Sunrise at North Hills
Assisted Living in Raleigh
Assisted Living in Raleigh
Sunrise at North Hills is a full-service senior living community located in a convenient Raleigh, North Carolina location, helping residents enjoy excursions to popular local destinations as well as a variety of amenities and curated programs. The community offers room rates starting at $3,891 per month and welcomes residents into a loving, compassionate environment, working closely with each individual to develop a tailored plan that helps sustain their independence and autonomy. Sunrise at North Hills measures success by residents’ happiness, health, and safety, providing access to a comprehensive schedule of on-site activities designed to keep their mind, body, and spirit engaged, while also organizing frequent outings to popular local destinations, including shopping centers, restaurants, and movie theaters.
The community boasts a variety of amenities, such as a TV lounge with a fireplace, a physical therapy room, and putting green, as well as a range of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, two-room, and companion suites, allowing residents to express their style. Sunrise at North Hills offers engaging activities that exercise the mind with Cranium Crunches, the body with weight lifting, and the spirit with meditation, while the team of experts is frequently consulted by journalists for insights on senior care, assisted living, and memory care. Located in Raleigh, NC, on Spring Forest Road between Falls of Neuse Road and Six Forks Road, the community provides easy access to Raleigh’s more than 40 historic attractions and museums, diverse performing arts and music scene, and medical support at nearby hospitals, including WakeMed Raleigh Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and Rex Hospital.
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Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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Inspection History
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.
21 visits/inspections
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Results
15 resulted in violations
6 found no issues
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Latest inspection
43 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
North Carolina average: 46 deficiencies
No penalties in the past years
Inspection Report Summary for Sunrise at North Hills
The most recent inspection on March 26, 2025, found no deficiencies after reviewing documentation that showed previous issues had been corrected. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly related to facility construction and physical plant issues, including exhaust ventilation problems and maintenance of safety equipment, as well as medication administration and resident care documentation. Complaint investigations from prior years substantiated neglect related to resident supervision and safety, including falls and elopements, but no enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, particularly those involving resident supervision and safety concerns. The facility appears to be addressing prior deficiencies, as indicated by the correction of issues noted in the most recent follow-up survey.
Compare Assisted Living around Raleigh The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Sunrise at North Hills |
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| Brighton Gardens of Raleigh |
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. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 115 | Yes | 67 | 20.0% | - | 95.50/200 | 22 | 72.7% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Raleigh |
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. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100 | Yes | 49 | - | A- | 97.50/200 | 24 | 75% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest |
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. | Wake Forest | 70 | Yes | 54 | 52.9% | A+ | 94.50/200 | 21 | 85.7% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
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— 2.61 miles to nearest hospital (Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital)
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