Compiled from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) & CMS Public Records • Mechanically Audited September 27, 2026
Assisted Living Costs in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina (2026 Guide)
In 2026, the median cost of assisted living in Raleigh-Durham is $4,500 per month ($54,000 annually). Memory care averages $5,625/mo across 140 state-licensed communities. State Medicaid waivers through Special Assistance Adult Care Home Program may offset care fees.
Raleigh-Durham Senior Living Overview
The Raleigh-Durham metro market features 140 state-inspected assisted living communities. The monthly median of $4,500 compares with $4,300 statewide across North Carolina.
Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care in Raleigh-Durham
Primary state records licensed under North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). Featuring active licensed bed capacities, dementia care endorsements, and dated local rate schedules.
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| Community & State License | Licensing Tier & Endorsement | Verified Base Quote | Entrance Fee & Date | Official Registry |
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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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Official CMS Inspection & Penalty Log: Raleigh-Durham
Primary data pulled directly from federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (data.cms.gov 4pq5-n9py). Showing certified skilled nursing & long-term care facilities in Raleigh-Durham with cycle 1 health citations and documented fines.
| Certified Provider & Location | Overall CMS Rating | Health Deficiencies | Federal Fines & Penalties | Official Audit |
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Hillcrest Convalescent Center 1417 W Pettigrew Street, Durham • 86 Certified Beds |
★★★★★ (5/5) | 0 Citations | $0 Fines | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Raleigh Rehabilitation Center 616 Wade Avenue, Raleigh • 157 Certified Beds |
★★★☆☆ (3/5) | 3 Deficiencies | $48,754 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center 1515 W Pettigrew Street, Durham • 96 Certified Beds |
★★★★☆ (4/5) | 3 Deficiencies | $0 Fines | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Pruitthealth-durham 3100 Erwin Road, Durham • 125 Certified Beds |
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 32 Deficiencies | $34,632 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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University Health And Rehabilitation Center 411 S Lasalle Street, Durham • 126 Certified Beds |
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 8 Deficiencies | $129,754 (3 fines) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center 25 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh • 95 Certified Beds |
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5) | 7 Deficiencies | $50,447 (3 fines) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Accordius Health At Rose Manor Llc 4230 North Roxboro Street, Durham • 111 Certified Beds |
★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 12 Deficiencies | $16,801 (1 fine) | View CMS Log ↗ |
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Zebulon Rehabilitation Center 509 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon • 60 Certified Beds |
★★★★☆ (4/5) | 2 Deficiencies | $0 Fines | View CMS Log ↗ |
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