Cary sits in the heart of North Carolina within the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Area, a region characterized by sloping hills and valleys. In 2024, local assisted living residences set monthly...
In the directory below, you can read through 982 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities. These reviews offer an unbiased account of the quality of care they provide and indicate an overall satisfaction score of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars.
300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511
4.3
(25 reviews)
We chose Woodland Terrace for ourselves. It is away from the very busy streets, so it's very quiet. It's just 2 blocks from Trader Joe's and all those places where I buy fruits. To me, the location was great. We only have 180 residents. We have a pon...
$3,465
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111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513
4.1
(18 reviews)
I went to Brookdale MacArthur Park. They offer them breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the cafeteria. They had nurses and doctors on-site to come to visit them. My mother wouldn't have somebody there with her all the time, but they would check on her ev...
$6,375
1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
4.7
(4 reviews)
My sister is in Spring Arbor of Cary. It has a nice appearance. It's clean. The staff are very friendly, they're knowledgeable and it seems like they care about the patients. They have a country kitchen where they can cook. They do exercises and they...
$6,916
1206 Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513
3.5
(44 reviews)
I toured Sunrise of Cary. Their facility is so neat and clean. Their charges are too high, though. But according to their service, they are providing most of the good stuff. The staff has called me many times back and offered to help with everything....
$8,056
17001 Searstone Dr, Cary, NC 27513
4.8
(10 reviews)
I toured Searstone, and I have a friend who moved in. I realized it's an expensive place. You must be in the middle range of revenue to do something like this. You have to have quality for general living before they let you in. They do not allow you ...
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4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC 27511
4.5
(13 reviews)
I was at Glenaire for rehab for two weeks. I was greeted when I came in there and the people were very cordial. I stayed in a private room and I had my meals on site. It was a cafeteria type, but it was served to us at the table. The beauty of the pl...
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750 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511
4.2
(20 reviews)
My mother lived at Waltonwood Cary Parkway's independent living for 3 years. The people there were very nice and friendly. They just redid the community last year so everything was redone, fresh, and nice. The staff was friendly. The dining room staf...
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1050 Crescent Green Drive, Cary, NC 27511
4.1
(27 reviews)
HeartFields at Cary was an excellent facility. I was very impressed, and they would have been one of my first choices if they weren't in Cary. They had a better staff to resident ratio and a low turnover rate for the employees. They have employees wh...
$3,020
208 Midenhall Way, Cary, NC 27513
5.0
(2 reviews)
LiveWell - Cary wasn't something that we would be interested in, but I'm sure it served the purpose. It's a very small home. It was a nice little group setting for somebody that would need that. It was secure and it was clean. They had shared bathroo...
$10,000
221 Brightmore Dr, Cary, NC 27518
4.5
(2 reviews)
I toured Swift Creek Health Center at The Templeton. The facility is fine, but their program is not according to our needs. They only have apartment living, and it's like for a person who has mobility. It's not a 24-hour care facility for somebody li...
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1104 SE Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511
5.0
(1 reviews)
I would rate Avendelle on Maynard highly across the board except for their pricing. The rooms looked almost new, and they also had common areas. The place is clean, new, well-run, and has good staff. They have areas outdoors, and the layout is good....
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809 W. Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
2.6
(6 reviews)
Chatham Common was where my mother was for the last month before she passed away. It was nice, and the people, in the short time that my mother was there, they seemed they were very good too. The rooms were not physically as nice as the one she had s...
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201 West High Street, Cary, NC 27513
2.7
(4 reviews)
My mom is at this care center. While it is not the most plush place, I find that they do a good job taking care of residents. I feel confident that my mother is safe and in a clean environment. And at a time when other places were not willing to ta...
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1713 Castling Ct., Wake Forest, NC 27587
Welcome to AVA’s Care Home Located in the heart of Wake Forest, NC, AVA's Care Home is a locally owned and operated family care home and assisted living facility run by a compassionate couple of registered nurses. Our focus is on providing personalized care for seniors, tailored to meet each resident's unique needs. Our Community With a maximum capacity of just six residents, AVA's Care Home offers an intimate and cozy environment, featuring four private rooms and one semi-private room. Our clean, well-maintained home provides a safe and comfortable space where seniors can thrive. Our Mission At AVA’s Care Home, our mission is clear: to deliver exceptional, high-quality care that prioritizes the safety, comfort, and well-being of each resident. We are dedicated to upholding each individual's dignity and unique worth, strictly adhering to the resident's bill of rights at all times. Quality of Life We believe in enhancing the quality of life for our residents through tailored opportunities for physical, psychological, and social growth. Our dedicated team is committed to supporting and motivating each resident, ensuring they feel valued, secure, and cared for within our nurturing home. Join Us If you are looking for personalized, compassionate care for your loved ones, we invite you to join our AVA's Care Home family. Together, we can create a supportive environment where seniors can thrive and enjoy their golden years. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities
$8,500
3736 Bentley Dr, Durham, NC 27707
5.0
(3 reviews)
LiveWell at Hope Valley was a house with only 6 residents in it. They're all in memory care. It was located in a high-end neighborhood in Durham. It was very nice and very clean. The staff that I met during the tour was all very good....
$10,000
5614 Apalachicula Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
5.0
(4 reviews)
My mother-in-law was a resident at Lynn's Care Home at Riverside. We were very happy with the level of care she received while she made her home there. Ann Marie is very responsive and her staff are very caring and attentive to the residents. The car...
$6,500
2268 Lazy River Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband has moved into Avendelle at Lazy River. This place is phenomenal. They have been the sweetest walkers and caregivers, and it's run by a great man, Darren. My husband seems to fit right in. I'm just amazed by these people. They have listene...
$6,500
118 Silkgrass Way, Clayton, NC 27527
5.0
(2 reviews)
The Enclave is very comfortable and welcoming. The staff is excellent. It has plenty of space with all the essentials. It has a queen size adjustable base bed, dresser, nightstand. It's attractive and nicely decorated. The dining area is very nice. ...
$5,500
4315 Holder Road, Durham, NC 27560
4.6
(6 reviews)
I toured Springdaile Assisted Living. Springdaile was bright, clean, and cheerful. The residents seemed to be okay. The staff was very informative and professional. She seemed to know what she was talking about and seemed to like her job, and that wa...
$3,500
200 Minglewood Drive, Garner, NC 27529
4.6
(11 reviews)
I liked that Cadence Garner was all on one level. It had a very comfortable feeling to it and everyone there seemed to be very pleasant and happy. They were very helpful. The nurse smiled and talked with you, and I think that means so much. A lot of ...
$4,975
Assisted Living
Dina25
5.0
Review of Swift Creek Health Center at The Templeton
I toured Swift Creek Health Center at The Templeton. The facility is fine, but their program is not according to our needs. They only have apartment living, and it's like for a person who has...
Assisted Living
Dina25
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Cary
I toured Sunrise of Cary. Their facility is so neat and clean. Their charges are too high, though. But according to their service, they are providing most of the good stuff. The staff has called me...
Provider response
Hi Dina, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Cary. We would be pleased to...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC121324A
5.0
Review of Searstone
We had money down at Searstone. It's an assisted living place and a big one. I liked it because it was closer to my daughter than some of the places. That would probably be where I would go on a...
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Cary has a standard monthly fee of around $6,224. Although North Carolina’s baseline comes in substantially lower at roughly $5,769, local costs run moderately compared to rates in nearby cities. In Burlington and Greensboro, seniors pay respective rates of approximately $8,603 and $7,250, and costs in Durham run about $1,360 below the local median.
Cary
$6,224
North Carolina
$5,769
United States
$5,350
Durham
$4,863
Burlington
$8,603
Greensboro
$7,250
Rocky Mount
$6,335
Assisted living in Cary costs around $5,388 per month. The exact cost varies depending on things like the exact location within the state, the number of amenities and the types of care provided.
Eligible seniors who live in Cary or in other cities in North Carolina can apply for funding to help pay for assisted living costs through one of two state-funded programs: Project C.A.R.E (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) or the State/County Special Assistance Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
At approximately $6,224 per month, assisted living has moderate pricing compared to other senior care types in Cary. Those who need specialized services typically pay more, with home health care agencies charging around $6,673 and nursing homes setting rates near $8,943. However, in-home care and adult day health care fees run lower at about $5,243 and $1,820, respectively.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$1,820
Assisted Living Facility
$6,224
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,943
Note: Since data for Cary is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Raleigh, instead.
Seniors in Cary can achieve a higher quality of life through local resources and programs. Government agencies and private organizations offer a variety of programs and services that address varying needs of older adults in the area, including case management, meals and insurance counseling.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Resources for Seniors Inc | (919) 672-7933 | Resources for Seniors is a nonprofit organization offering home and community-based services for older adults and disabled individuals in Wake County. The organization hosts a health fair every year and offers transportation to local senior centers for seniors in the area. |
| Cary Senior Center | (919) 469-4081 | The Cary Seniors Center provides a variety of activities for seniors aged 55 and older throughout the Cary community. These services and activities include fitness classes, recreational activities, games, arts and volunteer responsibilities. The center also offers insurance counseling, transportation and regular outings into the community. |
| North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 662-7030 | The North Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman helps seniors in long-term care facilities maintain their rights and works to resolve complaints in residential care facilities. The ombudsman can also explain the different long-term care options to seniors, provide details about specific facilities and offer guidance on Medicare and Medicaid. |
| Triangle J Area Agencies on Aging | (919) 627-0080 | The Triangle J Area Agency on Aging provides programs and services for aging adults and those living with disabilities throughout the seven-county region that includes Cary. The agency provides information and referrals, options counseling and advocates for seniors in long-term care. |
| Wake County Veterans Services | (919) 268-7456 | Wake County Veterans’ Services helps prior military members sign up for compensation and benefits. It also helps seniors complete applications, assists with jobs and educational opportunities and connects veterans with health care. |
Cary Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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