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Memory care in Chapel Hill, NC

5 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
5
in Chapel Hill
Licensed capacity
365
across all 5
Memory care beds
365
in 5 communities
Adults 65+
7,766
Census estimate for Chapel Hill
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
47.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareAssisted Living 8Independent Living 2Home Care 2Nursing Homes 4Senior Apartments 4Care Homes 6
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

The Stratford

Licensed· North Carolina DHSR, license HAL-068-025
405 Smith Level Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Capacity77
Memory care77 beds
(919) 929-7859
3.0 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Brookdale Chapel Hill

Licensed· North Carolina DHSR, license HAL-032-019
2230 Farmington Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Capacity38
Memory care38 beds
(919) 929-5850
3.4 mi from city center
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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 Chapel Hill (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Chapel Hill

Counting neighboring towns, there are 32 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Chapel Hill, 27 more than in Chapel Hill itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Chapel Hill

See all 32 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Chapel Hill at a glance

Chapel Hill has 5 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from North Carolina DHSR records. ZIP code 27517 has the most, 4 of the 5, and 2 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is more than 60 residents (4 of 5 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 275174
  • 275161
Memory care communities in Chapel Hill by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer0
  • 17 to 60 residents1
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 5 memory care communities listed in Chapel Hill, 5 operate a state-licensed special care unit.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 memory care 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 Chapel Hill

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Orange County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Central Pines Regional Council-AAA2

    (800) 310-9777

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Orange 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

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves North Carolina.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Chapel Hill

How many memory care communities are in Chapel Hill, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 5 memory care communities in Chapel Hill, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Chapel Hill there are 32.

How many residents can memory care communities in Chapel Hill serve?

5 of the 5 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 365 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 7,766 adults age 65 and older live in Chapel Hill.

Do memory care communities in Chapel Hill have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 5 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Which Chapel Hill ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

27517 (4), 27516 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Chapel Hill have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses memory care 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 Chapel Hill?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Orange County, call (800) 310-9777.

Are there memory care communities near Chapel Hill?

Nearby cities with listings include Durham (6, 8.7 mi), Hillsborough (1, 10.8 mi), Pittsboro (1, 15.2 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Chapel Hill

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 Chapel Hill (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.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 5 of 5 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Chapel Hill (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. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.