Page 7 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Morningside of Gastonia
MC
AL
Gastonia (Lake Wood)
105
Facility 105
NC AVG 76
Rank #42 / 252
Yes
42
Facility 42
NC AVG 35
Rank #113 / 300
--
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #14 / 217
A13
46%
Facility 46%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
TerraBella Southport
MC
AL
RC
Southport
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 76
Rank #58 / 252
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #292 / 300
59.4%
Facility 59.4%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #96 / 152
A
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #109 / 217
B-16
50%
Facility 50%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
-
Carolina Inn at Village Green
MC
AL
Fayetteville (Terry Sanford)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 76
Rank #50 / 252
Yes
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 35
Rank #37 / 300
--
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #14 / 217
A-11
55%
Facility 55%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cadence at Clemmons by Cogir
MC
AL
Clemmons
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 76
Rank #58 / 252
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 35
Rank #138 / 300
--
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #41 / 217
B+17
47%
Facility 47%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #19 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed
Cadence at Clemmons
MC
AL
Clemmons
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 76
Rank #58 / 252
No
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 35
Rank #158 / 300
--
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #41 / 217
B+17
47%
Facility 47%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #10 / 224
Studio / 1 Bed
Summit Place of Mooresville
MC
AL
RC
Mooresville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
Yes
33
Facility 33
NC AVG 35
Rank #150 / 300
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #41 / 152
-
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #165 / 217
C+13
85%
Facility 85%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
Suite
Chatham Ridge
MC
AL
Chapel Hill
91
Facility 91
NC AVG 76
Rank #82 / 252
Yes
33
Facility 33
NC AVG 35
Rank #150 / 300
-A-
85.75/200
Facility 85.75/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #109 / 217
C+15
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
Studio / Suite
Seasons at Southpoint
MC
RC
Durham
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 76
Rank #206 / 252
Yes
34
Facility 34
NC AVG 35
Rank #146 / 300
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #99 / 152
A+
65.00/200
Facility 65.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #205 / 217
D-16
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #64 / 224
Studio
LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates
MC
AL
HC
NH
Chapel Hill
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 76
Rank #229 / 252
No-
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #52 / 152
A+
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #63 / 217
-8
88%
Facility 88%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #36 / 224
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Guilford House
MC
AL
RC
Greensboro (Northern Shores)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 76
Rank #161 / 252
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 35
Rank #292 / 300
45.0%
Facility 45.0%
NC AVG 67.2%
Rank #111 / 152
A+
102.00/200
Facility 102.00/200
NC AVG 91
Rank #58 / 217
C17
71%
Facility 71%
NC AVG 64.9%
Rank #88 / 224
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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 Morningside of Gastonia

Morningside of Gastonia is an elegant senior living community located in a vibrant neighborhood in Gastonia, NC, offering a range of care, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community offers a wide range of living options, including studios and one-bedroom apartments with services tailored to residents’ unique needs and preferences. The community also offers Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery Alzheimer’s and dementia care program for residents dealing with memory loss.

The community’s ideal location provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and plenty of things to do, ensuring residents a vibrant living experience. With beautifully designed apartments and services, the community aims to enhance the quality of life of its residents. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and engaging social events, along with a full-service barber and beauty salon, making it a perfect place to call home.

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TerraBella Southport

1125 E Leonard St, Southport, NC 28461
Overview of TerraBella Southport

Overlooking the serene Southport, NC, TerraBella Southport is a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care within a relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining, and medical services. With thoughtfully designed apartments equipped with personalized climate control settings, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes, residents enjoy a cozy and safe residence. Through its SHINE Memory Care Program, residents dealing with memory loss are given evidence-based memory care that allows them to navigate life despite their afflictions.

Residents’ holistic well-being is paramount to TerraBella Southport, offering extensive lifestyle programs for dining, activities, health, and wellness; residents are guaranteed the care and assistance that benefits all aspects of their wellness. Here, residents enjoy chef-prepared delicacies, a social calendar full of planned activities, and a broad range of amenities designed for fun, wellness, and entertainment. Amenities include Visiting physicians, religious services, salon services, live entertainment, local outings & excursions, and senior-specific wellness classes.

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Overview of Carolina Inn at Village Green

Carolina Inn at Village Green is a 100-bed assisted living community at 400 Forsythe Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The facility occupies a three-story building and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Walk Score puts the location at 60, which means it is moderately walkable, with some nearby amenities accessible on foot.

The community provides respite care, 24-hour staffing, 24-hour security and maintenance, medication management and monitoring, and memory care support. Meals are prepared on-site. An activity calendar structures programming throughout the week, supported by two designated services: Dine with Us and a news program.

Inspection records show significant recurring themes. Staffing qualifications, food service execution, medication administration, and infection control have been consistent areas of documented concern. The facility’s history includes repeated failures in therapeutic diet adherence and food service cleanliness spanning multiple years. Earlier surveys documented building maintenance, fire safety, and door-latching code violations, with only partial remediation; some issues persisted in follow-up inspections.

Carolina Inn operates a moderately scaled assisted living community oriented toward residents with memory care needs. The inspection history suggests meaningful compliance gaps in critical operational areas; food safety and medication handling stand out, paired with building-system and safety-code issues that required repeated follow-up.

This is a facility where structural and procedural adherence has been uneven, and the historical data suggests ambiguity regarding the effectiveness of recent corrective measures.

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Overview of Cadence at Clemmons by Cogir

Cadence at Clemmons by Cogir is a senior living community in Clemmons, North Carolina, providing assisted living and memory care. Featuring 96 beds in a single-story setting, the community has a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartment options.

Licensed nurses and CNAs support daily care needs, while dining is prepared on-site by a chef using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Additionally, menus are designed to accommodate varied dietary needs, with a cafe-style approach that encourages a more social, gathering-focused mealtime experience for older adults.

State inspections have generally resulted in corrective follow-ups, including prior concerns related to medication administration and staff training. This was addressed in the following inspections. Moreover, a separate review examined a fire suppression system issue that led to water damage, which was also corrected.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 35, indicating a slightly walkable environment where a few errands can be completed on foot, though a car is generally required.

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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 Summit Place of Mooresville

Set in the loving environment of Mooresville, NC, the Summit Place of Mooresville is a world-class senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Two types of accommodations are available ranging from suite to companion suite tailored to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and compassionate team, the community treats its residents as their own family members. In terms of memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood is notably created to provide a secure and caring environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

A wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the stay of its residents. It includes a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, etc. Meet new people and build lasting friendships in this beautiful place. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Chatham Ridge

114 Polks Village Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Overview of Chatham Ridge

Located in the enticing neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC, the Catham Ridge is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of spacious and comfortable accommodations, including private studios and shared suites are available. Having a highly skilled and empathetic team, this community offers a cutting-edge memory care program named Pathways to Discover that is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This community also renders an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

Having above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Experience delicious dining with delightful meals and snacks every day. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can acquire a wondrous living experience.

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Overview of Seasons at Southpoint

Serving older adults in Somerset, Kentucky, Seasons at Southpoint is a 51-bed community on Neighborly Way that has been part of the area for 30 years. The single-story residence offers studio-style accommodations. It currently houses 30 residents, with an occupancy rate of 59%.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 34. A few nearby places can be reached on foot, but most errands and appointments require a car. This may work for families looking for a quieter and more residential setting and don’t depend on nearby commercial services.

State inspections over the past 9 years have reviewed the community’s heating systems, communication equipment, medication management, resident safety practices, and overall operations. Follow-up inspections confirmed that structural and environmental issues were corrected. More recent inspections, however, identified concerns involving infection control practices and temperature maintenance in resident areas.

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Overview of LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates

Nestled within the vibrant landscape of Durham, North Carolina, LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates is an esteemed assisted living community. Standing proudly, this assisted living community presents an alternative vision of assisted living within the charming confines of Chapel Hill. Each dwelling within this community is meticulously crafted to exude warmth and hospitality, ensuring an environment that extends its embrace to friends and family alike.

Whether seniors are engaged in a stroll outdoors or savoring a delectable meal, the ethos of LiveWell encourages your presence, inviting you to share in their moments of joy and togetherness. Experience a different kind of assisted living community that redefines the essence of welcome and inclusivity at LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates.

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Overview of Guilford House

Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Guilford House located in the peaceful neighborhood of Greensboro, NC, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The community delivers the highest quality care in a comfortable, home-like setting. Dedicated professionals consistently go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for their residents, employing a specialized approach to all care services.

Offering above-and-beyond services, residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals while interacting with the rest of the community, full-service housekeeping, on-site, beauty salon and barber shop, transportation services, and many more. Take part in a vibrant calendar of social activities, including movie nights and arts and crafts, while making new friends on the outdoor patio and during group outings that promote ongoing engagement and personal development. At Guilford House, seniors can truly enjoy a worthwhile living experience.

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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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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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 323 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.