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Clayton is in Johnston 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 fastest-growing towns in the state, seated in Johnston County near the Wake line; served locally by UNC Health Johnston's Clayton campus with quick access to Raleigh via US-70/I-40.

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Clayton is in Johnston 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 Clayton, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Clayton

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 We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.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
Kingswood ReserveAssisted Living263 McKenzie Ridge Drive
Clayton, OH 27527		Johnston
Gabriel Manor Assisted Living CenterAssisted Living84 Johnson Estate Road
Clayton, OH 27520		Johnston
Assurance Family Care HomeAssisted Living81 Union City Court
Clayton, OH 27520		Johnston
Clayton HouseMemory Care145 Dairy Rd
Clayton, OH 27520		Johnston
The EnclaveAssisted Living118 Eagle Point Lane
Clayton, OH 27520		Johnston
Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterNursing Home204 Dairy Road
Clayton, OH 27520		Johnston
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 Clayton

Assisted Living in Clayton

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 Clayton

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 Clayton

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 Clayton

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 Clayton

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 Clayton

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

At what point does hiring in-home care in the Triangle cost more than just moving to assisted living?

Based on North Carolina's most recent CareScout Cost of Care figures, homemaker/companion in-home services run a median of roughly $5,720 per month, while assisted living runs a median of about $6,496 per month statewide — meaning the crossover point depends heavily on how many hours of in-home care your parent actually needs. A parent needing only a few hours of help daily may still come out ahead with in-home care, but once care needs approach 8-12+ hours a day (or require overnight supervision), the hourly cost of home care commonly exceeds the flat monthly rate of assisted living, which bundles housing, meals, and 'round-the-clock staff availability into one price.

How do I check if an assisted living community in Cary is actually licensed?

Use the NC Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Regulated Facilities search at info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/facilities/search.asp, which lets you search by county (Wake) or facility name and confirms the current license status, address, and bed capacity for any licensed adult care home. Every community operating as assisted living in Cary must be licensed under N.C.G.S. Chapter 131D and 10A NCAC 13F, regardless of how it markets itself.

Does North Carolina license assisted living facilities as Type A, B, or C like some other states?

No. North Carolina uses a single licensure category called 'adult care home' under N.C.G.S. Chapter 131D and 10A NCAC 13F, adopted by the N.C. Medical Care Commission, rather than an acuity-tiered Type A/B/C system some other states use. A facility can add a Special Care Unit designation to that same license for memory care, but this is not a separate license class.

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