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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wake County, NC

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Assisted living costs in Wake County average about $6,962 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 99 communities in Wake County. Our detailed directory has 1970 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Raleigh, Durham and Cary.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Calyx Living of Durham and his experience at this facility was very good. The facility was clean. The food was not great, but good. The staff was very friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of The Villas at Benson
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Pinecrest Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Zollieville Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Louisburg Manor
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of McLamb's Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Parkview Retirement Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Rolling Ridge
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Gardens of Nashville
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Fremont Rest Center is an assisted living community located in the beautiful and quiet town of Fremont, North Carolina. Fremont is a peaceful town with a wonderful sense of community. Although it is small, it is an active town with many different things to do and see. There is a library, several...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset court of Goldsboro offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset court of Goldsboro, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Wake County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wake County is $6,962 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnston County, NC with an average of $4,966 per month.

Assisted living costs in Wake County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Wake County, NC
$6,962/mo
$6,644/mo

Assisted living costs in Wake County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Wake County, NC
$6,962/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Wake County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,962/mo
$8,285/mo

Assisted living costs in Wake County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,103/mo
Studio
$5,233/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,092/mo

Senior living costs in Wake County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wake County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWake County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,962/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,285/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,292/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wake County, NC:$6,962/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wake County, NC:$8,285/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wake County, NC:$4,292/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wake County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wake County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Wake County, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wake County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wake County, NC$6,627/mo$6,122/mo+8.3%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Wake County, NC
2024 average cost:$6,627/mo
2023 average cost:$6,122/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wake County, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Wake County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wake County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wake County

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC

4.0
My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
My parents moved in at a crucial time and my mother required back surgery one week after the move. The staff helped us get them in and the support services like home care and physical therapy were arranged quickly. Everything they need other than some medical specialists is right there in their ...
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Spring Arbor of Raleigh

5.0
Spring Arbor is a fantastic place. I totally recommend it. Spring Arbor is a really nice place. It's small and it's a very close community. They take care of their residents. My wife's mother was there and my mother was there. That's how good it is.

Wake County review score based on 416 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 416 reviews of 99 Wake County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wake County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wake County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wake County, NC99 facilities
8.3
Durham, NC90 facilities
8.3
Franklin County, NC85 facilities

Review subcategories for Wake County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 416 reviews of 99 Wake County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wake County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wake County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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Wake County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wake County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wake County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Wake County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wake County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wake County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wake County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wake County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wake County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wake County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wake County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wake County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wake County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wake County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Oak Hill Assisted Living, Spring Arbor of Apex and Sunrise of North Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wake County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 99 assisted living facilities near Wake County, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wake County, North Carolina are Home Place of Burlington and Spring Arbor of Apex. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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