Page 14 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

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Yancey House

6 Cooper Lane Burnsville, Nc 28714, Burnsville, NC 28714
Overview of Yancey House

Situated in Burnsville, NC, Yancey House provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services whenever needed. Specialized care is also provided for residents with memory-related conditions. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping is also available to ease residents’ household tasks.

Of 70 beds, 80% are currently occupied. The community also welcomes short-term stays, providing primary caregivers time to recover. Medicaid is also accepted, giving families who use that coverage an identified payment option for care. Moreover, restaurant-style dining includes meals prepared to meet dietary needs, so residents with special diets can have those requirements addressed during meals.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations on their own.

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Overview of The Laurels & the Haven in Highland Creek

The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek is a senior living community located in the heart of Charlotte, NC, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Residents can choose the perfect living space that matches their needs with a range of well-designed floor plans, including studious, one-bed and two-bed apartments. The community hosts various events throughout the year, ensuring happiness and connection with loved ones. Recognized for excellence, it has received the Best Memory Care award in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living report.

Committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment with access to necessary care services, the community provides personalized medical resources and a team committed to helping residents thrive. Residents also relish in a range of amenities, including a bistro, movie room, library, beauty salon, and boutique shop. The Ageility Rehab and Fitness clinic, pet-friendly policies, restaurant-style dining with individualized options, and scheduled local transportation adds to the convenience and welfare of the residents. The dining rooms are thoughtfully separated by care level to ensure comfort and personalized care for all residents.

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Overview of Wellington Oaks

Wellington Oaks offers memory care and respite care in Greensboro, North Carolina. Its secured memory care setting supports people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with supervision suited to someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Wellington Oaks has 85 beds, and restaurant-style dining accommodates special diets while giving residents meals in a restaurant-style setting.

Medicaid is accepted as a payment option, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to handle certain nearby errands independently. Wellington Oaks may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia whose family also needs a short-term care option during travel or caregiver recovery.

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Overview of Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care in Huntersville, NC, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 100 beds and private or semi-private rooms, a resident can live alone or share with a companion, and the range of care options can suit someone whose needs may grow over time.

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Overview of Parkwood Village and the Landing

Parkwood Village and the Landing offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Wilson, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living offers private housing with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 70 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing. A one bedroom layout suits one resident, while a two bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together, and having all three care settings in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another care setting may not require leaving the community.

An area Walk Score of 42 places the community in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to keep a pet in the community.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Charlotte

White Oak of Charlotte is a renowned skilled nursing center located in Charlotte, North Carolina. With 180 beds, the center offers comprehensive long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. Its prime location allows easy access to two major hospital systems in the area, ensuring convenient medical support. The dedicated team at White Oak of Charlotte comprises Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants who provide round-the-clock care to residents. 

They work collaboratively with physicians to develop personalized care plans, considering the unique needs of each individual. With a focus on resident well-being, White Oak of Charlotte aims to create an environment that fosters comfort and enriches daily experiences. In addition to skilled nursing services, the center also offers independent living apartments at Sharon Village, providing seniors with flexible living options tailored to their preferences and needs.

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Overview of Woodland Terrace

What a family finds at Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC, is independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living brings the community’s services to a private home. Assisted living means an apartment of one’s own, with staff helping out throughout the day. Memory care is a secured, supervised level for residents who could otherwise wander off.

Woodland Terrace has 84 beds, and its Walk Score of 55 is somewhat walkable. With all three levels in one community, someone whose needs grow has somewhere to go that isn’t a new address.

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Overview of Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville

Featuring the inviting neighborhood of Hendersonville, NC, the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans ranging from private rooms to privacy/companion suites, and deluxe private companion suites. With its trained and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are provided with a cutting-edge program named Pathways to Discovery through its well-trained and empathetic team.

The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities like wellness programs. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely achieve a worthwhile retirement.

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Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II

5816 Old Providence Road Charlotte, Nc 28226, Charlotte, NC 28226
Overview of Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II

Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II in Charlotte, North Carolina, houses a complete range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term respite. Residents in independent living occupy private units with community perks, while assisted living provides daily personal assistance with bathing, dressing, and medications. On-site 24-hour nursing supervision and a secured memory care wing cater to those requiring specialized clinical attention or safety measures for wandering risks.

Campus features across this 34-bed community include an outdoor swimming pool, landscaped grounds, a salon and spa, pet-friendly residences, and restaurant-style dining. Physical rehabilitation services accommodate individuals through recovery periods after medical events.

Interested individuals looking for flexible care tiers or temporary respite stays can reach Brookdale Carriage Club Providence II to gather pricing details, review current openings, or request a tour of the area.

$3,430/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of Springs of Catawba

Springs of Catawba is an assisted living and memory care community in Hickory that offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home; management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in an assisted living home means a life of convenience and flexibility.

Springs of Catawba’s essential services include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, meal plans, engaging activities, and specialized memory care support.

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Senior Communities in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 69The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90