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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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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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Overview of The Barclay at SouthPark

Conveniently located near Tryon Medical Partners Southpark in Charlotte, NC, The Barclay at SouthPark is an esteemed community that offers independent living. Residents can also find the care they need in the community with its comprehensive care services, including assisted living, memory support, respite care, and rehabilitation. With its snug and sophisticated accommodations, residents keep peace of mind and live their golden years to the fullest.

Enrich retirement with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to spend their golden years with ease, with its wide range of care and beautifully designed amenities.

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Overview of Heritage Greens

Providing seniors in Guilford County, Greensboro, NC with an excellent continuum of care for over 30 years, Heritage Greens is a well-established senior living community that warrants premiere lifestyle options and services. The community offers award-winning independent living, assisted living, and memory care services that fosters successful aging in place. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans that suit various lifestyles and come with conveniences like private patios or balconies, full kitchens and walk-in closets.

Recognized by the U.S News and World Report as a Best Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care community, Heritage Greens proves its excellence as a senior living community. Residents here are given plenty of opportunities to enhance or maintain their overall health with planned social events, programs, and activities. The community also offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience with restaurant-style dining services featuring delicious and nutritious chef-prepared meals. Here, residents are provided with the necessities they need to thrive and live well.

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Overview of Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston

Live a vibrant life with Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston, a charming senior living community, based in Winston-Salem, NC, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community ensures residents live a comfortable life with the help of a professional trained team and an on-call registered nurse trained to provide various care and support. Residents are also offered access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with in-house physicians, podiatrists, & psychiatrists for other services that residents may need.

Committed to delivering a nurturing environment that empowers residents to live well, the community offers an array of amenities and services designed to ensure quality living and a healthy lifestyle. A variety of activities and exercise opportunities are provided to help residents stay active and engaged. Three course meals are also provided to ensure residents always eat healthy and on time.

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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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Memory Care of the Triad

413 North Main Street Kernersville, Nc 27284, Kernersville, NC 27284
Overview of Memory Care of the Triad

Memory Care of the Triad sits at 413 North Main Street in Kernersville, North Carolina. It is a 42-bed memory care center built for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every bed is occupied right now, which means the community is running at full capacity with no open rooms.

That last detail matters more than it might seem at first glance. Full occupancy means placement depends on when a room opens up, not on when a family decides they are ready. For families who are working against a deadline, whether that is a hospital discharge or a caregiving arrangement that has stopped holding together, timing is the constraint here.

The neighborhood scores a 17 on walkability, which puts it firmly in car-dependent territory. Getting to almost anything nearby means driving. Visiting family should expect to make the trip by car, and the same goes for outside medical appointments and errands.

State inspection activity at this community has concentrated on medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and dietary and food service. Memory Care of the Triad is a secured dementia care setting rather than a general assisted living community, and at 42 beds it operates at a scale where the resident population stays fixed and familiar to the people working there.

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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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Cedar Mountain House

11 Sherwood Ridge Road Brevard, Nc 28712, Brevard, NC 28712
Overview of Cedar Mountain House

Cedar Mountain House sits at 11 Sherwood Ridge Road in Brevard, North Carolina, offering assisted living alongside a secured memory care wing. Brevard is mountain country in the western end of the state. The address itself carries a Walk Score of 74, putting it solidly in the very walkable range, so errands are reachable on foot and visiting relatives can get around without keys in hand.

The community has sixty-four beds, with thirty-five of them filled, which works out to 55 percent occupancy. For a family on a short timeline, that open capacity means the waiting list is not the obstacle it can be elsewhere. It also means staff are spread across fewer residents on any given shift.

Two kinds of care run under one roof here. Assisted living covers the daily rhythm of bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, with caregivers on the floor around the clock. The secured wing serves residents with dementia whose safety depends on a controlled exit. Staffing holds at 24 hours throughout the building.

A fair amount of clinical support happens on the premises. Therapy, pharmacy, and visiting providers all operate on site, which strips out a real number of car trips for someone juggling several conditions at once. Housekeeping, maintenance, and scheduled transportation handle the ordinary logistics.

Residents have a library, an entertainment room, and outdoor common space to use, the last of which earns its keep in a setting like this one. Dining is restaurant style rather than tray service. Medicaid is accepted, and that carries real weight in North Carolina, where assisted living coverage moves through state and county channels rather than Medicare.

Inspection records here go back more than a decade. Over that stretch, the themes have clustered around medication management, emergency preparedness, environmental and hazardous materials safety, and housekeeping and upkeep. For a family weighing this community, the picture is a mid sized building with room to accept new residents, dementia care available without a second move, and a walkable pocket of Brevard just outside the door.

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Cranberry House

6215 N. Us 19 E Highway Newland, Nc 28657, Newland, NC 28657
Overview of Cranberry House

Cranberry House sits at 6215 N US 19 E Highway in Newland, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Avery County, North Carolina. The 60-bed community combines assisted living with a secured memory care program built for residents living with Alzheimer’s and related conditions. Getting around the immediate area mostly requires a car; the neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 47, meaning only a few nearby services sit within walking distance.

Occupancy runs at 78 percent, with 47 of the 60 beds filled. Staff coverage runs around the clock, and the community layers in respite care and nursing services on top of its secured memory care unit. Structured activities fill out the daily schedule, and meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room.

Residents have access to a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area, and the community handles housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance directly. Medicaid is accepted here, though Medicare is not, a distinction that shapes how families can plan for payment over time.

The regulatory record at Cranberry House carries more weight than the amenity list suggests. State inspection findings span medication management, fire-safety systems, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections, categories that together point to a facility with a longer and more troubled compliance history than similarly sized memory care communities typically show. For families vetting secured memory care in this part of North Carolina, that regulatory pattern is not a footnote. It sits alongside the building’s size, its Medicaid acceptance, and its mountain-region location as a core part of the picture, and it deserves the same weight in a placement decision as any amenity or price point.

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Brockford Inn

56 N. Highland Avenue Granite Falls, Nc 28630, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Overview of Brockford Inn

Brockford Inn is a 67-bed assisted living and memory care community at 56 N. Highland Avenue in Granite Falls, North Carolina, in Caldwell County. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 45, meaning a few nearby services are reachable on foot but most errands call for a car. Current occupancy runs at 97 percent.

The community includes a dedicated memory care unit along with licensed nursing and CNA staff. Residents have access to an on-site physician and on-site psychology services, reducing the need for some outside medical appointments. A personal chaplain is on-site three days a week for residents interested in religious support.

State inspections conducted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation have covered medication management, fire-safety systems, resident rights and protections, and housekeeping and upkeep.

Brockford Inn is set up for older adults who need memory care support alongside general assisted living services, with on-site medical and psychological care built into daily life at the community.

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Hayesville House

480 Old 64 West Hayesville, Nc 28904, Hayesville, NC 28904
Overview of Hayesville House

Located at 480 Old 64 West in Hayesville within Clay County, Hayesville House operates as a senior living home with 60 beds for memory support and short-term stays. Since the area has a Walk Score of 37, living there without a car is only slightly easy because you can reach a few shops on foot, but you will usually need a ride for most trips. Right now, the building is about 60 percent full, which means that 36 out of the 60 total beds currently have people living in them.

The main focus of the care here is on nursing help and temporary breaks for families, and there are always workers on site during the day and night to keep everyone safe. Residents enjoy eating their meals in a large dining room that feels like a real restaurant, and they also have the choice to relax in the library, watch shows in the media room, or sit outside in the fresh air. To make life much simpler for the seniors, the staff takes care of cleaning the rooms, fixing things that break, and providing bus rides when people need to go out.

Official state checks of the home have looked at fire alarms, the training of the workers, how clean the building is, and how well they protect the rights of the people who live there. Because the home takes Medicaid payments, it is easier for families to figure out how they will pay for the high costs of long-term care over many years. This place is a good fit for families who want a small home for memory care where nurses and a set daily schedule are part of the house.

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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 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.