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Compare Senior Communities around North Carolina
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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| Brookdale South Charlotte |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Charlotte (Wessex Square) | 82
Facility
82
NC AVG
116
Rank
#161 / 397 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
NC AVG
33
Rank
#408 / 572 | 74.4% | A+ | 101.50/200 | 20 | 80% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cary (Woodland Terrace) | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
116
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#154 / 397 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
33
Rank
#110 / 572 | 39.3% | - | 95.75/200 | 19 | 84.2% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Robinwood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Gastonia | 89
Facility
89
NC AVG
116
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#141 / 397 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
NC AVG
33
Rank
#506 / 572 | - | A+ | 91.50/200 | 17 | 76.5% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Sunrise of Cary |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Cary (West Chatham Street) | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
116
Rank
#151 / 397 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
Rank
#272 / 572 | 40.0% | A- | 103.50/200 | 18 | 66.7% | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale Dickinson Avenue |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Greenville | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
116
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#187 / 397 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
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#236 / 572 | 67.1% | A+ | 96.50/200 | 15 | 86.7% | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Terrabella Asheboro |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Asheboro (Laurel Wood Hills) | 96
Facility
96
NC AVG
116
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#107 / 397 | Yes |
0
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0
NC AVG
33
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#548 / 572 | - | A+ | 97.00/200 | 23 | 87% | Studio / 1 Bed | |
| Chatham Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Chapel Hill | 91
Facility
91
NC AVG
116
Rank
#133 / 397 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
NC AVG
33
Rank
#281 / 572 | - | A+ | 103.50/200 | 22 | 86.4% | Studio / Suite | |
| Brookdale Union Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Monroe (Lakeview Estates) | 87
Facility
87
NC AVG
116
Rank
#146 / 397 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
NC AVG
33
Rank
#458 / 572 | - | A+ | 105.50/200 | 21 | 85.7% | Studio / Companion Rooms | |
| Brookdale Union |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Gastonia | 78
Facility
78
NC AVG
116
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#182 / 397 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
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#261 / 572 | 100.0% | A+ | 98.50/200 | 28 | 75% | Studio | |
| Brookdale Elizabeth City |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Elizabeth City | 76
Facility
76
NC AVG
116
Rank
#187 / 397 | Yes |
30
Facility
30
NC AVG
33
Rank
#309 / 572 | 28.9% | A+ | 99.00/200 | 20 | 90% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Charlotte (Olde Providence North) | 77
Facility
77
NC AVG
116
Rank
#186 / 397 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
33
Rank
#441 / 572 | 71.5% | A+ | 98.75/200 | 15 | 80% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Raleigh |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100
Facility
100
NC AVG
116
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#96 / 397 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
NC AVG
33
Rank
#161 / 572 | - | A- | 97.50/200 | 24 | 75% | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wake Forest | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
116
Rank
#203 / 397 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
NC AVG
33
Rank
#124 / 572 | 52.9% | A+ | 94.50/200 | 21 | 85.7% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Phoenix Assisted Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cary (Parkway Retirement Center) | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
116
Rank
#47 / 397 | No |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
33
Rank
#350 / 572 | 52.5% | A+ | - | 68.75/200 | 42 | 85.7% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Brookdale Durham |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Durham (Northeast Durham) | 119
Facility
119
NC AVG
116
Rank
#62 / 397 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
33
Rank
#463 / 572 | 62.2% | A+ | 78.00/200 | 34 | 91.2% | Studio |
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Overview of Cadence Garner by Cogir
Bask in the warm sunlight with the extraordinary senior living community of Cadence Garner by Cogir situated in the peaceful Minglewood Drive, Garner, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. Feel comfort like no other with charming and cozy accommodations including a variety of studio, one-bedroom, private, and companion floor plans. With a friendly and extremely talented team handling the housekeeping and mundane chores, seniors enjoy a worry-free retirement and do what they love.
Discover new adventures and reignite passions with exciting activities and nurturing programs orchestrated for seniors’ enjoyment and well-being. Have a fun and inspiring conversation with friends over healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Filled with beautiful landscapes and serene spaces, Cadence Garner by Cogir strives to provide an ideal place for seniors to live a wondrous retirement.
Experience the retirement you deserve at Summit Place of South Park, an inviting senior living community in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Located in a warm and welcoming environment, residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, including a studio, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom apartments. With a team available 24/7, and an emergency call response system, residents can live peacefully knowing that support is available anytime.
Dedicated to delivering a stress-free and joyful living experience to its residents, the community features unique amenities like a theater with reclining seats, a beautiful sensory garden for Memory Care residents, and a trellis-covered patio where residents can relax and socialize. Residents enjoy a variety of activities, such as live entertainment, arts & crafts, walking clubs, bingo, themed lunches, cultural excursions, exercise classes, and community events. Other amenities include a beauty salon, library, gym, and free transportation, ensuring a comfortable and engaging lifestyle.
Overview of Calyx Living of Wakefield
Calyx Living of Wakefield is a thriving community in Raleigh, NC, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and convenience of having 24/7 access to a dedicated care team and their services, including daily living assistance, personal care support, and more. Their campus guarantees safety and peace of mind with 24-hour security and a personal pendant alert system available to everyone for faster response during emergencies.
Vibrant life enrichment activities and amenities like game rooms, wellness studios, and relaxing outdoor spaces are available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant and enjoyable as possible. The dining experience here is always delectable with chef-prepared meals cooked using fresh local ingredients. Here, you can receive compassionate care while staying close to everything you love.
Located in the historical community of Hillsborough, NC, Terra Bella Hillsborough is a one-of-a-kind senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy suites and elegant one-bedroom apartments for seniors to find solace in. With its exceptional care and assistance 24/7, residents keep their peace of mind and enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Alongside its signature SHINE Memory Care program, the community provides various signature programs encompassing dining activities, activities, and transportation. To ensure seniors are in their best condition, the community provides fun and exciting activities. Moreover, meals that are served from breakfast to dinner are of the highest quality to cater to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Terra Bella Hillsborough is a pet-friendly community that provides its residents with local outings, live entertainment, and wellness classes in its wonderful amenities such as a private courtyard, a community garden, and scenic walking paths.
As a senior community with a holistic approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cadence at Clemmons prioritizes the well-being of their residents on all fronts: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. Within this enriching environment, senior residents can pursue their passions and foster meaningful connections while enjoying a sense of home.
Cadence at Clemmons provides wellness programs, dining experiences, and activities encouraging senior residents to connect with new people and explore new horizons. Their Assisted Living and Memory Care services are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. This intimate setting, featuring 62 rooms, is carefully designed to promote overall wellness. Cadence at Clemmons aims to create a senior living community that embraces every aspect of well-being.
Overview of Brookdale Carriage Club Providence
Experience an all-encompassing care at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, an exceptional senior living community in Charlotte, NC, offering comprehensive levels of care and healthcare services. These include independent living, assisted living, and memory care, ensuring that residents receive the support they need while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents can enjoy gatherings in the elegant, light-filled lobby or savor nutritious meals in the stately dining room. The community features a lakeside porch, a year-round pool, and various activities for relaxation and recreation. At Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, residents have access to a range of supportive services tailored to their needs.
The community offers short-term respite stays, ideal for those needing a temporary break or recovery after surgery. Skilled nursing care is available around the clock, along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for recovery. For those requiring long-term skilled care, Brookdale provides a comfortable setting with professional nursing services. Additionally, transitional care helps residents transition from hospital to home, and hospice care is available through a network of preferred providers, ensuring consistent, high-quality support.
The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek is a senior living community located in the heart of Charlotte, NC, offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. Residents can choose the perfect living space that matches their needs with a range of well-designed floor plans, including studious, one-bed and two-bed apartments. The community hosts various events throughout the year, ensuring happiness and connection with loved ones. Recognized for excellence, it has received the Best Memory Care award in the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living report.
Committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment with access to necessary care services, the community provides personalized medical resources and a team committed to helping residents thrive. Residents also relish in a range of amenities, including a bistro, movie room, library, beauty salon, and boutique shop. The Ageility Rehab and Fitness clinic, pet-friendly policies, restaurant-style dining with individualized options, and scheduled local transportation adds to the convenience and welfare of the residents. The dining rooms are thoughtfully separated by care level to ensure comfort and personalized care for all residents.
Situated in a peaceful Pineville, NC neighborhood, The Haven & The Laurels at Carolina Place offers stress-free senior living designed to feel like home. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace with beautiful gardens, rocking chairs on the porch, and even ice cream parlor treats. Social events and activities like happy hour gatherings and musical performances create a vibrant and connected atmosphere.
This Five Star senior living community goes beyond relaxation. The Haven & The Laurels provides comprehensive support, including 24/7 trained caregivers, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation. Residents can personalize their experience with social activities, fitness classes, and delicious chef-prepared meals. Medical resources and care services are also readily available, ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Overlooking the serene Southport, NC, Terrabella Southport is a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care within a relaxing living environment and easy access to shopping, dining, and medical services. With thoughtfully designed apartments equipped with personalized climate control settings, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes, residents enjoy a cozy and safe residence. Through its SHINE Memory Care Program, residents dealing with memory loss are given evidence-based memory care that allows them to navigate life despite their afflictions.
Residents’ holistic well-being is paramount to Terrabella Southport, offering extensive lifestyle programs for dining, activities, health, and wellness; residents are guaranteed the care and assistance that benefits all aspects of their wellness. Here, residents enjoy chef-prepared delicacies, a social calendar full of planned activities, and a broad range of amenities designed for fun, wellness, and entertainment. Amenities include Visiting physicians, religious services, salon services, live entertainment, local outings & excursions, and senior-specific wellness classes.
Overview of Spring Arbor of Greensboro
Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Guilford County, Greensboro, NC, Spring Arbor of Greensboro is a supportive senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents are warmly welcomed into beautifully designed living spaces, with an array of studios and one-bedroom apartments to choose from. With a built-in emergency response system in every residence and a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents here are guaranteed to thrive and enjoy a retirement life with no worries.
Committed to elevating residents’ experience and quality of life, the community offers an array of specially designed activities to rekindle old interests, develop new hobbies, and socialize with new people. Residents are also empowered to focus on their holistic wellness with a variety of programs, classes, and events. At Spring Arbor of Greensboro, everyday is filled with plenty of new experiences and programs that are specifically designed to empower residents to live fulfilling lives.
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
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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
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 4 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.
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