Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in the White Horse Farms neighborhood of Greensboro. Operating for 16 years, the community on Old Battleground Road occupies a three-story building with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to cater to varying preferences and needs.
As an independent living community, Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living serves seniors wanting to maintain an active lifestyle with a residential community’s support and social engagement. Occupants handle their own apartments while benefiting from community amenities, programming, and services built to foster connection and well-being. The car-dependent neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 13, so most residents and visiting families rely on personal vehicles for shopping, appointments, and outings. The suburban setting attracts those who value a calmer, residential environment over a busier commercial area. The three-story layout and diverse housing options give interested residents choices in terms of space and floor level. The 16-year operation denotes an established presence in Greensboro, which can be reassuring to those looking for a stable, proven community.
It’s encouraged that prospective residents and families tour Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living in person to see the floor plans, common spaces, and daily programming firsthand. This will give a clear sense of its culture and whether it matches what the resident or their family seeks.
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6.8 miles from city center
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Harmony at Greensboro | IL AL | Greensboro (British Woods) | 92
Facility
92
NC AVG
70
Rank
#14 / 62 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
34
Rank
#61 / 142 |
43.5%
Facility
43.5%
NC AVG
72.6%
Rank
#32 / 39 | A+ | 91.50/200
Facility
91.50/200
NC AVG
94.6
Rank
#16 / 40 | 7 | 86%
Facility
86%
NC AVG
64.9%
Rank
#10 / 46 | - | |
| Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Greensboro (White Horse Farms) | - | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
34
Rank
#111 / 142 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Carillon | IL | Greensboro (Three Meadows) | - | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NC AVG
34
Rank
#51 / 142 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed |
| Carolina Pines Retirement Community | IL | Greensboro | - | Yes |
18
Facility
18
NC AVG
34
Rank
#103 / 142 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Well-Spring Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Greensboro | - | No |
11
Facility
11
NC AVG
34
Rank
#119 / 142 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Independent Living in North Carolina
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living
What neighborhood is Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living in?
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living is in the White Horse Farms neighborhood of Greensboro.
Is Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living been in business?
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes, Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living provide?
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.
What is the address of Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living?
Carolina Estates Gracious Retirement Living is located at 4434 Old Battleground Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410.
















