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Brookdale Cary
Make your golden years even brighter at Brookdale Cary specializes, an inviting senior living community in the serene neighborhood of Cary, North Carolina, providing exceptional memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The community offers a secure environment designed to support residents with dementia while preserving their sense of identity and purpose. With 24/7 access to trained staff, residents benefit from a comfortable, homelike environment where their needs are met with understanding and compassion. At Brookdale Cary, they prioritize engaging activities that enhance quality of life.
Residents participate in a variety of enriching experiences such as exercise classes, art projects, puzzles, and live music performances. The community also offers on-site devotional services and recreational activities like bowling and karaoke. Brookdale Cary’s dining program is tailored to support residents with dementia, featuring dementia-friendly menus that are easy to manage yet diverse and flavorful, ensuring a pleasant dining experience that promotes socialization and independence.
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In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 50 deficiencies 9 inspections 2 penalties $17.0K fined 16 inspections with deficiencies
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility-
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$17k
- 2022-12-05 $1,000 Paid in Full
- 2023-03-23 $16,000 Settlement Agreement
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (9% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 50 | 46 | This facility has 9% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (50 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 9% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.6 | 5.01 | This facility has 12% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.6 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 12% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 9 | 21 | This facility has had 57% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (9 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 9 | 19 | This facility has 53% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (9 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 53% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 236 / 273 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Cary
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to Brookdale Cary's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.55 miles to nearest hospital (UNC REX Hospital)
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Compare Memory Care around Cary
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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Heartfields at Cary | MC AL | Cary | 97
Facility
97
NC AVG
70
Rank
#75 / 368 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
35
Rank
#65 / 508 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#92 / 213 | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 12 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Cary | MC AL HOS | Cary | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
70
Rank
#116 / 368 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
35
Rank
#255 / 508 |
40.0%
Facility
40.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#174 / 213 | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 6 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace | MC AL IL | Cary | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
70
Rank
#119 / 368 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
NC AVG
35
Rank
#104 / 508 |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#177 / 213 | - | 95.75/200
Facility
95.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#209 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Cary | MC | Cary (Clare Bridge Of Cary) | 50
Facility
50
NC AVG
70
Rank
#274 / 368 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
35
Rank
#142 / 508 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#85 / 213 | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 9 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Livewell at Midenhall Way | MC AL HC | Cary (Wessex) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
70
Rank
#316 / 368 | No |
41
Facility
41
NC AVG
35
Rank
#205 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 93.00/200
Facility
93.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#243 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms |
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in North Carolina
Brookdale Cary is located in Cary, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Cary
What neighborhood is Brookdale Cary in?
Brookdale Cary is in the Clare Bridge of Cary neighborhood of Cary.
Is Brookdale Cary in a walkable area?
Brookdale Cary has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Brookdale Cary?
According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Cary's license number is HAL-092-023.
What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Cary?
Brookdale Cary's occupancy is 80%.
Does Brookdale Cary have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Cary on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Cary?
Yes, Brookdale Cary allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Brookdale Cary have?
Brookdale Cary has 50 beds.

















