North Carolina Retirement Communities

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Best Places to Retire in North Carolina

Asheville – Asheville is a mountain resort community with a population of about 70,000, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The community has a very active arts calendar with music and theater of every kind. Asheville is also the resource center for the area which helps support its strong business base and considerable amenities. The climate is somewhat cooler than its latitude would suggest since the city is 2,200 feet above sea level. (Click here to view full report)

Beaufort – Beaufort (pronounced “bo-furt”) is located in the Crystal coast region of the state. It is a small seaport community (population 4,000) with a very rich history. It has an interesting waterfront with many transient private craft that travel up and down the coast. Beaufort is a charming community that maintains its character while welcoming everyone. It is very close to miles of sand beaches and protected bays, salt marsh, and seascapes. Pleasant and laid back, Beaufort is an area that has recently been discovered as a place to retire. (Click here to view full report)

Blowing Rock – Blowing Rock (population 1,500 year round, 8,000 at peak season), known as the “Crown of the Blue Ridge,” is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina. It is a resort community with many amenities, including civic and cultural events, art, music, free outdoor concerts, festivals, and many dining choices. Appalachian State University is close by. Recreational opportunities include golf, miles of hiking trails, fishing, skiing, white water rafting, and more. Situated at nearly 4,000 feet elevation, it enjoys moderate summer weather. (Click here to view full report)

Brevard – Brevard is a small mountain community (population about 7,500) in the Blue Ridge Mountains of extreme western North Carolina. It is 2,300 feet above sea level and surrounded by Pisgah National Forest. It is a tourist Mecca with 250 waterfalls and other natural beauty, and many miles of forest trails. It is also home to the internationally known Brevard Music Center and Brevard College. (Click here to view full report)

Cashiers – Cashiers (population 1,700) is a scenic mountain village at 3,487 feet above sea level, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, 65 miles south of Asheville. The hallmark of the area is its roaring waterfalls, spectacular vistas, temperate seasons, and the “off the beaten path” lifestyle it affords. At the same time Cashiers is within easy distance of the amenities and culture of Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville. (Click here to view full report)

Chapel Hill – Chapel Hill (population 50,000) is located in the north-central part of the state and is home to North Carolina University (24,000 students). It is a cosmopolitan city with a great many amenities, a well-educated and sophisticated population, and a very active cultural scene. The Research Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) has grown rapidly over the past decade and a half and does have some heavy traffic at times. It has outstanding healthcare. (Click here to view full report)

Durham – See Chapel Hill report.

Hendersonville – Hendersonville (population approximately 10,500) is a charming community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. The area is surrounded by natural beauty and enjoys a moderate, four-season climate. It offers outstanding opportunities to enjoy the arts, excellent healthcare services, and an abundance of outdoor recreation activities. Asheville, its nearest resource city, is 25 miles north. (Click here to view full report)

New Bern – “Historic New Bern” was founded in 1710 and today has a population of 30,000. A Mecca for tourism, it boasts of its historic roots, its community spirit, its outstanding waterfront, and quaint downtown area. It sits at the juncture of the Neuse and Trent Rivers. The Neuse is over a mile wide at New Bern with excellent cruising and sailing, even down onto the Intracoastal Waterway. It has a small but active arts program and seems to bustle with a Mum Fest, Ghost Walk, Christmas Boat Parade and other civic events. It is 35 miles from Atlantic Ocean beaches. (Click here to view full report)

Pinehurst – Pinehurst (population 4,800) and Southern Pines (population 11,000) are in the Sandhills area, in the south-central part of the state. It has been called “The World Capital Of Golf” and also features great tennis and many other outdoor activities. It is a major equestrian center with training activities, and events from dressage, to polo, steeple chasing and harness racing. It has a small town atmosphere with cosmopolitan elegance. There are many cultural opportunities, boutique shopping and fine dining. (Click here to view full report)

Raleigh – See Chapel Hill report.

Southern Pines – See Pinehurst report.

Southport – See Wilmington report.

Surf City – See Wilmington report.

Topsail – See Wilmington report.

Waynesville – Waynesville (population approximately 9,700) is a charming mountain town nestled in the far western part of the state, 30 miles from Asheville. Resting between the Pisgah Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park, it offers spectacular vistas and outstanding outdoor recreation. It is 30 miles from the Asheville airport and has easy access to Interstate Route 40. (Click here to view full report)

Wilmington – Wilmington, with a population of 93,000, is located on the Cape Fear River, and is an historic Atlantic seaport that was settled in 1732. It has a very rich southern history and a large number of its historic buildings have been restored. The city offers excellent amenities, including performing arts, entertainment, fine dining, and shopping. The many beach-oriented communities in the area offer unlimited water sports and many good golf courses. (Click here to view full report)

Wrightsville Beach – See Wilmington report.

Retirement Community Directory

Find North Carolina retirement communities, including active adult communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and more.

Active Adult Communities

Bermuda Run	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
Brevard	College Walk Retirement Community (Visit our site) 100 North College Row Brevard, NC 28712 — E-mail us — 828-884-5800 or 800-280-9600
	French Broad Place (Visit our site) P.O. Box 1910 Brevard, NC 28712 (Not age restricted) 828-877-4455
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel Lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Jefferson	Jefferson Landing On The New River (Visit our site) P.O. Box 110 – NC Hwys 16/88 Jefferson, NC 28640 800-292-6274
Kinston	Herritage Elite Senior Retirement Community (Visit our site) 910 N. Herritage Street Kinston, NC  28501 — E-mail us — 252-527-9131
Lake Lure	The New Chimney Rock Land Company (Visit our site) c/o Fairfield Mountains Real Estate 747 Buffalo Creek Road Lake Lure, NC 28746 800-355-5093
Lumberton	Wesley Pines (Visit our site) 1000 Wesley Pines Road Lumberton, NC  28358 — E-mail us — 919-738-9691
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
Mebane	Ashbury Crossing (Visit our site) 100 Krestrell Court Mebane, NC 27302 919-304-1118
Raleigh	Harrington Pointe (Visit our site) Leesville Road Raleigh, NC 27613 919-846-6678
Southern Pines	Longleaf/Lifestyle  (Visit our site) Communities, LTD   301 Magnolia Circle Southern Pines, NC 28387 910-692-3111 or 800-522-9426
Wake Forest	Heritage Hills (Visit our site) Rogers Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-453-2890
Wilmington	Coastal Plantation (Visit our site) by JENSEN communities® 27 Loblolly Trail Hampstead, NC  28443 (Located near Wilmington) — E-mail us — 888-716-9744 or 910-270-3520
	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston Salem	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
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Independent Living Communities

Arden	Ardenwoods (Visit our site) 2400 Appalachian Boulevard Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-684-0041
	Trinity View Retirement Community (Visit our site) 2533 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-687-0068
Bermuda Run	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
Brevard	College Walk Retirement Community (Visit our site) 100 North College Row Brevard, NC 28712 — E-mail us — 828-884-5800 or 800-280-9600
	French Broad Place (Visit our site) P.O. Box 1910 Brevard, NC 28712 (Not age restricted) 828-877-4455
Chapel Hill	Carol Woods Retirement Community (Visit our site) 750 Weaver Dairy Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 — E-mail us — 800-518-9333
	The Cedars of Chapel Hill (Visit our site) Retirement Community 100 Cedar Club Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27517 — E-mail us — 919-259-7929 or 877-433-3669
Charlotte	Brightmore of South Charlotte (Visit our site) (Information Office) 10011 Providence Road West Charlotte, NC  28277 — E-mail us — 855-833-8511
	Carmel Place (Visit our site) 5512 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC  28226 800-209-8955
	Carriage Club of Charlotte (Visit our site) 5800 Old Providence Road Charlotte, NC  28226 — E-mail us — 704-366-4960
	Southminster Retirement Community (Visit our site) 8919 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-554-0141
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel Lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Durham	Bartlett Reserve (Click for details) 300 Meredith Drive Durham, NC  27713 –E-mail us — 919-361-1234
	Croasdaile Village (Visit our site) 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Durham, NC 27705-1997 — E-mail us — 919-384-2475 or 800-960-7737
Greensboro	Friends Home West (Visit our site) 6100 W. Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC  27410 — E-mail us — 336-292-9952
	WhiteStone (Visit our site) 700 South Holden Road Greensboro, NC 27407 — E-mail us — 888-558-6374
Greenville	Cypress Glen (Visit our site) 100 Hickory Street Greenville, NC 27858 — E-mail us — 252-830-2001 or 800-669-2835
Jefferson	Jefferson Landing On The New River (Visit our site) P.O. Box 110 – NC Hwys 16/88 Jefferson, NC 28640 800-292-6274
	Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1500 Sawmill Road Raleigh, NC 27615 — E-mail us — 919-848-7080
Kinston	Herritage Elite Senior Retirement Community (Visit our site) 910 N. Herritage Street Kinston, NC  28501 — E-mail us — 252-527-9131
Lumberton	Wesley Pines (Visit our site) 1000 Wesley Pines Road Lumberton, NC  28358 — E-mail us — 919-738-9691
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
	Windsor Run Retirement Community (Visit our site) 210 McKee Road Matthews, NC  28105 800-357-4492
Raleigh	The Oaks at Whitaker Glen (Visit our site) 501 East Whitaker Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27608 — E-mail us — 919-839-5604
Southern Pines	St. Joseph of the Pines (Visit our site) 100 Waters Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 — E-mail us — 800-343-7463
Wilmington	Brightmore of Wilmington (Visit our site) 2324 41st Street Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 910-350-1980
	Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall (Visit our site) (Information Office) 1202 East Road Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 866-455-0599
	Coastal Plantation (Visit our site) by JENSEN communities® 27 Loblolly Trail Hampstead, NC  28443 (Located near Wilmington) — E-mail us — 888-716-9744 or 910-270-3520
	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston-Salem	Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1240 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-724-7921
	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
	Creekside Terrace (Visit our site) 3895 Old Vineyard Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-768-5350
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Arden	Ardenwoods (Visit our site) 2400 Appalachian Boulevard Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-684-0041
Asheville	Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1617 Hendersonville Road Asheville, NC 28803 — E-mail us — 800-284-1531
Chapel Hill	Carol Woods Retirement Community (Visit our site) 750 Weaver Dairy Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514 — E-mail us — 800-518-9333
	Carolina Meadows Retirement Community (Visit our site) 100 Carolina Meadows Chapel Hill, NC 27517 — E-mail us — 800-458-6756
	The Cedars of Chapel Hill (Visit our site) Retirement Community 100 Cedar Club Circle Chapel Hill, NC 27517 — E-mail us — 919-259-7929 or 877-433-3669
Charlotte	Brightmore of South Charlotte (Visit our site) (Information Office) 10011 Providence Road West Charlotte, NC  28277 — E-mail us — 855-833-8511
	Carriage Club of Charlotte (Visit our site) 5800 Old Providence Road Charlotte, NC  28226 — E-mail us — 704-366-4960
	Southminster Retirement Community (Visit our site) 8919 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-554-0141
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Durham	Croasdaile Village (Visit our site) 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Durham, NC 27705-1997 — E-mail us — 919-384-2475 or 800-960-7737
	The Forest at Duke (Visit our site) 2701 Pickett Road Durham, NC 27705 919-490-8000 or 800-474-2058
Greensboro	Friends Home West (Visit our site) 6100 W. Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC  27410 — E-mail us — 336-292-9952
	Well·Spring (Visit our site) Retirement Community 4100 Well Spring Drive Greensboro, NC 27410 — E-mail us — 800-547-5387 or 336-545-5468
	WhiteStone (Visit our site) 700 South Holden Road Greensboro, NC 27407 — E-mail us — 888-558-6374
Greenville	Cypress Glen (Visit our site) 100 Hickory Street Greenville, NC 27858 — E-mail us — 252-830-2001 or 800-669-2835
High Point	Pennybyrn at Maryfield (Visit our site) 1315 Greensboro Road High Point, NC 27260 — E-mail us — 336-886-2444
Laurinburg	Scotia Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 2200 Elm Avenue Laurinburg, NC  28352 — E-mail us — 910-277-2000
Lumberton	Wesley Pines (Visit our site) 1000 Wesley Pines Road Lumberton, NC  28358 — E-mail us — 919-738-9691
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
	Windsor Run Retirement Community (Visit our site) 210 McKee Road Matthews, NC  28105 800-357-4492
Raleigh	The Oaks at Whitaker Glen (Visit our site) 501 East Whitaker Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27608 — E-mail us — 919-839-5604
Southern Pines	St. Joseph of the Pines (Visit our site) 100 Waters Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 — E-mail us — 800-343-7463
Wilmington	Brightmore of Wilmington (Visit our site) 2324 41st Street Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 910-350-1980
	Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall (Visit our site) (Information Office) 1202 East Road Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 866-455-0599
	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston-Salem	Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1240 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-724-7921
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Assisted Living Communities

Andrews	Oak Park Guest Home  (Visit our site) 288 6th Street P.O. Box 549 Andrews, NC  28901 828-321-9501
Arden	Ardenwoods (Visit our site) 2400 Appalachian Boulevard Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-684-0041
	Trinity View Retirement Community (Visit our site) 2533 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-687-0068
Bermuda Run	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
Brevard	College Walk Retirement Community (Visit our site) 100 North College Row Brevard, NC 28712 — E-mail us — 828-884-5800 or 800-280-9600
Chapel Hill	The Cedars of Chapel Hill (Visit our site) Retirement Community DuBose Health Center 101 Green Cedar Lane Chapel Hill, NC  27517 — E-mail us — 919-259-7903
Charlotte	Brightmore of South Charlotte (Visit our site) (Information Office) 10011 Providence Road West Charlotte, NC  28277 — E-mail us — 855-833-8511
	Carriage Club of Charlotte (Visit our site) 5800 Old Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 — E-mail us — 704-366-4960
	Southminster Retirement Community (Visit our site) 8919 Park road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-554-0141
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel Lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Durham	Croasdaile Village (Visit our site) 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Durham, NC 27705-1997 — E-mail us — 919-384-2475 or 800-960-7737
Lumberton	Wesley Pines (Visit our site) 1000 Wesley Pines Road Lumberton, NC  28358 — E-mail us — 919-738-9691
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
Raleigh	Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1500 Sawmill Road Raleigh, NC 27615 — E-mail us — 919-848-7080
Southern Pines	St. Joseph of the Pines (Visit our site) 100 Waters Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 — E-mail us — 800-343-7463
Wilmington	Brightmore of Wilmington (Visit our site) 2324 41st Street Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 910-350-1980
	Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall (Visit our site) (Information Office) 1202 East Road Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 866-455-0599
	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston-Salem	Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1240 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-724-7921
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Alzheimer’s Care

Charlotte	Brightmore of South Charlotte (Visit our site) (Information Office) 10011 Providence Road West Charlotte, NC  28277 — E-mail us — 855-833-8511
	Carriage Club of Charlotte (Visit our site) 5800 Old Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 — E-mail us — 704-366-4960
	Southminster Retirement Community (Visit our site) 8919 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-554-0141
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel Lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Greenville	Cypress Glen (Visit our site) 100 Hickory Street Greenville, NC 27858 — E-mail us — 252-830-2001 or 800-669-2835
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
Southern Pines	St. Joseph of the Pines (Visit our site) 100 Waters Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 — E-mail us — 800-343-7463
Wilmington	Brightmore of Wilmington (Visit our site) 2324 41st Street Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 910-350-1980
	Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall (Visit our site) (Information Office) 1202 East Road Wilmington, NC  28403 — E-mail us — 866-455-0599
	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston-Salem	Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1240 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-724-7921
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Nursing Care

Arden	Ardenwoods (Visit our site) 2400 Appalachian Boulevard Arden, NC 28704 — E-mail us — 828-684-0041
Bermuda Run	Bermuda Village Retirement Community (Visit our site) 142 Bermuda Village Drive Bermuda Run, NC  27006 (Near Winston-Salem) — E-mail us –– 336-998-6672
Chapel Hill	The Cedars of Chapel Hill Retirement Community (Visit our site) DuBose Health Center 101 Green Cedar Lane Chapel Hill, NC  27517 — E-mail us — 919-259-7903
Charlotte	Carriage Club of Charlotte (Visit our site) 5800 Old Providence Road Charlotte, NC 28226 — E-mail us — 704-366-4960
	Southminster Retirement Community (Visit our site) 8919 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28210 704-554-0141
Columbus	Tryon Estates (Visit our site) 617 Laurel Lake Drive Columbus, NC 28722 800-633-2718
Durham	Croasdaile Village (Visit our site) 2600 Croasdaile Farm Parkway Durham, NC 27705-1997 — E-mail us — 919-384-2475 or 800-960-7737
Greenville	Cypress Glen (Visit our site) 100 Hickory Street Greenville, NC 27858 — E-mail us — 252-830-2001 or 800-669-2835
High Point	Pennybyrn at Maryfield (Visit our site) 1315 Greensboro Road High Point, NC 27260 — E-mail us — 336-886-2444
Lumberton	Wesley Pines (Visit our site) 1000 Wesley Pines Road Lumberton, NC  28358 — E-mail us — 919-738-9691
Matthews	Plantation Estates (Visit our site) 733 Plantation Estates Drive Matthews, NC 28105-9114 704-847-4800 or 800-582-4316
Raleigh	The Oaks at Whitaker Glen (Visit our site) The Oaks at Mayview (Nursing) 513 East Whitaker Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27608 — E-mail us — 919-828-2348
Southern Pines	St. Joseph of the Pines (Visit our site) 100 Waters Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 — E-mail us — 800-343-7463
Wilmington	Plantation Village (Visit our site) 1200 Porters Neck Road Wilmington, NC  28411 — E-mail us — 910-319-1416
Winston-Salem	Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (Visit our site) 1240 Arbor Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 — E-mail us — 336-724-7921
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