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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.
Similar to the North Carolina average: 76.4%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 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 year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 5 | 4.6 | This facility has 9% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5 vs. NC avg 4.6).↑ 9% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.8 | 2.2 | This facility has 27% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.8 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 27% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 14% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 16 | 19 | This facility has 16% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (16 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 16% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 89% | 90% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (89% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 1% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 12, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fire safety and electrical equipment, including failure to submit required construction plans and multiple issues with fire alarm systems and fire-rated doors. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving medication administration, resident supervision, hot water temperature control, and building maintenance, with some recurring concerns about fire safety and staff competency. Complaint investigations found a substantiated case of inadequate supervision in the Special Care Unit that resulted in serious harm and a resident’s death. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with physical plant maintenance and resident care processes, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Room Sizes: 236 / 273 sq. ft
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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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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Brookdale Cary is located in Cary, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Heartfields at Cary |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Cary | 97 | No | 60 | 79.4% | 92.50/200 | 30 | 80% | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| 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 | Yes | 55 | 39.3% | 95.75/200 | 19 | 84.2% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Cary |
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 (Clare Bridge Of Cary) | 50 | No | 50 | 80.0% | 95.50/200 | 18 | 88.9% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| 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 | No | 28 | 100.0% | 100.00/200 | 10 | 70% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Brookdale Cary is in the Clare Bridge of Cary neighborhood of Cary.
Brookdale Cary has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Cary's license number is HAL-092-023.
Brookdale Cary's occupancy is 80%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Cary on this page.
Brookdale Cary has 50 beds.
(919) 852-1355 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Cary.
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