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Independent Living in Benson

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Quick answer

There are 0 verified independent living options listed in Benson. North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation licenses and inspects this care type as an adult care home.

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Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.

Short answer

No verified independent living provider is currently based in Benson. The closest verified options are listed below.

What to watch for with independent living in Benson

  • Independent living is typically not licensed as a care facility, because no personal care is provided. Confirm for your state.

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Verified independent living in Benson

Nothing verified in Benson yet. There is no verified independent living provider based in Benson itself. The closest verified options are in Raleigh and Cary, which for most families here is a realistic drive. We only list providers we have confirmed against their own published information, so this list is shorter than the aggregator directories — and more reliable.

Closest verified providers

ProviderBased inAddressCounty
Brookdale North RaleighRaleigh1200 Carlos Drive, 27609Wake
Atria OakridgeRaleigh10810 Sandy Oak Ln, 27614Wake
SpringmoorRaleigh1500 Sawmill Road, 27615Wake
The Cardinal at North HillsRaleigh4030 Cardinal at North Hills Street, 27609Wake
Magnolia GlenRaleigh5301 Creedmoor Road, 27612Wake
GlenaireCary4000 Glenaire Circle, 27511Wake

The Benson market specifically

A small town near the Johnston/Harnett line best known for its annual Mule Days festival; seniors here typically drive to Smithfield or Dunn for hospital care.

Benson sits near the Johnston/Harnett line, and families here sometimes compare options in both directions -- Smithfield to the north or Dunn to the south -- depending on which hospital system their parent already uses.

The local long-term care ombudsman. NC Division of Aging and Adult Services (NCDHHS) runs the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, with 16 Offices of the Regional Long-Term Care Ombudsman housed within regional Area Agencies on Aging. covers Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Johnston, Lee and Moore counties at 1-800-310-9777 (Central Pines Regional Council / Triangle J region toll-free Ombudsman line, covering Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Johnston, Lee, and Moore counties); Franklin County is a different region. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

What NC statute actually governs assisted living facilities, and where can I read it?

North Carolina's adult care homes are governed by N.C. General Statutes Chapter 131D (Article 1), with G.S. 131D-2.11 establishing DHSR's licensing authority and G.S. 131D-8 covering the Special Care Unit disclosure requirement for memory care units. The implementing regulations are in 10A NCAC 13F (Licensing of Homes for the Aged and Infirm/Adult Care Homes), adopted by the N.C. Medical Care Commission; the full statute text is published at ncleg.gov.

How many residents can a licensed family care home in Garner have?

A family care home in North Carolina is licensed for 2 to 6 unrelated residents. It operates under the same Chapter 131D and 10A NCAC 13F framework as larger adult care homes but is treated as a distinct residential-scale option within that same license category, not a separate license type.

My mother has Alzheimer's — what should a Special Care Unit disclosure statement at a Holly Springs facility actually tell me?

The disclosure statement required under G.S. 131D-8 and 10A NCAC 13F .1300–.1303 must describe the unit's care philosophy, dementia-specific staff training, physical design and security features, admission/discharge criteria, and the specialized programming or activities offered — DHSR publishes the required content on its Special Care Unit disclosure page. It is a mandatory filing, not a marketing document, and prospective families are entitled to review it before or during admission.

If I suspect neglect at an adult care home in Morrisville, do I call DHSR or Adult Protective Services?

Either — DHSR's Complaint Intake Unit (1-800-624-3004 or 919-855-4500) accepts complaints about licensed facilities and often forwards conditions-of-care concerns to the local county DSS, while Wake County's Adult Protective Services (919-212-7264) directly investigates suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an individual resident. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.

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