Page 25 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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Ridge at New Bern
MC
AL
New Bern
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 75
Rank #124 / 258
D+No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #291 / 299
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #99 / 151
89.50/200
Facility 89.50/200
NC AVG 94
Rank #173 / 225
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The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh
MC
NH
SNF
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 75
Rank #201 / 258
B+No
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 35
Rank #14 / 299
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #51 / 151
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Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
SNF
Greensboro
210
Facility 210
NC AVG 75
Rank #2 / 258
C+No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 35
Rank #73 / 299
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #103 / 151
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Trinity Grove
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 75
Rank #52 / 258
?No
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 35
Rank #218 / 299
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #25 / 151
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Trinity Elms Health and Rehab
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Clemmons
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 75
Rank #52 / 258
?No
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 35
Rank #186 / 299
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #34 / 151
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Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Clemmons (Meadowbrook)
94
Facility 94
NC AVG 75
Rank #80 / 258
D+No
28
Facility 28
NC AVG 35
Rank #179 / 299
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #40 / 151
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The Sharon at SouthPark
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 75
Rank #233 / 258
AYes
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 35
Rank #87 / 299
36.3%
Facility 36.3%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #123 / 151
---Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Briar Creek Health Center at The Barclay at SouthPark
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
S Charlotte (Beverly Woods)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 75
Rank #235 / 258
A-No
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 35
Rank #168 / 299
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #69 / 151
---Studio / 1 Bed
Sanford Senior Living
MC
AL
Sanford
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 75
Rank #210 / 258
C-No
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 35
Rank #11 / 299
36.0%
Facility 36.0%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #124 / 151
86.50/200
Facility 86.50/200
NC AVG 94
Rank #188 / 225
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Abernethy Laurels
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Newton
174
Facility 174
NC AVG 75
Rank #6 / 258
?Yes-
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #35 / 151
---1 Bed /2 Bed

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 The Ridge at New Bern

The Ridge at New Bern provides assisted living and memory care in New Bern, NC. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Both care levels are available within the same community. If a resident’s needs increase, they may be able to move to a different level of support without leaving the community. The Ridge at New Bern has 72 beds and is a single-story building, making it a potential fit for someone who needs assisted living support or a secured memory care setting.

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Overview of The Rosewood Health Center – the Cypress of Raleigh

The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh sits on Cypress Lakes Drive in North Raleigh, about 10 miles from the city center. The facility is a 57-bed nursing home and memory care community, opened in 2008 and operated by The Cypress of Raleigh LLC. The Walk Score is 71, so most nearby errands are doable on foot, and WakeMed is about 3.4 miles away.

Eighty percent of the 57 beds are occupied, and the average stay runs 249 days. That length of stay is closer to eight months than a typical short rehab course, which says something real about who the facility is built for. A private wing handles memory care for residents who need it.

The staffing picture is detailed; total nursing care comes to 7 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses provide 52 minutes of that directly; nurse aides account for 3 hours and 26 minutes. Beyond nursing, on-site staff and contractors include respiratory therapy technicians, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy aides, speech-language pathologists, dental services staff, and a social worker. That range of disciplines on-site means fewer outside referrals for routine clinical needs.

A community life services coordinator runs the activity program, which includes aqua aerobics, book clubs, and bridge and card groups. Medicare and private pay are accepted.

For residents who need sustained skilled nursing care or memory care with broad on-site clinical coverage, The Rosewood Health Center offers a well-staffed, moderately sized environment in a walkable North Raleigh setting.

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Overview of Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center

With a dedicated memory care program, Maple Grove Health & Rehabilitation Center is a one-story nursing home in Greensboro, North Carolina. The 210-bed facility is built on a single floor, which means occupants and family members navigate rooms, dining areas, and care spaces without needing elevators. For people with changing mobility, such a layout matters.

With a Walk Score of 51, the neighborhood is averagely walkable. Some errands can be finished on foot, while others need a car. The area suits visiting families planning regular trips. The average resident stay is about 231 days, roughly seven and a half months. This blend of shorter-term and longer-term residents, including those in memory care, mirrors the facility’s role in post-acute recovery and active skilled care for people whose needs have deepened over time. Nursing care here averages 3 hours 49 minutes per resident day, with about 45 minutes of that time coming from a registered nurse and the remainder from nursing aides and licensed practical nurses. That stable, hands-on support is the backbone of daily care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families several ways to cover rehabilitation and longer-term care. Occupants benefit from on-site therapy services, social support programs, and structured activities.

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Trinity Grove

631 Junction Creek Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
Overview of Trinity Grove

Trinity Grove, located in Wilmington, NC, is a distinguished senior living community primarily providing skilled nursing services with a focus on memory care. The accommodation options at Trinity Grove include private or semi-private rooms, each equipped with private bathrooms to ensure residents’ comfort and privacy. The community is dedicated to comprehensive healthcare services, offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, physician coverage, licensed dietician and social worker support, and various therapies such as speech, physical, and occupational therapies.

Residents at Trinity Grove enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their living experience. The community provides restaurant-style meals, snacks, and beverages, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Trinity Grove also offers modern conveniences such as wireless internet, cable TV, and personal telephone options. Leisure opportunities, outings, special events, an internet cafe, hair salon, and barber shop further contribute to a vibrant and engaging community. Courtyards, gardens, and amenities such as a children’s playground and transportation services add to the overall comfort and convenience at Trinity Grove.

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Overview of Trinity Elms Health and Rehab

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Clemmons, North Carolina, Trinity Elms encompasses a diverse array of services designed to cater to the multifaceted needs of its residents. This vibrant campus extends its offerings to include assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and independent living apartments. Operated by the not-for-profit Lutheran Services Carolinas, Trinity Elms boasts amenities that may otherwise be considered cost-prohibitive at for-profit facilities.

Trinity Elms Assisted Living’s staff is dedicated to walking alongside residents, providing them with the care and support required to preserve their cherished independence within a community that radiates warmth. Unique highlights include an inviting ice cream parlor, outdoor walking trails, and a serene indoor courtyard, all fostering a sense of belonging. Trinity Elms’ recognition further exemplifies this dedication to senior residents’ well-being and comfort as a 2016 Excellence in Action award winner, a testament to the high satisfaction rates experienced by its residents.

Starting Price $1,951/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

With a rich legacy of 75 years in healthcare, Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, nestled in the serene suburbs of Clemmons, North Carolina, is a distinguished 93-bed skilled nursing facility. Their commitment extends to short-term and long-term care, further bolstered by a specialized group of full-time rehabilitation specialists dedicated to meeting every senior’s unique needs. The core objective at Cedar Hills is to ensure residents feel like guests and valued members of their extended family. They aim to provide a nurturing and supportive environment where seniors have everything essential for recovery and overall well-being. Experience compassionate care, personalized service, and a supportive community at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation – where senior well-being is paramount, and you’re treated as a valued family member.

Cedar Hills recognizes the individuality of each person they serve, understanding that everyone comes with their own set of unique needs. Consequently, they take a personalized approach to each senior resident’s care and rehabilitation journey. With its comprehensive array of services and a team of professionals who genuinely care about senior well-being, Cedar Hills is committed to helping seniors reclaim their lives and embrace their best selves. Cedar Hills offers extensive care services administered by a dedicated team of skilled professionals, ensuring patients receive care with warmth and hospitality reminiscent of family and friends. Here, they pride themselves on creating an environment that feels like a home away from home.

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Overview of The Sharon at SouthPark

The Sharon at SouthPark is a continuing care retirement community in Charlotte, NC, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 19 beds, making it a smaller setting that may be a good fit for someone who prefers a place where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Housing options include studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The community is in the Beverly Woods neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 49 out of 100 indicates a car-dependent setting and most errands require a car or a ride. Total nurse staffing is 11 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of Briar Creek Health Center at the Barclay at SouthPark

Enjoy a seamless transition between care levels in Briar Creek Health Center at the Barclay at SouthPark, a distinguished community in Charlotte, NC offering an array of care services. They provide access to assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing under one campus. The community also offers respite care to help family caregivers who need a break from caring for their loved ones, giving them their much-deserved rest and vacation.

With personalized care plans, daily living assistance, and personal care support, residents find plenty of free time to enjoy their passions and make new friends. Housekeeping services are also offered so residents can fully enjoy the community’s vibrant activities and thoughtful amenities like a salon and cozy sun room. At Briar Creek Health Center at the Barclay at SouthPark, residents are inspired and equipped to live their golden years fully.

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Sanford Senior Living

1107 Carthage Street Sanford, Nc 27330, Sanford, NC 27330

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Overview of Sanford Senior Living

Sanford Senior Living, in Sanford, NC, combines assisted living and memory care. Assisted living deals with the daily tasks, and nothing past those. Memory care is the supervised, secured version for someone whose dementia has made wandering a risk.

Because both are licensed at this one address, a resident going from the first to the second is not also changing address. That continuity is the point for a family who would prefer not to search for a home twice.

Fifty beds are on the books here, and rehabilitation services are available to residents who need therapy. A Walk Score of 72 puts the community and its surrounding area in the very walkable tier; most errands here can be handled without a car.

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Abernethy Laurels

102 Leonard Ave, Newton, NC 28658
Overview of Abernethy Laurels

Set on the scenic lands of Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC, Abernethy Laurels is a trusted Continuing Care Retirement Community that offers a wide array of care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience with meticulously designed and well-built residences of Abernethy Laurels in varied studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs and preferences.

Optimize your independence and enjoy the things you love through engaging activities and exciting events. Abernethy Laurels values residents’ choices, considering their interests in every aspect of their stay on its premises. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. With its inviting spaces and tranquil landscapes, Abernethy Laurels is ideal for seniors looking to live a meaningful retirement.

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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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90