In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Raleigh area, our team of researchers sorted through 172 communities using our unique methodology. Our team:
- Spent over 27 hours researching assisted living communities in Raleigh
- Interviewed 13 facility staff members
- Read more than 140 reviews left by residents and their family members
After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 18 assisted living communities that earned our seal of approval. Through this process we discovered that the average cost of assisted living in the city of Raleigh is $5,325, which is considerably higher than the state average of $4,000 and the national average of $4,051.

Jonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank
Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia PractitionerJonathan Frank is a Licensed Social Worker with over 10 years experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of different settings. He received his Masters degree from Rutgers University with a certificate in Aging and Gerontological Services. Additionally, he is a Certified Dementia Practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jonathan also has Bachelors degree in psychology and worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for 14 years. His passion lies with the elderly and ensuring they age with dignity.
Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Raleigh, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 172 communities in the Raleigh area.
AssistedLiving.org Trusted Communities
AssistedLiving.org spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Raleigh area to allow seniors and their families to find the community that’s right for them. Click through the facilities listed below to read in-depth reviews, what residents are saying, and details such as base pricing, room types, and more.

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

Families and residents enjoy the attentive staff at this community. One child of a resident said, "My father-in-law moved there for respite care, and it seemed very nice. The people there were very friendly, he seemed to enjoy whatever they offered. He said the food was good. He had a private room with his own bathroom."
(56) Reviews
Raleigh, NC 27612
Brookdale MacArthur Park
Carillon Assisted Living of North Raleigh
Falls River Village and Court
Gabriel Manor
Glenaire
HeartFields at Cary
Lawndale Manor
Magnolia Glen
Morningside of Raleigh
Oak Hill Assisted Living Community
Spring Arbor of Raleigh
Sunrise at North Hills
Sunrise of Cary
Sunrise of Raleigh
The Covington
The Cypress of Raleigh
Waltonwood
Our Methodology
It’s not what we research, but the way we research that makes AssistedLiving.org stand out. We start by identifying problems and challenges in the senior care industry by gaining insight from conversations with industry professionals, older adults, and those that care for them. Next, our research team led by industry experts apply our data-driven research techniques to understand the magnitude of the challenge and how to overcome it. Finally, we present our findings in easy-to-understand guides and studies and share our actionable results with influencers and caregivers, as well as the general public.

Facility Features (40%)
Facility Health Services Graded on health services provided
on the facility including, but not
limited to, on-site nursing,
pharmacy, skilled nursing,
medicine administration, etc
Facility Amenities Graded on the available
amenities.
Affordability Financial assistance acceptance
and overall costs and value.

Residential Quality (40%)
Resident Satisfaction Polling & survey of overall facility satisfaction.
Facility Complaint and Violations Number of complaints and violations the facility had. Taking into account improvement over time.
Online Reviews Aggregated verified online reviews.
Location (20%)
Location-Based Benefits Including, but not limited to, proximity to
hospitals, ambulance response times, senior
resources available, and state and city
financial assistance.
Location Quality Local crime rates, incidents against older adults, air quality, climate.
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