Page 29 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
The Addison of Fayetteville
SC
AL
MC
Fayetteville (Seventy-First)
96No 19 22.9% -0.00/200-1392%Suite / 1 Bed
Country Time Inn
SC
AL
MC
RC
Kings Mountain
59No 37 -87.50/200A-1090%-
Spring Arbor of Wilmington
SC
AL
MC
Wilmington (Pine Valley Estates)
66Yes 58 -103.00/200B1560%Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Somerset Court of Cherryville
SC
AL
RC
Cherryville
60No 52 -102.00/200B+13--
Williamston House
SC
AL
MC
RC
Williamston
60No 51 -99.50/200B-20--
Montgomery Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Star
54No 26 51.9% 95.50/200C17--
Northlake House
SC
MC
Charlotte (Wedgewood)
48No 26 -94.50/200B-1457%-
Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City
SC
AL
HOS
MC
Elizabeth City
130No 49 -93.25/200D16--
Wesley Pines
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lumberton
62Yes 9 88.5% --?--1 Bed / Cottage / Villa
Poplar Grove
SC
MC
Burgaw
60No 59 73.3% 20.25/200C-19--
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Overview of The Addison of Fayetteville

The Addison of Fayetteville provides a quintessential community for assisted living. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors of the building– adding to the charm the community holds. The assisted living home heeds a warm and welcoming environment. As a proud member of the Senior Lifestyle community, The Addison strives to fulfill the needs of its residents, including their general health and activity level.

The Addison of Fayetteville comprises all-inclusive services, including 24/7 support and assistance, dining areas, weekly physician and nurse practitioner visits, wellness programs, social outings, nutritious meal plans, fall prevention, and extensive safety features.

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Country Time Inn

602 Brevard Road Kings Mountain, Nc 28086, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Overview of Country Time Inn

Country Time Inn is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community in Kings Mountain, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care and the community’s Secured Living program provide a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief, travel time, or recovery time.

The community has 59 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of a long stay. Country Time Inn may be a good fit for someone who needs daily assistance, a secured memory care setting, or temporary residential care.

Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared to meet dietary needs, with special diets available for residents with specific food requirements. Transportation services can provide a ride when a resident cannot drive independently, and the outdoor common area offers shared space outside the building. With a Walk Score of 37, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Spring Arbor of Wilmington

Spring Arbor of Wilmington, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a prominent senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. The community offers spacious apartments with individual climate control, including multiple floorplan options to suit residents’ preferences. Cable is included, and spacious common areas are available for family gatherings, fostering a sense of community.

Dedicated to resident well-being, Spring Arbor of Wilmington provides personalized care with 24/7 supervision and support, assisting residents with daily living activities, and medication management. The community also offers a comprehensive list of amenities, including high-speed internet, a well-stocked library, three delicious meals per day plus snacks, an outdoor courtyard, sunroom, full-service beauty and barber salon, on-site therapy, a wellness program, spacious rocking chair front porch, fitness center, scheduled transportation, and a traditional dining room with restaurant-style dining. Residents also enjoy engaging activities, such as walking paths, volunteer programs from the School of Gerontology, pet therapy, and a self-serve coffee shop.

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Somerset Court of Cherryville

401 West Academy Street Cherryville, Nc 28021, Cherryville, NC 28021
Overview of Somerset Court of Cherryville

Somerset Court of Cherryville provides assisted living and respite care in Cherryville, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment.

Respite care offers a short stay. It may suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 60 beds, and its Secured Living program provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who needs that type of environment. Onsite therapy services let residents receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, while onsite pharmacy services support access to pharmacy care within the community.

Restaurant style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, so a resident’s requirements can be addressed during daily meals. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents whose personal savings may not cover the full cost of care.

Contact Somerset Court of Cherryville

Williamston House

160 Santree Drive Williamston, Nc 27892, Williamston, NC 27892
Overview of Williamston House

Williamston House is licensed for three care types in Williamston, NC. They are memory care, respite care, and assisted living. The assisted living level of care takes on daily help with dressing, medication, and bathing. Memory care runs under the Secured Living name, pairing staff supervision with a setting kept secure for a resident who might wander.

Respite care is a stay whose length the resident knows before it starts, taken up while the usual caregiver travels or recovers. Sixty beds are licensed, and with two of the three levels running as permanent arrangements, a resident whose care needs grow later is not also hunting for a new address.

Respite suits a family after temporary cover, and Medicaid is accepted, which gives a household already on the program a way to pay. At 51, the Walk Score leaves some errands inside walking distance, and that matters to somebody who has handed over the car keys. An occasional trip stays possible without a lift being arranged first.

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Montgomery Senior Living

327 Freeman Street Star, Nc 27356, Star, NC 27356
Overview of Montgomery Senior Living

Memory care, assisted living, and respite care all are licensed to Montgomery Senior Living in Star, NC. Help with medication, dressing, and bathing is what assisted living amounts to. Memory care adds supervision in a setting that is secured against wandering.

Respite care answers a temporary problem of care coverage and ends when that problem does, which covers a caregiver away traveling or getting well. All three are at the single address, so needs that grow don’t force a search for somewhere else.

Fifty-four beds make this a smaller building, and a resident here deals with a narrower roster of staff. The fit is structured memory care, or short-term respite cover for a family.

Planned group activities run to more than 14 hours a week, with Bingo, exercise, socials, crafts, and outings among them. Rehabilitation services are available, and the building is wheelchair accessible.

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Overview of Northlake House

Located in the charming city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Northlake House is a senior living community that offers exceptional memory care services in a cozy and inviting environment. The community is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and aims to create a warm and nurturing atmosphere for its residents.

At Northlake House, the residents are considered part of the extended family. The community understands the importance of choosing the right place for quality memory care, whether it’s for oneself or a loved one. The memory care neighborhood is designed with the safety and comfort of the residents in mind, incorporating necessary security features. The dedicated team at Northlake House is passionate about enhancing the lives of the residents and ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for everyone in the community.

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Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City

143 Rosedale Drive Elizabeth City, Nc 27909, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Overview of Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City

Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Elizabeth City, NC. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort and symptom management near the end of life.

Respite care provides short stays, which can help a family caregiver who needs temporary support. The range of care options can also suit a resident whose needs change over time. The community has 130 beds.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, letting residents continue living with their pets in the community. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals and menu options that change daily.

A salon and outdoor porches offer places for personal care and time outside, including a back porch privacy courtyard. In-house physician, psychiatric, and laboratory services are available through the community, along with medication management and appointment scheduling and reminders. Transportation, rehabilitation services, and staff available around the clock are also offered.

Contact Waterbrooke of Elizabeth City

Wesley Pines

1000 Wesley Pines Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358
Overview of Wesley Pines

With its rich history of providing exceptional senior care since 1977, Wesley Pines Retirement Community in the beautiful setting of Wesley Pines Road, Lumberton, NC features independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Set on 49 acres of serene grounds, the community has a variety of cottages and villas with two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably and safely. As a life plan community, Wesley Pines Retirement Community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ ever-changing needs and aspirations.

Handling the maintenance and other household responsibilities, the community provides a full slate of enjoyable activities and fun programs for residents to remain happy and well-connected. Here, healthy and delightful dining options are served for a satisfactory mealtime. Wesley Pines Retirement Community offers top-tier services and incredible amenities, ensuring seniors optimize their freedom.

Contact Wesley Pines

Poplar Grove

300 West Ashe Street Burgaw, Nc 28425, Burgaw, NC 28425
Overview of Poplar Grove

Poplar Grove in Burgaw, North Carolina, operates a secure 60-bed memory care community designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Controlled exits and continuous supervision protect residents prone to wandering, ensuring safety throughout the property.

Dietitian-approved meal plans accommodate specialized dietary restrictions within a restaurant-style dining setup. Community features include a library, an entertainment room, and outdoor common areas. Staff assists with transportation coordination, though a walk score of 59 also allows access to limited off-site errands. Financial coverage options include Medicaid for qualified individuals.

Families looking for dedicated memory care resources can reach out to Poplar Grove to inquire about current openings or schedule a walk-through of the area.

Contact Poplar Grove

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