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Senior care in Cary

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Cary is in Wake County. Assisted living and memory care here are licensed as adult care homes by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation.

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One of the wealthiest and fastest-growing Wake County towns, Cary has a large stock of 55+ active-adult communities and is served by WakeMed Cary Hospital and Duke Health outpatient facilities along the US-1/I-40 corridor.

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Cary is in Wake County. Senior care here is licensed as an adult care home by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation. We list 6 verified communities in Cary, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Cary

Every community below was confirmed against the operator's own published information. We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
GlenaireIndependent Living4000 Glenaire Circle
Cary, OH 27511		Wake
SearstoneIndependent Living17001 Searstone Drive
Cary, OH 27513		Wake
The Templeton of CaryIndependent Living215 Brightmore Dr
Cary, OH 27518		Wake
Modena CaryIndependent Living7000 Regency Parkway
Cary, OH 27518		Wake
Waltonwood Cary ParkwayIndependent Living750 SE Cary Parkway
Cary, OH 27511		Wake
StoneRidge Gracious Retirement LivingIndependent Living105 Convention Drive
Cary, OH 27511		Wake
How North Carolina licenses assisted living. NC uses one license type -- 'adult care home' -- under Chapter 131D, with no Type A/B/C tiering. Read the full explanation →
What to ask on a tour. Ask to see the state inspection report, the memory-care disclosure/certification if marketed, the all-in cost at your parent's care level, the three-year rate increase history, and the overnight staffing ratio. Read the full explanation →

Care options in Cary

Assisted Living in Cary

Help with daily activities in an NC-licensed adult care home, with meals, housekeeping and medication assistance included.

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Memory Care in Cary

Secured, dementia-specific care under North Carolina's Special Care Unit disclosure requirement -- not a separate license or certification.

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Nursing Homes in Cary

Skilled nursing facilities, licensed separately from adult care homes under NC rules, providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

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In-Home Care in Cary

Caregivers and skilled clinicians who come to the home, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support.

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Independent Living in Cary

Age-restricted apartments and campuses with dining, activities and light services, for adults who do not need daily hands-on care.

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Hospice Care in Cary

Comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, delivered at home, in a facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.

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Questions families ask

My mother is on hospice at home in Clayton — does that mean we've given up on her getting better?

No — electing hospice means her care team has shifted focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, typically because a physician has certified a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, but she can still receive symptom management, emotional support, and can revoke hospice at any time if her situation or family's wishes change. Hospice in the Johnston County area is typically provided by a Medicare-certified agency coordinating with her primary physician, delivering visits at home rather than requiring a move to a facility. If you're unsure whether hospice or palliative care (which can be paired with ongoing treatment) is the better fit, ask her physician to walk through both options before committing.

What Area Agency on Aging serves Wake County, and what services do they offer families in Raleigh and Cary?

Wake County is served by the Central Pines Regional Council (formerly Triangle J Council of Governments), reachable at 1-800-310-9777, which operates the region's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, information and referral services, and private-pay options counseling for families across Raleigh, Cary, and the rest of Wake County. The Ombudsman program specifically investigates and helps resolve complaints for residents of nursing homes, adult care homes, and family care homes. For suspected abuse or neglect of an older or disabled adult in Wake County, contact Wake County Human Services Adult Protective Services directly at 919-212-7264.

What's the main hospital system for seniors in Wake County, and who do I contact if I suspect abuse or neglect?

Wake County's senior population is primarily served by WakeMed (with campuses in Raleigh and Cary) and UNC REX Healthcare, both offering emergency, inpatient, and geriatric specialty care across the county, plus Duke Raleigh Hospital for Duke Health-affiliated care. To report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an older or disabled adult in Wake County, contact Wake County Human Services Adult Protective Services at 919-212-7264 (fax 919-212-7354) during business hours, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

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