Page 27 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)
SC
AL
HC
MC
Raleigh
6No 8 -89.50/200A-560%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills
SC
AL
RESC
Chapel Hill
6No 12 -96.00/200B+850%Private Rooms / Semi-Private Roms
Mint Hill Senior Living
SC
AL
RC
Charlotte
82No 30 20.7% 94.50/200B-28--
The Gardens of Pamlico
SC
AL
Grantsboro
70Yes 29 32.9% 95.50/200C+18--
The Bluefields
SC
MC
Leland
78No 9 64.1% 98.75/200B-23--
Marion Assisted Living
SC
AL
Marion
54Yes 66 -103.50/200B15100%-
Rose Care Home – Cary
SC
AL
RESC
Cary (Churchill Downs)
6No 62 -98.50/200B-683%-
Piedmont Christian Home
SC
AL
MC
High Point
93No 3 65.6% 92.00/200C-18--
The Gardens of Hendersonville
SC
MC
Hendersonville
60No 82 -103.50/200D+19--
Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Mint Hill
120No 5 93.1% --F6100%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Overview of LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (north Raleigh)

Make every moment of your best years count with LiveWell at Brassfield Road, an extraordinary senior living community in Raleigh, NC, that focuses on memory care. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals works hard 24/7 to meet residents’ needs and aspirations. Thrive and live your life to the fullest with the community’s intimate and cozy setting.

Promoting familiarity and comfort, the community ensures residents live a stress-free retirement. Residents benefit from personalized care tailored to their preferences. Moreover, purposely built amenities are provided for residents to maintain an active and happy lifestyle amidst the community’s tranquil and inviting setting.

Contact LiveWell @ Brassfield Rd. (North Raleigh)

Overview of Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills

Our Promise Care Homes at Heritage Hills provides assisted living and Residential Care in Chapel Hill, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while residents live in a private or semi private room.

The home has six beds, creating a small community that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate residential setting. Residents can choose a private room or a semi private room, depending on whether they want their own space or are comfortable sharing.

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Mint Hill Senior Living

10830 Lawyers Glen Drive Charlotte, Nc 28227, Charlotte, NC 28227
Overview of Mint Hill Senior Living

Mint Hill Senior Living in Charlotte, North Carolina, delivers assisted living support and short-term respite care. Assisted living services focus on essential routine tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medications. Respite options give family caregivers a temporary break or supply short-term accommodations during recovery periods.

This 82-bed community features structured indoor spaces, including a library, an entertainment room, and a restaurant-style dining setup for shared meals. Mobility around the broader area relies heavily on vehicles, as reflected by a walk score of 30, though the property supplies scheduled transportation for off-site trips.

Families looking for long-term daily help or short-term relief care can reach out to Mint Hill Senior Living for additional details on accommodations.

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The Gardens of Pamlico

22 Magnolia Way Grantsboro, Nc 28529, Grantsboro, NC 28529
Overview of The Gardens of Pamlico

The Gardens of Pamlico offers assisted living in Grantsboro, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily activities, while the Secured Living program may suit someone who needs a secured setting with additional supervision.

The community has 70 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which can matter when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. Restaurant style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, and the library and entertainment room give residents places to read and take part in indoor activities. An outdoor common area offers time outside, while transportation services can support travel without driving independently; rehabilitation services are also available, and residents may keep a pet in the community.

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The Bluefields

1935 Lincoln Road Leland, Nc 28451, Leland, NC 28451
Overview of The Bluefields

The Bluefields is a memory care community in Leland, NC, with a secured setting and supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Its Secured Living program can be a fit for someone who needs a supervised environment because memory loss can create safety risks.

The community has 78 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which gives a resident whose savings may not cover a long stay another payment option. Restaurant-style dining includes dietitian-approved meals shaped around residents’ health needs, with special diets available for specific dietary requirements; a library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area provide places to read, enjoy indoor recreation, and spend time outside.

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Marion Assisted Living

5235 Nc 226 South Marion, Nc 28752, Marion, NC 28752
Overview of Marion Assisted Living

Marion Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Marion, NC, providing help with daily personal care and medication monitoring for residents who need support with routine tasks. With 54 beds, the community is in the smaller-community range, which may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Assistance with daily personal care can support residents who need help with activities such as bathing or dressing. Medication monitoring helps with ongoing medication routines, while nutritional and dietary counseling addresses food and nutrition needs. Regular activities and social events give residents scheduled opportunities to participate.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families using that coverage a payment option for a long-term stay. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. The area has a Walk Score of 66 / 100 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; for a resident who no longer drives, some shopping and errands may be possible without a car or ride.

Contact Marion Assisted Living

Overview of Rose Care Home – Cary

Rose Care Home is a vibrant assisted living community in Cary, NC, that offers personal care plans. The community strives to accommodate older adults with its home-like environment. Recreational activities and household services are also offered, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, the community crafts care plans tailored to their unique needs.

Fun recreational activities, light exercises, and plenty of interest groups accompany older adults, promoting an active lifestyle. With spacious outdoors, naturally-lit hallways, and cozy gathering spaces, residents have more places to spend their free time. Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Cary, the community promises a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is ideal for older adults in North Carolina, especially with its friendly setting.

Contact Rose Care Home – Cary

Piedmont Christian Home

1510 Deep River Road High Point, Nc 27265, High Point, NC 27265
Overview of Piedmont Christian Home

In High Point, NC, Piedmont Christian Home has assisted living and memory care under its license. Assisted living is the arrangement where bathing, dressing, and medication get help while the remainder of the day does not. Memory care handles a wandering risk by supervising the resident inside a secured setting.

Both levels belong to the same license here, which is what lets a resident’s needs change without the address changing with them. The bed count is 93.

Rehabilitation services are on-site, so therapy happens where the resident already lives. Dining runs as a named program, the Nutritious Dining Experience.

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The Gardens of Hendersonville

1000 West Allen Street Hendersonville, Nc 28739, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Overview of The Gardens of Hendersonville

The Gardens of Hendersonville provides memory care in Hendersonville, NC, with 60 beds. Its Secured Living program creates a supervised setting for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs secure, supervised memory care. Restaurant-style dining provides prepared meals in a dedicated dining setting, and transportation services are available for resident transportation needs. An area Walk Score of 82 out of 100 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies or cafes independently. Medicaid is accepted, which may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay.

Contact The Gardens of Hendersonville

Overview of Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Maintain the skills you need to continue enjoying life in Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a reliable and welcoming community in Mint Hill, NC for short-term and long-term care. Here, residents’ needs are met with compassionate and dignified care and assistance from an interdisciplinary care team. The community features a team of RNS, LPNs, therapists, dieticians, activity directors, and a community-based chaplain to ensure residents’ physical, social, nutritional, and mental health needs are met.

As a community surrounded by nature, lush trees, and vast green spaces, Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides a healing and relaxing environment for maintaining your well-being. Fun opportunities for fitness, socialization, and hobbies are also available to keep residents active, connected, and entertained. Proper nourishment is also guaranteed with fresh and healthy meals served daily. Here, they go above and beyond in providing a nurturing environment that promotes overall wellness.

Contact Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

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