Page 28 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 574 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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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. 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.
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.
Windsor House
SC
AL
HOS
Windsor
60No 37 78.3% 79.50/200D+19--
Rockbridge Senior Home Living
SC
AL
RESC
Durham (Country Club Heights)
6No 5 -101.00/200A+3-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Senior Fluent
SC
AL
MC
RESC
Zebulon (Shepards Point)
6No 7 -105.50/200A+3-Private / Semi-Private Suites
Waltonwood Lake Boone
SC
AL
IL
MC
Raleigh (Dairyland)
68Yes 51 -94.50/200B+771%1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Viridian
SC
AL
IL
RC
New Bern
48No 76 -99.50/200A-4--
Rose Glen Manor
SC
AL
MC
RC
North Wilkesboro
60No 61 -100.00/200A-11--
Brookdale Northwest Greensboro
SC
AL
Greensboro (Oak Ridge Meadows)
81Yes--101.50/200B+1573%Studio / 2 Bed
The Bradford Village of Kernersville – West
SC
AL
Kernersville
62No 17 79.0% 104.00/200C32--
Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center
SC
AL
MC
RC
Waynesville
72No 73 -92.50/200C+12--
Twin Lakes Memory Care
SC
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Burlington
32No 72 -103.50/200?3--
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Windsor House

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

Windsor House in Windsor, North Carolina, offers a dual approach to senior care by combining assisted living with hospice services. Residents in assisted living receive daily help with personal tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Having hospice care integrated directly on-site lets individuals facing end-of-life needs remain in familiar surroundings while receiving tailored assistance.

Nurse Director Calm-Cdp Pat T. Nixon oversees health operations across this 60-bed facility. Specialized clinical services include complete medication management, insulin administration, and dedicated diabetic care routines. Daily transportation is necessary for off-site trips and local errands, as reflected by the location’s car-dependent walk score of 37.

Prospective representatives seeking daily support services or specialized hospice options in Bertie County can reach out to Windsor House for details on current admissions.

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Overview of Rockbridge Senior Home Living

Spend your golden years at Rockbridge Senior Home Living, an outstanding community in Durham, NC, offering assisted living. A kind and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. With housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, residents can rest assured of living a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also taken care of for convenience. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Senior Fluent

3004 Bunnfield Dr, Zebulon, NC 27597
Overview of Senior Fluent

Senior Fluent offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Zebulon, NC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or cognitive decline. Residential care is also available, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs change over time.

Located in the Shepards Point neighborhood, the home has 6 beds, making it a small community where residents and staff can become familiar with one another. Private and semi-private suites are available: a private suite gives one resident a personal living space, while a semi-private suite accommodates shared living.

The listed starting price is $7,500 per month, which families can use as an initial figure when budgeting for care. The home provides an outdoor garden, sitting area, large front yard, and screened-in patio, giving residents several on-site outdoor spaces. A salon is available for hair-care appointments, and transportation options cover shopping and doctor visits.

Dining includes fresh, home-cooked meals tailored to resident preferences, with special diets available for residents who have specific dietary needs. Social, leisure, recreational, and educational activities give residents structured ways to spend time and participate in interests. Senior Fluent may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs memory-focused care in a small residential setting.

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Overview of Waltonwood Lake Boone

Settled in the serene setting of Wilson, NC, Waltonwood Lake Boone offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This family-owned community ensures residents receive the right level of support to age in place, with comfortable one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans designed to enhance daily life.

This vibrant community prides itself on a variety of services and activities that encourage social engagement, including a garden house, lifestyle club, and travel club. With gourmet dining, wellness programs, and an inviting environment, residents enjoy a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle. Waltonwood Lake Boone also offers opportunities for family involvement, ensuring loved ones remain a part of the journey. A perfect blend of care, comfort, and community awaits, offering an enriching and fulfilling lifestyle.

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The Viridian

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

Respite care, independent living, and assisted living make up what The Viridian is licensed for in New Bern, NC. Assisted living brings the help a person needs with medication, bathing, and dressing. Independent living is the one with community services and no daily care attached. Respite care is a short stay, arranged when a resident’s usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Forty-eight beds put this among the smaller places, where staff and residents come to know one another. Because the range is licensed at one address, support needs that grow do not force a search elsewhere.

At 76, the walk score is very walkable, so most errands stay on foot for a resident who has given up driving. On-site therapy means rehabilitation happens where the resident already is.

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Rose Glen Manor

240 Independence Avenue North Wilkesboro, Nc 28659, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Overview of Rose Glen Manor

Three care types belong to Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro, NC, respite care, memory care, and assisted living. Under assisted living, the help is with daily tasks, medication management, bathing, and dressing. For someone at risk of wandering, memory care means the setting is secured, and staff supervises inside it.

Respite is the short stay families use when the caregiver has their own surgery to recover from. Rose Glen Manor is licensed for 60 beds, and Secured Living is named as a program, which is where a resident living with dementia would be supervised.

Having all three levels here answers two different questions at once, one from a resident whose needs are changing and one from the person doing the caring. Medicaid is on the list of accepted payments, the answer for families whose savings run out before the care does.

Dining is among the amenities. A 61 for walking puts part of the area within reach on foot and leaves the rest of it to a car.

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Overview of Brookdale Northwest Greensboro

Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Brookdale Northwest Greensboro offers a supportive environment for assisted living, focusing on fostering social connections and enriching experiences for older adults. Residents here enjoy a vibrant community where they can engage with peers who share similar interests, enhancing their quality of life. With a variety of floor plans, including private cottages, residents can enjoy the comforts of home without the responsibilities, allowing them to embrace a lifestyle filled with meaningful activities and companionship.

The community provides personalized care that promotes independence while ensuring assistance is readily available, whether it’s with daily activities like dressing and bathing or the maintenance of their living spaces. Brookdale Northwest Greensboro also prioritizes safety and peace of mind, offering round-the-clock emergency response services. This commitment allows residents and their families to rest assured that help is always at hand, contributing to a secure and supportive living environment.

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The Bradford Village of Kernersville – West

602 Piney Grove Road Kernersville, Nc 27284, Kernersville, NC 27284
Overview of The Bradford Village of Kernersville – West

The Bradford Village of Kernersville, West is an assisted living community in Kernersville, NC. Assisted living includes support with walking and medication dispensing, which may suit a resident who needs help with those tasks while living in a private or shared room. The community has 62 beds, with private rooms offering individual living space and shared rooms accommodating residents who live with a roommate.

Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for families whose savings may not cover a long stay. Physical, occupational and speech therapy are available for residents who need support with movement, daily function or communication, while physician, podiatry and pharmacy services address other health needs. An on-site beauty shop allows residents to arrange grooming within the community, and religious services are available for those who want that form of worship or observance. Michael Wilson serves as the director.

Contact The Bradford Village of Kernersville – West

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

251 Shelton Street Waynesville, Nc 28786, Waynesville, NC 28786
Overview of Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Waynesville, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the care level can change without leaving the community. That continuity may matter as daily support needs change.

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center opened in 1963 and has 72 beds. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently for nearby errands. In house physical therapy supports rehabilitation without requiring travel to an outside therapy location, while in house lab and X ray services mean some diagnostic testing can take place within the community. Hair care is also available at the on site barbershop and beauty shop.

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Twin Lakes Memory Care

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

Twin Lakes Memory Care in Burlington, North Carolina, supplies a broad spectrum of care options, including adult day care, assisted living, memory care, nursing home placement, and skilled nursing. Day programs allow participants to attend during working hours without moving in, while assisted living supports daily routines like dressing, medication management, and personal hygiene in an apartment setting. Secured memory care units protect individuals prone to wandering, and round-the-clock licensed nursing ensures continuous clinical support as physical or medical needs change over time.

Physical amenities on this 32-bed campus include lakes, walking areas, gardens, a pool, and an on-site salon and spa. Residents can dine at local venues such as The Hearth Café, The Blue Heron Pub, and The Terrace Restaurant without a mandatory meal contract, and culinary teams accommodate custom dietary restrictions. Wellness activities run through the Thrive Wellness Program alongside physical rehabilitation services, short-term respite stays, and arranged transportation.

Location benefits include a walk score of 72, which lets non-driving residents walk to nearby services. Medicare coverage is accepted for post-hospital recovery and short-term skilled treatments.

Families looking for flexible day programs, specialized dementia care, or progressive senior housing can connect with Twin Lakes Memory Care to explore dining plans, check open beds, or request a facility tour.

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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 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