Assisted living in North Carolina

566 licensed homes, licensed capacity 36,201. Adult Care Home: 566.

From the official license list of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section (list dated October 28, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026). A license is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in North Carolina by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in North Carolina?

The official license list of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section has 566 licensed homes in North Carolina, with a combined licensed capacity of 36,201 (list dated October 28, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in North Carolina have the most licensed homes?

Charlotte (30), Greensboro (15), Raleigh (15), Winston-Salem (15) and Burlington (13).

What license types does North Carolina use for assisted living?

On this list: Adult Care Home (566).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s license record or search, where the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR), Adult Care Licensure Section, list dated October 28, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources