We found 21 assisted living facilities near Charlotte, NC. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about senior living options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Charlotte assisted living providers listed below.
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Emeritus at EastoverCharlotte, NC 28211"STAY AWAY from EMERITUS at EASTOVER!!! VERY poor quality of care for the residents, and the indiv..." more -
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Atria MerryWoodCharlotte, NC 28209"I would say, this facility was awesome - well maintained, courteous staff, full of amenities. I ..." more -
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Summit Place of South ParkCharlotte, NC 28209"First off - no place is going to be home. Our loved one didn't want to go into assisted living at..." more -
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Wilora Lake LodgeCharlotte, NC 28212"After visiting the place I wished that I could take an early retirement. The staff was very energ..." more -
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Carriage Club of CharlotteCharlotte, NC 28226"It's an excellent community. My mom was in an independent care and transitioned to skilled care. ..." more -
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Brookdale Place of South CharlotteCharlotte, NC 28226"This was one of the cleanest homelike environments I have ever toured. The residents and staff in..." more -
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The Laurels & The Haven in Highland C...Charlotte, NC 28269"Laurels in Highland Creek is close to my home. My husband has been there since December. Their se..." more -
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Legacy Heights Senior Living CommunityCharlotte, NC 28277"My feelings towards this facility were very mixed. In the beginning my grandfather enjoyed his ti..." more
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CaringScore for Charlotte, NC
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Charlotte was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Charlotte.
A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5, Charlotte is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Charlotte. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Charlotte, NC
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Charlotte, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Charlotte is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 6.3, Charlotte rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 267.1 physicians per capita, Charlotte scores 21.1 percent better than the national average. Charlotte scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.5, and scores 21.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Charlotte is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Charlotte is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Charlotte's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Charlotte, NC | Nat'l Avg |
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| Physicians | 267.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Charlotte, NC
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Charlotte, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Charlotte is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.4, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Charlotte are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Charlotte is $3,690 , which is 13.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Charlotte is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 102 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Charlotte, NC |
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| Aggregate Index | 98 |
| Healthcare Index | 109 |
| Housing Index | 102 |
| Food Index | 96 |
| Utilities Index | 96 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Charlotte, NC
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Charlotte. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Charlotte is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Charlotte rates below average for assisted living facilities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 218 days each year in Charlotte, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Charlotte than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Charlotte is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $52,339 per year, the population of Charlotte earns a median household income on par with the national average. Charlotte has an unemployment rate of 8.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 9.07 percent of the population in Charlotte is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 31.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Charlotte | "Nat'l Avg" |
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| Parks | 0.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 72.2 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 141 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 108.5 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 14.1 | 13.8 |
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