Page 17 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

Overview of Scotland House

Scotland House provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Scotland Neck, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having assisted living and memory care in the same community can allow a resident to move to a different care level without leaving Scotland House or starting over socially if needs grow. Scotland House may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time and for families seeking a short-term care option.

The community has 60 beds. Restaurant-style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, which supports residents who require special diets. A library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide designated places for reading, indoor recreation, and time outside.

Transportation services are available for residents who need a ride. A Walk Score of 30 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for many trips. Medicaid is accepted, allowing families to include that payment option when planning for care costs.

With a 65-bed capacity, Riverwood Assisted Living Facility offers assisted living in Dobson, NC. Residents receive personalized help with daily tasks, including dressing, bathing, and medication. Activities also provide residents with opportunities for entertainment and socialization.

Occupancy is at 53.8%, with 35 currently in use. A Walk Score of 55 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot. Scheduled transportation is also available to help residents travel conveniently.

Home Place of Burlington offers assisted living and memory care in Burlington, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community is in the Red Oak Acres neighborhood and has 67 beds. Residents can choose a studio or a two-bedroom layout, with the larger option potentially suiting a couple or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 52 makes the area somewhat walkable. Someone who no longer drives may be able to complete some errands on foot, while other trips may require a car or ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Designed to meet seniors’ every need in a home-like environment, Mallard Ridge in Multnomah County, Clemmons, NC, is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community’s compassionate caregiving team coordinates closely with residents and their families to create personalized care plans and programs that closely align with their specific needs. Here, residents are liberated from home and yard maintenance, providing them plenty of time to enjoy the community’s calendar of daily activities and delicious restaurant-style dining.

Residents experiencing Alzheimer’s or any stage of dementia are provided a safe and secure haven for a more personal and focused care and attention that serves their specific needs. Emergency response systems are also available in each apartment to make sure residents are provided immediate assistance during emergencies. A full-time social director is available to carefully plan an array of social activities, wellness programs, and outings to local attractions, restaurants, and community events, for a vibrant and fulfilling living experience.

Located in south Charlotte, North Carolina, The Pines on Carmel Senior Living is a single-story community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one location. The community has 125 beds. It offers studio and two-bedroom residences to support a wide range of care needs, from short-term respite stays to long-term memory care.

The community is about 8. 9 miles from downtown Charlotte and less than 2 miles from Atrium Health Pineville. Residents and families have convenient access to nearby hospital care when needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 35, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Residents also have access to transportation services, along with fitness and recreation programs that encourage an active lifestyle.

State inspections conducted by North Carolina’s Division of Health Service Regulation have focused on medication management. These include how physician orders and therapeutic diets are carried out and documented. Inspection records have also included complaints involving resident supervision and monitoring for individuals at risk of wandering. A separate construction-related item was reviewed during a follow-up survey and confirmed as corrected.

The community welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. Families considering The Pines on Carmel Senior Living should ask about current staffing levels, memory care supervision practices, and how residents with changing care needs are supported daily.

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Starting Price $3,498/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Cadence Huntersville by Cogir

Cadence Huntersville by Cogir in Huntersville, NC, offers two types of care, assisted living and memory care. Assisted living provides each resident with a private apartment, while staff assist them in bathing, dressing, and taking their medication. Memory care accommodates residents whose wandering presents a risk, ensuring they are supervised in a secured setting.

The 96 beds come in the form of studios, suites, and one-bedroom units, with the studio serving as a private area for an individual occupant. Respite stays are brief, providing a family caregiver with short-term relief. Residents are allowed to bring a pet, and Amy Phillips serves as the executive director.

Overview of The Cypress of Charlotte

The Cypress of Charlotte is a continuing care retirement community in Charlotte, North Carolina, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing and medication so a resident can continue living in an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and home care brings support into a resident’s own living space.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while time limited rehabilitation supports a resident recovering from illness or injury. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the same community.

The community has 65 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily staffing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support, and transportation is available for community travel, so families do not have to arrange each of those services independently.

Residing in the serene community of West Jefferson, NC, the Forest Ridge is a trusted senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. A wide range of comfortable and spacious accommodations including private studios, shared suites, and studio deluxe are available. In terms of memory care, a program called Pathways to Discovery 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.

The community is dedicated to providing top-notch amenities and services 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 and wellness programs. With Forest Ridge, seniors are guaranteed a worthwhile living experience.

Overview of Magnolia Creek

Magnolia Creek offers assisted living, memory care and respite care in Winston-Salem, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

With several care types on one campus, Magnolia Creek may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family needing short term support. The community has 117 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay another payment option.

Restaurant style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, with special diets available for residents who require adjusted meals. Residents also have access to transportation services, a library and an entertainment room. An outdoor common area provides another shared space.

Overview of Spring Arbor of Cary

Spring Arbor of Cary, a community with 80 beds in Cary, NC, combines assisted living and memory care services. Living there with assistance involves support with daily routines, including bathing and dressing, as well as medication management. A secure environment and oversight characterize the memory care level, designed for individuals who may be prone to wandering.

Studios provide one occupant personal space, whereas cottages and alcoves complete the accommodation options. Residents may also have pets.

Respite is available for the period when a home caregiver is away or recuperating, while short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary residence focused on recovery. The Walk Score for this location in Cary is 35, indicating it is car-dependent, meaning people who don’t drive require transportation for most journeys.