Whether you prefer laid-back beach towns, mountain hikes, or something in between, North Carolina has something to offer — and that’s what makes it an ideal retirement destination. The Outer Banks region along the state’s eastern coast is a popular tourist spot, featuring lighthouses, beaches, and countless other aquatic activities. It’s also home to Kitty Hawk, the seaside town where the Wright brothers made their historic first airplane flight. Then, on North Carolina’s western edge is where the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains run through the state. Peppered throughout all of North Carolina are small yet vibrant college towns like Asheville and Chapel Hill, along with larger metropolitan areas like Charlotte. Add mild weather and low property taxes to the mix, and it’s clear why the Tar Heel State has one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 270 senior living communities in North Carolina that provide memory care.
The median monthly cost of memory care in North Carolina is about $5,500.
A beautiful, clean, and safe place with quality caring staff that offers multiple levels of assisted living options. I would definitely recommend.
We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...
Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
Dining room has been closed off and on due to staffing issues. Activities offered include bingo, holiday parties, etc. They had a price raise of 10% since the beginning of 2022. That was a large increase....
I wish they had more staff, so far my mom has been treated good. It's times when they are short staff. As far as activities I do see staff working with them when they can. The staff shortage can improve.
The staff was ok, but didn't keep her from walking and falling with ER visits. Activities were mostly having her watch TV. Food was fine, but didn't make her eat and she needed the nourishment. For a large...
The staff is very friendly and helpful. My mother has been there over two months and doesn't have anything negative to say about the staff as well. The room is a good size, we love the fact she has a private...
My loved one's room is very small with no view out the window just a wall. Staff are great. He is adjusting well. Hoping our long term care policy will be approved. His future depends on this.
The staff was very good and very attentive to my mother. Even times when I went at different times than my usual they were with her someone was. When she passed away I had just had open shoulder surgery so I...
My experience at Seasons at Southpoint began with [name removed] when I called for a tour and info. She was so caring and helpful. My father was not an easy resident but the team there accepted him readily...
5 stars for all categories! They were very nice to work with and much more flexible than other places we checked out. Much much better than [facility name removed], which I highly recommend people stay away...
My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
For all a 5 but for value for the money we still waiting on a breakdown of Dad's charges. I love the care he is getting. Much better than other places we had Dad before. Staff is very attentive, staff very...
Every staff member I run into says hello! I am welcome to see my mom anytime and even eat with her if I want. The food is good and they have a great snack selection. My mom loves the games like bingo and...
North Carolina memory care communities can be stand-alone facilities or a special care unit (SCU) that shares a campus or building with another senior care facilities. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) licenses memory care facilities as adult care homes (ACH) and regulates them through the Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR). There are two types of ACH which are determined by the size of the facility. Family care homes serve 2-6 residents whereas a larger ACH is licensed for seven or more residents.[01]
Any facility serving residents living with dementia must be approved by the state to provide that care and have a license that indicates the number of beds reserved for dementia care. Memory care facilities must also follow specific staffing and facility requirements that include the following:[02]
In addition to memory care-specific requirements, facilities must provide standard ACH services and licensing regulations:[02]
Our Overview of Assisted Living in North Carolina provides additional information about adult care home regulations.
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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Licensed adult care homes are inspected by the DHSR annually. Social service departments in a facility’s county monitor adult care homes quarterly and investigate complaints. Individual counties with adult care homes have a county-run advisory committee that promotes community involvement and works with facilities to help provide quality care.
While researching facilities for a loved one, the Department of Health and Human Services provides an updated list of licensed adult care facilities with special care units for individuals with dementia. Information can be found on the Adult Care Licensure Section page. Under the Facility Listings click on the “Facilities with Special Care Units” link and scroll until you find the facility you are searching for.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
101 Blair Drive
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 888-893-1162
Licensing of Family Care Homes, N.C. Administrative Code § 10A NCAC 13G. (1977 & rev. 2022).
Licensing of Adult Care Homes of Seven or More Beds, N.C. Administrative Code § 10A NCAC 13F. (1977 & rev. 2022).
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