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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Cary, NC

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Cary, NC area.

In Cary, North Carolina, seniors make up approximately 32.7% of the population, and there are 17 senior living facilities available to cater to their needs. Whether you're exploring independent living communities or assisted living spaces, options abound with varying costs, amenities, and levels of care. The average cost for assisted living in Cary is $5,424 per month. In this guide, we’ll delve into the best senior living options in Cary, helping you find the community that's just right for you or your loved one.

37 Communities were found near Cary, NC
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Sunrise of Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

Sunrise of Cary

1206 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513 (0.9 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Brookdale MacArthur Park
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9

Brookdale MacArthur Park

111 Macarthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513 (1.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
7.9
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SearStone
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

SearStone

17001 SearStone Dr, Cary, NC 27513 (1.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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Preston Pointe
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7

Preston Pointe

1995 NW Cary Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560 (1.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.7
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The Reserve at Mills Farm
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

The Reserve at Mills Farm

1000 Mills Chase Loop, Apex, NC 27523 (2.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
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Continued Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

Continued Care

1140 Kildaire Farm Rd, Suite 107, Cary, NC 27511 (2.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
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Woodland Terrace
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Woodland Terrace

300 Kildaire Woods Dr, Cary, NC 27511 (2.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Options For Senior America - Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Options For Senior America - Cary

315 East Chatham Street Suite 201, Cary, NC 27511 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Comfort Keepers
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Comfort Keepers

1616 Evans Road, Cary, NC 27519 (2.6 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Atria Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Atria Cary

7000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518 (2.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Avendelle Assisted Living Shepherds Vineyard
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Avendelle Assisted Living Shepherds Vineyard

1100 Wellstone Circle, Apex, NC 27502 (3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Avendelle on Maynard
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5

Avendelle on Maynard

1104 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (3.1 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
7.5
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Brier Pointe Retirement Community
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Brier Pointe Retirement Community

5911 McCrimmon Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560 (3.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
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9.2
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Kennedy Care NC - Cary, LLC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Kennedy Care NC - Cary, LLC

1330 SE Maynard Rd Ste 202, Cary, NC 27511 (3.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
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9.2
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Spring Arbor of Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7

Spring Arbor of Cary

1705 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.7
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Waltonwood - Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Waltonwood - Cary

750 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511 (3.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Stoneridge
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Stoneridge

105 Convention Dr, Cary, NC 27511 (3.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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HeartFields at Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4

HeartFields at Cary

1050 Crescent Green, Cary, NC 27518 (4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.4
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LiveWell Cary
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6

LiveWell Cary

208 Midenhall Way, Cary, NC 27513 (4 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.6
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Avendelle on Tryon
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Avendelle on Tryon

6645 Tryon Rd, Cary, NC 27518 (4.1 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
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Spring Arbor of Apex
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502 (4.1 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Brookridge Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Brookridge Assisted Living

312 Lynch Street, Apex, NC 27502 (4.5 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Jordan Oaks
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5

Jordan Oaks

10820 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518 (4.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.5
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Cambridge Village of Apex
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Cambridge Village of Apex

10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex, NC 27502 (4.7 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2
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Nurse Care of North Carolina
Our Rating:
of 5
9.2

Nurse Care of North Carolina

1540 Sunday Drive, Suite 216, Raleigh, NC 23607 (5.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
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of 5
9.2
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Map of Assisted Living in Cary

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Sunrise of Cary
  • Brookdale MacArthur Park
  • SearStone
  • Preston Pointe
  • The Reserve at Mills Farm
  • Continued Care
  • Woodland Terrace
  • Options For Senior America - Cary
  • Comfort Keepers
  • Atria Cary
  • Avendelle Assisted Living Shepherds Vineyard
  • Avendelle on Maynard
  • Brier Pointe Retirement Community
  • Kennedy Care NC - Cary, LLC
  • Spring Arbor of Cary
  • Waltonwood - Cary
  • Stoneridge
  • HeartFields at Cary
  • LiveWell Cary
  • Avendelle on Tryon
  • Spring Arbor of Apex
  • Brookridge Assisted Living
  • Jordan Oaks
  • Cambridge Village of Apex
  • Nurse Care of North Carolina

Senior Living Statistics for Cary, North Carolina

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


The most affordable option for senior housing in Cary, North Carolina, is independent living, which costs $4,010 per month on average. Assisted living is another choice, priced at $5,424 per month on average. Among the more expensive options are nursing homes, with a studio costing $7,591 per month and a private room at $7,131. Various options provide flexibility to suit different budgets and levels of care needed.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,424
Memory Care $6,233
Independent Living $4,010
Nursing Home: Private Room $7,131
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,823
Nursing Home: Studio $7,591
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $7,183

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Cary


When compared to nearby cities, Cary senior living is quite a bit more expensive. The average monthly cost of assisted living is $5,424 in Cary, $4,658 in Wendell, and $4,254 in Coats. Cary's costs are also above both the North Carolina state average of $4,289 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Cary $5,424

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Cary compares to North Carolina and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Cary $5,424
North Carolina $4,289
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Cary


Cary offers several options for senior living communities—17 to be exact. For those who are not set on living in Cary, there are 101 facilities in the surrounding area and 524 throughout North Carolina. With all these options, you're sure to find a community that meets your needs.
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Cary

101

Surrounding Area

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North Carolina

Cary Senior Demographics


In Cary, North Carolina, seniors make up about 32.7% of the town’s population of 174,880. This vibrant group breaks down into a near-even gender distribution, with 49.4% male and 50.6% female. When we analyze the age distribution, 13.5% of seniors are in their 50s, 10.3% in their 60s, 6.2% are in their 70s, and 2.7% are in their 80s or older. In terms of marital status, a significant 60.3% of seniors are married, 9.5% are divorced, 26.1% have never married, and 4% are widowed. Cary's senior community enjoys a rich tapestry of diversity: 61.5% are White, 20.9% are Asian, and 8.3% are Black. Additionally, 7.8% of seniors are Hispanic, 6.1% are mixed race, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3% identify as other races.

Population

Cary has a population of 174,880.
  • 49.4% Male
  • 50.6% Female

Marital Status

  • 60.3% Married
  • 9.5% Divorced
  • 26.1% Never Married
  • 4% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 32.7% of the population.
  • 13.5% in their 50s
  • 10.3% in their 60s
  • 6.2% in their 70s
  • 2.7% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 61.5% White
  • 8.3% Black
  • 20.9% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0.1% Pacific
  • 3% Identifying as Other
  • 6.1% Mixed Race
  • 7.8% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Cary

Some of the least expensive options for senior living near Cary, North Carolina, include Smithfield, with an average cost of $4,535 per month, and Garner, at $5,020 per month. On the higher end, Franklinton averages $5,673 per month for senior housing. Other cities in the area, such as Raleigh and Apex, offer competitive pricing with different amenities and community offerings for seniors.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Raleigh $5,372
Apex $5,297
Fuquay-varina $5,048
Garner $5,020
City Average Monthly Cost
Wake Forest $5,124
Smithfield $4,535
Rolesville $5,324
Franklinton $5,673

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.