability, which the rating describes as somewhat walkable. A handful of services sit within walking distance. Most trips will need a car or a scheduled ride.

The building holds 65 beds. That is a middle size for North Carolina adult care homes, large enough to support shared spaces and a full staffing pattern, small enough that residents are not moving through an institution.

Care centers on residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions. The community runs secured living inside a secured perimeter, with licensed nurses and CNAs on the floor and staffing coverage that runs around the clock. Respite care gives families a short-term option when a caregiver is sick, traveling, or recovering from something of their own.

Housekeeping and maintenance are managed by the community. Transportation services cover appointments and outings, which carries some weight given the walkability figure. Dining is served restaurant-style. There is a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area for residents who want time outside the building.

Medicaid is accepted here. For families whose planning rests on that pathway rather than private funds, the coverage question is settled before the tour ever happens.

North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys of adult care homes. State inspection themes at this community include medication management and infection prevention and control.

What the record shows is a mid-sized secured memory care community with 24-hour licensed coverage, a Medicaid pathway, and a location that will make transportation part of the arrangement.

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Overview of Navion of Goldsboro

Settled in the calming community of Goldsboro, NC, the Navion of Goldsboro is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living services. A wide range of cozy and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom are available. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

True to its goal of promoting a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care, residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Experience delicious dining with delightful meals and snacks every day. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely enjoy a worry-free retirement Navion of Goldsboro.

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Overview of The Oaks at Whitaker Glen

The Oaks at Whitaker Glen situated in the peaceful community of Raleigh, NC offers a seamless blend of expert care and refined living. In partnership with PruittHealth, the community provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services designed to meet diverse needs with personalized and attentive support. Residents can choose from well-designed floor plans, including open one-bedroom units and two-bedroom options with an additional spare room, ensuring comfort and flexibility.

Amenities include a dining area with delicious meals, recreation and fitness programs, spa services, and a pharmacy. The community features a theater, art studio, billiards and card room, and various leisure spaces for relaxation and enjoyment. The Oaks at Whitaker Glen combines exceptional care with a vibrant community, creating a place where every day is enriching and fulfilling.

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Overview of Aroga Home Care

Aroga Home Care is a compassionate home care provider in Charlotte, NC, that offers in-home services. Dedicated to helping older adults age in place, this agency strives to meet older adults’ needs and preferences at home. Companionship, incontinence care, and medication management are also offered to enrich older adults’ living experiences. Through personalized support, this home care provider ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years.

Genuine companions also accompany older adults to social events, shopping trips, and appointments, ensuring a worry-free travel. Meal planning and light housekeeping are also taken care of to maintain a clean environment for older adults’ welfare. This home care is dedicated to improving older adults’ quality of life by providing a wide range of services in the safety of their homes, making it a great choice for senior care in North Carolina.

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Weighting overview

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    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.

  • 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 306 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.