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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Our Promise Care Homes at Durham
SC
AL
RESC
Durham
6No 19 -103.00/200A-944%Private Rooms
Brookdale Lenoir
SC
AL
Lenoir (Powell Road Northeast)
82Yes 28 -97.75/200A-1669%Studio / Suite
The Brownstone
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Charlotte (Stonehaven)
6No 2 -105.50/200B+650%Private Rooms
Brookdale Asheboro
SC
AL
MC
Asheboro (North Asheboro)
76Yes 11 -95.00/200B+1464%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rose Tara Senior Living
SC
MC
RC
King
65No 31 -102.50/200A-989%-
Edenton House
SC
AL
MC
RC
Edenton
60No 62 -92.00/200A-12100%-
Prestwick Village
SC
AL
RC
Laurinburg
100No 58 -103.50/200A-11--
Wellington House
SC
MC
RC
Gastonia
48No 46 81.3% 97.00/200C+26--
The Springs of Ballentine
SC
MC
RC
Fuquay-Varina
50No 66 90.0% 88.50/200C11--
The Landings of Swansboro
SC
AL
MC
Swansboro
80No 48 32.5% 65.75/200C967%-
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Overview of Our Promise Care Homes at Durham

Surrounded by trees in Bay Point Drive, Durham, NC, Our Promise Care Homes at Durham is a distinct community that focuses on assisted living. The community goes above and beyond to provide a haven for up to six residents while providing them with top-tier care and support around the clock to live their daily lives without hassles. With a dedicated and highly trained team, residents can rest their worries knowing a trusted community has their backs.

Enjoy a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs to maintain a blissful and healthy lifestyle. Have hassle-free dining with nutritious and delightful home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Physical, occupational, and physical therapy are also provided alongside in-house physician visits to ensure residents get better to gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Lenoir

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brookdale Lenoir offers assisted living accommodations in historic Lenoir, North Carolina. This exclusive senior living community provides a unique kind of independence, allowing residents to trade everyday stress and hassles for a full schedule of engaging activities. With its prime location near restaurants, shopping, banks, and physicians’ offices, Brookdale Lenoir ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

Brookdale Lenoir balances independence with personalized care, offering services like medication management, assistance with bathing and dressing, and coordination with healthcare providers. Residents can enjoy delicious, healthy meals in a restaurant-style dining room and benefit from amenities such as a wellness center, cafe, bistro, community kitchen, and walking paths. Apartment options include spacious two-bedroom suites with ample storage and natural light. The community is pet-friendly, adding to the welcoming atmosphere.

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Overview of The Brownstone

Nestled in the tranquil area of Charlotte, NC, The Brownstone is a cozy and secure haven for those seeking compassionate assisted living services. Their bright and spacious accommodations provide residents with a relaxing environment where they can receive 24/7 supervision, daily living assistance, and access to a range of healthcare services on-site. Those living with memory conditions also have access to personalized memory enrichment activities tailored to their individual abilities and in slowing cognitive decline.

Their campus is equipped with advanced safety features, emergency systems, visual cues, and wheelchair-accessible ramps to ensure residents feel safe and secure in their surroundings. They also ensure residents’ meals are tailored to their nutritional needs and approved by a registered dietician. With relaxing common areas, fun celebrations, and exciting events, residents find plenty of opportunities to celebrate life and make meaningful connections that last.

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Overview of Brookdale Asheboro

Brookdale Asheboro in Asheboro, North Carolina, offers both assisted living and memory care services tailored to the unique needs of its residents. In this inviting community, seniors can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, from joining a walking group to attending movie nights with friends. With the support of dedicated caregivers, residents can focus on fun and fulfilling experiences while receiving assistance with daily tasks such as personal grooming, medication management, and household chores.

Brookdale Asheboro aims to promote independence and enrich the lives of its residents through personalized care and vibrant social programs. Amenities include an emergency alert system, transportation, a beauty/barber shop, and beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a courtyard, garden, and walking paths. With a range of activities like B-Fit exercise programs, crafts, devotional services, and social outings, Brookdale Asheboro ensures that residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy life to the fullest in a supportive and engaging environment.

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Rose Tara Senior Living

125 Plantation Drive King, Nc 27021, King, NC 27021
Overview of Rose Tara Senior Living

Rose Tara Senior Living, in King, NC, is a memory care and respite address. Memory care means a secured setting and supervision for someone whose Alzheimer’s disease or other memory condition calls for it. The short stay is what respite care is for, arranged when the usual caregiver needs time for themselves.

Sixty-five beds are under the license. Payment can run through Medicaid, which carries part of the cost once personal savings stop covering the stay. A 31 Walk Score means the area is car-dependent, and transportation services are provided for exactly that.

The fit is memory-related need calling for a secured, supervised setting. It also fits a family after short-term respite.

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Edenton House

323 Medical Arts Drive Edenton, Nc 27932, Edenton, NC 27932
Overview of Edenton House

Edenton House offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Edenton, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily activities, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short-term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may suit a resident who needs daily support, memory-related supervision, or temporary care.

Edenton House has 60 beds. On-site therapy means residents can receive therapy within the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere, and on-site pharmacy services support access to pharmacy care where they live. Restaurant-style dining includes meals prepared to meet dietary needs. Transportation services can help residents attend appointments or complete errands.

The community accepts Medicaid, giving families a way to pay for care when a resident qualifies for that coverage. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete select nearby errands independently. James R. serves as the director.

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Prestwick Village

1000 Johns Road Laurinburg, Nc 28352, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Overview of Prestwick Village

Prestwick Village in Laurinburg, North Carolina, offers assisted living alongside short-term respite options and a dedicated Secured Living program. Staff members stay on duty 24 hours a day to help residents with daily routines and specialized care needs. Physical, occupational, or speech therapy programs operate directly on site, eliminating the hassle of organizing outside travel for therapy appointments.

A 100-bed facility, the community features restaurant-style dining tailored to dietary preferences and an in-house pharmacy service for convenient medication fulfillment. Medicaid options are accepted to help offset long-term care costs. Outside, a walk score of 58 indicates a somewhat walkable neighborhood where residents who prefer walking can access select nearby businesses on foot.

Interested individuals exploring care arrangements or temporary relief for a primary caregiver can contact Prestwick Village to review program options or set up a private visit.

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Wellington House

850 Majestic Court Gastonia, Nc 28054, Gastonia, NC 28054
Overview of Wellington House

Wellington House offers memory care and respite care in Gastonia, NC. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, while respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Wellington House may be a good fit for someone who needs supervised memory care or for a family seeking short term support while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

There are 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a way to help pay for care through that program. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Restaurant style dining includes dietitian approved meals designed around each resident’s care plan, and special diets are supported. A library provides space for reading, while the entertainment room offers an indoor setting for activities. The outdoor common area gives residents a dedicated place to spend time outside.

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The Springs of Ballentine

40 Rawls Club Road Fuquay-Varina, Nc 27526, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Overview of The Springs of Ballentine

The two care types named at The Springs of Ballentine in Fuquay-Varina, NC are respite care and memory care. Memory care here means there’s supervised support for a person living with dementia; wandering is one of the reasons a family looks for this kind of care. Respite is a short stay by design, and a family goes looking for it when whoever normally acts as a caretaker cannot be there for a while.

Fifty beds puts this at the smaller end of senior living communities, where a resident deals with the same staff often enough to be known to them. Occupancy is 90%, so most of those beds are spoken for. A Walk Score of 66 leaves part of the area within walking reach, which decides whether an outing has to wait on somebody else’s calendar for a ride.

A library is listed as an amenity. A transportation service covers for when walking won’t cut it.

Contact The Springs of Ballentine

The Landings of Swansboro

280 Swansboro Loop Road Swansboro, Nc 28584, Swansboro, NC 28584
Overview of The Landings of Swansboro

The Landings of Swansboro in Swansboro, North Carolina, delivers assisted living and memory care solutions tailored to individual needs. Residents in assisted living receive support with medication management, bathing, and dressing while maintaining private living spaces. A dedicated memory care wing provides a secure environment designed to keep individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia safe from wandering.

This 80-bed facility accepts Medicaid payment options to help cover extended care expenses. Dining services feature restaurant-style meals tailored to specific dietary requirements. Common areas include a library, an entertainment room, and landscaped outdoor spaces, alongside dedicated transportation options that make up for the surrounding area’s car-dependent location.

Families seeking tailored personal care or specialized dementia support can contact The Landings of Swansboro to request details on room availability, payment options, or scheduled tours.

Contact The Landings of Swansboro

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 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