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Woodland Terrace
300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511
"We went to Woodland Terrace. We had a wonderful tour with a lovely lady. I've lost her name for the moment, but she was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
Assisted Living Communities in Cary, NC
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 fees near $6,224, about $450 above the statewide median. Approximately 108 residential care communities serve the region, including 108 facilities within Cary, offering a wide selection for prospective residents.
In the directory below, you can read through 1109 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.
108 Providers
Sunrise of Cary
1206 Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513
"My sister-in-law is in Sunrise. She has been there since last September. She has a room by herself with a bed in it, a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,542
Spring Arbor of Cary
1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511
"We are very satisfied with Spring Arbor of Cary. They were very responsive to our request for a tour to see the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,366
Brookdale MacArthur Park
111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513
"I visited Brookdale MacArthur Park for my mother. It was a very nice place, but she was not eligible to be placed there...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,560
Reserve at Mills Farm
2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
"I toured Reserve at Mills Farm. I like the layout of it; it's pretty good. The people there are nice. I don't have...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,675
HeartFields at Cary
1050 Crescent Green Dr, Cary, NC 27511
"I visited Heartfields at Cary. I am rating them highly because their back deck was closed, so my dad would not be able...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
Peach Tree Assisted Living Homes
502 Carolina Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606
Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 7 residents. Peach Tree Assisted...
Assisted Living
$6,500
Spring Arbor of Apex
901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502
"My mother has been at Spring Arbor since August, and so far, it has been really nice. They have very good food. I don't...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,101
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Brighton Gardens of Raleigh
3101 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
"Brighton Gardens of Raleigh was in my area. The staff seemed pleasant and very nice. The accommodation seemed clean and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,080
Morningside of Raleigh
801 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
"Morningside of Raleigh was very nice, but they had no grounds to speak of. No place to go for a walk -- there were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,500
Sunrise of Raleigh
4801 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
"I have been to this facility several times to visit my mother. They are careful and polite but I'm not real happy about...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,414
ParentCare
3720 Vesta Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
ParentCare Assisted Living, located at 3720 Vesta Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, provides a warm and personalized...
Assisted Living
$7,500
Abbotswood at Stonehenge
7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
"My brother is living at Abbotswood at Stonehenge in Raleigh. He is very content and he feels safe there. They are...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,500
Enriching Lives Assisted Living
1975 Hickory Bark Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
This is a therapeutic home setting for residents to transition Without being judged we provide all levels of care...
Assisted Living
$7,000
Lynn's Care Home at Sandy Forks
6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Lynns Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
Cadence Garner
200 Minglewood Drive, Garner, NC 27529
"Cadence Garner was a good place. The staff was very helpful. They offer everything, the same thing as the other place...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,975
Caring Stars Winner
Sunrise at North Hills
615 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
"We toured Sunrise at North Hills. It's very, very nice. It has a lot of extras that a lot of places don't have. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,898
North Hills Senior Living
5313 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
North Hills Senior Living is a private 6 bed home located in the beautiful up and coming "Midtown" section of Raleigh...
Assisted Living
$8,500
Cadence North Raleigh
5219 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
"Carillon Assisted Living is very nice, clean, organized, and well laid out. The people are nice and they seem to really...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,305
The Manor at Saratoga
3905 Saratoga Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
"We toured The Manor at Saratoga. We loved that it's only six residents, and it's in a private home setting. It didn't...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,900
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Elizabeth
2.0
Review of LiveWell @ Wessex
My husband was at Livewell for 3 months. Despite their high cost and advertisement of amenities, I found the care and amenities to be very average and I was dissatisfied. I transferred my husband...
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Cary
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Cary
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Cary
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Cary
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.
