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Assisted Living in North Carolina

Overview of assisted living in North Carolina

In North Carolina, assisted living communities offer older adults a comfortable, hassle-free environment. As a Southern state famous for its diverse geography and culture, North Carolina offers plenty of charm and individuality. Its moderate cost of living and reasonable weather, in combination with stunning mountainous landscapes, historic coastal towns, and numerous state parks, make the state a remarkable place to call home.

Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina

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Cadence at Mooresville

198 E Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
9.9
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26 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I always rate for room to improve. Cadence has taken excellent care of our relative and we are HIGHLY pleased with him being there! I recommend it with confidence! Like most: quality of care &...

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722
9.9
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52 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The Marketing representative was very helpful in making the transition from filling out paperwork, touring the facility, to moving in. Housekeeping does great at cleaning and food is very good and severed in...

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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

2601 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9.9
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80 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Elaine - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They only stayed for three months before my FIL passed away and my MIL could not be alone, but what they received while there was top notch. I would recommend it. The facility had a house dog and bird. They...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Charlotte

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Sunrise of Providence

5114 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
9.5
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71 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The reason we chose Sunrise of Providence over others we looked into initially was because they were able to provide a higher level of support than other Assisted Living facilities. The caregivers always...

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MerryWood on Park

3600 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
9.3
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65 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

I am currently a resident at MerryWood on Park and most everything has been very good for me here, so far. The food is great! The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff is also good. The value for...

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TerraBella Little Avenue

7745 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226
9.2
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49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Joyce Ilson - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

TerraBella Memory Care is an extraordinary facility. Their staff takes wonderful care of my mom who is over 101 and has been a resident there for 2 1/2 years. I phone nightly and am given helpful status...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Greensboro

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Harmony at Greensboro

3420 Whitehurst Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
9.5
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41 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Unfortunately my dad passed away about 3 months after he moved in. But we always felt the communicate was good! The facility was very nice and clean. Never had an odor. Top notch facility. Dining was...

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Brookdale Northwest Greensboro

5809 Old Oak Ridge Road, Greensboro, NC 27410
9.4
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41 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Jimmy - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Since the death of my father mom had lived alone. In the past year it had become apparent that we had to do something. When we started looking for an assisted living facility, we saw that Brookdale Northwest...

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Morningview at Irving Park

3200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27408
9.2
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41 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What our family likes the most about the community is that our loved ones room is steps away from the dining area and the court yard. The staff members seem competent and caring. and he just loves the staff...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Winston Salem

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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

2601 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9.9
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80 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Elaine - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They only stayed for three months before my FIL passed away and my MIL could not be alone, but what they received while there was top notch. I would recommend it. The facility had a house dog and bird. They...

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Brookdale Reynolda Road

2980 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
9.4
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32 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Tom M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When my parents decided to move into assisted living we looked at three places. When we walked into Brookdale Reynolda we knew we had found Mom and Dad’s new home. You walk right into the entry hall which...

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Forest Heights Senior Living

2500 Polo Ridge Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
8.6
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66 reviews
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LMG - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My aunt loves where she is and has made some good friends. When given the option to move, she chose to stay put. The facility itself is very clean, however, sometimes my aunts room needs a better or extra...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Durham

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Carolina Reserve of Durham

4523 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707
9.3
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43 reviews
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Frank F - I'm a current/former resident or client

I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...

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Brookdale Durham

4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704
8.6
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66 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are all very friendly and nice. They are sweet to the residents. The cost for the value was better than the others. The facility is kept up very well and is a pleasant place to visit.

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Atria Southpoint Walk

5705 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713
8.6
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44 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is very attentive to both residents and families. From my moms perspective, the food is a 3, but I do know they try!

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Cost of assisted living in North Carolina

The average cost of assisted living in North Carolina is about $5,000 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data on our partner communities throughout the state. That’s about $100 less expensive than the national average.[01]

However, assisted living costs vary across communities in North Carolina. Monthly costs range between about $3,000 at the low end and $7,100 at the highest end for North Carolina assisted living communities. This is because facilities base their costs on factors such as the following:

  • How large or small apartment floor plans are
  • How luxurious amenities are
  • How high or low the cost of living is in the geographic location (e.g., assisted living communities tend to have higher monthly costs in areas with a higher cost of living, and vice versa)
  • How advanced on-site care levels are (e.g., a community offering only personal care is typically less expensive than a community offering specialized memory care)

The figures above are reflective of actual prices paid by families who were referred to an A Place for Mom partner assisted living community in North Carolina. They account for all fees paid, including amenities, services, and care. Seniors and their families often use a combination of public and private payment methods to cover these costs. Read more about various payment options below.

Compare costs of North Carolina vs. the national average

Average monthly costs

North Carolina

$4,294/mo

US National average

$4,612/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. nearby states

Average monthly costs

North Carolina

$4,294/mo

Virginia

$5,248/mo

West Virginia

$4,513/mo

Compare costs of assisted living in North Carolina vs. nearby cities

Average monthly costs

North Carolina

$4,294/mo

Charlotte, NC

$4,807/mo

Raleigh, NC

$5,597/mo

Compare costs of assisted living vs. other senior care types in North Carolina

Average monthly costs

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Paying for assisted living in North Carolina

Whether you or your family can cover assisted living using personal savings, or you opt to utilize public pay options, there are a variety of methods to pay for assisted living in North Carolina. This section outlines the various payment options families often use to cover their assisted living or long-term care costs. You can also view our guide to paying for long-term care for a high-level overview.

Some families can pay for long-term care using personal savings. However, there are a number of other private pay options. Click on the cards below to learn more about some different options.

Assisted living requirements and regulations in North Carolina

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Ease of access to assisted living records in North Carolina

We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.

States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.

Access to North Carolina assisted living records: Exceptional

Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of North Carolina is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:

  • North Carolina is in the top quartile for assisted living transparency.
  • North Carolina has a robust database and a star rating system for providers based on inspection scores from year to year.

How to look up North Carolina assisted living licenses and records

How we arrived at our North Carolina rating

We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:

  1. Are licensed assisted living communities listed online in any form? Yes
  2. If Yes to #1, is the information updated frequently? Yes
  3. If Yes to #1, is the list of licensed communities searchable? Yes
  4. Does the state post inspections, complaints, survey results, or violations online? Yes
  5. If Yes to #4, is the information updated frequently (within 90 days)? Yes
  6. If Yes to #2 and #4, is the enforcement information included in the same place as licensed communities? Yes
  7. If Yes to #4 and No to #6, are violations and inspections searchable at all? Yes
  8. Is information about special licensing for care shown? Yes
  9. Is capacity shown? Yes
  10. Are payment types shown (e.g., Medicaid, private pay)? No
  11. Is the administrator/contact name shown? No
  12. Can the state fine a facility? Yes
  13. What is the frequency of inspections? Every 24 months
  14. Does the website include pricing of facilities? No

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. QuickFacts North Carolina.

  3. North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits (NCDHHS). Benefits and services.

  4. North Carolina Medicaid Division of Health Benefits (NCDHHS). Learn about NC Medicaid Managed Care.

  5. National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.

Top cities in North Carolina for assisted living

8.7
Raleigh, NC
22 facilities
8.3
Charlotte, NC
28 facilities
7.6
Asheville, NC
21 facilities
7.5
Durham, NC
15 facilities
7.4
Winston Salem, NC
21 facilities
7.3
Greensboro, NC
24 facilities

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