Page 30 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. 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.
Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – NC West
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #183 / 387
No
14
Facility 14
NC AVG 36
Rank #424 / 536
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #74 / 232
--3
67%
Facility 67%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #17 / 333
-
Poplar Grove
SC
MC
Burgaw
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
No
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 36
Rank #77 / 536
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #129 / 232
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
12
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
The Bridges on Parkview
SC
AL
MC
RC
Henderson
86
Facility 86
NC AVG 72
Rank #128 / 387
No
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 36
Rank #176 / 536
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #149 / 232
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
3
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Harmony House Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Statesville
40
Facility 40
NC AVG 72
Rank #310 / 387
No-
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #47 / 232
82.75/200
Facility 82.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #289 / 321
20
95%
Facility 95%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #131 / 333
-
The Gardens of Rose Hill
SC
AL
RC
Rose Hill
45
Facility 45
NC AVG 72
Rank #306 / 387
No
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 36
Rank #339 / 536
-
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Northlake House
SC
MC
Charlotte (Wedgewood)
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 72
Rank #302 / 387
No
26
Facility 26
NC AVG 36
Rank #339 / 536
-
94.50/200
Facility 94.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #224 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 333
-
Country Time Inn
SC
AL
MC
RC
Kings Mountain
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 72
Rank #275 / 387
No
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 36
Rank #245 / 536
-
87.50/200
Facility 87.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #273 / 321
6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Clayton House
SC
MC
RC
Clayton
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
No-
43.3%
Facility 43.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #189 / 232
96.50/200
Facility 96.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #196 / 321
22
95%
Facility 95%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #131 / 333
-
Mallard Ridge
SC
AL
MC
Clemmons
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 72
Rank #285 / 387
Yes
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 36
Rank #476 / 536
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #162 / 232
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
18
94%
Facility 94%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #125 / 333
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Addison of Indian Trail
SC
AL
MC
Monroe
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 72
Rank #89 / 387
Yes-
22.9%
Facility 22.9%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #228 / 232
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Suite / 1 Bed

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 Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – Nc West

Set in a serene area in Charlotte, NC, Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – Nc West provides a warm and welcoming environment for those needing skilled nursing services, short-term rehabilitation, or long-term care. They aim to improve residents’ quality of life by offering them personalized care plans with daily living assistance, comprehensive rehabilitation therapy programs, and memory care, depending on residents’ needs. With access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services, residents can get back to doing the things they love in no time.

They also have an independent living and assisted living unit for residents looking to live their lives fully while receiving the care and assistance they may need. With no chores to worry about, residents can focus on maintaining their well-being and enjoying the things they love. At Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – Nc West, residents are given all the care and support they need amidst a supportive setting that fosters healing and relaxation.

Contact Wilora Lake Healthcare Center – NC West

Poplar Grove

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

Poplar Grove sits at 300 West Ashe Street in Burgaw, North Carolina, and serves 60 beds of memory care. The community works with older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its stretch of Burgaw scores 59 for walkability, which puts some errands within reach on foot and leaves the rest to a car.

Forty-four residents live there now, so the building runs at 73 percent occupancy. For families who cannot wait months for an opening, that number carries practical weight. A community this size also keeps resident groupings smaller than a sprawling campus would.

Nursing services and staffing run around the clock here. The community also operates a program it calls Secured Living, which points to the perimeter management dementia care ordinarily demands. Continuous coverage is standard across memory care, not a mark of distinction, but it is a real feature of how the days are structured.

Dining is restaurant-style. There is a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area, plus transportation services for residents who need to get somewhere. Inspection records here stretch back over eleven years. The themes that recur across that span include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections.

Medicaid is accepted, which matters because memory care rarely turns out to be a short arrangement. Families planning for dementia care are usually planning in years, and coverage pathways determine what stays affordable across that stretch. Poplar Grove is set up for older adults who need secured, supervised dementia care in Pender County, with families who expect Medicaid to carry a meaningful share of the cost over time.

Contact Poplar Grove

The Bridges on Parkview

105 W Parkview Dr Henderson, Nc 27536, Henderson, NC 27536
Overview of The Bridges on Parkview

The Bridges on Parkview provides assisted living in Henderson, North Carolina. Its Walk Score is 47. A short list of destinations sits within walking distance, but families should plan on driving or arranging transportation for most outings.

The building holds 86 beds and 57 residents live there now. Occupancy sits at 66 percent. About a third of the beds are open, so a family inquiring is unlikely to face a waitlist.

Nursing services and 24-hour staffing are part of the care offering. Respite stays are available when a family caregiver needs short-term relief. A program called Secured Living operates within the community.

Meals are served restaurant-style. Residents also have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are handled by staff.

Medicaid is accepted here. Families planning to use Medicaid should confirm bed availability under that pathway before proceeding further.

State inspection activity at this community has involved medication management, infection prevention and control, and resident rights and protections.

Contact The Bridges on Parkview

Harmony House Memory Care

1372 Eufola Road Statesville, Nc 28677, Statesville, NC 28677
Overview of Harmony House Memory Care

Harmony House Memory Care works in Statesville, North Carolina, at 1372 Eufola Road. The place helps older people with daily chores and also cares for those who have trouble remembering things. This location is not easy to walk around, so people must use a car to get anywhere.

The building has 40 beds, and right now 37 people live there. This means about 93 percent of the rooms are full. A building with 40 beds is considered small for this type of home in North Carolina.

A doctor works there, trained nurses and helpers are always on the floor, and someone is awake to help at all times. A main nurse stays at the building, and a lead doctor watches over the health plans, while other doctors come to visit the people in their rooms instead of making them go to a different office. People living there carry special buttons to call for help.

The rooms are private and big, and every room has its own bathroom and a way to change the heat. Places to wash include a special tub and a shower that a wheelchair can roll into. Common areas include a church room, a book room, a game room, and a hair shop, and the yard has a porch and tall garden boxes so people can plant flowers without having to get on their knees. All food is made in the building, and workers do the cleaning and the washing.

State reports for Harmony House show the same problems with medicine, worker training, and writing down health plans. The home takes Medicaid money to help pay for the stay. For families thinking about staying for many years, having this kind of help to pay the bills is very important. Harmony House is a small home with nurses and private rooms that takes state help, though its reports often mention issues with medicine and paperwork.

Contact Harmony House Memory Care

The Gardens of Rose Hill

571 S. Sycamore Street Rose Hill, Nc 28458, Rose Hill, NC 28458
Overview of The Gardens of Rose Hill

The Gardens of Rose Hill sits at 571 S. Sycamore Street in Rose Hill, North Carolina. It is a small community with 45 beds offering assisted living alongside a secured living option. The Walk Score lands at 26. A short errand might work on foot, but for the most part, outings will need a car or a ride.

Care here runs in two directions: some residents settle in for the long term. Others come for a shorter stretch. Rehabilitation services are available on-site for people healing from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Respite care covers families who need somewhere reliable to bring a loved one for a set period. Staffing holds steady around the clock, with licensed nurses and certified aides present at every hour. For residents who need a more protected setting, the secured living wing handles that.

Days have a shape to them as activities are scheduled, and care follows a plan built for each resident rather than one routine applied to everyone. Meals come restaurant-style in a shared dining room. There is a library, an entertainment room, and outdoor common areas for time spent outside. Staff take care of housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation.

Medicaid is accepted, which matters for families counting on that coverage. State inspections have focused on building systems and fire-safety upkeep, with attention as well to medication handling and recordkeeping. What you get, in the end, is a small North Carolina assisted living community with staff on-site at all hours and a Medicaid door open.

Contact The Gardens of Rose Hill

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.

Contact Northlake House

Country Time Inn

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

Country Time Inn is a 59-bed nursing home at 602 Brevard Road in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Care here runs on skilled nursing around the clock, with a Special Care Unit set up for residents who need a secured environment and closer supervision. The building sits in a somewhat walkable stretch of town (Walk Score 37). That mean that while a few errands are doable on foot, residents and visitors should expect that most errands will still need to be done by at least a short drive.

The support is steady rather than flashy, which is to sy that staffing covers all 24 hours, and respite care gives families a way to arrange short-term stays when they need one. Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are handled on-site, so residents are not juggling outside services for the basics. Meals come restaurant-style, and the common spaces fill in the rest: a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor area for time outdoors.

State inspections have tended to focus on medication management more than other parts of daily care. Country Time Inn accepts Medicaid, which helps families thinking through longer-term coverage. The place suits older adults who need secured, hands-on nursing care and want to stay near home.

Contact Country Time Inn

Clayton House

145 Dairy Road Clayton, Nc 27520, Clayton, NC 27520
Overview of Clayton House

Clayton House sits at 145 Dairy Road in Clayton, North Carolina. The community provides memory care and respite care, serving residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Secured living is the organizing principle here, not an add-on feature. The surrounding area scores a 0 on Walk Score, meaning families and staff will be driving to nearly everything.

Sixty beds are licensed and 26 are filled, an occupancy rate of 43 percent. Open capacity carries practical weight for a family working against a hospital discharge date. It also means a smaller resident group inside a secured building.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle care, with staffing maintained 24 hours a day. Secured living addresses residents who wander or need steady supervision throughout the day and night. Respite care covers shorter stays when a caregiver at home needs relief.

Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation are part of the operation. Meals are served restaurant-style. Residents have a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area available to them.

State inspection themes at this community include medication management, staffing and staff credentials, environmental and hazardous-materials safety, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention. Those five areas span both clinical practice and the physical building.

Medicaid is accepted here. Clayton House is a secured 60-bed memory care community with substantial open capacity, round-the-clock licensed staffing, and a documented range of inspection themes families will want to weigh against their own priorities.

Contact Clayton House

Mallard Ridge

9420 N North Carolina Hwy 150, Clemmons, NC 27012
Overview of Mallard Ridge

Designed to meet seniors’ every need in a home-like environment, Mallard Ridge in Multnomah County, Clemmons, NC, is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community’s compassionate caregiving team coordinates closely with residents and their families to create personalized care plans and programs that closely align with their specific needs. Here, residents are liberated from home and yard maintenance, providing them plenty of time to enjoy the community’s calendar of daily activities and delicious restaurant-style dining.

Residents experiencing Alzheimer’s or any stage of dementia are provided a safe and secure haven for a more personal and focused care and attention that serves their specific needs. Emergency response systems are also available in each apartment to make sure residents are provided immediate assistance during emergencies. A full-time social director is available to carefully plan an array of social activities, wellness programs, and outings to local attractions, restaurants, and community events, for a vibrant and fulfilling living experience.

Contact Mallard Ridge

Overview of The Addison of Indian Trail

Peacefully burrowed in Monroe, NC, The Addison of Indian Trail is a warm and welcoming senior living community focused on providing exceptional Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Term Care services. Residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle filled with care, friendliness, and comfort with carefully built accommodations. With a compassionate team, personalized care plans, and licensed nursing team available 24/7, residents receive the highest quality care to meet their individual needs.

The community is dedicated to maintaining residents’ independence and creating opportunities for them to thrive with a variety of amenities and programs designed to foster choice and connection. Residents can enjoy a beauty and barber shop, lovely dining areas, stimulating programming and events, a card room, and a courtyard with a shaded walking path. Other amenities include spacious community rooms, guest parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a pet-friendly environment. The community ensures comfort and safety with an emergency call response system and individually controlled heat and air.

Contact The Addison of Indian Trail

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.