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Compare Senior Living around Cary (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
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| 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 | |
| Glenaire |
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.
N Nursing | Cary (Glenaire) | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
116
Rank
#47 / 397 | No |
25
Facility
25
NC AVG
33
Rank
#347 / 572 | 87.0% | A+ | - | - | 3 | - | - |
| Cary Family 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 (Twin Lakes) | 3
Facility
3
NC AVG
116
Rank
#393 / 397 | No |
28
Facility
28
NC AVG
33
Rank
#329 / 572 | 100.0% | - | 100.00/200 | 10 | 70% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| The Retreat at 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. | Cary (Prestwick Place) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
116
Rank
#350 / 397 | No |
14
Facility
14
NC AVG
33
Rank
#425 / 572 | - | - | 101.50/200 | 5 | 20% | - | |
| Agape Family-Greenwood | — | Cary | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agape House - Stonehollow | — | Cary | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lyra Family Care | — | Cary | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Overview of Sunrise of Cary
Sunrise of Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a senior living community by Sunrise Senior Living. They offer assisted living, memory care, short-term stay, and hospice care services to their residents. This senior living ensures that the residents in their assisted living program receive the specific support they need by creating individualized care programs which may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and concierge services.
This pet friendly community also welcomes the residents pets, valuing the comfort and support they provide their senior owners. The accommodation options are also purposely designed, from their emergency call systems, to the facilities that promote mobility, and spaces to either rest or socialize in. Furthermore, they offer menu options featuring seasonal ingredients and regional dishes prepared by talented chefs.
Glenaire, located in Cary, NC, is a continuing care retirement community by Brightspire that offers long term care to their residents. This senior living community provides their residents smoke-free accommodations that feature 24 hour emergency response systems, with weekly housekeeping and linen services. They also offer basic healthcare services in their clinic staffed by a nurse practitioner.
Additionally, they offer a rich array of amenities that provides residences with both convenience, comfort, and entertainment. From their walking trails, to their aquatic center, to the fitness studio, to their auditorium wit theater equipment.
Cary Family Care Assisted Living, located in Cary, NC, is a senior care home providing dementia assisted living. Their care program is specifically designed for residents in various stages of dementia, providing them a warm and caring environment that aims to attend to their specific needs. This includes 24/7 supervision, regular evaluation by a registered nurse, as well as medical related transportation.
Additionally, they provide their residents with meals that are prepared and planned according to their dietary needs and preferences. They also assist with the residents daily activities such as bathing, grooming, skin-care and personal hygiene.
The Retreat at Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a close-knit senior living community offering elderly care together with its sister facility in the area, The Retreat at Cary Corner. They offer round the clock supervision with a 1:3 staff to resident ratio, ensuring that the residents are well cared for. Other services they offer include medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, feeding, and toileting.
The residents of The Retreat at Cary are also provided meals that match their dietary needs, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. They also encourage residents to participate in their daily activities that targets their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well being.
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.
- 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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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 Living in Cary, NC
What is senior living?
Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.
How many senior living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 senior living communities in Cary, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior living community in Cary, NC?
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 Cary, NC, 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 living communities in Cary, NC?
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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