Page 33 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Raleigh (East Raleigh)
95
Facility 95
NC AVG 72
Rank #108 / 387
No
49
Facility 49
NC AVG 36
Rank #162 / 536
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #62 / 232
-----Private / Semi-Private Suites
Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 72
Rank #116 / 387
No
51
Facility 51
NC AVG 36
Rank #138 / 536
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #35 / 232
-----Private / Shared Rooms
Hickory Village
SC
MC
RC
Hickory
56
Facility 56
NC AVG 72
Rank #280 / 387
No---
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #136 / 321
6
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Care Home Corporation DBA LiveWell
SC
AL
HC
HOS
Chapel Hill
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
No---
101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
21
71%
Facility 71%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #21 / 333
-
St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Southern Pines
176
Facility 176
NC AVG 72
Rank #5 / 387
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 36
Rank #526 / 536
41.6%
Facility 41.6%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #192 / 232
A+----Private Rooms
Wesley Pines
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lumberton
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 72
Rank #222 / 387
Yes
9
Facility 9
NC AVG 36
Rank #462 / 536
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #65 / 232
A+----1 Bed / Cottage / Villa
Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #53 / 387
Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 36
Rank #484 / 536
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #43 / 232
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
SC
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Winston-Salem (West Highlands)
230
Facility 230
NC AVG 72
Rank #1 / 387
No
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 36
Rank #58 / 536
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #41 / 232
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Livewell @ Hope Valley (Durham)
SC
AL
HC
MC
Durham (Hope Valley)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
Yes---
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
1
0%
Facility 0%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #1 / 333
-
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City
SC
IL
RC
Siler City
86
Facility 86
NC AVG 72
Rank #128 / 387
No
65
Facility 65
NC AVG 36
Rank #43 / 536
22.1%
Facility 22.1%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #230 / 232
-
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
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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 Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center

Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center is an outstanding community in Raleigh, NC, designed for those seeking short-term stay and in-patient care. Those recovering from a hospitalization can stay on campus for a short period and receive 24/7 nursing care and rehabilitation services until they fully recover and avoid rehospitalization. For residents seeking long-term care, their team is always ready to accommodate them in their cozy accommodations with access to 24/7 supervision, physician care, and other complex services.

Access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services is always available to make sure residents recover their strength, mobility, and abilities quickly or maintain their overall functions. Through their Telemedicine services, residents can be examined by their doctors without leaving their accommodations. At Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center, all the tools, care, and support your loved ones need are available to help them maintain a high quality of life.

Contact Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center

Maintain your maximum potential with Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center, a dedicated community in Raleigh, NC for those needing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Their compassionate and reliable care rehab team uses advanced therapy technology and equipment to help residents achieve excellent outcomes from their rehabilitation journey. Physicians and nursing team members are also available to help residents living with chronic illnesses or requiring more complex care services maintain a high quality of life.

Bright and spacious accommodations are provided with housekeeping and maintenance services, ensuring residents remain in a safe and organized environment without the hassles. Meals are prepared by talented chefs and served restaurant-style in a cozy dining room. With an array of activities designed based on residents’ abilities and interests, residents can make the most of their lives even as they recover or face the challenges of a health condition.

Contact Litchford Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center

Hickory Village

427 3Rd Avenue S.e. Hickory, Nc 28602, Hickory, NC 28602
Overview of Hickory Village

On 3rd Avenue S.E. in Catawba County, Hickory Village combines assisted living and memory care in a single 56-bed community. The neighborhood is car-dependent, so residents and visiting family will plan around driving rather than walking to nearby errands. Respite stays are available too, giving families a shorter-term option alongside the longer-term memory care and assisted living tracks.

Staffing runs around the clock, with nursing services on-site for residents who need regular medical attention. Shared spaces include a library, an entertainment room, and an outdoor common area, and restaurant-style dining anchors daily life at the community. Housekeeping, transportation, and maintenance handle the logistics behind the scenes.

Medicaid coverage is accepted here, widening the financial paths available to families weighing long-term costs. Regulatory reviews of Hickory Village have focused on fire-safety systems and how well the community documents and plans resident care, categories that show up regularly across assisted living and memory care inspections statewide.

Between its memory care wing and its respite option, Hickory Village serves two different kinds of families at once: those planning for a loved one’s longer-term stay and those who need bridge care while sorting out what comes next. Medicaid acceptance keeps the door open for both.

Contact Hickory Village

Overview of Care Home Corporation DBA LiveWell

Located in the neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC, Care Home Corporation DBA LiveWell is a well-established senior living community that specializes in both assisted living & memory care options. Boasting a 1:3 staff-to-resident ratio, the community ensures its residents are offered truly personalized care and focused attention for a comfortable living experience. The community also ensures its team of caregivers undergo extensive training and continuing education programs to keep their skills and knowledge updated.

Residents are also given private accommodations that foster an intimate atmosphere and more personal connections among residents and caregivers. Every residence is equipped with modern safety features to ensure residents are comfortable and safe within their living environment. With its custom care solutions, welcoming environment, and dependable care team, Care Home Corporation DBA LiveWell guarantees its residents a comfortable retirement experience.

Contact Care Home Corporation DBA LiveWell

Overview of St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC

St. Joseph of the Pines by the Trinity Health community delivers quality service thoughtfully designed to offer both convenience and comfort in one setting. The continuing care retirement home specializes in independent living assisted living, and nursing care services. Reflected on their recognition by the U.S. News and World Report as the Best Nursing Homes for short-term rehabilitation, one can understand the home’s value. St. Joseph of the Pines continuously improves the lives of its residents by creating a cozy environment where an abundance of opportunities is available. 

The lifestyle at St. Joseph’s practices a personalized care approach anchored by the trusted bond between residents and staff; personal care services include ADLs, 24-hour care and nursing, medication administration, engaging programs, and on-site therapy services– speech, physical, and occupational. 

Contact St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC

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

Overview of Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community

Champions Assisted Living, located within The Davis Communities in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community specifically designed for The Davies Communities’ residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. They provide assisted living services along with memory care, in their one-to-two bedroom units equipped with living area, ample closet space, kitchenette, and private bathroom. As part of their assisted living services, the residents are provided round-the-clock availability of staff for supervision and assistance, diabetic care, medication management, and monthly wellness checkup, as well as therapy services.

The residents of Champions Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a myriad of amenities they offer including meal preparation services and dining options within the community, assistance with daily living activities, mobility and transportation assistance, access to fitness rooms and pool, and grooming services at the salon and spa. Being conveniently situated within the Davis Communities, Champions Assisted Living Services are also provided access to their auditorium, club room, and art studio. Lastly, they offer laundry and housekeeping services, to ensure the overall comfort of their residents’ stay.

Contact Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community

Overview of Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Willow Valley Center is Winston-Salem’s premier health and rehabilitation center. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. Willow Valley is known for its world-class hospitality balanced with small-town charm.

The elegant nursing home creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and are enriched with quality skilled nursing care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation specialty with long-term and short-term care services. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

Contact Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Overview of Livewell @ Hope Valley (durham)

LiveWell at Hope Valley is a prominent senior living provider in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to fostering happiness throughout aging. This establishment extends Assisted Living and Memory Care services to its esteemed senior residents.

Notably, LiveWell Cares is the sole elder care service provider in North Carolina to offer a comprehensive range of solutions, encompassing both Home Care and Care Home options.

Contact Livewell @ Hope Valley (Durham)

Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City

260 Village Lake Road Siler City, Nc 27344, Siler City, NC 27344
Overview of Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City

Located at 260 Village Lake Road in Chatham County, Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City has space for 86 people to live and receive help with daily life or memory loss. Right now, only nineteen people are living there, which means the building is mostly empty since only 22 percent of the beds are taken. The area around the building is easy enough to walk through, and with a walkability score of 65, many small shops and chores are close enough for seniors or their families to reach on foot.

People who need help with their memory live in the same building as everyone else, and the workers there are trained to understand how to care for those with fuzzy thinking or brain changes. Short-term stays are also an option, which is great for families who need a safe place for their loved one while the main helper takes a rest or deals with a busy schedule. By offering long-term help, memory care, and short stays all at once, the home is able to help many different kinds of families.

State inspectors in North Carolina check on many important things, and they look at how Dunmore handles medicine, fire alarms, staying safe in emergencies, and serving healthy food. Chatham County is a quiet, country part of the state that is still close enough to drive to the big cities in the Research Triangle. Because of where it is, people living here can walk to get some of the things they need, but most people will still want to use a car to get around the wider area.

Families looking at Dunmore are usually thinking about picking a smaller home that provides both regular help and special memory care in one single place.

Contact Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City

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.