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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place
SC
AL
MC
Pineville
60Yes 56 33.3% 100.50/200B15-
Grace Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Granite Falls
78No 45 -92.00/200C6-
Cleveland House
SC
AL
Shelby
72No 73 -82.50/200C-17-
Central Care
SC
NH
SNF
Mount Airy
53No 74 58.5% 96.00/200?22-
The Retreat at Cary
SC
AL
PC
RESC
Cary
6No 14 -101.50/200A+633%
Revived Senior Living
SC
AL
RESC
Mint Hill (Wilgrove)
6No 12 -99.50/200A+729%
Trinity Elms Assisted Living
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Clemmons
104No 30 -101.00/200B+1173%
The Landings of Lake Lure
SC
MC
RC
Lake Lure
62No 11 -103.50/200A-2-
Tre’ More Manor ALF
SC
AL
Oxford
31No 64 -94.50/200B-17-
The Drake
SC
AL
MC
RC
Concord
66No- 37.9% 75.00/200C5100%
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Overview of The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place

Memory care and assisted living are what The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place has in Pineville, NC. Assisted living covers the everyday business of medication, bathing, and dressing, for a person who manages the rest of a day without much help. Memory care answers a wandering risk with a secured space and staff supervising inside it.

Both are licensed at this one address, so a family choosing here is not obliged to choose again once needs deepen. The building is licensed for 60 beds. Walkability rates 56, so part of the surrounding area opens up on foot. Pets are welcome, so nobody arrives having given up the animal they live with.

A salon is among the amenities, and a courtyard gives residents somewhere to be outdoors. Scheduled transportation handles whatever needs a vehicle, and daily activities and events fill the calendar. Veterans living here have a Military Veterans Program for them.

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Grace Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

501 River Bend Drive Granite Falls, Nc 28630, Granite Falls, NC 28630
Overview of Grace Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

Grace Village Assisted Living & Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Granite Falls, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 78 beds and may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a supervised setting.

Therapy services, rehabilitation services, and short-term rehab are available, giving a resident access to rehabilitation during a temporary stay. Events & Activities are also offered. The area has a Walk Score of 45, making it car-dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

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Cleveland House

950 Hardin Drive Shelby, Nc 28150, Shelby, NC 28150
Overview of Cleveland House

Cleveland House is an assisted living community in Shelby, NC, with a 72-bed capacity. The community also helps with housekeeping, along with support with daily tasks. Secured living is also available, while 24-hour staffing ensures residents have access to services at all times.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a possible payment source for assisted living. Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant-style setting. Therapy services avoid arranging transportation elsewhere, while pharmacy services provide pharmacy access on-site.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently. Transportation services are also available.

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Central Care

139 Apex Lane Mount Airy, Nc 27030, Mount Airy, NC 27030
Overview of Central Care

Central Care is a nursing home in Mount Airy, NC, providing skilled nursing. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so residents who need ongoing clinical oversight can receive it throughout the day and night. Central Care has 53 beds. It is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Central Care opened in 1991 and may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care in a smaller setting.

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Overview of The Retreat at Cary

The Retreat at Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a close-knit senior living community offering elderly care together with its sister facility in the area, The Retreat at Cary Corner. They offer round the clock supervision with a 1:3 staff to resident ratio, ensuring that the residents are well cared for. Other services they offer include medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, feeding, and toileting.

The residents of The Retreat at Cary are also provided meals that match their dietary needs, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. They also encourage residents to participate in their daily activities that targets their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well being.

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Overview of Revived Senior Living

Experience the essence of exceptional care at Revived Senior Living located in Mint Hill, NC, where every detail is crafted to offer a sanctuary of comfort and personalized care. Choose from elegantly designed accommodations that perfectly suit your style and needs. The dedicated team is passionate about their calling, serving with courage and a deep sense of teamwork. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences.

Amenities include daily activities, laundry service, and beauty and barbershop services. Enjoy peace of mind with a round-the-clock surveillance system, alarm exit doors, and an external fire alarm. Access to Atrium or Novant Health Hospitals and resident physicians is available, while RN oversight ensures top-quality care with a 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio.

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Overview of Trinity Elms Assisted Living

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Clemmons, North Carolina, Trinity Elms encompasses a diverse array of services designed to cater to the multifaceted needs of its residents. This vibrant campus extends its offerings to include assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and independent living apartments. Operated by the not-for-profit Lutheran Services Carolinas, Trinity Elms boasts amenities that may otherwise be considered cost-prohibitive at for-profit facilities.

Trinity Elms Assisted Living’s staff is dedicated to walking alongside residents, providing them with the care and support required to preserve their cherished independence within a community that radiates warmth. Unique highlights include an inviting ice cream parlor, outdoor walking trails, and a serene indoor courtyard, all fostering a sense of belonging. Trinity Elms’ recognition further exemplifies this dedication to senior residents’ well-being and comfort as a 2016 Excellence in Action award winner, a testament to the high satisfaction rates experienced by its residents.

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The Landings of Lake Lure

920 Buffalo Creek Rd Lake Lure, Nc 28746, Lake Lure, NC 28746
Overview of The Landings of Lake Lure

Memory care and respite care are the two things The Landings of Lake Lure is licensed to handle in Lake Lure, NC. Memory care means supervision inside a secured setting, meant for a resident who might otherwise wander off. Respite care is the short-term stay, taken up when the family caregiver has their own journey or convalescence to manage.

Either one suits a particular situation, dementia that needs structured supervision, or a family wanting temporary cover. The license covers 62 beds.

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Tre’ More Manor ALF

6016 Pine Town Road Oxford, Nc 27565, Oxford, NC 27565
Overview of Tre’ More Manor ALF

Tre’ More Manor ALF is an assisted living community in Oxford, NC, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own living space. With 31 beds, it may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A salon provides grooming services within the community, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that type of care. Meals are chef prepared and home cooked, with options without added salt and with reduced concentrated sweets for residents with those dietary needs. A doctor is on staff, and transportation is available when residents need it.

The area has a Walk Score of 64, described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

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The Drake

1195 Drake Mill Lane Sw Concord, Nc 28025, Concord, NC 28025
Overview of The Drake

The Drake provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Concord, NC. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they continue living in their own apartment, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The Drake has 66 beds and accepts Medicaid, giving families another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Its secured living program supports the supervised setting associated with memory care, and restaurant style dining includes meals prepared to meet dietary needs. Transportation services give residents access to transportation without requiring them to arrange every trip independently. The community’s multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, while respite care can support a family seeking short term assistance.

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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