Page 22 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 543 senior communities in NC using NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in NC
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Avg Walk Score: 36/ 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: 72The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
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.
Brookdale MacArthur Park
SC
AL
MC
Cary (Carolina House Of Cary)
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #150 / 387
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 36
Rank #440 / 536
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Spring Arbor of Cary
SC
AL
MC
Cary
80
Facility 80
NC AVG 72
Rank #150 / 387
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 36
Rank #261 / 536
-
95.50/200
Facility 95.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #211 / 321
3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Cottage/ Alcove
Brookdale Burlington
SC
AL
Burlington (Crestwood)
52
Facility 52
NC AVG 72
Rank #289 / 387
Yes
39
Facility 39
NC AVG 36
Rank #232 / 536
-
93.50/200
Facility 93.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #233 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio
Brookdale Forest City
SC
AL
MC
Forest City
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 72
Rank #166 / 387
Yes
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 36
Rank #407 / 536
-
101.00/200
Facility 101.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #123 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Waltonwood – Cary
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cary (Ridgepath)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #277 / 387
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 36
Rank #360 / 536
-
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Viridian
SC
AL
IL
RC
New Bern
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 72
Rank #302 / 387
No
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 36
Rank #9 / 536
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #24 / 333
-
Harmony at Hope Mills
SC
AL
Fayetteville (Jack Britt)
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 72
Rank #77 / 387
Yes--
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
4
75%
Facility 75%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #24 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Windsor House
SC
AL
HOS
Windsor
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
No
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 36
Rank #245 / 536
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #110 / 232
79.50/200
Facility 79.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #294 / 321
14
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Twin Lakes Memory Care
SC
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Burlington
32
Facility 32
NC AVG 72
Rank #324 / 387
No
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 36
Rank #24 / 536
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Miss Bell’s at Garner
SC
AL
Garner
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 36
Rank #506 / 536
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #144 / 232
90.00/200
Facility 90.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #261 / 321
4
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 543 on this page.

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Overview of Brookdale MacArthur Park

Situated in Cary, NC, Brookdale MacArthur Park is a thriving senior living community, offering a warm and welcoming senior living community with both assisted living and memory care options. Residents can enjoy personalized care tailored to their needs, whether it’s assistance with daily tasks or engaging in purposeful memory care programs. The community features a selection of pet-friendly apartments with ample natural lighting and includes basic utilities and maintenance. Seniors will appreciate the vibrant social calendar and delicious meals in the elegant dining room, all while knowing that help is available 24/7 for any emergencies.

Brookdale MacArthur Park’s mission is to provide a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive. The community offers a range of amenities to enhance residents’ quality of life, including an emergency alert system, transportation, and a concierge service. Residents can relax in the fireside living room, enjoy the courtyard and garden, or socialize in the game room. The café/bistro and private dining room ensure every meal is a delightful experience, supporting both nutrition and social connections.

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Overview of Spring Arbor of Cary

Discover a high-quality living experience with the Spring Arbor Senior Living located in Cary, NC providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from a variety of spacious and inviting accommodations including a studio, cottage-large studio, one-bedroom, and alcove suites designed to ensure each resident’s comfort and well-being. Beautifully appointed indoor and outdoor spaces are also provided for residents to relax. With an expert and compassionate team, many services are created to meet the needs of the residents, including personalized care, medication management, fitness and wellness programs, and much more.

The community boasts a host of exceptional amenities that residents can enjoy such as appetizing and nourishing meals, a full-service beauty and barber salon, laundry facilities, and convenient transportation services. At Spring Arbor, seniors are guaranteed a welcoming environment where they can thrive and enjoy a blissful life.

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Overview of Brookdale Burlington

Providing assisted living and short-term respite care, Brookdale Burlington is an assisted living community on South Mebane Street in Burlington, North Carolina, with a 52-bed capacity. The community also offers studio apartments starting at $4,905 per month in a single-story setting. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also provide support 24 hours a day.

Restaurant-style, chef-prepared meals are served in an elegant dining room with private dining available for family gatherings and special occasions. Additionally, residents can participate in quilting groups, book clubs, exercise classes, and other social activities that encourage connection and well-being. The pet-friendly community also features a piano, community kitchen, library, café/bistro, beauty and barber shop, whirlpool, landscaped walking paths, a courtyard and garden, and a putting green for recreation and relaxation.

Meanwhile, transportation and concierge services help residents attend appointments and participate in outings. The surrounding neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with some nearby destinations accessible on foot.

State inspections have focused on building systems and maintenance, and the community has maintained compliance with applicable safety standards while completing corrective measures when required.

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Overview of Brookdale Forest City

Brookdale Forest City, located in Forest City, NC, offers a tranquil yet convenient setting for seniors. The community provides both assisted living services and memory care for individuals living with memory loss. Residents can enjoy pet-friendly apartments filled with natural light, and they have the freedom to personalize their living spaces. With round-the-clock monitoring and assistance from a dedicated team, residents are guaranteed to receive assistance whenever they need it.

Fostering an active and engaging lifestyle, Brookdale Forest City offers a wealth of amenities, including a library, beauty/barber shop, therapy room, private dining room, and walking paths. Residents can relax in the fireside living room or on the porch, and stay connected with Wi-Fi access throughout the community. With beautifully landscaped grounds and a variety of programs and activities, Brookdale Grandon Farms offers a vibrant and supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for seniors.

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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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The Viridian

3003 Waterscape Way New Bern, Nc 28562, New Bern, NC 28562
Overview of The Viridian

Located at 3003 Waterscape Way in the town of New Bern, North Carolina, The Viridian is a 48-bed community that provides assisted living, independent living, and short-term respite care for all its residents. Because the surrounding neighborhood holds a high Walk Score of 76, most people living there can finish their daily errands without needing a car, as many important places are just a short walk away.

Inside the building, the staff works all day and night to offer nursing help, rehabilitation services, and temporary stays for those who need a bridge between hospital and home. Residents enjoy eating in a room that feels just like a nice restaurant, reading in the library, or relaxing in the entertainment area, while the outdoor space provides a peaceful spot for families to gather together.

North Carolina’s state experts review these homes to make sure they are safe, often checking how staff handle medicines, manage fire safety systems, and keep important medical records. Because these checks cover the standard areas for all such homes, they show that the community is truly built for people who need steady nursing support.

It offers the perfect mix of rehabilitation or temporary help in a convenient location where residents rarely have to worry about driving anywhere.

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Overview of Harmony at Hope Mills

As its name suggests, Harmony at Hope Mills ensures a serene and harmonious community environment. The name also suggests that senior living is supposed to be calming and balanced– a freeing lifestyle with the necessary support. The elegant home is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with personal care services. Community residents receive a strong sense of freedom in addition to specialized assistance. Harmony at Hope Mills is a home that allows residents to tailor their lifestyle to suit their needs.

The luxury retirement home offers an elevated lifestyle because of its detail-oriented approach to care and complete attention to the needs of its residents, allowing residents to practice a stress-free and well-balanced lifestyle. Their amenities and services include laundry services, transportation services, healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals, memory retention activities, and fitness programs. Its memory care services aid seniors programs that are focused on mental stimulation.

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Windsor House

336 Rhodes Avenue Windsor, Nc 27983, Windsor, NC 27983
Overview of Windsor House

Windsor House is located at 336 Rhodes Avenue in Windsor, which is a small town in Bertie County in the countryside of North Carolina. This sixty-bed home provides assisted living and end-of-life care, and its walking score of 37 means the area is only slightly walkable. While a few local stores might be close enough for a short walk, most daily tasks will require the use of a car.

Right now, about 78 percent of the home is full because 47 out of the 60 beds have people living in them. The building has a special area for extra care and keeps trained nurses and health assistants working at all hours of the day and night. Families who want help at their own houses can use the home care program that runs at the same time as the main residence. Workers at the facility manage and give out medicine on-site, and they also take care of residents who need help with blood sugar or shots.

The food at Windsor House is made from scratch, and a health program serves as the main part of the daily schedule. State inspectors have focused on three main areas during their visits: medicine help, fire safety, and keeping the building free of dangerous materials. These check-ups look at regular safety rules that the state always watches rather than just looking at one single problem.

Windsor House is designed for families who want a smaller place with many workers in a country setting, particularly for those who need a special care unit and help with medicine nearby.

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Twin Lakes Memory Care

3810 Heritage Drive Burlington, Nc 27215, Burlington, NC 27215
Overview of Twin Lakes Memory Care

Families in Burlington considering Twin Lakes Memory Care should know it is just one part of a bigger location. This 32-bed home is found inside the Twin Lakes Community, which is a retirement campus on Heritage Drive offering many levels of support, including memory care, assisted living, and nursing home services. With a Walk Score of 72, the area is very easy to walk around, meaning most daily errands and needs can be met just a short walk away.

Residents have access to rehab and short-term care, and staff are available around the clock. Along with regular activities, the community provides a special wellness plan called the Thrive Wellness Program. When state inspectors visit, they typically look at standard areas like how medicine is handled, fire safety, keeping the area safe from hazards, and checking that care plans are written down correctly.

Since the community takes Medicare, it is easier for families to plan how to pay for care over time. Because this facility is part of a larger retirement community, families get a benefit that smaller, independent places cannot provide: an easy way to move to skilled nursing or other levels of care without having to move to a new campus. This setup is a good choice for families who think their needs might change over the next few years, rather than just needing memory care right now.

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Miss Bell’s at Garner

181 Kaspurr Dr, Garner, NC 27529
Overview of Miss Bell’s at Garner

Create meaningful moments at Miss Bell’s at Garner, a blissful community in Garner, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. A caregiver is assigned to every three residents, alongside purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

Residents have fun and learn new things with a thoughtfully curated calendar of stimulating programs and enriching activities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities allow residents to make the most of their best years.

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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.