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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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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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Overview of Morningside of Raleigh

A 35-year-old assisted living and memory care community at 801 Dixie Trail in the University Park neighborhood of Raleigh, North Carolina, is Morningside of Raleigh. The single-story facility offers an array of housing options: studios, suites, and one-bedroom units, designed to serve occupants across different care needs and preferences. The 110-bed home currently operates at 34 percent occupancy.

The University Park location has a residential feel with a Walk Score of 44. In turn, residents and visiting families will find that some nearby services are walkable, but most trips require transportation. This quiet neighborhood setting fits those preferring a slower pace over a busy commercial area. Morningside of Raleigh’s dual-service model, supplying assisted living and memory care, allows it to cater to occupants at different stages of need. The one-story design excludes barriers like stairs and elevators, making daily movement here accessible for older adults with mobility worries.

For over three decades, the facility has operated in this community, establishing itself as a longstanding option for families seeking senior living in Raleigh. The current census of 37 residents mirrors available capacity for those exploring the community or transitioning into assisted living or memory care.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is a senior living community situated in a prime Winston-Salem, North Carolina location, offering a personalized lifestyle where residents can enjoy time with friends and neighbors doing what brings them joy. The community provides room rates starting at $3,040 per month and is committed to championing residents’ quality of life, providing empathy, support, education, and comfort. With around-the-clock, relationship-based care, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem delivers a tailored experience to meet each individual’s unique needs and preferences, infusing their days with a healthy dose of fun.

The community features a beautifully decorated environment that welcomes pets with open arms and lots of love, offering a wide range of engaging activities such as balloon volleyball, water pong, music and manicures, and brain games on the porch. Residents can participate in passion-driven, resident-inspired clubs, including walking, card playing, baking, and crafting, while enjoying a diverse menu with options like high fiber, high calcium, low sodium, low fat, or vegetarian meals. Conveniently located in Winston-Salem, NC, on the corner of Reynolda and Polo roads, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is near Reynolda Gardens, movie theaters, shopping, and dining, with residents frequently enjoying community outings to nearby shopping, dining, museums, Salem Lake, and Quarry Park. The community is also close to medical support at Forsyth Hospital and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for its residents.

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Overview of Clemmons Village I- Memory Care

Clemmons Village I- Memory Care is a licensed assisted living community that offers everything Forsyth County seniors desire in an inviting setting on the outskirts of Winston-Salem in Clemmons, North Carolina. For seniors facing Alzheimer’s or dementia, the Revere Memory Care℠ provides specialized care with a lifestyle focus, all within a secure community that truly feels like home.

With 62 rooms, Cadence at Clemmons is undergoing a lifestyle renaissance, emphasizing wellness programming, nutritional dining, and engaging activities tailored to resident preferences. Discover the Southern charm and serenity of Cadence at Clemmons.

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Overview of Autumn Care of Statesville

Recognized as the leading center for short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite care in Statesville, North Carolina, Autumn Care of Statesville boasts a long-standing legacy of providing care with compassion and empathy to seniors. With a history of care, this community is committed to every senior’s well-being.

Autumn Care of Statesville is renowned for its specialized programs and personalized care plans to achieve the best possible outcomes for each resident. This community prioritizes individualized senior care to enhance residents’ physical and emotional well-being. Whether it’s short-term services or long-term care, their team is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of every senior. Experience the dedication and personalized care that has been the hallmark of Autumn Care of Statesville for years, where your well-being is their top priority.

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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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Overview of Calyx Living of Wakefield

Calyx Living of Wakefield is a thriving community in Raleigh, NC, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and convenience of having 24/7 access to a dedicated care team and their services, including daily living assistance, personal care support, and more. Their campus guarantees safety and peace of mind with 24-hour security and a personal pendant alert system available to everyone for faster response during emergencies.

Vibrant life enrichment activities and amenities like game rooms, wellness studios, and relaxing outdoor spaces are available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant and enjoyable as possible. The dining experience here is always delectable with chef-prepared meals cooked using fresh local ingredients. Here, you can receive compassionate care while staying close to everything you love.

Contact Calyx Living of Wakefield

TerraBella Newton

1088 Radio Station Rd, Newton, NC 28658
Overview of TerraBella Newton

Nestled in the quaint city of Newton, North Carolina, TerraBella Newton is a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With a variety of suites and one-bedroom apartments, the community offers residents plenty of options to choose their preferred floor plan based on their needs. Residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are given help to navigate life with memory loss through TerraBella’s SHINE Memory Care Program, offering scientifically backed approaches to memory care.

TerraBella Newton provides all the care, comfort, and ease residents could dream of. The community offers round-the-clock care, a full calendar of engaging activities, and a host of amenities designed to provide residents with comfort and leisure. At TerraBella Newton, residents enjoy full access to three meals daily plus snacks, senior-specific wellness classes, professional beauty salons & barber shops, local outings & excursions, and in-house religious services to guarantee holistic wellness. Other amenities include a jacuzzi spa, arts & crafts studio, activities room, library, live entertainment, and scenic walking paths.

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Overview of Cadence at Clemmons

As a senior community with a holistic approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cadence at Clemmons prioritizes the well-being of their residents on all fronts: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Within this enriching environment, senior residents can pursue their passions and foster meaningful connections while enjoying a sense of home.

Cadence at Clemmons provides wellness programs, dining experiences, and activities encouraging senior residents to connect with new people and explore new horizons. Their Assisted Living and Memory Care services are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. This intimate setting, featuring 62 rooms, is carefully designed to promote overall wellness. Cadence at Clemmons aims to create a senior living community that embraces every aspect of well-being.

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Overview of Cadence at Wake Forest by Cogir

Breathe in the fresh air of Heritage Trade Drive, Wake Forest, NC, with the trusted senior living community of Cadence at Wake Forest that provides assisted living and memory care. Enjoy your golden years within the beautiful and spacious residences of Cadence at Wake Forest in variations of one-bedroom apartments, and private and shared studios. An experienced and highly skilled team lends necessary care and support for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

The community doubles its efforts to ensure residents experience unparalleled comfort and convenience, providing them with the utmost attention for their every need. Leisure and wellness is not a problem with a combination of enjoyable and nurturing activities conducted for seniors to maintain a happy and active lifestyle. Good dining completes the finest experience with healthy restaurant-style meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Cadence at Wake Forest is ideal for seniors seeking a haven to spend a peaceful yet well-engaged retirement with its bright and airy campus.

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Overview of Brookdale South Charlotte

Located in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Brookdale South Charlotte offers a senior living community designed to enhance your independence. Catering to both assisted living and memory care, this community provides a variety of care options to suit your needs. Residents can enjoy a wide range of activities, from bingo and music programs to fitness classes and wine and cheese socials. With pet-friendly apartments that boast plenty of natural light, seniors can experience a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.

Brookdale South Charlotte features an impressive array of amenities that make it a top choice for seniors. The community offers a full calendar of events, ensuring residents always have something to look forward to. Dining is a pleasure with restaurant-style meals served in an elegant dining room, fostering social interaction and enjoyment. With 24/7 availability for emergencies, seniors can have peace of mind while focusing on the things they love. Brookdale South Charlotte is the perfect place to embrace a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.

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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 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.