Page 50 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

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Miss Bell’s at Durham

1005 Bellenden Dr, Durham, NC 27713
Overview of Miss Bell’s at Durham

Miss Bell’s at Durham is a vibrant community in Durham, NC, offering assisted living and memory care. With one caregiver assigned to every three residents, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Residents are also guaranteed the utmost comfort with specially designed and secure living spaces.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is conducted to improve residents’ living experience and cognition. Delightful and well-balanced meals are provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free dining experience that satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents have a blissful retirement amidst the community’s scenic landscapes and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Tailored Home Care

Tailored Home Care is a home care provider in North Carolina that offers personal care, memory care, and specialized care. The agency delivers a wide range of in-home services to older adults’ preferred settings. 24-hour on-call team, transportation services, incontinence care, and medication reminders are among the services provided for older adults’ convenience. Meal preparation, linens, laundry, and light housekeeping are also available to support daily living.

Mind-engaging activities, errands, and outings are available to help maintain older adults’ wellness and prevent isolation and loneliness. Temporary care and overnight support are also provided to ensure accessibility of care depending on older adults’ needs. This home care provider serves older adults in the Hendersonville and Asheville area, as well as Charlotte and Ardenwoods.

Overview of The Willows at Raleigh

The Willows at Raleigh offers independent living and Home Care in Raleigh, NC. Independent living gives residents private living with community services when they do not need daily care. Home Care brings support into the resident’s own living setting, so assistance can be provided without moving to a separate care setting. That combination may suit someone who wants to remain in independent living while receiving support at home.

The community is in Northeast Raleigh. Its Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Asbury Health & Rehabilitation Center

Asbury Health & Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory support on the Aldersgate campus at 3211 Bishops Way Ln in Charlotte, North Carolina. The multi-floor residential building includes internal elevators, allowing residents to travel between private rooms and shared dining halls without climbing stairs. The everyday routine coordinates continuous medical monitoring, physical therapy, and daily lodging about 3.4 miles from Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

The clinical team delivers an average of 4 hours and 50 minutes of daily nursing care per resident, which is structured as 3 hours and 5 minutes from nurse aides, 1 hour and 28 minutes from LPNs, and 27 minutes from registered nurses. On-site physical therapists add an average of 12 minutes of daily rehabilitation support per resident.

The surrounding Windsor Park neighborhood has a walkability score of 43 out of 100, which means the location is mostly car-dependent and visitors generally need a vehicle for local errands.

Prospective residents evaluating regional nursing homes can contact the admissions office to check on current bed availability.

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Overview of Cambridge Village of Wilmington

Cambridge Village of Wilmington, located in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community offering independent living services. The community provides a range of accommodation options, including studio and one-to-two bedroom units featuring fully equipped kitchens with granite countertops, balconies, and patios where residents can enjoy the convenience of individual thermostats, in-unit washer and dryer, and inclusive utilities (water, trash, electric, phone). The living experience is enhanced with walk-in closets, 24-hour emergency response, and around-the-clock reception and security, ensuring each residents’ safety and well-being.
Residents at Cambridge Village of Wilmington can enjoy a variety of amenities offered, digital cable TV connection, phone, and wireless internet. The community also provides an on-site concierge, weekly housekeeping, apartment maintenance, and an emergency response system in each apartment. Additionally, residents receive a Cambridge Credit Allowance which they can use in the restaurant, Salon & Spa, or the Cambridge Fitness Center. The community fosters a vibrant atmosphere with daily community activities, offering residents opportunities for social engagement. Furthermore, professional wellness trainers and specialists, social enrichment and lifestyle programs, as well as physical therapy services and group exercise classes contribute to a holistic and fulfilling living experience.

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Concord Place

1501 Zion Church Rd E, Concord, NC 28025
Overview of Concord Place

Concord Place provides assisted living in Concord, NC, with help for daily needs while residents live in the community. Its supportive living program offers personalized assistance, which may suit a resident who needs individualized help with everyday tasks. A swimming pool provides an on site place for swimming, while the outdoor park and greenhouse offer designated spaces outside the main building.

Residents also have access to a salon for personal grooming, a wellness program, and religious services. Dining includes three daily meals prepared by chefs, with varied menu options and flexible meal times in the dining room. Transportation is available for destinations beyond the community, and with a Walk Score of 41, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands.

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Overview of A Better Solution in Home Care, Raleigh

Spend your golden years in the comforting setting of your home with A Better Solution in Home Care, Raleigh, a dedicated home care provider in Raleigh, NC, offering comprehensive in-home care. Their caregiving team ensures residents are given the right amount of care and support to maintain their independence through tailored care. Dedicated to helping them age in their homes comfortably, they provide residents with various assistance with their personal care, medication management, and daily living activities.

By offering them compassionate companionship, residents find the motivation to stay active, engage in meaningful conversations, and socially connect with others. They also assist with meal preparation to make sure residents only eat healthy meals. A Better Solution in Home Care, Raleigh goes above and beyond in delivering the care and support residents need to spend their golden years in a familiar environment surrounded by the warmth of their family.

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Overview of Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center

Carver Rehabilitation & Living Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in Durham, NC. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care takes place in Serenity Gardens, a secure memory care unit. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, so the range of care may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support, a secured memory care setting, or temporary care.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, and the Restore unit has private rehabilitation suites for short term stays focused on rehabilitation. On site laboratory services and X rays mean residents can have those services completed at the community, while an on site beauty salon and gourmet meals prepared by Chef Preston Mayo add to the daily routine. Weekly outings and religious services are offered as scheduled activities, but the community’s Walk Score is 31 out of 100, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who do not drive would generally need transportation for those errands.

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Overview of Brightmore of Wilmington

Brightmore of Wilmington, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community offering independent living services. The community provides one-to-two bedroom units equipped with a living area, kitchen, and bathroom, offering residents comfortable and spacious living spaces. Residents at Brightmore of Wilmington experience a worry-free lifestyle with their comprehensive range of amenities, including emergency response system, weekly housekeeping with linen service, maintenance, landscaping, seasonal removal of snow and leaves, internal and external pest control, trash removal, and inclusive utilities (exception of phone).
The community is dedicated to enhancing residents’ well-being with life enrichment activities, and wellness programs. Additionally, Brightmore of Wilmington ensures a daily well-person check, further emphasizing the community’s commitment to resident care. Residents at Brightmore of Wilmington enjoy a vibrant social life with activities such as socials, parties, card playing, and the monthly Newcomers’ Social. The community also organizes visits by performing artists and excursions to interesting locations or performances, providing a diverse range of engaging activities for residents to enjoy.

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Overview of Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community

Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community operates as a memory care facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, under Methodist Church affiliation. The facility is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid. Bert Sanders has served as Healthcare Administrator since 2024. Walk score of 38 reflects somewhat walkable neighborhood access, though most resident errands and outings require transportation.

The community provides skilled nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility’s stated philosophy emphasizes hospitality, stress-free lifestyle, and support for purposeful living within a residential, resort-style environment.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the facility. Programming includes Fountain Hill Home Care and arts activities designed for cognitive support and resident engagement. Amenities encompass housekeeping, physical therapy, organized social events, 24-hour concierge service, hair salon, library access, and restaurant-style dining.

The facility does not participate in CMS certification. Residents access the facility through private pay arrangements and potentially through North Carolina’s financial assistance programs including Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and State/County Special Assistance programs, though direct facility-level participation in these programs is not confirmed.

The Methodist Church affiliation may indicate nonprofit status and long-standing community presence.

Family evaluation of Arbor Acres necessarily relies on in-person facility visits, direct interviews with current residents and family members, review of individual care agreements and service specifications, and assessment of observed staff-resident interactions and physical environment conditions rather than comparative public benchmarking.

Arbor Acres presents itself as a specialized memory care community emphasizing lifestyle amenities and personalized support.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
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    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.

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  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.

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  • 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 574 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.

Senior Communities in North Carolina at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90