Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living
Empowering seniors to fully enjoy their golden years, Shads Landing is an astonishing senior living community in Charlotte, NC, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfy and secure residence with access to necessary services. Housekeeping, linen, and maintenance are handled to give residents more time to spend on the things they love. Residents are at ease, knowing that a team of hospitable managers live on-site.
The community inspires residents to live a full and vibrant lifestyle with an array of stimulating activities, classes, excursions and events, complemented with their resident travel program. Common spaces like a game room, billiard lounge, library, salon, fitness center, and movie theater, helps residents bond while enjoying their own time. A culinary team thoughtfully curates a menu tailored to residents’ dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring they enjoy an exceptional dining experience.
Community insights.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 365-563 / 512-894 / 877-1,026 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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9.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Charlotte's city center to Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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| Terrabella Lake Norman | IL AL MC | Mooresville | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
70
Rank
#29 / 368 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
NC AVG
35
Rank
#173 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | C+ | 96.00/200
Facility
96.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#205 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care | IL AL MC RC | Charlotte | 119
Facility
119
NC AVG
70
Rank
#39 / 368 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
35
Rank
#94 / 508 |
42.0%
Facility
42.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#172 / 213 | - | 87.75/200
Facility
87.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#272 / 321 | 20 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Charlotte East | IL AL | Charlotte (Eastland - Wilora Lake) | 50
Facility
50
NC AVG
70
Rank
#274 / 368 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
NC AVG
35
Rank
#329 / 508 | - | A+ | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Merrywood on Park | IL AL NH | Charlotte (Ashbrook - Clawson Village) | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
70
Rank
#312 / 368 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
35
Rank
#94 / 508 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#85 / 213 | A+ | 97.00/200
Facility
97.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#189 / 321 | 10 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Charlotte | - | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
35
Rank
#142 / 508 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in North Carolina
Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living is located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living
Is Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living?
No, Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living?
Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living is located at 9131 Benfield Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269.
What is the phone number of Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living?
(704) 510-0215 will put you in contact with the team at Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living.
Does Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — Shads Landing Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

















