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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: 33/ 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

Compare Senior Communities around North Carolina

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.

Glenaire
SC
NH
AL
IL
Cary (Glenaire)
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 72
Rank #183 / 388
No
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 33
Rank #347 / 573
94.1% 3-
Hillside Nursing & Rehab
SC
AL
NH
SNF
Wake Forest
130
Facility 130
NC AVG 72
Rank #24 / 388
No
19
Facility 19
NC AVG 33
Rank #385 / 573
85.6% 3Private Rooms
St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Southern Pines
176
Facility 176
NC AVG 72
Rank #5 / 388
Yes
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 33
Rank #527 / 573
41.0% -Private Rooms
The Rosewood Health Center – The Cypress of Raleigh
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Raleigh (North Raleigh)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #278 / 388
No
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 33
Rank #28 / 573
80.4% --
River Landing At Sandy Ridge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #231 / 388
Yes
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 33
Rank #477 / 573
92.5% -Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas
Piedmont Crossing
SC
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Thomasville (Hedrick Drive)
104
Facility 104
NC AVG 72
Rank #70 / 388
Yes
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 33
Rank #507 / 573
74.0% -1 Bed / 2 Bed
Friends Homes
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Greensboro (Guilford College)
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 72
Rank #193 / 388
No
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #261 / 573
87.5% -Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages
Carol Woods
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Chapel Hill (Carol Woods)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 72
Rank #327 / 388
Yes
13
Facility 13
NC AVG 33
Rank #433 / 573
72.7% 3Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Abernethy Laurels
SC
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Newton
174
Facility 174
NC AVG 72
Rank #6 / 388
Yes
0
Facility 0
NC AVG 33
Rank #549 / 573
96.0% -1 Bed /2 Bed
Village Green Health and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Fayetteville (Terry Sanford)
170
Facility 170
NC AVG 72
Rank #7 / 388
No
48
Facility 48
NC AVG 33
Rank #168 / 573
68.8% --
BellaRose Nursing and Rehab
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Garner
100
Facility 100
NC AVG 72
Rank #78 / 388
No
4
Facility 4
NC AVG 33
Rank #507 / 573
93.9% -Private / Semi-Private Suites
Perry Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Raleigh (Northeast Raleigh)
90
Facility 90
NC AVG 72
Rank #117 / 388
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #350 / 573
84.0% -Private / Shared Rooms
Givens Highland Farms
SC
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Black Mountain
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #231 / 388
Yes
12
Facility 12
NC AVG 33
Rank #441 / 573
84.7% -Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington (Windemere)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 72
Rank #327 / 388
No
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 33
Rank #395 / 573
94.3% -1 Bed / 2 Bed
Given Estates
SC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Asheville (Stockwood)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #184 / 388
Yes
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 33
Rank #322 / 573
82.0% --
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Overview of Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care

Set in the serene area of Huntersville, NC, Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care provides a comfortable and secure environment for assisted living and memory care residents. They feature a team of excellent caregivers to support residents with their daily living activities, personal care, and medication management. Residents also enjoy having rehabilitation and skilled nursing services to accommodate their complex needs.

By offering personalized care plans, they make sure residents are provided with proper care and attention that matches their unique needs. Residents are also offered an array of engaging activities to help them make meaningful connections and enriching experiences. Whether you’re looking for quality care or opportunities for fun, Ranson Ridge Assisted Living & Memory Care ensures you’re given everything you need to live your best life.

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Overview of Brookdale Country Day Road

Find quality care and genuine relationships at Brookdale Country Day Road, a warm senior living community in Goldsboro, NC, offering assisted living. Ensuring a comfortable lifestyle, the community offers freshly prepared meals, transportation assistance, and engaging activities both on and off-site. The community emphasizes safety with 24/7 availability of care providers and advanced security measures, including an emergency alert system and keypad entries.

Brookdale Country Day Road features a variety of amenities designed to enrich daily life. Residents can participate in fitness classes, game nights, and enjoy the well-stocked library, arts and crafts studio, and beautiful courtyard and garden. Additional conveniences include postal services, a delivery service through the Personal Solutions program, and access to a therapy room, chapel, meeting rooms, and a private dining room. With a constantly changing activities calendar and numerous on-site amenities, residents have the freedom to create a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle every day.

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Overview of The Stewart Health Center

Thrive in your golden years with The Stewart Health Center, an excellent community in Charlotte, NC, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. Their excellent care team consists of nurses, doctors, specialists, and support team members to ensure residents receive well-rounded care and support. The community features 67 private rooms & 6 shared rooms that foster privacy and safety, alongside an outstanding staff-to-resident ratio that guarantees personalized care and high-level supervision.

With the help of their dedicated recreation specialist, the community provides residents with a wide selection of fun and engaging activities to enjoy and participate in. To ensure residents are receiving proper nourishment, the community has a talented culinary team to serve residents delicious and nutritionally balanced meals. The community also has access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, ensuring residents recovering from hospitalization can get back on their feet as quickly as possible. The Stewart Health Center provides a relaxing, healing environment with plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Charlotte

White Oak of Charlotte is a renowned skilled nursing center located in Charlotte, North Carolina. With 180 beds, the center offers comprehensive long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. Its prime location allows easy access to two major hospital systems in the area, ensuring convenient medical support. The dedicated team at White Oak of Charlotte comprises Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Certified Nursing Assistants who provide round-the-clock care to residents. 

They work collaboratively with physicians to develop personalized care plans, considering the unique needs of each individual. With a focus on resident well-being, White Oak of Charlotte aims to create an environment that fosters comfort and enriches daily experiences. In addition to skilled nursing services, the center also offers independent living apartments at Sharon Village, providing seniors with flexible living options tailored to their preferences and needs.

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Ambriant

980 Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
Overview of Ambriant

Live the retirement of your dreams at Ambriant, an idyllic retreat in Indian Land, SC, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community features beautifully furnished and cozy studio to two-bedroom floor plans. Here, residents maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and maintenance services are taken care of.\

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting trips is conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious, healthy, and freshly made dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a cafe, a sunroom, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a multipurpose room, a salon, a spa, and raised garden beds. The community has two distinct locations in North and South Carolina, ensuring older adults can find the best place to spend their golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Hendersonville East

Nestled in the renowned city of Hendersonville, NC, Brookdale Hendersonville East offers a warm and welcoming environment where residents can trade household chores for a vibrant lifestyle rich in activity and friendship. The community provides independent living, ensuring residents enjoy all the comforts of home with the conveniences of community life. With spacious common areas, private accommodations, personalized care plans, and a lively events calendar, it’s a place where leisurely mornings start with coffee and a sunrise. Basic utilities and maintenance are typically included, reducing the burden of bills.

Brookdale Hendersonville East is perfect for those looking to upgrade their retirement experience. Residents have convenient access to downtown Hendersonville and Asheville’s cultural events and fine dining. Local shops and boutiques are just a short drive away, and excursions to Chimney Rock Park, Lake Lure, and Biltmore Estates are popular activities. On-site amenities include a fitness center, library, billiards, and a theater, creating a resort-like atmosphere that offers all the comforts and convenience of a home without the work or extra expenses.

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Overview of Atria Cary

Bask in the sunlight in Atria Cary, a blissful senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Regency Parkway, Cary, NC providing independent living. Together with trusted partners, the community offers physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Cozy and elegant floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments fully equipped with kitchens and other basic necessities are available for seniors’ choices and desires. The community ensures a relaxing and safe stay with a team of kind and compassionate professionals delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

Atria Cary promotes an active and connected environment, providing all-around amenities and services. With its signature Engage Life program, residents experience a wide range of learning opportunities and programs to enhance their quality of life. Enjoy wonderful conversations with friends over healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals three times daily in different dining venues. The pet-friendly community provides an indoor swimming pool, a library, a movie theater, a fitness center, a physical therapy center, a salon, a game room, a putting green, and serene walking paths for seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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The Viridian

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

The Viridian is a 48-bed assisted living and rehabilitation facility at 3003 Waterscape Way, New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina, providing assisted living and rehabilitation services in a supportive environment.

Medication administration failures persist as the facility’s primary regulatory challenge. Over two years, The Viridian averaged 4 deficiencies annually, 23 percent better than North Carolina’s 5.2-deficiency baseline. September 2024 annual survey and complaint investigation documented medication administration failures for three of five sampled residents involving tremors and anxiety medications, pain control, and infection treatment, with electronic medication administration records inaccurate for two residents. A 15 percent medication error rate was observed.

June 2024 follow-up construction survey confirmed all previously cited deficiencies corrected. March 2024 biennial construction survey found one courtyard exit gate swinging inward instead of outward as required for proper egress, and multiple conduit penetrations in fire-resistant-rated ceilings improperly sealed.

November 2022 initial licensing survey during facility opening identified medication administration as a systemic challenge. Timely referral for vascular specialist wound consultation was not completed for one sampled resident. Oral, topical, and self-administered medications were not clarified as ordered for multiple residents. Three of five residents did not receive ordered blood pressure, diuretic, vitamin, and nerve pain medications.

Self-administered medications lacked proper labeling with instructions and were not secured. No substantiated abuse or neglect complaints appear in the record. No fines or license suspensions.

Families should ask directly about medication administration oversight procedures, electronic record accuracy verification, and pharmacy communication protocols to prevent missed doses and documentation errors.

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TerraBella Knightdale

2408 Hodge Road Knightdale, Nc 27545, Knightdale, NC 27545
Overview of TerraBella Knightdale
TerraBella Knightdale is a senior living community in Knightdale, NC. It offers assisted living and GLOW℠ memory care services, focusing on enhancing the quality of life for residents. The community features chef-prepared dining and a variety of amenities to support residents' needs.

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Overview of Springdaile Assisted Living

Overlooking the neighborhood of Durham, NC, Springdaile Assisted Living is a compassionate senior living community, offering premiere assisted living services. Residents here receive excellent, all-inclusive care in a safe and comfortable environment that fosters independence and autonomy. A team of compassionate, qualified caregivers are always available to provide residents with various services and assistance with their daily living activities or anything they may need help with.

The community recognizes that residents’ needs and preferences are as unique as them. Hence, they offer personalized care services curated to their individual needs and care goals. Here, residents are provided with a family-like environment of like-minded individuals who share the same enthusiasm for living vibrantly and actively. With skilled professionals, a nurturing environment, and all-encompassing care, residents here are guaranteed to flourish and thrive.

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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 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.