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Senior living in Morganton, NC

21 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
21
in Morganton
Licensed capacity
733
across all 21
Memory care beds
63
in 1 community
Adults 65+
3,874
Census estimate for Morganton
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
189.2
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Senior LivingAssisted Living 3Memory Care 1Home Care 1Nursing Homes 3Senior Apartments 6Care Homes 9
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Senior Apartments

Millside Manor Apts

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
101 Gillam St, Morganton, NC 28655
Units28
1.1 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

Willow Ridge

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
105 Willow Run Dr, Morganton, NC 28655
Units28
2.0 mi from city center
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Senior Apartments

The Willows

Tax-credit property· HUD LIHTC database
418 Old NC 18, Morganton, NC 28655
Units36
2.1 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Morganton

Counting neighboring towns, there are 77 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Morganton, 56 more than in Morganton itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Morganton

See all 77 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Morganton at a glance

There are 21 senior living communities in Morganton, NC, according to public records. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (9 of 21 that report it). One of them reports 63 dedicated memory care beds.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer9
  • 17 to 60 residents8
  • More than 60 residents4
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living 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 senior living 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 senior living 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 Morganton

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Burke County9

    1-800-677-1116

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

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Western Piedmont Council of Governments2

    (828) 485-4213

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

  • 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 senior living in Morganton

How many senior living communities are in Morganton, NC?

WeFoundCare lists 21 senior living communities in Morganton, NC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Morganton there are 77.

How many residents can senior living communities in Morganton serve?

21 of the 21 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 733 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 3,874 adults age 65 and older live in Morganton.

Who licenses senior living in North Carolina?

The NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation licenses senior living 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 Morganton?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Burke County, call (828) 485-4213.

Are there senior living communities near Morganton?

Nearby cities with listings include Glen Alpine (1, 4.7 mi), Valdese (2, 7.2 mi), Connelly Springs (2, 11.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Morganton

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Morganton (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; 21 of 21 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Morganton (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. info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/data Accessed .
  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.