Page 20 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. 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. 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.
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.
Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston
MC
AL
Winston-Salem (Swaimtown)
142
Facility 142
NC AVG 70
Rank #12 / 368
No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 35
Rank #426 / 508
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43.75/200
Facility 43.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #304 / 321
30
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Yes, Pets Allowed
The Landings of Swansboro
MC
AL
Swansboro
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 70
Rank #134 / 368
No
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 35
Rank #158 / 508
32.5%
Facility 32.5%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #192 / 213
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #24 / 333
-
Blissful Living Senior Care, Inc.
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Charlotte (Silverwood)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #316 / 368
No
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 35
Rank #471 / 508
-
97.00/200
Facility 97.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #189 / 321
3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Goldsboro Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care
MC
AL
Goldsboro
56
Facility 56
NC AVG 70
Rank #263 / 368
No-
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #48 / 213
95.00/200
Facility 95.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #221 / 321
10
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #84 / 333
-
The Landings of Oak Island
MC
AL
Oak Island
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 70
Rank #134 / 368
No
3
Facility 3
NC AVG 35
Rank #488 / 508
-
93.50/200
Facility 93.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #233 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 333
-
LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)
MC
AL
HC
Raleigh
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #316 / 368
No
8
Facility 8
NC AVG 35
Rank #448 / 508
-
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #224 / 321
4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #24 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – NC West
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 70
Rank #167 / 368
No
14
Facility 14
NC AVG 35
Rank #401 / 508
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #65 / 213
--3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #17 / 333
-
Poplar Grove
MC
Burgaw
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 35
Rank #70 / 508
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #114 / 213
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
12
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
The Bridges on Parkview
MC
AL
RC
Henderson
86
Facility 86
NC AVG 70
Rank #112 / 368
No
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 35
Rank #164 / 508
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #131 / 213
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Harmony House Memory Care
MC
AL
Statesville
40
Facility 40
NC AVG 70
Rank #292 / 368
No-
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #44 / 213
82.75/200
Facility 82.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #289 / 321
20
95%
Facility 95%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #131 / 333
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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 Landings of Swansboro

280 Swansboro Loop Road Swansboro, Nc 28584, Swansboro, NC 28584
Overview of The Landings of Swansboro

The Landings of Swansboro sits at 280 Swansboro Loop Road in Swansboro, North Carolina. It offers assisted living and memory care in a single community. The Walk Score is 48, which places it in somewhat walkable territory. Most trips will still require a car, and visiting family should plan accordingly.

The building is licensed for 80 beds and currently houses 26 residents. Occupancy sits at 33 percent. Availability is not a constraint here, so a family that needs a bed soon will likely find one. A lower census also means each staff member is responsible for fewer residents during a shift.

Nursing services are available and staffing runs on a 24-hour schedule. Someone is present at every hour. The community also operates a Secured Living program for residents who need a protected memory care environment. Because assisted living and memory care both operate on site, a resident whose cognitive needs increase over time can often shift care levels without changing addresses.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are handled by the community. Dining is restaurant-style rather than cafeteria service. Shared spaces include a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. State oversight of North Carolina assisted living communities covers fire-safety systems among the areas examined during routine review.

The community accepts Medicaid; for families looking at a multi-year stay, that coverage pathway shapes the financial picture in a way few other single facts do. The overall record here shows an assisted living and memory care community with substantial open capacity, round-the-clock staffing, a secured memory care setting, and a Medicaid pathway that keeps it accessible to families without significant private resources.

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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.

Overview of Goldsboro Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care

Goldsboro Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care offers two kinds of care at one address on Royale Avenue in Goldsboro. Older adults who need help with daily routines live here. So do residents with Alzheimer’s disease, who have a wing built for them.

The building holds 56 beds, and 51 of them are filled right now. That works out to 91 percent occupancy, a number that says local families keep choosing this place. A community this size can staff a separate memory care unit without becoming a place where nobody knows your name.

The Alzheimer’s Unit is the piece that sets this community apart from a standard adult care home. It was designed around residents whose needs and abilities run differently from the general population. Staff working that unit are trained specifically for memory loss. Everyone else gets support from licensed nurses and CNAs, with coverage running 24 hours a day.

Rehabilitation services happen on site, and for a resident coming back from a fall or a hospital stay, that removes a real logistical headache. No van rides, no rescheduling, no missed sessions because the driver was late.

Medicaid is accepted here; that single fact narrows or widens the field for a lot of North Carolina families more than any amenity list does. State inspections have looked at infection prevention and control and at fall and injury prevention. Both areas carry weight in a setting where residents may be unsteady on their feet.

One practical note about the location: the Walk Score is 0, meaning the neighborhood is car-dependent and errands require driving. Visiting family should plan around that, and residents will depend on scheduled transportation or relatives for anything off campus.

Contact Goldsboro Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care

The Landings of Oak Island

2910 Pine Plantation Parkway Oak Island, Nc 28461, Oak Island, NC 28461
Overview of The Landings of Oak Island

Eighty beds divided between help with daily tasks and a focused Special Care Unit form The Landings of Oak Island, located on Pine Plantation Parkway in Brunswick County, North Carolina. The area requires a car for travel, so moving around means driving instead of walking for most needs. People living in memory care have access to safe living inside that Special Care Unit, a detail that keeps this place different from nearby homes that only offer regular help.

Everyday life depends on workers who are there all day and night and meals served like they are in a cafe. A room for books, a room for fun, and an outside space give people places to be besides their own rooms, while cleaning, rides, and fixing things take care of the jobs that families would usually have to do.

Government health help is taken here, which is a fact that is very important for families planning how much long-term care will cost. State checks have looked at things that are common across most homes for seniors, such as how pills are given, fire tools, and the plans for care and written records.

Thirty miles south of Wilmington, Oak Island stays close to Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center for when serious hospital care is needed. With the safe unit and the larger home setup, this is a place made for people who need memory help along with the normal kind of daily support found nearby.

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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)

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.

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Poplar Grove

300 West Ashe Street Burgaw, Nc 28425, Burgaw, NC 28425
Overview of Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove sits at 300 West Ashe Street in Burgaw, North Carolina, and serves 60 beds of memory care. The community works with older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its stretch of Burgaw scores 59 for walkability, which puts some errands within reach on foot and leaves the rest to a car.

Forty-four residents live there now, so the building runs at 73 percent occupancy. For families who cannot wait months for an opening, that number carries practical weight. A community this size also keeps resident groupings smaller than a sprawling campus would.

Nursing services and staffing run around the clock here. The community also operates a program it calls Secured Living, which points to the perimeter management dementia care ordinarily demands. Continuous coverage is standard across memory care, not a mark of distinction, but it is a real feature of how the days are structured.

Dining is restaurant-style. There is a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area, plus transportation services for residents who need to get somewhere. Inspection records here stretch back over eleven years. The themes that recur across that span include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Medicaid is accepted, which matters because memory care rarely turns out to be a short arrangement. Families planning for dementia care are usually planning in years, and coverage pathways determine what stays affordable across that stretch. Poplar Grove is set up for older adults who need secured, supervised dementia care in Pender County, with families who expect Medicaid to carry a meaningful share of the cost over time.

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The Bridges on Parkview

105 W Parkview Dr Henderson, Nc 27536, Henderson, NC 27536
Overview of The Bridges on Parkview

The Bridges on Parkview provides assisted living in Henderson, North Carolina. Its Walk Score is 47. A short list of destinations sits within walking distance, but families should plan on driving or arranging transportation for most outings.

The building holds 86 beds and 57 residents live there now. Occupancy sits at 66 percent. About a third of the beds are open, so a family inquiring is unlikely to face a waitlist.

Nursing services and 24-hour staffing are part of the care offering. Respite stays are available when a family caregiver needs short-term relief. A program called Secured Living operates within the community.

Meals are served restaurant-style. Residents also have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are handled by staff.

Medicaid is accepted here. Families planning to use Medicaid should confirm bed availability under that pathway before proceeding further.

State inspection activity at this community has involved medication management, infection prevention and control, and resident rights and protections.

Contact The Bridges on Parkview

Harmony House Memory Care

1372 Eufola Road Statesville, Nc 28677, Statesville, NC 28677
Overview of Harmony House Memory Care

Harmony House Memory Care works in Statesville, North Carolina, at 1372 Eufola Road. The place helps older people with daily chores and also cares for those who have trouble remembering things. This location is not easy to walk around, so people must use a car to get anywhere.

The building has 40 beds, and right now 37 people live there. This means about 93 percent of the rooms are full. A building with 40 beds is considered small for this type of home in North Carolina.

A doctor works there, trained nurses and helpers are always on the floor, and someone is awake to help at all times. A main nurse stays at the building, and a lead doctor watches over the health plans, while other doctors come to visit the people in their rooms instead of making them go to a different office. People living there carry special buttons to call for help.

The rooms are private and big, and every room has its own bathroom and a way to change the heat. Places to wash include a special tub and a shower that a wheelchair can roll into. Common areas include a church room, a book room, a game room, and a hair shop, and the yard has a porch and tall garden boxes so people can plant flowers without having to get on their knees. All food is made in the building, and workers do the cleaning and the washing.

State reports for Harmony House show the same problems with medicine, worker training, and writing down health plans. The home takes Medicaid money to help pay for the stay. For families thinking about staying for many years, having this kind of help to pay the bills is very important. Harmony House is a small home with nurses and private rooms that takes state help, though its reports often mention issues with medicine and paperwork.

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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 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.