
Compare Senior Communities around North Carolina
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Glenaire | SC NH AL IL | Cary (Glenaire) | 71
Facility
71
NC AVG
72
Rank
#183 / 388 | No |
25
Facility
25
NC AVG
33
Rank
#347 / 573 | 94.1% | 3 | - |
| Hillside Nursing & Rehab | SC AL NH SNF | Wake Forest | 130
Facility
130
NC AVG
72
Rank
#24 / 388 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
33
Rank
#385 / 573 | 85.6% | 3 | Private Rooms |
| St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Southern Pines | 176
Facility
176
NC AVG
72
Rank
#5 / 388 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
NC AVG
33
Rank
#527 / 573 | 41.0% | - | Private Rooms |
| The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh | SC MC NH SNF | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 57
Facility
57
NC AVG
72
Rank
#278 / 388 | No |
71
Facility
71
NC AVG
33
Rank
#28 / 573 | 80.4% | - | - |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | SC AL IL MC NH | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
33
Rank
#477 / 573 | 92.5% | - | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
| Piedmont Crossing | SC NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Thomasville (Hedrick Drive) | 104
Facility
104
NC AVG
72
Rank
#70 / 388 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#507 / 573 | 74.0% | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Friends Homes | SC NH AL IL MC SNF | Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69
Facility
69
NC AVG
72
Rank
#193 / 388 | No |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
Rank
#261 / 573 | 87.5% | - | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| Carol Woods | SC AL IL NH SNF | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#327 / 388 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
33
Rank
#433 / 573 | 72.7% | 3 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Abernethy Laurels | SC NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Newton | 174
Facility
174
NC AVG
72
Rank
#6 / 388 | Yes |
0
Facility
0
NC AVG
33
Rank
#549 / 573 | 96.0% | - | 1 Bed /2 Bed |
| Village Green Health and Rehabilitation | SC NH SNF | Fayetteville (Terry Sanford) | 170
Facility
170
NC AVG
72
Rank
#7 / 388 | No |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
33
Rank
#168 / 573 | 68.8% | - | - |
| BellaRose Nursing and Rehab | SC HOS NH RC SNF | Garner | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
72
Rank
#78 / 388 | No |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#507 / 573 | 93.9% | - | Private / Semi-Private Suites |
| Perry Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center | SC NH SNF | Raleigh (Northeast Raleigh) | 90
Facility
90
NC AVG
72
Rank
#117 / 388 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
33
Rank
#350 / 573 | 84.0% | - | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Givens Highland Farms | SC HC IL NH RC SNF | Black Mountain | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#231 / 388 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#441 / 573 | 84.7% | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Wilmington (Windemere) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#327 / 388 | No |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
33
Rank
#395 / 573 | 94.3% | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Given Estates | SC AL NH RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#184 / 388 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
NC AVG
33
Rank
#322 / 573 | 82.0% | - | - |
Oak Hill is a one-of-a-kind senior living community located in Angier, NC, that provides assisted living services. Focusing solely on assisted living, the community ensures seniors receive the best residential setting and care. Seniors may choose between a companion and private apartments from the four main halls of the community. Providing care and assistance for over 25 years, the community offers a relatively high caregiver-resident ratio with one caregiver for every eight residents.
The community fosters a comfortable and secure environment, providing standard care and service 24/7. Residents enjoy healthy, well-balanced meals prepared by talented chefs three times every day. Lines of crepe myrtles embrace the community’s entrance and amenities such as an in-house beauty salon, meeting rooms, and aesthetic courtyards and covered porches.
TerraBella Salisbury is a vibrant senior living community in Salisbury, North Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides 24/7 care and a maintenance-free lifestyle to its active residents, while its award-winning SHINE Memory Care Program offers evidence-based memory care to residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Featuring cozy suites and one-bedroom apartments with emergency call systems, individual climate control settings, and kitchenettes, residents are guaranteed a comfortable residence.
The community does its absolute best to ensure that residents have everything they need. From a jam-packed active social calendar and long-term health and wellness programs to concierge and housekeeping services, residents have everything they need to live a worry-free and convenient retirement. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including restaurant-style dining with tableside service, short-term respite care, a private courtyard & community garden, a professional beauty salon & barber shop, a jacuzzi spa, and a multifunction game room.
Experience redefined retirement living at Waltonwood’s Luxurious Senior Living. This community’s mission goes beyond being just another Senior Community. They strive to treat each resident and family member with dignity, respect, and personalized care that exceeds expectations. Committed to upholding a “Tradition of Excellence,” Waltonwood is dedicated to going above and beyond for residents and their families.
This care facility offers a lifestyle of utmost independence and choice, surrounded by warm and inviting environments, comfortable amenities, and a compassionate staff. Waltonwood places a strong emphasis on providing personalized services that cater to individual needs, ensuring residents have the freedom to live life on their own terms. The community’s commitment to excellence and attention to detail create an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement experience. With a range of living options available, residents can select from luxurious Independent Living cottages and apartments with optional services, Assisted Living apartments providing customized support, and specialized care for individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
In Durham, North Carolina, Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek emerges as a dedicated assisted living community, emphasizing enhancing seniors’ well-being through a commitment to offering unparalleled personalized care within assisted living facilities. A central tenet of their mission revolves around providing exemplary client care across their family care homes.
The team at Renaissance Care Home stands fueled by motivation and unwavering determination, unified in their pursuit of establishing it as the epitome of exceptional assisted living facilities. They pledge a persistent presence, tending to residents’ needs while fulfilling their desires. Discover a haven where personalized care flourishes at Renaissance Care Home at Brier Creek.
Live life to the fullest with fewer worries and more fun at Brookdale Concord Parkway, a welcoming senior living community in Concord, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. The community offers pet-friendly apartments with convenient amenities, along with a 24-hour available care team, ensuring a comfortable and secure living environment. Meanwhile, memory care residents live secure environments with support from associates trained to care for seniors living with cognitive challenges.
Committed to giving residents the comforts of home but without the extra work, Brookdale Concord Parkway offers various assistance, including help with activities of daily living and household maintenance. To ensure residents get the nourishment they need, the community also provides delicious and nutritionally-balanced meals that residents can enjoy in an elegant dining room. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities including a well-stocked library, a fitness center, a cafe, a therapy room, a pharmacy, and beautiful common areas for socializing or relaxation.
Built to feel and function like a cozy residence, Brookdale Pinehurst is a warm and welcoming senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care in Pinehurst, NC. The community ensures a cozy residence with spacious apartment options, including a studio and one-bedroom apartment. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood but still close to local shops and restaurants, residents are guaranteed a perfect blend of a vibrant lifestyle and peaceful environment.
Believing that sustaining social relationships and friendships is key to aging well and living well, Brookdale Pinehurst conducts various social activities and programs. Residents can stay fit with fitness classes from the B-Fit exercise program or enjoy music and meals, crafts, games, and devotional services. With their exclusive Clare Bridge community, residents dealing with memory loss are guaranteed gentle programming and support. Amenities include a library, meeting rooms, beautiful walking paths, courtyard, and landscaped grounds, perfect for relaxing or socializing with friends.
Situated in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Arbor Acres is a distinguished continuing care retirement community. This tranquil haven provides a spectrum of living options, spanning independent living, assisted care, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to cater to diverse senior needs.
Within the rare and beautiful setting of Arbor Acres, residents find a place to reside and a canvas where purpose, creativity, and motivation flourish. Life at Arbor Acres shines brilliantly, fostering an environment where friendships blossom and the art of living is embraced. All are welcome to experience the exceptional lifestyle offered at Arbor Acres, where each resident is invited to savor the richness of their journey in this vibrant and thriving community.
With its rich history of providing exceptional senior care since 1977, Wesley Pines Retirement Community in the beautiful setting of Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC features independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Set on 49 acres of serene grounds, the community has a variety of cottages and villas with two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably and safely. As a life plan community, Wesley Pines Retirement Community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ ever-changing needs and aspirations.
Handling the maintenance and other household responsibilities, the community provides a full slate of enjoyable activities and fun programs for residents to remain happy and well-connected. Here, healthy and delightful dining options are served for a satisfactory mealtime. Wesley Pines Retirement Community offers top-tier services and incredible amenities, ensuring seniors optimize their freedom.
Griswold Home Care for Raleigh is a leading home care provider in Raleigh, NC, delivering comprehensive in-home care services to residents’ doorsteps. Their excellent team of care professionals is dedicated to helping residents remain in their homes through compassionate care and assistance with their daily living activities and other needs. Household responsibilities, such as housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, and meal prep are also handled by their attentive team to give residents more time for their hobbies.
To keep residents active and socially connected, they encourage them to engage in various activities, support their hobbies, and engage them in meaningful conversations. For those facing a challenging illness or recovering from an injury, additional clinical services are available for them. With Griswold Home Care for Raleigh, residents can enjoy the retirement they want without leaving the comfort of their residence.
Dedicated to empowering seniors to live their best lives, Magnolia Creek in Multnomah County, Winston-Salem, NC, is an inspiring senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers an ideal blend of comfortable residence and exceptional health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably. Residents enjoy compassionate care and assistance provided by a dedicated care team.
The community makes sure residents are provided with plenty of opportunities for an active and vibrant living experience with an array of fitness and wellness programs. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to give residents plenty of time to enjoy their retirement life fully. With comprehensive services, friendly care team, and convenient amenities, residents at Magnolia Creek are able to live their lives fully and comfortably.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Senior Communities in North Carolina
What is senior living?
Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.
How many senior communities are listed on this page?
This page features 543 senior communities in North Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior 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 senior 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.













