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Apex, NC · 107 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Apex's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Raleigh, North Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.9★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Raleigh
Local Raleigh-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Raleigh prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,610/mo median
typical range $5,290–$8,260
Memory Care
$7,400/mo median
typical range $5,920–$9,250
Skilled Nursing
$9,740/mo median
typical range $8,720–$11,320
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,610/mo median
typical range $3,320–$8,140
Residential Care Home
$5,950/mo median
typical range $4,760–$7,440
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Raleigh using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Raleigh.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 29 communities in Raleigh, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
Skilled Nursing
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Glenaire
Scout 96Cary, NC · 71 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Cary's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →3
Bellarose Nursing and Rehab
Scout 89Garner, NC · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Garner's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →4
The Rosewood Health Center
Scout 87Raleigh, NC · 57 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Raleigh's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →5
Wake Forest, NC · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Wake Forest's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →6
Raleigh, NC · 125 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →7
Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center
Scout 75Raleigh, NC · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →8
Louisburg, NC · 166 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Louisburg.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →9
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center
Scout 70Zebulon, NC · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Zebulon.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →10
Smithfield, NC · 165 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Smithfield.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →11
Raleigh, NC · 134 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →12
Clayton, NC · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Clayton.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →13
The Cardinal at North Hills
Scout 57Raleigh, NC · 15 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →14
Swift Creek Health Center
Scout 57Cary, NC · 3 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cary.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →15
Pruitthealth-Raleigh
Scout 55Raleigh, NC · 150 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →16
Raleigh Rehabilitation Center
Scout 53Raleigh, NC · 157 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →17
Raleigh, NC · 180 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →18
Benson, NC · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Benson.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →19
The Laurels of Forest Glenn
Scout 41Garner, NC · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Garner.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →20
Knightdale, NC · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Knightdale.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →21
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center
Scout 35Raleigh, NC · 95 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Raleigh.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →
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Cary, NC · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →23
Louisburg, NC · 92 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →24
Clayton, NC · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →25
Raleigh, NC · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →26
Smithfield, NC · 160 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →27
Fuquay Varina, NC · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →28
Raleigh, NC · 132 beds
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A Raleigh skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →
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Raleigh, NC · 31 beds
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
A Raleigh skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $8,720–$11,320/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Raleigh, NC?
In the Raleigh, NC area, assisted living typically runs $5,290–$8,260/month (median $6,610), memory care $5,920–$9,250/month (median $7,400), and skilled nursing $8,720–$11,320/month (median $9,740) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Raleigh, NC?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Raleigh, NC right now are Unc Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Apex, Glenaire, Bellarose Nursing and Rehab. The full ranked list of 29 communities is on this page.
How are the 29 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.