
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% | 3 | Private 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% | 3 | Studio / 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% | - | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.













