Page 22 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

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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Kingswood Reserve
MC
AL
IL
RC
Clayton
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
No---
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
1
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek
MC
AL
RESC
Durham (Fendol Farms)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #316 / 368
No---
101.00/200
Facility 101.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #123 / 321
1
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Private Rooms
WhiteStone
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Greensboro
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
Yes
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 35
Rank #276 / 508
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #70 / 213
A+----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Montgomery Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Star
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 70
Rank #268 / 368
No
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 35
Rank #319 / 508
51.9%
Facility 51.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #161 / 213
--
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
12
92%
Facility 92%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #97 / 333
-
Calyx Living of Durham
MC
AL
RC
Durham
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 70
Rank #119 / 368
No-
39.3%
Facility 39.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #177 / 213
-
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #211 / 321
2
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Conover Nursing & Rehab Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sw Conover (Tri-City)
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 70
Rank #102 / 368
No
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 35
Rank #70 / 508
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #71 / 213
-----Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Hickory Village
MC
RC
Hickory
56
Facility 56
NC AVG 70
Rank #263 / 368
No---
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #136 / 321
6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Southern Pines
176
Facility 176
NC AVG 70
Rank #5 / 368
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #498 / 508
41.6%
Facility 41.6%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #173 / 213
A+----Private Rooms
Wesley Pines
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Lumberton
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #206 / 368
Yes
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 35
Rank #439 / 508
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #59 / 213
A+----1 Bed / Cottage / Villa
Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 70
Rank #45 / 368
Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 35
Rank #460 / 508
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #41 / 213
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 322 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Kingswood Reserve

You can find Kingswood Reserve at 263 Mckenzie Ridge Drive in Clayton, North Carolina, which is a nice town in Johnston County just southeast of Raleigh. This community is ready to help because they have licenses for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even short-term respite care.

The building is a good size with 66 beds inside, but you should know that the neighborhood has a Walk Score of zero. Since it is considered a place where you need a car to get around, families and residents will need to plan on driving whenever they have errands to run or doctor appointments to keep.

Real nurses and nursing assistants work here every single day, and they stay on duty for 24 hours to make sure everyone is safe. They also offer respite care for people who only need to stay for a little while, and the whole area is fenced and locked so that residents who might get confused and wander off will stay right where they belong.

The staff takes care of the daily chores like cleaning, fixing things, and driving people where they need to go. When it is time to eat, the meals are served like you are at a nice restaurant instead of a school lunchroom, and there are plenty of shared spots to enjoy, such as a library, a fun movie room, and a backyard area for anyone who wants some fresh air.

State inspectors from North Carolina come by without warning to check on these homes, and when they visited Kingswood Reserve, they looked closely at how medicine is given, how records are kept, and how safe the building is for everyone. In the end, Kingswood Reserve is a medium-sized home in Clayton that offers four types of help, and while you do need a car to live there, they provide professional care and a very safe place to stay around the clock.

Contact Kingswood Reserve

Overview of Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek

In Durham, North Carolina, Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek emerges as a dedicated assisted living community, emphasizing enhancing seniors’ well-being through a commitment to offering unparalleled personalized care within assisted living facilities. A central tenet of their mission revolves around providing exemplary client care across their family care homes.

The team at Renaissance Care Home stands fueled by motivation and unwavering determination, unified in their pursuit of establishing it as the epitome of exceptional assisted living facilities. They pledge a persistent presence, tending to residents’ needs while fulfilling their desires. Discover a haven where personalized care flourishes at Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek.

Contact Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek

WhiteStone

700 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
Overview of WhiteStone

WhiteStone is a blissful senior living community in Guilford County, Greensboro, NC, offering a vibrant independent living environment. Residents are provided plenty of options for their living space, including spacious apartments, cozy cottages, and free standing single residences, set in beautifully maintained 42-acre ground. In addition to a maintenance-free living, residents are also given access to an array of healthcare services, such as routine checkups, rehabilitation therapy, short- and long-term skilled nursing, and memory care should they need it.

Without the worries of housekeeping, maintenance, and meal preparation, residents can focus on living their life to the fullest. Hence, the community offers plenty of beautiful amenities and enriching activities. Here, residents are free to pursue their hobbies, explore new interests, make new friends, or visit all those places they’ve always wanted to explore.

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Montgomery Senior Living

327 Freeman Street Star, Nc 27356, Star, NC 27356
Overview of Montgomery Senior Living

Montgomery Senior Living is a 54-bed assisted living community in Star, North Carolina, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care under one roof. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 26, meaning a few destinations sit within reach on foot while most trips call for a car. The community currently houses 28 residents, running at 52% occupancy.

Care at Montgomery Senior Living covers a range of needs. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community, and residents have access to rehabilitation services on site. Respite care is available for families who need short-term coverage while a primary caregiver travels or recovers. The building is wheelchair accessible throughout.

The activities calendar runs 14 or more hours each week. Residents can join Bingo games, group exercise sessions, socials, craft projects, and outings into the surrounding area. That volume of programming means someone looking for structured daily engagement will find it here without hunting for something to do.

State inspections in North Carolina have centered on infection prevention and control along with staffing and staff credentials. These are areas the state examines closely across adult care homes throughout the region.

Montgomery Senior Living fits older adults in the Star area who need daily assistance or memory support in a moderately sized setting, along with families arranging short-term respite stays.

Contact Montgomery Senior Living

Calyx Living of Durham

4214 Guess Road Durham, Nc 27712, Durham, NC 27712
Overview of Calyx Living of Durham

Calyx Living of Durham sits at 4214 Guess Road on the north side of Durham, North Carolina. It is an 84-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care, which matters for a family whose parent may need more support over time. Someone can settle into assisted living and move toward memory care without leaving a familiar building. Short respite stays are available too.

This is a drive-to location. The neighborhood scores a 0 on Walk Score and rates as car-dependent, so groceries, appointments, and most errands mean getting in a car. Visiting family should count on driving in.

Right now the community runs at 39 percent occupancy, with 33 of its 84 beds filled. A lower count like that often means more staff time per resident and a calmer setting while a new resident finds their footing.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle daily care. That clinical staffing covers ordinary assisted living routines and the steadier watchfulness memory care asks for. Residents also have engagement programming and personal-care services to round out the week.

North Carolina reviews these communities on a familiar set of operational areas. For Calyx Living of Durham, the recurring themes cover medication management, fire-safety systems, and food service.

For a family after assisted living and memory care under one roof, in a quiet residential part of Durham with licensed clinical staff and room to settle in, Calyx Living of Durham fits the picture.

Contact Calyx Living of Durham

Overview of Conover Nursing & Rehab Center

Conover Nursing & Rehab Center is a family-owned nursing home in Conover, NC, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a compassionate and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and transportation services. The community also goes above and beyond to get to know residents’ unique needs and habits to provide the best possible care for their recovery and wellness.

Sensory stimulation, light exercises, and celebrations help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. With spacious common areas and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Residents also experience a laid-back lifestyle, as it is conveniently located in the quiet residential area of Conover. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its commitment to helping older adults return to their routines.

Contact Conover Nursing & Rehab Center

Hickory Village

427 3Rd Avenue S.e. Hickory, Nc 28602, Hickory, NC 28602
Overview of Hickory Village

Hickory Village offers memory care and respite care in Hickory, NC. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. It may suit a person whose Alzheimer’s or dementia related needs call for secured supervision, or a family needing short term caregiver relief.

With 56 beds, Hickory Village falls within the smaller community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other. Restaurant style dining is available, with dietitian approved meals and support for special diets, so meals can be planned around a resident’s dietary requirements. Transportation services are also available, allowing residents to travel without arranging every trip independently.

A library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide different places to read, spend time in an indoor shared space, or be outside. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a potential way to pay for care when private savings may not cover a long stay.

Contact Hickory Village

Overview of St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC

St. Joseph of the Pines by the Trinity Health community delivers quality service thoughtfully designed to offer both convenience and comfort in one setting. The continuing care retirement home specializes in independent living assisted living, and nursing care services. Reflected on their recognition by the U.S. News and World Report as the Best Nursing Homes for short-term rehabilitation, one can understand the home’s value. St. Joseph of the Pines continuously improves the lives of its residents by creating a cozy environment where an abundance of opportunities is available. 

The lifestyle at St. Joseph’s practices a personalized care approach anchored by the trusted bond between residents and staff; personal care services include ADLs, 24-hour care and nursing, medication administration, engaging programs, and on-site therapy services– speech, physical, and occupational. 

Contact St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC

Wesley Pines

1000 Wesley Pines Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Overview of Wesley Pines

With its rich history of providing exceptional senior care since 1977, Wesley Pines Retirement Community in the beautiful setting of Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC features independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Set on 49 acres of serene grounds, the community has a variety of cottages and villas with two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably and safely. As a life plan community, Wesley Pines Retirement Community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ ever-changing needs and aspirations.

Handling the maintenance and other household responsibilities, the community provides a full slate of enjoyable activities and fun programs for residents to remain happy and well-connected. Here, healthy and delightful dining options are served for a satisfactory mealtime. Wesley Pines Retirement Community offers top-tier services and incredible amenities, ensuring seniors optimize their freedom.

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Overview of Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community

Champions Assisted Living, located within The Davis Communities in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community specifically designed for The Davies Communities’ residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They provide assisted living services along with memory care, in their one-to-two bedroom units equipped with living area, ample closet space, kitchenette, and private bathroom. As part of their assisted living services, the residents are provided round-the-clock availability of staff for supervision and assistance, diabetic care, medication management, and monthly wellness checkup, as well as therapy services.

The residents of Champions Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a myriad of amenities they offer including meal preparation services and dining options within the community, assistance with daily living activities, mobility and transportation assistance, access to fitness rooms and pool, and grooming services at the salon and spa. Being conveniently situated within the Davis Communities, Champions Assisted Living Services are also provided access to their auditorium, club room, and art studio. Lastly, they offer laundry and housekeeping services, to ensure the overall comfort of their residents’ stay.

Contact Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community

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.