Page 3 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. 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.
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.
Terrabella Little Avenue
MC
AL
Charlotte (Carmel)
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 70
Rank #206 / 368
Yes
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 35
Rank #21 / 508
98.4%
Facility 98.4%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #33 / 213
-
88.50/200
Facility 88.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #270 / 321
13
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Suite
Zebulon House
MC
AL
RC
Zebulon
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 70
Rank #214 / 368
No
58
Facility 58
NC AVG 35
Rank #84 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
12
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Sunrise at North Hills
MC
AL
HOS
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
160
Facility 160
NC AVG 70
Rank #8 / 368
Yes
68
Facility 68
NC AVG 35
Rank #31 / 508
-A-
97.50/200
Facility 97.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #185 / 321
10
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #84 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
LiveWell @ Governors Club Cottages (2) (Chapel Hill)
MC
AL
HC
Chapel Hill (Governors Club)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 70
Rank #316 / 368
No
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 35
Rank #452 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
10
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #16 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Charter Senior Living of Charlotte
MC
AL
RC
Charlotte (Wendover - Sedgewood)
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 70
Rank #58 / 368
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 35
Rank #338 / 508
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #120 / 213
A+
90.75/200
Facility 90.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #259 / 321
14
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
MC
AL
Greenville
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 70
Rank #150 / 368
Yes
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 35
Rank #220 / 508
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #124 / 213
A+
84.50/200
Facility 84.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #284 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Kerner Ridge
MC
AL
Kernersville
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #182 / 368
No
28
Facility 28
NC AVG 35
Rank #308 / 508
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #1 / 213
-
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio
Brookdale Elizabeth City
MC
AL
Elizabeth City
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 70
Rank #150 / 368
Yes
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 35
Rank #289 / 508
28.9%
Facility 28.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #196 / 213
A+
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #161 / 321
9
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Durham
MC
AL
Durham (Northeast Durham)
119
Facility 119
NC AVG 70
Rank #39 / 368
Yes
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 35
Rank #439 / 508
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #138 / 213
A+
87.00/200
Facility 87.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #275 / 321
19
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio
Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill by Cogir
MC
AL
Mint Hill
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 70
Rank #119 / 368
Yes
36
Facility 36
NC AVG 35
Rank #237 / 508
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
NC AVG 69.5%
Rank #171 / 213
-
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
7
86%
Facility 86%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #53 / 333
Suite / Studio / 1 Bed

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Terrabella Little Avenue

7745 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overview of Terrabella Little Avenue

A 62-bed assisted living and memory care community in Charlotte’s Carmel neighborhood on Little Avenue is Terrabella Little Avenue. With nearly full occupancy at 98 percent, the home operates with a consistent resident base. The neighborhood scores 72 on the Walk Score scale, making it really walkable. Within a short walk are most daily errands and nearby essentials.

Terrabella Little Avenue is set up as a suite-style residential setting, offering occupants assisted living and memory care services. Pets are welcome, which can provide valuable companionship for those living here and visiting family members. The location offers good neighborhood walkability without the bustle of a major commercial corridor, suiting residents who cherish a calmer residential setting.

Over the past decade, inspections have touched on supervision, administrative protocols, clinical medication practice, and facility maintenance. These are areas families may want to know more fully during a tour and consultation with Terrabella Little Avenue.

For families assessing this community in Charlotte, visiting is a crucial next step to see the suite layouts, understand daily cultures, and get a clear sense of how the team manages care and daily life.

Contact Terrabella Little Avenue

Zebulon House

551 Pony Road Zebulon, Nc 27597, Zebulon, NC 27597
Overview of Zebulon House

Zebulon House sits on Pony Road in Zebulon, North Carolina, roughly thirty minutes east of Raleigh. The Walk Score is 58, so a few errands are doable on foot but a car still helps. Assisted living is the core offering. Memory care and respite stays round it out.

All 60 beds are filled; a full house tells you something about demand in this corner of Wake County, though it also tells you to call early. Openings at a community running at capacity tend to move fast.

Staffing runs 24 hours, and residents who need a more protected setting can move into the Secured Living program, and families managing their own caregiving load can arrange respite care rather than a permanent placement. That flexibility is worth noting when you are planning around a surgery, a trip, or simple exhaustion.

Meals are served restaurant-style. There is a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area for time outside. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are handled by staff, which removes a whole category of small logistics from a resident’s week. State inspection themes at Zebulon House center on medication management, fire-safety systems, and care planning and documentation.

Medicaid is accepted here. For North Carolina families sorting through what a long stay will actually cost, that single fact often narrows the list faster than anything else on a brochure.

Contact Zebulon House

Overview of Sunrise at North Hills

Sunrise at North Hills is a full-service senior living community located in a convenient Raleigh, North Carolina location, helping residents enjoy excursions to popular local destinations as well as a variety of amenities and curated programs. The community offers room rates starting at $3,891 per month and welcomes residents into a loving, compassionate environment, working closely with each individual to develop a tailored plan that helps sustain their independence and autonomy. Sunrise at North Hills measures success by residents’ happiness, health, and safety, providing access to a comprehensive schedule of on-site activities designed to keep their mind, body, and spirit engaged, while also organizing frequent outings to popular local destinations, including shopping centers, restaurants, and movie theaters.

The community boasts a variety of amenities, such as a TV lounge with a fireplace, a physical therapy room, and putting green, as well as a range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, two-room, and companion suites, allowing residents to express their style. Sunrise at North Hills offers engaging activities that exercise the mind with Cranium Crunches, the body with weight lifting, and the spirit with meditation, while the team of experts is frequently consulted by journalists for insights on senior care, assisted living, and memory care. Located in Raleigh, NC, on Spring Forest Road between Falls of Neuse Road and Six Forks Road, the community provides easy access to Raleigh’s more than 40 historic attractions and museums, diverse performing arts and music scene, and medical support at nearby hospitals, including WakeMed Raleigh Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Rex Hospital.

Contact Sunrise at North Hills

Overview of LiveWell @ Governors Club Cottages (2) (chapel Hill)

Surrounded by lush trees and scenic nature, LiveWell at Governors Club Cottages (2) is an idyllic senior living community in Club Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, that offers memory care. Residents receive the utmost care and attention for their special needs with a well-trained team available around the clock. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community promotes a quiet and safe environment.

Featuring innovative and specially designed amenities, the community encourages residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. Fostering familiarity and comfort, the community eases daily stresses. With its intimate and quaint setting, residents can rest assured of receiving the finest care and assistance to live a blissful retirement.

Contact LiveWell @ Governors Club Cottages (2) (Chapel Hill)

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Charlotte

With consistent accolades in praise of top-tier memory care services, Charter Senior Living of Charlotte offers personalized support for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, carefully crafting the Flourish℠ care program to effectively suit every need of the individual, in a way that only Charter can. Spearheaded by an expert team, Flourish℠ cares with compassion, empowers a purposeful living, and bolsters the dignity of those facing these trying conditions.

Facilities are also gold standard, with memory care private homes designed specifically to make Alzheimer’s and dementia residents feel safe and at peace, with both everyday and recreational needs covered. Stepping outside onto the lush landscape of Charter, family members and residents themselves can explore with confidence thanks to 24/7 security focused on their well-being.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Charlotte

Overview of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue

Tucked away in the quiet neighborhood of Greenville, NC, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care, ensuring a seamless transition when residents need further care. Offering a variety of floor plans with large windows that let in abundant natural light, residents have plenty of options to find the comfortable residence that matches their tastes and needs. Residents receive the proper care and support with a team available 24/7 for emergencies and care associates trained to provide care to residents dealing with cognitive challenges.

Committed to giving residents a holistic senior living experience, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue conducts engaging activities and programs, complemented with various services like housekeeping, transportation and personal care. Residents can have coffee chats with friends at the refreshing porch or garden or create new recipes with other residents at the community kitchen. With a culinary team serving three nutritious restaurant-style meals and several snacks daily, residents are guaranteed to receive the nourishment they need to do the things they love or explore new hobbies.

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Overview of Kerner Ridge

Offering assisted living and memory care in one setting, Kerner Ridge serves seniors in Kernersville, North Carolina. The community is part of the Navion Senior Solutions network. It is about 1. 5 miles from the city center. Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center is roughly 3. 5 miles away, giving residents fairly close access to hospital care.

Kerner Ridge is a single-story community that has been operating for 26 years. It provides studio housing across 66 beds. The community is now fully occupied, which points to steady local demand.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 28. This means the neighborhood is somewhat walkable. Some nearby errands may be reached on foot, while most outings will need a drive.

Daily life includes access to a recreational room and transportation services. Residents also benefit from in-house maintenance support. Wellness activities and social programming support residents’ engagement. Seasonal menus are served daily.

North Carolina inspections have most often focused on medication records and medication administration practices. An earlier facility survey also noted maintenance and fire-safety-system items. Families who tour may want to ask how these areas are handled today.

Because Kerner Ridge offers assisted living and memory care under one roof, it may fit changing care needs. Families may find it practical when they want one setting that can adjust over time.

Contact Kerner Ridge

Overview of Brookdale Elizabeth City

Located in the beautiful city of Elizabeth City, NC, Brookdale Elizabeth City is a welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides personalized assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and meals. Residents can enjoy various activities, including crafting classes in the arts and crafts studio, buddy walks, and engaging games like bingo and trivia. With multiple pet-friendly floor plans and basic utilities included, seniors can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Brookdale Elizabeth City is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through comprehensive care and engaging programs. The community’s mission is to provide a supportive and enriching environment where seniors can thrive. Amenities include the B-Fit fitness classes, brain games, and a variety of social activities. Memory care residents benefit from the Daily Path program, which offers structured activities to preserve their abilities. Dining experiences are top-notch, with nutritious, home-cooked meals served in an elegant dining room, ensuring residents’ health and well-being.

Contact Brookdale Elizabeth City

Overview of Brookdale Durham

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Durham, NC, Brookdale Durham is an encouraging senior living community that offers personalized senior living with assisted living and memory care services. Residents receive tailored support to maintain their independence, ensuring they can transition seamlessly between care levels as needed without relocating. The community features spacious, pet-friendly apartments and convenient amenities, including restaurant-style dining right on campus.

Memory care residents benefit from individualized attention aimed at preserving their unique identities, supported by a 24/7 on-site team ready to respond to emergencies. The community’s assisted living services assist with daily tasks such as medication management and personal care, complemented by delicious meals served in a welcoming dining environment. Through Brookdale’s Alzheimer’s and dementia program, residents follow a personalized enrichment plan designed to foster existing skills and explore new interests, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact Brookdale Durham

Overview of Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill by Cogir

Located in the serene neighborhood of Margaret Wallace Road, Mint Hill, NC, Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill by Cogir is a renowned senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Promising unmatched relaxation and safety, the community features snug and sophisticated residences including private and companion studios and one-bedroom apartments. Thrive and optimize freedom with a reliable and highly skilled team taking care of your needs and aspirations.

Live every moment fiercely and cherish experiences along the way with engaging activities and energizing programs conducted for leisure and wellness. The community focuses on the strengths and interests of the residents to ensure they feel welcomed. Eat good and feel good with healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill by Cogir doubles its efforts to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years fabulously with stunning and convenient amenities.

Contact Cadence Senior Living at Mint Hill by Cogir

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.