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Assisted Living Costs in North Carolina (2026 Guide & Calculator)
In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in North Carolina is $4,300 per month ($51,600 annually). Memory care facilities average $5,350 per month. State Medicaid waivers through Special Assistance Adult Care Home Program offset clinical care fees for eligible seniors with monthly income under $1,450.
North Carolina City & Metro Area Cost Breakdown
| Metro Area | Monthly Median | Annual Median | Licensed Facilities | City Directory |
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| Charlotte | $4,400/mo | $52,800/yr | 155 Communities | View City Guide → |
| Raleigh-Durham | $4,500/mo | $54,000/yr | 140 Communities | View City Guide → |
| Greensboro | $4,100/mo | $49,200/yr | 80 Communities | View City Guide → |
North Carolina Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care Directory
Primary state records licensed under North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) (10A NCAC 13F (Licensing of Adult Care Homes of Seven or More Beds)). Instant client-side search and filtering across verified communities.
No matching communities found in North Carolina for this filter.
You can search all licensed facilities statewide directly on the Official North Carolina Registry ↗.
| Community & State License | Licensing Tier & Endorsement | Verified Base Quote | Entrance Fee & Date | Official Registry |
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Sharon Towers (The Presbyterian Home) 5100 Sharon Rd, Charlotte • 140 Licensed Beds License: NCDHHS-HAL-060-042 |
Adult Care Home (ACH), Memory Care Special Care Unit (SCU) Dementia Certified |
$4,650/mo SouthPark Private Studio |
Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-08-07 |
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The Cardinal at North Hills 4030 Cardinal at North Hills St, Raleigh • 156 Licensed Beds License: NCDHHS-HAL-092-019 |
Adult Care Home, Memory Support Special Care Unit (SCU) Endorsement |
$4,850/mo Private Midtown Studio |
Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-08-12 |
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Well-Spring Retirement Community 4100 Well Spring Dr, Greensboro • 120 Licensed Beds License: NCDHHS-HAL-041-088 |
Adult Care Home, Memory Support SCU Endorsement |
$4,300/mo Private Studio Apartment |
Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-07-22 |
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Official State Inspection & Safety Oversight: North Carolina
All licensed assisted living and memory care facilities in North Carolina are monitored and inspected by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Search official state citations, health inspection scores, and substantiated complaints: Search Official North Carolina Facility Records ↗
Calculate Net Out-of-Pocket Senior Living Cost in North Carolina
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