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Assisted living costs in Carrboro average about $5,885 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Carrboro. Our detailed directory has 256 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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9.9
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My loved one is currently a resident at Brookdale Meadowmont and the overall experience has been great so far. The staff is better than great. The food is typical institutional food, I don't like it but our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At our senior living community in Chapel Hill, N.C., which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, you can be your best possible self. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving  assistance for bathing, dressing and medications....
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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I have a warm, spacious and comfortable room. The staff is patient, helpful, alert and sincere. I feel safe in my environment and well cared for. There is a significant amount of activities geared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A new home but in old fashioned comfort. Carolina Reserve of Durham is an assisted living community that nurtures independence through the provision of 24 hour assistance to our residents including medication administration, 3 meals per day and snacks daily, personal laundry, exercise program,...
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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
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44 reviews
8.6
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44 reviews
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The staff is very attentive to both residents and families. From my moms perspective, the food is a 3, but I do know they try!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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22 Floor plans available
8.4
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28 reviews
8.4
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28 reviews
5 star
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The facilities are top notch - newly renovated, attractive. The staff is excellent; warm and friendly, they know patient by name and recognize family members. They are pretty responsive to needs and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We're here to encourage an engaged senior lifestyle in a caring, supportive environment. You'll find dedicated services and comfortable amenities all with an at-home feel. OUR RESIDENTS LIVE worry-free surrounded by good friends and exceptional service. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE ADDISON OF DURHAM SAYS...
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8.1
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16 reviews
8.1
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16 reviews
5 star
6%
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The staff was incredibly friendly and really seemed attentive to my mother. No matter when we dropped by, and we intentionally did so randomly, the facility was clean, the staff seemed happy and so did the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
With two senior living options, including Assisted Living and our personalized Memory Care, our community is perfect for area residents who can benefit from available 24-hour care and service and a lifestyle free of worries that discards the heavy-duty of maintaining a home.Here at TerraBella...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.4
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18 reviews
7.4
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18 reviews
5 star
33%
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3 star
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From the moment we walked into Brookdale, it felt as comfortable as stepping into our own living room. When we met the Sales Director, we immediately sensed that he and his team would be warm and welcoming....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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7.4
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39 reviews
7.4
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Very friendly familial atmosphere. Good at responding to each resident personally and keeping them entertained and involved. Many daily activities and for those who are able and care to, scheduled outings...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We're excited to be bringing the best in assisted living and memory care to the Triangle. Chatham Ridge Assisted Living will be located in Polks Village in southern Chapel Hill, just south of the Orange County/Chatham County line. We anticipate opening in December of 2014. What can you expect...
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My mother is very happy and has settled in at the Stratford Memory Care Unit. She is flourishing in the smaller environment. In fact, she actually thanked me for moving her to The Stratford. I feel the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Stratford is located in the heart of Tarheel Country, yet it is nestled away on three acres of quiet surroundings. The Stratford is a gem that is hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the University and Hospital life, but close enough to be a part of it within minutes. There is a free...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My husband and I believe that life at Galloway Ridge (GR) has met our expectations and gone beyond. The outdoor activity options, as well as the cultural and creative arts programs are exceptional and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Carrboro, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carrboro is $5,885 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Liberty, NC with an average of $4,558 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carrboro, NC vs. nearby cities

Carrboro, NC
$5,885/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carrboro, NC vs. the state and national average

Carrboro, NC
$5,885/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carrboro vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,885/mo
$7,130/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Carrboro, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,233/mo
Studio
$7,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,843/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Carrboro over time

Carrboro, NCNC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carrboro, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carrboro.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carrboro

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carrboro

The Reserve at Mills Farm in Apex, NC

3.9
We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and ...
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Carolina Reserve of Durham

5.0
I recently visited a family member that resides here and all I can say is WOW! From the upper management down to housekeeping, you can see they all truly care! I cannot be more pleased to know my family lives here! If I could give higher than 5 stars I would.

The Addison in Durham, NC

4.5
I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.

Carrboro review score based on 71 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 14 Carrboro assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carrboro review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carrboro review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Carrboro, NC14 facilities
8.5
Chapel Hill, NC17 facilities
8.0
Hillsborough, NC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Carrboro assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 71 reviews of 14 Carrboro assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carrboro resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carrboro, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carrboro assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carrboro assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carrboro, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carrboro assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carrboro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carrboro assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carrboro Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carrboro assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carrboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
35%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carrboro assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carrboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carrboro, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carrboro assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carrboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carrboro, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
29.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carrboro

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carrboro protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Meadowmont, Brookdale Burlington and Spring Arbor of Apex are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carrboro, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Carrboro, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Carrboro, North Carolina are Brookdale Meadowmont, Brookdale Burlington and Sunrise of Cary. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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