Page 20 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
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.
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Wake Forest
130No 19 88.3% --A+333%Private Rooms
Myers Park Nursing Center
SC
NH
Charlotte (Myers Park)
133Yes 83 66.9% --?11100%Private Suite
Summit Place of Kings Mountain
SC
AL
MC
RC
Kings Mountain
65Yes 9 -100.50/200A+1242%Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Landings of Chestnut Grove
SC
AL
IL
RC
Sparta
40No 57 -101.00/200A+683%-
Waltonwood – Cary
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Ridgepath)
57Yes 22 -101.50/200A-1070%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (North Raleigh)
SC
AL
HC
MC
Raleigh (Hidden Valley)
6No 20 -88.50/200A450%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Sanctuary at Stonehaven
SC
AL
MC
Charlotte (Stonehaven)
6No 3 -103.50/200B+475%Private Rooms
Cross Road Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
Asheboro
152No- 55.3% 102.50/200B+1547%-
Cranberry House
SC
MC
RC
Newland
60No 47 78.3% 96.00/200B+24--
Brockford Inn
SC
AL
MC
Granite Falls
67No 45 97.0% 70.25/200C+27--
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Overview of Hillside Nursing & Rehab

Enjoy an improved quality of life with Hillside Nursing & Rehab, a compassionate community in Wake Forest, NC, offering assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services. Residents here are given a warm and comforting environment where they can receive round-the-clock care, supervision, and assistance with their daily living activities. Those living with chronic illnesses and require long-term care have access to comprehensive nursing care and physician services from Hillside’s Medical Directors.

With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, residents recovering from an injury or hospitalization can enjoy a quick and smooth healing journey in the community. They also feature a vibrant activity program designed to keep residents moving and actively engaged in their community. Proper nutrition is always observed by their registered dietitian who carefully curates residents’ meal plans. At Hillside Nursing & Rehab, residents are given diverse opportunities to enjoy life even as they face serious illness or recover from an injury.

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Overview of Myers Park Nursing Center

Myers Park Nursing Center is a nursing home in Charlotte, NC, offering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and memory care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care and short term rehabilitation are also available. A respite stay can help when a usual caregiver travels or recovers, while short term rehabilitation provides a focused recovery period.

The combination of ongoing nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and short term rehabilitation may suit a family seeking either long term support or a temporary care arrangement. The center has 133 beds and offers private suites, giving a resident a single private living space. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means the family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 11h 28m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Therapy rooms provide a setting for rehabilitation services. The fitness center, courtyards, walking paths, and outdoor recreation areas offer places for exercise and time outdoors, while pets are allowed. Chef prepared meals mean residents do not need to prepare their own food.

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Overview of Summit Place of Kings Mountain

Situated in the heart of Kings Mountain, NC, the Summit Place of Kings Mountain is a peculiar senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents are treated as members of the family. Spacious and luxurious accommodations are available to ensure comfort and relaxation among its residents. With its compassionate team, the community radiates a supportive environment to ease the stresses of daily living. For memory care services, it offers the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood which provides a caring and peaceful home that caters not only to physical tasks but also to the emotional wellness of its residents with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy individualized care plans, medication management, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, and many more. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Summit Place of Kings Mountain.

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The Landings of Chestnut Grove

158 Chestnut Grove Church Road Sparta, Nc 28675, Sparta, NC 28675
Overview of The Landings of Chestnut Grove

Assisted living, respite care, and independent living are the three care types The Landings of Chestnut Grove holds in Sparta, NC. Independent living carries community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Respite care is a short-term stay, arranged around a caregiver’s own trip or recovery.

Forty beds make it small, which is the setting a resident gets known in. With independent living and assisted living both licensed here, living independently now does not close off more help later. Medicaid works here as payment, which matters to a family whose savings will not stretch to a long stay.

A library is on the list of amenities, and transportation is available for outings and appointments. At 57, the Walk Score puts a few errands within a walk, so a non-driver can still reach some of them alone and on foot.

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Overview of Waltonwood – Cary

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. 

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Overview of LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (north Raleigh)

Peacefully nestled in the area of Raleigh, NC, LiveWell @ Vintage Gardens (North Raleigh) is an intimate senior living community, offering specialized memory care services. Offering a mix of private and semi-private rooms that foster tight-knit connections, the community ensures residents are offered truly focused and personalized care. A team of expertly trained caregivers is available to ensure residents are comfortable and well-cared for.

Residents here maintain an active and stimulating lifestyle with a full range of activities and programs conducted regularly by the community. Delicious meals and replenishing snacks are also offered to make sure residents are receiving their proper nutrition and nourishment. Here, residents are provided with all the comforts and conveniences they need to continue living a fulfilling retirement despite their condition.

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Overview of The Sanctuary at Stonehaven

The Sanctuary at Stonehaven offers assisted living and Memory Care in Charlotte, NC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in the community; Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 6 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms give each resident a single private living space.

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Overview of Cross Road Retirement Community

Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, NC offers a continuum of care for seniors seeking independence with varying levels of support. Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, all designed to promote well-being and a fulfilling lifestyle. Independent living allows seniors to enjoy their own private apartments with the freedom to come and go as they please. Assisted living provides personalized care plans to assist with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secure environment specifically designed for those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, featuring specially trained staff and stimulating activities. As a non-profit organization, Cross Road approaches senior care with authenticity and a genuine devotion to providing those in search of care the best service they can.

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Cranberry House

6215 N. Us 19 E Highway Newland, Nc 28657, Newland, NC 28657
Overview of Cranberry House

Cranberry House provides memory care and respite care in Newland, NC. Its memory care program offers secured living and supervision for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other memory related conditions. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away, including while that caregiver travels or recovers. The combination may suit someone who needs a secured setting or a family seeking temporary coverage.

Cranberry House has 60 beds and staff present around the clock, including during the night. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents and families a way to apply that coverage toward care under the program’s benefit rules. The area has a Walk Score of 47, so most errands require a car or a ride; transportation services provide an option for reaching destinations without driving. Restaurant style dining includes dietitian approved meals and special diets, while structured daily activities, a library, and an entertainment room offer planned ways to spend time, read, or be entertained.

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Brockford Inn

56 N. Highland Avenue Granite Falls, Nc 28630, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Overview of Brockford Inn

Brockford Inn in Granite Falls, North Carolina, offers assisted living options alongside specialized memory care services. Assisted living residents receive help with daily routines while preserving their personal privacy. A dedicated memory care unit supports individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia through structured, full-time supervision.

This 67-bed facility operates near maximum capacity with a 97% occupancy rate, meaning openings are often limited. Amenities feature covered porches, patios, an on-site hair salon, and a barbershop. Pastoral care is integrated into weekly community life through local church services and a chaplain who visits three days a week. Due to its car-dependent location, indicated by a walk score of 45, off-site errands generally require motorized transportation.

Prospective residents and family members seeking structured memory support or assisted care can reach out to Brockford Inn to check real-time availability or arrange a site visit.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 574 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.

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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90