Assisted Living in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh has 58 state-licensed assisted living communities: 15 larger communities and 42 small residential homes (16 or fewer residents). The median cost of assisted living in North Carolina is $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025), against $6,200 nationally. 1 has phone-verified resident and family testimonials on Lilisity.
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Choosing Assisted Living
A practical guide for families, with checklists to take on your tours.
- What assisted living costs and the ways to pay
- Signs it may be time
- Tour checklists to print and take with you
- What residents and families told us matters most
Two kinds of assisted living in Raleigh
Both are licensed by North Carolina as assisted living. Larger communities suit people who want social life and on-site services; small homes suit people who do better with quiet, familiar routines, including many people with dementia. North Carolina words these licenses as “Family Care Home” (42), “Adult Care Home” (15).
What residents and families say
From recorded phone interviews Senior Living Alliance conducts with residents and families. Nothing is scraped or anonymous. How testimonials are verified.
“I get along very well with the director. I think the activities are great, and housekeeping and laundry have had no issues. Maintenance does a good job, and the outside of the building is excellent. The care staff do…”
All 58 licensed assisted living communities in Raleigh
Every assisted living community North Carolina licenses in Raleigh, from state records. Being listed is not a rating: Lilisity scores only communities with verified interviews (the Top Communities). Communities with verified testimonials are listed first, then by size.
58 shown
| Community | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Place12 verified testimonialsmemory care2010 Fairview Road | Size not listed— residents | from $8,500/mo |
| TerraBella Northridgememory care600 Newton Road | Large161 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Sunrise at North Hillsmemory care615 Spring Forest Road | Large160 residents | from $3,700/mo |
| The Covingtonmemory care4510 Duraleigh Road | Large120 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Brighton Gardens of Raleighmemory care3101 Duraleigh Road | Large115 residents | from $4,400/mo |
| Morningside of Raleighmemory care801 Dixie Trail | Large110 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Sunrise of Raleighmemory care4801 Edwards Mill Road | Large100 residents | from $5,200/mo |
| Waltonwood Lead Minememory care4510 Leadmine Road | Large100 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Cadence North Raleighmemory care5219 Old Wake Forest Road | Large96 residents | from $4,650/mo |
| Calyx Living of Wakefieldmemory care11555 Commons Oaks Drive | Large88 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Waltonwood Lake Boonememory care3560 Horton Street | Large68 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Magnolia Glen5215 Creedmoor Road | Large66 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Falls River Village1110 Falls River Avenue | Large60 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Wake Assisted Livingmemory care2800 Kidd Road | Large60 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| The East Tower at Cardinal North Hills320 St. Albans Drive | Mid-size49 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Falls River Courtmemory care1130 Falls River Avenue | Mid-size38 residents | $4,400 to $7,050/moLilisity estimate |
| Adorable Family Care Home2604 Adcox Place | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Agape Family Care Home # 15024 Dantree Place | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Ann's New Day400 Parnell Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Ann's Sunrise II404 Parnell Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Avendelle Assisted Living on Lazy River2268 Lazy River Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Avendelle at Waterford1008 Flower Round Court | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Avendelle at Wyckford4520 Dilford Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Dedove Homes at Riverknoll1616 Riverknoll | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Destiny Family Care Home #45818 Poole Road | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Elsie's Place10916 Raven Rock Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Fairfax Hills Senior Living5313 Falls of Neuse Road | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Kelley's Family Care Home1919 High Holly Lane | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| LiveWell at Lynn Road6701 Candlewood Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| LiveWell at Springdale9217 Oneal Rd | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| LiveWell Raleigh on Brassfield Rd2100 Brassfield Rd | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Lynn's Home at Riverside5614 Apalachicula Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Novelty Healthcare Services1101 Loxley Place | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| One Choice Family Care Home7305 Perry Creek Road | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Falls Church1405 Falls Church Road | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Lake Boone Trail3324 Lake Boone Trail | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Renaissance Care Home at Longleaf Estates3352 Longleaf Estates Dr | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Renaissance Care Home at Neuse River Estates3604 Neuse Estates Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Rose Care Homes 13300 N New Hope Road | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Serenity Falls Family Care Home at Durant Trace2445 Deanwood Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Teemed Family Care Home 41116 Beverly Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Teemed Family Care Home 52305 Glascock Street | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| The Manor at Coventry Creek5124 Werribee Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| The Manor at Edgewater1038 Stormy Lane | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| The Manor at Saratoga3905 Saratoga Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| The Retreat at Cary Corner10108 Penny Rd | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Unique Assisted Living6320 Saybrooke Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Val's Place4910 Morehead Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Val's Place at Brookhaven6112 Winthrop Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Val's Place at Dodsworth6021 Dodsworth Drive | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Wrenette's Place7029 San Juan Hill Court | Small home6 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Lakepark Family Care Home1505 Lakepark Drive | Small home5 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| One Choice Family Care Home At Louisbury3913 Tritonville Way | Small home5 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Brightside Homes III2005 Ann Avenue | Small home4 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Parentcare Assisted Living3720 Vesta Drive | Small home4 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| AJE Family Care Home812 Grove Creek Ln | Small home3 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Lynndale Senior Living Home6628 Keystone Dr. | Small home3 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
| Serenity Falls Family Care Home401 E Millbrook Rd | Small home3 residents | $4,850 to $7,800/moLilisity estimate |
Independent living in Raleigh
Also in Raleigh: 16 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Raleigh and 27 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. 12 of them come from public records; independent living is usually not licensed by the state.
How much does assisted living cost in Raleigh?
The median cost of assisted living in North Carolina is $6,496 a month ($77,952 a year), above the national median of $6,200. That’s CareScout’s 2025 survey, collected July to November 2025. 5 Raleigh communities publish a starting price on Lilisity, from $3,700 to $8,500 a month. If more care is needed: nursing home costs in North Carolina, with CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish. Small residential homes often cost less than larger communities, though care needs, room type and services move the price more than the building does.
Medicare does not pay for assisted living. People pay from savings and income, long-term care insurance, or VA Aid and Attendance (up to $29,093 a year for a veteran in 2026), and some qualify for Medicaid help with care costs at communities that accept it. Who actually pays for long-term care.
Free tools: how long will the money last? · home care or assisted living? · VA Aid and Attendance estimator
Three questions to ask on every Raleigh tour
From about 23,000 concerns residents and families raised in Senior Living Alliance phone interviews, the most common are about dining, housekeeping and hearing back from management.
- Can I come back and eat a meal here, unannounced?Dining was 23% of all concerns: quality that changes day to day.
- How is laundry labeled and tracked, and what happens when something goes missing?Housekeeping was 17%.
- Who is my main contact, and how often will I hear from them?Communication with management was 15%.
All 8 tour questions, with a free printable tour card (PDF).
Check a Raleigh community’s license
North Carolina publishes licensing records, and in most cases inspection or complaint reports, for every community on this page. Look up any community on the state’s site: info.ncdhhs.gov. Ask the community for its most recent inspection report too; they have to keep it.
Raleigh assisted living questions
North Carolina licenses 58 assisted living communities in Raleigh as of November 2026: 15 larger communities and 42 small residential homes of 16 or fewer residents, with about 1,628 licensed spots in all.
The median cost of assisted living in North Carolina is $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025), compared with $6,200 nationally. Prices vary with the room, the level of care and the community, so ask each one for its current rate sheet. The table on this page shows each community's published price or a Lilisity estimate where we have one, and our free guide lists the questions to ask about cost.
Medicaid doesn't pay rent or meals in assisted living. Most states offer a Medicaid waiver or program that can pay for care services at participating communities for people who qualify; not every community takes it, so ask each one. North Carolina's Medicaid agency or your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you what's available.
North Carolina publishes its licensing records at info.ncdhhs.gov. You can also ask any community for its most recent state inspection report.
Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Place. Their testimonials come from recorded phone interviews with residents and family members, verified by Senior Living Alliance.