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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
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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
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#151 / 397 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
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#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
Rank
#187 / 397 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
33
Rank
#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
Rank
#107 / 397 | Yes |
0
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0
NC AVG
33
Rank
#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
Rank
#182 / 397 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
Rank
#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 Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern offers a variety of living options and many comforts of home, quality care, and engaging activities, providing residents with numerous opportunities to connect with others. The community offers a range of floor plans, with scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping services.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern’s Truewood Dining Program keeps up with residents’ schedules, providing fresh and healthy meals prepared by the culinary team. The community strives to help residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies, with a multitude of activity options, including fitness classes, learning opportunities, and numerous outings. The community also features a full-length outdoor shuffleboard court, a qualifying horseshoe court, and a putting green, allowing residents to stay active and engaged. Truewood by Merrill, New Bern goes beyond senior housing, providing a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, endless activities, and exceptional attention to detail, including restaurant-style dining, a clubhouse with various amenities, and a wealth of thoughtfully designed services and amenities.
Carolina Reserve of Durham residents expect to continue to create a lifestyle that suits the needs of its memory care and assisted living residents. The upscale community offers many opportunities for blossoming friendships between staff and residents. Cultivating personal growth and holistic wellness is what they are known for. As a proud member of Navion Senior Solutions, residents learn to live vibrant social lives during their golden years.
Carolina Reserve of Durham offers many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– it features a recreational room, transportation services, in-house maintenance service, seasonal menus served daily, social activities, and wellness programs, ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.
Springs of Catawba is an assisted living and memory care community in Hickory that offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home; management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Life in an assisted living home means a life of convenience and flexibility.
Springs of Catawba’s essential services include housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, meal plans, engaging activities, and specialized memory care support.
Overview of Clemmons Village I- Memory Care
Clemmons Village I- Memory Care is a licensed assisted living community that offers everything Forsyth County seniors desire in an inviting setting on the outskirts of Winston-Salem in Clemmons, North Carolina. For seniors facing Alzheimer’s or dementia, the Revere Memory Care℠ provides specialized care with a lifestyle focus, all within a secure community that truly feels like home.
With 62 rooms, Cadence at Clemmons is undergoing a lifestyle renaissance, emphasizing wellness programming, nutritional dining, and engaging activities tailored to resident preferences. Discover the Southern charm and serenity of Cadence at Clemmons.
Peacefully burrowed in Monroe, NC, The Addison of Indian Trail is a warm and welcoming senior living community focused on providing exceptional Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short Term Care services. Residents enjoy an engaging lifestyle filled with care, friendliness, and comfort with carefully built accommodations. With a compassionate team, personalized care plans, and licensed nursing team available 24/7, residents receive the highest quality care to meet their individual needs.
The community is dedicated to maintaining residents’ independence and creating opportunities for them to thrive with a variety of amenities and programs designed to foster choice and connection. Residents can enjoy a beauty and barber shop, lovely dining areas, stimulating programming and events, a card room, and a courtyard with a shaded walking path. Other amenities include spacious community rooms, guest parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a pet-friendly environment. The community ensures comfort and safety with an emergency call response system and individually controlled heat and air.
Set in the loving environment of Mooresville, NC, the Summit Place of Mooresville is a world-class senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Two types of accommodations are available ranging from suite to companion suite tailored to the primary needs of its residents. With its trained and compassionate team, the community treats its residents as their own family members. In terms of memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood is notably created to provide a secure and caring environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
A wide range of amenities and services are available to further enhance the stay of its residents. It includes a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, etc. Meet new people and build lasting friendships in this beautiful place. With its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
Overview of Brookdale New Hope
Experience luxurious senior living at Brookdale New Hope, an inviting senior living community in Gastonia, North Carolina, that offers assisted living for seniors seeking a helping hand with daily tasks. Residents receive care from trained caregivers who assist with medication management, bathing, and grooming. Additionally, the community works closely with outside healthcare providers to ensure residents receive well-rounded care.
Proving its excellence in providing compassionate and high-quality care, the community has been recognized as Best in Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report. Brookdale New Hope fosters an engaging lifestyle. Residents can enjoy delicious homemade meals, participate in daily activities planned by caring professionals, and unwind with housekeeping and transportation services taken care of. The community prioritizes safety with 24/7 monitoring, security systems, and keypad entries. Residents have the freedom to choose how they spend their days, whether it’s relaxing with a good book in the library, getting creative in the art studio, or enjoying the fresh air on the walking paths.
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 Guilford House
Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Guilford House located in the peaceful neighborhood of Greensboro, NC, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The community delivers the highest quality care in a comfortable, home-like setting. Dedicated professionals consistently go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for their residents, employing a specialized approach to all care services.
Offering above-and-beyond services, residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals while interacting with the rest of the community, full-service housekeeping, on-site, beauty salon and barber shop, transportation services, and many more. Take part in a vibrant calendar of social activities, including movie nights and arts and crafts, while making new friends on the outdoor patio and during group outings that promote ongoing engagement and personal development. At Guilford House, seniors can truly enjoy a worthwhile living experience.
Featuring the inviting neighborhood of Hendersonville, NC, the Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville is a peculiar senior living community providing assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose among a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans ranging from private rooms to privacy/companion suites, and deluxe private companion suites. With its trained and dedicated team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia are provided with a cutting-edge program named Pathways to Discovery through its well-trained and empathetic team.
The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities like wellness programs. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can surely achieve a worthwhile retirement.
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.
- Includes
- 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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