Page 19 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Blissful Living Senior Care, Inc.
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Charlotte (Silverwood)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 76
Rank #229 / 252
No
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 35
Rank #278 / 300
-
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #121 / 217
A-3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Terrabella Asheboro
MC
AL
Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills)
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 76
Rank #58 / 252
Yes--
96.50/200
Facility 96.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #126 / 217
A-17
71%
Facility 71%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #61 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed
Ahoskie House
MC
Ahoskie
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 35
Rank #33 / 300
-
101.25/200
Facility 101.25/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #76 / 217
A-12
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #32 / 224
-
The Bluefields
MC
Leland
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 76
Rank #109 / 252
No
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 35
Rank #257 / 300
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #90 / 152
98.75/200
Facility 98.75/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #161 / 217
B-23
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Piedmont Christian Home
MC
AL
High Point
93
Facility 93
NC AVG 76
Rank #81 / 252
No
3
Facility 3
NC AVG 35
Rank #286 / 300
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #88 / 152
92.00/200
Facility 92.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #183 / 217
C-18
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
The Gardens of Hendersonville
MC
Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
No
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 35
Rank #1 / 300
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #14 / 217
D+19
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Waltonwood Lake Boone
MC
AL
IL
Raleigh (Dairyland)
68Yes
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 35
Rank #73 / 300
-94.50/200B+771%1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rose Glen Manor
MC
AL
RC
North Wilkesboro
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 35
Rank #33 / 300
-
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #86 / 217
A-11
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)
MC
AL
HC
Raleigh
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 76
Rank #229 / 252
No
8
Facility 8
NC AVG 35
Rank #264 / 300
-
89.50/200
Facility 89.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #147 / 217
A-5
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #12 / 224
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
MC
AL
RC
Waynesville
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 76
Rank #122 / 252
No
73
Facility 73
NC AVG 35
Rank #9 / 300
-
92.50/200
Facility 92.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #161 / 217
C+12
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #55 / 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 Blissful Living Senior Care

At six beds, Blissful Living Senior Care, INC. is a residential care home rather than a traditional assisted living facility. That distinction matters: the Silverwood neighborhood address on Robinson Church Road in Charlotte puts residents in a house-scale setting in Mecklenburg County, about 8.5 miles from the city center. The neighborhood scores a 5 on the Walk Score scale, so a car is required for virtually any errand or outing outside the home.

The care model covers more ground than the size might suggest. Assisted living is the baseline, and the home also supports hospice care, memory care, and respite stays, so residents with more complex or shifting needs don’t necessarily have to move. Licensed nurses and CNAs provide round-the-clock coverage. The administrator, Martin Anuonye, is a licensed nurse himself, which means clinical oversight comes from the top. Angela Ezekwe-Anuonye serves as Vice President.

State inspections have generally centered on medication management, documentation and care planning, and staffing qualifications as recurring areas of attention.

For families who have looked at larger assisted living communities and found them impersonal, a six-bed home with licensed nursing on staff around the clock and the capacity to support hospice and memory care through end of life represents a meaningfully different option. That’s what Blissful Living is built to be.

Contact Blissful Living Senior Care, Inc.

Terrabella Asheboro

2925 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205
Overview of Terrabella Asheboro

Opened four years ago, Terrabella Asheboro is a 96-bed assisted living and memory care community in the Laurel Wood Hills neighborhood of Asheboro, a car-dependent area at the outskirts of town. The one-story building offers both studio and one-bedroom floor plans. It welcomes pets to let residents keep their companions with them.

The facility sits on Zoo Parkway, with easy access to the Asheboro Zoo and associated recreational areas. Since the surrounding neighborhood is largely residential with limited pedestrian infrastructure, visiting family members will want transportation. The walk score reflects this car-centric setting. The home’s relatively recent opening positions it as a newer option in the Asheboro market, and the presence of assisted living and memory care services means it can serve occupants across care levels in one place.

Over the past decade, state inspections have documented findings about medication administration and documentation practices. Recent surveys flagged concerns with accurate dosing and controlled-substance record-keeping.

Families contemplating Terrabella Asheboro must ask during tours about how it has addressed compliance areas and what safeguards are implemented for medication oversight.

Contact Terrabella Asheboro

Overview of Ahoskie House

Ahoskie House runs from an address in Ahoskie, NC, with memory care on the license. Memory care is built for people living with dementia, and Secured Living is the name of the program here. What that comes to, for a resident, is a secured area under staff supervision.

The community has 60 beds, and staffing covers all twenty-four hours. Dementia that has reached the point of needing that kind of watching is the reason a family looks at this address.

At 61, the Walk Score puts a share of the surrounding streets within reach on foot, which matters most to a resident still steady enough to use them. Anything beyond that range is what the transportation amenity is for. Medicaid is taken as payment here.

Contact Ahoskie House

The Bluefields

1935 Lincoln Road Leland, Nc 28451, Leland, NC 28451
Overview of The Bluefields

The Bluefields is a memory care community in Leland, NC, with a secured setting and supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Its Secured Living program can be a fit for someone who needs a supervised environment because memory loss can create safety risks.

The community has 78 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which gives a resident whose savings may not cover a long stay another payment option. Restaurant-style dining includes dietitian-approved meals shaped around residents’ health needs, with special diets available for specific dietary requirements; a library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide places to read, enjoy indoor recreation, and spend time outside.

Contact The Bluefields

Piedmont Christian Home

1510 Deep River Road High Point, Nc 27265, High Point, NC 27265
Overview of Piedmont Christian Home

In High Point, NC, Piedmont Christian Home has assisted living and memory care under its license. Assisted living is the arrangement where bathing, dressing, and medication get help while the remainder of the day does not. Memory care handles a wandering risk by supervising the resident inside a secured setting.

Both levels belong to the same license here, which is what lets a resident’s needs change without the address changing with them. The bed count is 93.

Rehabilitation services are on-site, so therapy happens where the resident already lives. Dining runs as a named program, the Nutritious Dining Experience.

Contact Piedmont Christian Home

The Gardens of Hendersonville

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

The Gardens of Hendersonville provides memory care in Hendersonville, NC, with 60 beds. Its Secured Living program creates a supervised setting for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs secure, supervised memory care. Restaurant-style dining provides prepared meals in a dedicated dining setting, and transportation services are available for resident transportation needs. An area Walk Score of 82 out of 100 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies or cafes independently. Medicaid is accepted, which may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay.

Contact The Gardens of Hendersonville

Overview of Waltonwood Lake Boone

Settled in the serene setting of Wilson, NC, Waltonwood Lake Boone offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This family-owned community ensures residents receive the right level of support to age in place, with comfortable one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans designed to enhance daily life.

This vibrant community prides itself on a variety of services and activities that encourage social engagement, including a garden house, lifestyle club, and travel club. With gourmet dining, wellness programs, and an inviting environment, residents enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle. Waltonwood Lake Boone also offers opportunities for family involvement, ensuring loved ones remain a part of the journey. A perfect blend of care, comfort, and community awaits, offering an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact Waltonwood Lake Boone

Rose Glen Manor

240 Independence Avenue North Wilkesboro, Nc 28659, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Overview of Rose Glen Manor

Three care types belong to Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC, respite care, memory care, and assisted living. Under assisted living, the help is with daily tasks, medication management, bathing, and dressing. For someone at risk of wandering, memory care means the setting is secured, and staff supervises inside it.

Respite is the short stay families use when the caregiver has their own surgery to recover from. Rose Glen Manor is licensed for 60 beds, and Secured Living is named as a program, which is where a resident living with dementia would be supervised.

Having all three levels here answers two different questions at once, one from a resident whose needs are changing and one from the person doing the caring. Medicaid is on the list of accepted payments, the answer for families whose savings run out before the care does.

Dining is among the amenities. A 61 for walking puts part of the area within reach on foot and leaves the rest of it to a car.

Contact Rose Glen Manor

Overview of LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (north Raleigh)

Make every moment of your best years count with LiveWell at Brassfield Road, an extraordinary senior living community in Raleigh, NC, that focuses on memory care. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals works hard 24/7 to meet residents’ needs and aspirations. Thrive and live your life to the fullest with the community’s intimate and cozy setting.

Promoting familiarity and comfort, the community ensures residents live a stress-free retirement. Residents benefit from personalized care tailored to their preferences. Moreover, purposely built amenities are provided for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle amidst the community’s tranquil and inviting setting.

Contact LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

251 Shelton Street Waynesville, Nc 28786, Waynesville, NC 28786
Overview of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Waynesville, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the care level can change without leaving the community. That continuity may matter as daily support needs change.

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center opened in 1963 and has 72 beds. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for nearby errands. In house physical therapy supports rehabilitation without requiring travel to an outside therapy location, while in house lab and X ray services mean some diagnostic testing can take place within the community. Hair care is also available at the on site barbershop and beauty shop.

Contact Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

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.