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Statewide assisted living
Official 2026 Statewide Directory
Assisted Living in North Carolina
A statewide, license-aware guide to help families compare local markets, move into the strongest city pages, and keep regulations close while they narrow the shortlist.
Fast State Navigation
Top assisted living city hubs in North Carolina
228
Cities covered
4 primary city hubs
87%
Listed license data
609 listings with a license number
54
Medicare-linked records
49 listings link to an official website
Landscape Overview
The statewide view families actually need
Choosing assisted living in North Carolina usually starts broad and narrows fast. Families need to understand how deep the statewide market is, which metro areas have the strongest provider mix, and where trust signals like license numbers, Medicare-linked records, and official websites are actually visible before they start calling. SilverTech currently tracks 704 assisted living communities across 228 cities in North Carolina. Right now, 609 listings show a listed state license number, and 49 listings link to an official website.
Charlotte, Rocky Mount, Greensboro, and Raleigh shape the strongest local markets, but smaller cities and suburban counties can look very different in operator mix, hospital access, and pricing. That statewide view matters because families often compare more than one market at once: the city closest to adult children, the market with stronger specialist access, and the place where the care budget can stretch further. 54 listings connect to Medicare-linked records, which gives families a stronger starting point when they want to compare care quality signals alongside what operators publish directly.
Typical monthly costs for assisted living often land in the $3,800 - $5,200 range, though acuity, unit type, therapies, and included services can move the number substantially. North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation – Adult Care Licensure Section anchors the statewide oversight layer, which is why this page keeps licensing, complaint, and verification links close to the city directories. Use the top city hubs below to move into local pages, compare providers on canonical community URLs, and keep the statewide support tools in view while your short list gets smaller.
Regional Search
Top Care Hubs
Use the strongest city markets first, then widen the statewide search when you need more depth or a better fit.
Methodology
The Gold Standard of Comparison
Licensing & oversight
Start with the state licensing layer before you compare brand claims. Families researching assisted living in North Carolina should confirm the listed license, the oversight agency, and whether complaint or inspection pathways are easy to verify.
- State license verification
- Complaint and inspection access
Care scope & transitions
Families usually need to compare what is included in the base rate, when a move to a higher-acuity setting might be needed, and whether a provider clearly explains care transitions across the broader state market.
- Care scope clarity
- Transition planning
Staffing, location, and access
The strongest statewide short lists balance staffing confidence with geography. Look at the city hubs, hospital access, commute realities for family, and whether local markets publish enough contact and website detail to support a serious first call.
- Regional market comparison
- Family access and logistics
Cost Considerations
North Carolina cost range
The North Carolina state median for assisted living is $5,730/month. That is 8% below the national median of $6,200/month. Costs vary by city, unit size, acuity level, and included services.
8% below national median $5,730
Official Resource Network
Official North Carolina Care Resource Network
The statewide authority layer should do more than list cities. It should connect families to regulations, license checks, public-program guidance, and advocacy resources without forcing them to leave the care search.
Verified data Built from statewide licensing context, public records, and canonical city pages that keep trust signals visible.
North Carolina Regulations Browse the rule summaries, inspections, and oversight pages tied to assisted living. Open SilverTech page License Verification North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation – Adult Care Licensure Section Open external resource Long-Term Care Ombudsman North Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Open external resource North Carolina Medicaid Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) Open external resource
Additional North Carolina Markets
More city directories across the state
Wilson 15 assisted living communities Burlington 13 assisted living communities Fayetteville 13 assisted living communities Hendersonville 13 assisted living communities Winston Salem 13 assisted living communities Asheville 12 assisted living communities Durham 11 assisted living communities Goldsboro 11 assisted living communities Gastonia 10 assisted living communities Wilmington 10 assisted living communities Cary 9 assisted living communities Kernersville 9 assisted living communities Monroe 9 assisted living communities New Bern 9 assisted living communities Chapel Hill 8 assisted living communities Greenville 8 assisted living communities Mooresville 7 assisted living communities Smithfield 7 assisted living communities Statesville 7 assisted living communities Clemmons 6 assisted living communities Concord 6 assisted living communities High Point 6 assisted living communities Apex 5 assisted living communities Hickory 5 assisted living communities Huntersville 5 assisted living communities Morganton 5 assisted living communities Nashville 5 assisted living communities Oxford 5 assisted living communities Salisbury 5 assisted living communities Sanford 5 assisted living communities Waynesville 5 assisted living communities Clyde 4 assisted living communities Forest City 4 assisted living communities Jacksonville 4 assisted living communities Kings Mountain 4 assisted living communities Kinston 4 assisted living communities Lenoir 4 assisted living communities Lexington 4 assisted living communities Matthews 4 assisted living communities Pineville 4 assisted living communities Roxboro 4 assisted living communities Rutherfordton 4 assisted living communities Selma 4 assisted living communities Shallotte 4 assisted living communities Shelby 4 assisted living communities Ahoskie 3 assisted living communities Albemarle 3 assisted living communities Angier 3 assisted living communities Asheboro 3 assisted living communities Benson 3 assisted living communities Boone 3 assisted living communities Brevard 3 assisted living communities Candler 3 assisted living communities Canton 3 assisted living communities Conover 3 assisted living communities Dunn 3 assisted living communities Elizabeth City 3 assisted living communities Elm City 3 assisted living communities Fletcher 3 assisted living communities Fremont 3 assisted living communities Garner 3 assisted living communities Graham 3 assisted living communities Kannapolis 3 assisted living communities Kenly 3 assisted living communities King 3 assisted living communities Lawndale 3 assisted living communities Lillington 3 assisted living communities Lincolnton 3 assisted living communities Louisburg 3 assisted living communities Mount Airy 3 assisted living communities Pembroke 3 assisted living communities Pinehurst 3 assisted living communities Reidsville 3 assisted living communities Rich Square 3 assisted living communities Southern Pines 3 assisted living communities Taylorsville 3 assisted living communities Wadesboro 3 assisted living communities Wallace 3 assisted living communities Washington 3 assisted living communities Yadkinville 3 assisted living communities Yanceyville 3 assisted living communities Andrews 2 assisted living communities Arden 2 assisted living communities Black Mountain 2 assisted living communities Burnsville 2 assisted living communities Carthage 2 assisted living communities Clayton 2 assisted living communities Clinton 2 assisted living communities Columbus 2 assisted living communities Denver 2 assisted living communities Dobson 2 assisted living communities East Flat Rock 2 assisted living communities Eden 2 assisted living communities Elon 2 assisted living communities Franklin 2 assisted living communities Fuquay-Varina 2 assisted living communities Hertford 2 assisted living communities Hillsborough 2 assisted living communities Hope Mills 2 assisted living communities Jamestown 2 assisted living communities Laurinburg 2 assisted living communities Lumberton 2 assisted living communities Marion 2 assisted living communities Morehead City 2 assisted living communities Mt. Airy 2 assisted living communities Nebo 2 assisted living communities Newland 2 assisted living communities Newton 2 assisted living communities North Wilkesboro 2 assisted living communities Pittsboro 2 assisted living communities Raeford 2 assisted living communities Randleman 2 assisted living communities Red Springs 2 assisted living communities Snow Hill 2 assisted living communities Southport 2 assisted living communities Spencer 2 assisted living communities Star 2 assisted living communities Sylva 2 assisted living communities Tarboro 2 assisted living communities Wake Forest 2 assisted living communities Windsor 2 assisted living communities Winterville 2 assisted living communities Zebulon 2 assisted living communities Archdale 1 assisted living community Ash 1 assisted living community Aulander 1 assisted living community Ayden 1 assisted living community Barco 1 assisted living community Beulaville 1 assisted living community Bladenboro 1 assisted living community Boonville 1 assisted living community Bostic 1 assisted living community Burgaw 1 assisted living community Candor 1 assisted living community Carrboro 1 assisted living community Cherryville 1 assisted living community China Grove 1 assisted living community Chocowinity 1 assisted living community Claremont 1 assisted living community Clarkton 1 assisted living community Columbia 1 assisted living community Como 1 assisted living community Cramerton 1 assisted living community Dillsboro 1 assisted living community Edenton 1 assisted living community Elizabethtown 1 assisted living community Elkin 1 assisted living community Fairmont 1 assisted living community Fairview 1 assisted living community Gaston 1 assisted living community Gatesville 1 assisted living community Granite Falls 1 assisted living community Grantsboro 1 assisted living community Grifton 1 assisted living community Hamlet 1 assisted living community Hampstead 1 assisted living community Harmony 1 assisted living community Harrisburg 1 assisted living community Hayesville 1 assisted living community Highlands 1 assisted living community Hildebran 1 assisted living community Jonas Ridge 1 assisted living community Kenansville 1 assisted living community Kill Devil Hills 1 assisted living community Knightdale 1 assisted living community Lagrange 1 assisted living community Leland 1 assisted living community Linwood 1 assisted living community Littleton 1 assisted living community Macon 1 assisted living community Mayodan 1 assisted living community Mebane 1 assisted living community Mills River 1 assisted living community Mint Hill 1 assisted living community Mocksville 1 assisted living community Morrisville 1 assisted living community Moyock 1 assisted living community Mt. Gilead 1 assisted living community Mt. Holly 1 assisted living community Mt. Pleasant 1 assisted living community Murphy 1 assisted living community Newport 1 assisted living community Newton Grove 1 assisted living community Oak Island 1 assisted living community Olin 1 assisted living community Pantego 1 assisted living community Pfafftown 1 assisted living community Pikeville 1 assisted living community Pinetown 1 assisted living community Pink Hill 1 assisted living community Pleasant Garden 1 assisted living community Pleasant Hill 1 assisted living community Princeton 1 assisted living community Richlands 1 assisted living community Roanoke Rapids 1 assisted living community Rockingham 1 assisted living community Rockwell 1 assisted living community Roper 1 assisted living community Rose Hill 1 assisted living community Roseboro 1 assisted living community Scotland Neck 1 assisted living community Se Wilson 1 assisted living community Shiloh 1 assisted living community Siler City 1 assisted living community Spring Hope 1 assisted living community Spruce Pine 1 assisted living community St. Pauls 1 assisted living community Stoneville 1 assisted living community Swansboro 1 assisted living community Tabor City 1 assisted living community Thomasville 1 assisted living community Tryon 1 assisted living community Union Mills 1 assisted living community Vale 1 assisted living community Walnut Cove 1 assisted living community Warrenton 1 assisted living community Waxhaw 1 assisted living community Wendell 1 assisted living community West End 1 assisted living community West Jefferson 1 assisted living community Westfield 1 assisted living community Williamston 1 assisted living community Woodland 1 assisted living community Youngsville 1 assisted living community
More Care Types in North Carolina
Other senior care options statewide
Families often research multiple care types before deciding. Here are the other options available across North Carolina.
Memory Care 9 communities statewide View memory care in North Carolina Nursing Homes / Skilled Nursing 419 communities statewide View nursing homes / skilled nursing in North Carolina Independent Living 28 communities statewide View independent living in North Carolina CCRC / Life Plan Community 2 communities statewide View ccrc / life plan community in North Carolina