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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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306 homes
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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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Caswell House

535 Us Highway 158 West Yanceyville, Nc 27379, Yanceyville, NC 27379
Overview of Caswell House

Caswell House sits on US Highway 158 West in Yanceyville, in rural Caswell County, North Carolina. It’s a 100-bed community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The area is car-dependent; with a Walk Score of 0, walking to run an errand isn’t realistic here. Just under half the building is occupied, 46 of 100 beds, a figure worth sitting with given what the inspection record shows.

Nursing services and 24-hour staffing back the community’s day-to-day care. Respite stays are available too, useful for families who need a short-term bridge rather than a permanent move. Dining runs restaurant-style, and residents have housekeeping, transportation services, and an outdoor common area available to them.

The inspection record here is not a story of scattered, minor paperwork issues. Medication management, fire-safety systems, staffing and staff credentials, and dietary and food service come up again and again as areas regulators have needed to revisit, and repeated attention to safety-critical systems like these carries more weight than a single flagged category would. Caswell House accepts Medicaid, relevant for families planning around long-term cost.

Low occupancy paired with that pattern of recurring safety findings makes this a community where a family’s own current, on-site verification matters more than usual. It may fit someone who needs assisted living, memory care, or respite support and depends on Medicaid coverage in this part of North Carolina.

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Miss Bell’s at Durham

1005 Bellenden Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Overview of Miss Bell’s at Durham

Miss Bell’s at Durham is a vibrant community in Durham, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. With one caregiver assigned to every three residents, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Residents are also guaranteed the utmost comfort with specially designed and secure living spaces.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is conducted to improve residents’ living experience and cognition. Delightful and well-balanced meals are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents have a blissful retirement amidst the community’s scenic landscapes and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Meadow Lakes of Statesville

Meadow Lakes of Statesville maintains elegance and professionalism for its residents, promoting mutual respect and trust in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The home-like nursing home boasts its competent care staff, who strive to meet and deliver the needs of each individual resident. Trusted as a facility committed to achieving holistic wellness, Meadow Lakes sets the standard for enriching the lives of its residents. 

Expect vibrant community living at Meadow Lakes, which provides state-of-the-art features that enhance seniors’ speedy recovery. With a specialization in skilled nursing and memory care support, residents are eligible for services such as daily meal preparation, dietary monitoring, medication management, long-term care, and ADLs.

Contact Meadow Lakes of Statesville

Overview of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service

Tucked in the serene Candlewood Street, Kinston, NC, is the astounding senior living community of Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service providing assisted living. A team of kind and highly skilled professionals helps seniors with daily activities such as bathing and dressing. The community goes above and beyond to deliver top-notch care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

The community promotes a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are happy and well-cared for. Moreover, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with the community assisting in meal preparation with meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service is great for seniors who require extra assistance in their daily living for a worry-free retirement.

Contact Agape Multi Assisted Housing Service

Overview of The Arc of Hope Mills

An elegant and luxurious home that steeps compassionate and dedicated professional care, The Arc of Hope Mills raises the standard of senior living. The assisted living home strives to be a place of growth where seniors are encouraged to be themselves and create new memories. The community practices a results-driven lifestyle that aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care residences. Seniors can thrive at The Arc.
Assisted living and memory care residents each receive specific care in terms of providing assistance with daily living and memory care– help with bathing, grooming, dressing; medication management; activities for physical and mental stimulation.

Contact The Arc of Hope Mills

Overview of Aje Family Care Home

Offering personal care, memory care, and respite care, Aje Family Care Home is an assisted living community in Raleigh, North Carolina. The community focuses on older adults’ safety, health, and happiness, promoting an attentive and welcoming environment. Exceptional services include 24/7 medical monitoring, engaging activities, and three dietitian-approved meals, with a registered nurse available as well. To meet residents’ needs and preferences, the community follows a personalized approach to care.

Recreational programs and wellness activities are provided to help improve residents’ cognition and maintain an active lifestyle. Fully furnished accommodations and walking paths are also available, so residents can rest and move about. A variety of dining options, shops, and public transportation also surround the community, ensuring accessibility. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in North Carolina, especially with its wide range of services.

Contact AJE Family Care Home

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.