Nature lovers and family-oriented seniors alike enjoy retiring in Huntersville, NC with busy days spent outside or enjoying kid-friendly attractions like the children’s science center, the Discovery Place. To help seniors in Huntersville find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $3,600 in Huntersville, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 21 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 8 facilities in Huntersville.
514 Southland Road
5.0
(5)
"When my grandmother needed to move to an assisted living facility, I wanted to look at the larger more poplar facilities but my mom was told of a new home that was a home and not an institution. I was very skeptical but agreed to meet with the ow..."
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250 Commerce Centre Dr
4.8
(5)
"The tour I had with Cadence at Huntersville was led by a very knowledgeable and kind person. I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the place, the different activities, and the dining room. They were all nice. I saw guitars in the dining roo..."
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10200 Hamptons Park Dr
2.5
(2)
"Arbor Ridge at Huntersville’s innovative approach to senior care does away with the ages-old “one-size-fits-all” model. Rather than hopscotc..."
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16627 Ranger Trail
5.0
(17)
"It is such a nice place and so pleasant. Rooms are so nice. They are so caring to my Mom. And always keep us updated on her and are available when ever we need them. I highly recommend JSL. "
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13910 Hunton Lane
5.0
(2)
"When we first began researching assisted living facilities in the area, Ranson Ridge stood out above the others. Cathy was warm and welcoming, and provided answers to all of our questions. The facility is beautifully decorated, and the residents..."
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16401 Grapperhall Drive
"Grapperhall Assisted Living Family Care location in the lovely Breckenridge Community in Huntersville, NC located outside of Charlotte, NC is excited to announce that it has opened its doors on January 6, 2016. This is a beautiful assisted living..."
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9434 Shepparton Drive
"Shepperton Assisted Living Family Care Home located in Huntersville, outside of Charlotte, North Carolina off Gilead Rd. is excited to announce that it has opened its doors and we hosted our Ribbon Cutting on January 6, 2016. This is a beautifull..."
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128 Brawley School Road
4.5
(11)
"I looked at Summit Place of Mooresville. It appeared that the residents were out and moving about and appeared to be active. The meal menus looked appealing and appetizing. I was surprised that the private room I was looking at was a little bit bi..."
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198 E Waterlynn Rd
4.2
(12)
"My tour at Cadence Mooresville was awesome. I was a walk-in, so they went ahead and immediately talked to me a little bit about the center and what they have. I was able to see a modern model room. I was also able to connect with different people ..."
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18240 John Connor Road
4.5
(2)
"Peninsula Family Care Home was not like a big facility. It is smaller which is a type of home that I'm interested in looking at now for mom. There's a kitchen with a table and a family room, which would be inviting for the group to hang out togeth..."
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4822 Webbs Chapel Church Road
"At Senior Care Carolinas, we provide our seniors with a more intimate approach to daily living and care. Our comfortable, well-maintained ho..."
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6101 Clarke Creek Parkway
3.8
(26)
"The Laurels & The Haven in Highland Creek was very clean, bright, and lively. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. I've seen a studio with an alcove and it's comparable to others. They had a lovely dining area with white ta..."
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400 Avinger Ln
4.5
(11)
"My cousin lives at The Pines at Davidson and we actually went to see the place. My father and all of his brothers went to Davidson so it's kind of like going back to a family place. It's a beautiful campus. They really encourage walking and bird w..."
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9305 Kestral Ridge Drive
5.0
(2)
"Kestral Ridge Family Care Home was a good place. The staff was good, friendly, and knowledgeable. The cleanliness was very good."
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4968 Milestone Avenue
5.0
(1)
"My mom is a resident of The Landings of Cabarrus. It's a very relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful area where they can walk. They do activities daily. The atmosphere is bright, too. They have their own rooms. They can have a kitchenette type of roo..."
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7981 Optimist Club Rd
3.6
(10)
"This place is wonderful and I am very happy here. We a !of of activities things like painting and getting together and getting our nails done. Staff here is wonderful they love their residences and give them 100% of their time even if it's just si..."
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550 Glenwood Dr
3.5
(4)
"We didn't choose Genesis at Mooresville because we didn't care for it Their building is old. It didn't seem to be a well kept facility and didn't smell clean either. It was bleak and the staff were just okay. "
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9108 Reames Road
3.4
(5)
"Staff has done an amazing job in the during our current pandemic of Covid. Rooms are very nice and they allow inside visitation with restrictions "
READ MORE4876 Caremoor Place
3.5
(2)
"I have had friends or family members at Caremoor Retirement Center for the twenty years they have been open. I find them to be extremely compassionate and caring for their residents. The atmosphere and country setting provide for a beautiful and ..."
READ MOREHuntersville, NC is listed as the 13th best place to live within the state of North Carolina. There are plenty of popular spots for those who love to bird watch and enjoy the outdoors, and it is home to a NASCAR museum. There are six assisted living facilities in Huntersville and 27 close by in places like Charlotte, Concord and Mooresville.
Assisted living facilities in Huntersville, and in all of North Carolina, are most often referred to as assisted living residences (ALRs). Licensed by the North Carolina Division of Health Services, ALRs fall into one of two categories. These include adult care homes (ACHs), which have seven or more residents, or multi-unit assisted housing with service facilities.
Assisted Living costs in Huntersville start around $3,733 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Huntersville and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Matthews
$5,125
Charlotte
$4,274
Mooresville
$4,015
US
$4,000
Huntersville
$3,733
Concord
$3,712
Kannapolis
$3,300
Financial assistance is available to eligible seniors receiving personal care in both ACHs and multi-unit assisted houses. This is made possible by the Medicaid State Fund.
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.
Huntersville and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Huntersville, please visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Huntersville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
