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The Assisted Living Research Institute spent dozens of hours researching the top assisted living communities in the Wake Forest 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.

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Featured Wake Forest, NC Facilities

Brookdale Wake Forest

Brookdale Wake Forest

611 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 54085

Brookdale Wake Forest

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Located in the heart of Wake Forest, Brookdale Wake Forest provides assisted living and memory care for…

4.32

Cadence at Wake Forest

Cadence at Wake Forest

3218 Heritage Trade Drive, Wake Forest, NC 54085

Cadence at Wake Forest

Assisted Living
Memory Care

The staff at Cadence at Wake Forest develop a wellness plan with new residents and their families…

3.4

Sunrise at North Hills

Sunrise at North Hills

615 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609

Sunrise at North Hills

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Skilled Nursing

Located in the center of Raleigh, Sunrise at North Hills assists seniors with their daily activities, such…

3.74

Sunrise of Raleigh

Sunrise of Raleigh

4801 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612

Sunrise of Raleigh

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice

Sunrise of Raleigh, situated in central North Carolina, offers assisted living and memory care to seniors who…

4.02

Elmcroft of Northridge

Elmcroft of Northridge

600 Newton Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615

Elmcroft of Northridge

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Elmcroft of Northridge is an assisted living and memory care facility located in Raleigh, NC. This single-story,…

3.93

Magnolia Glen

Magnolia Glen

5301 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612

Magnolia Glen

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Magnolia Glen is conveniently situated within a few miles of several shopping centers in Raleigh, including The…

4.21

Falls River Village

Falls River Village

1110 Falls River Ave., Raleigh, NC 27614

Falls River Village

Assisted Living

Falls River Village is a charming assisted living community for seniors located in Raleigh, NC. Experienced, attentive…

3.69

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

1810 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC 27604

Spring Arbor of Raleigh

Assisted Living
Memory Care

Spring Arbor of Raleigh is located in a quiet neighborhood, conveniently near restaurants, churches, and highway I-540.…

3.8

Carillon Assisted Living of Knightdale

Carillon Assisted Living of Knightdale

2408 Hodge Road, Knightdale, NC 54029

Carillon Assisted Living of Knightdale

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite

Nestled at the edge of charming Knightdale, North Carolina, and a mere 10 miles from Raleigh, The…

3.93

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

3101 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh, NC 27612

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice
Respite

Brighton Gardens of Raleigh is located close to downtown Raleigh and just one block from Rex Healthcare…

4.09

In order to find the top assisted living communities in the Wake Forest area, our team of researchers:

Sorted through 34 communities using our unique methodology
Spent over 9 hours researching assisted living communities in Wake Forest
Read more than 55 reviews left by residents and their family members

After filtering out facilities that didn’t meet our high standards, we were left with 10 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 Wake Forest is $4,800, which is higher than the state average of $3,800 and the national average of $4,051.

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Christina Drumm-Boyd

Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dementia Practitioner

Christina is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) who is passionate about seniors and their families. Along with her staff, Christina works hands-on with each client to find the best solutions for the challenges that often come with aging.

Read on for in-depth information about the top assisted living facilities in Wake Forest, a brief dive into our methodology for determining the best assisted living communities, and a searchable directory of 34 communities in the Wake Forest area.

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.

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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.