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Care homes in Charlotte, NC

25 small licensed residential care homes (board and care, adult family and personal care homes).

Care homes
25
in Charlotte
Licensed capacity
137
across all 25
Adults 65+
99,482
Census estimate for Charlotte
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
1.4
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
49
of the center of Charlotte
Care HomesAssisted Living 30Memory Care 20Independent Living 5Home Care 10Nursing Homes 20Senior Apartments 46
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Source: North Carolina DHSR, Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Charlotte (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Care homes near Charlotte

Counting neighboring towns, there are 49 care homes within 25 miles of the center of Charlotte, 24 more than in Charlotte itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Charlotte

See all 49 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Care homes in Charlotte at a glance

There are 25 care homes in Charlotte, NC, according to North Carolina DHSR records. No single ZIP code dominates: the care homes are spread across 11 ZIP codes, and the busiest, 28226, has 5. 21 of the 25 that report their size have 5 or 6 residents.1

By ZIP code

  • 282265
  • 282114
  • 282153
  • 282273
  • 282132
  • 282702
  • 282102
  • 282621
  • Other ZIP codes3
Care homes in Charlotte by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 4 residents or fewer4
  • 5 or 6 residents21
  • 7 residents or more0
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How care homes are regulated in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses residential care homes. Its public records are the source for the care homes listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation about a licensed community, or the North Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (919) 855-34262.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for care homes in North Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The North Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 North Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims (844-624-8387).7
Medicare counseling
North Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-855-408-1212.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Charlotte

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Mecklenburg County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Mecklenburg County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Centralina Area Agency on Aging2

    (704) 348-2724

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Mecklenburg County.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)8

    1-855-408-1212

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    844-624-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    North Carolina Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Charlotte

How many care homes are in Charlotte, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 25 care homes in Charlotte, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Charlotte there are 49.

How many residents can care homes in Charlotte serve?

25 of the 25 care homes report licensed capacity, for a combined 137 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 99,482 adults age 65 and older live in Charlotte.

Which Charlotte ZIP codes have the most care homes?

28226 (5), 28211 (4), 28215 (3). In all, 11 ZIP codes in Charlotte have at least one.

Who licenses care homes in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses care homes in North Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Charlotte?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Mecklenburg County, call (704) 348-2724.

Are there care homes near Charlotte?

Nearby cities with listings include Matthews (1, 9.2 mi), Mint Hill (3, 10.1 mi), Harrisburg (2, 12.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing care homes

Other types of care

Other senior care in Charlotte

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from North Carolina DHSR (Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Charlotte (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 25 of 25 care homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Charlotte (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation: Adult Care Home, Family Care Home and Special Care Unit lists. info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/data Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.