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10 Best Nursing Homes in Apex, NC

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Apex nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Apex, NC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Apex or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Apex.

We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Cary Crossroads Apex.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Raleigh, Cary or Feltonville.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Apex, NC

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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The Addison in Durham, NC
4.5

I would recommend to others. Overall, we are happy with the experience our mother is having, given her condition. The work of managing the memory care facility has got to be difficult and I appreciate them keeping her safe. Can't expect much more.

Phoenix Assisted Care in Cary, NC
4.0

My mother is doing very well at the Phoenix Assisted Care. The place is clean and well maintained. When we first moved in, she was in a shared room but has now moved into a private room. The meals they provide are very good.

Spring Arbor of Raleigh
5.0

My loved one was a resident at Spring Arbor of Raleigh until they had a fire recently, which unfortunately displaced most of the residents. The staff at this facility was great. My loved one really liked the place. I liked it too, from my very first visit. Everything was great about my loved one's experience at this facility. It really was a great place!

Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct, Apex, NC 27502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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23 reviews

My mother in law received excellent care at Spring Arbor in Apex. We were impressed with everyone we encountered. The speech, occupational and physical therapists were also excellent. It was the right...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Reserve at Mills Farm

1000 Mills Chase Loop, Apex, NC 27523

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
Review Score
40 reviews

.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...

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Sunrise of Cary

1206 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
55 reviews

We picked them because of the fact that they were willing to accept my husband. There's a great deal of staff turnover. I understand that's ubiquitous in this type of facility, but it does affect quality of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Spring Arbor of Cary

1705 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
13 reviews

The staff took feedback well and attempted to accommodate special requests etc. it's important that family be involved as staff was sometimes very slim.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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HeartFields at Cary

1050 Crescent Green, Cary, NC 27518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
63 reviews

From the moment my dad got there everyone treated him like he was their own family. He was nervous about starting over with a new place on his own and the staff took him under their wing and made him feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to HeartFields, a Five Star Quality Care community! In our beautiful, home-like setting with stately architecture and a thoughtfully designed interior, you will be close to Western Wake Hospital, shopping, cultural activities, doctors and medical centers. We offer 24-hour nursing,...

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Waltonwood - Cary

750 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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42 reviews

Staff was very helpful and move in went smoothly. They urgently needed to move in, but couldn't get their desired apartment at that time. Once one became available they were able to move them into that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxurious Senior Living which redefines retirement living! At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to...

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Brookdale MacArthur Park

111 Macarthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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32 reviews

I am in charge of the care for a family member who because of a serious chronic condition cannot live alone. I have looked at many senior residences. Brookdale MacArthur Park is welcoming and supportive - a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our community, located in Cary, N.C., is nestled away in a peaceful, residential area near the Research Triangle, just a short drive from the thriving metro areas of Raleigh and Durham. We offer two levels of care so that should your needs change over time and you require memory care, you have...

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Brookdale Cary

7870 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC 27513

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.6
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25 reviews

I thought Brookdale Cary was very expensive, but I have no other facilities to compare the cost to. Most of the staff were very caring to both my wife and me.

Provides: Memory Care
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For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we offer a safe environment and exceptional memory care. At our community, located in a quiet residential Cary, N.C., neighborhood, near the Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, we can help you and your family as you...

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Brookridge Assisted Living

312 Lynch Street, Apex, NC 27502

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1 review

I had a good tour of this community. This is a nice place with kind people. They were very nice to my family and I. The community looked nice. From what I saw everything looked neat and tidy. It was a...

Provides: Assisted Living

Atwater Rest Home is a privately owned and operated facility that offers family type care to your family member.   1.    We provide 24 hour personal care.  2.    We assist the residents with all medications. 3.    We furnish transportation to...

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The Retreat At Cary

309 Tweed Cir, Cary, NC 27511

3 reviews

I agree with other reviewers My Mom was there for 2 years. The best 2 years of her life. She had been in a big facility and a Corporate Family Care home in town neither had the professionalism or ability...

Provides: Assisted Living

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Windsor Point

1221 Broad St, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526

2 reviews

My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Phoenix Assisted Care

201 West High Street, Cary, NC 27513

18 reviews

We moved my father into Phoenix Assisted Care after having him in another facility that was awful. While Phoenix a little outdated, and it’s not very large or fancy, it is so clean and nicely decorated. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Our management team, a family business, has over 20 years in Long Term Care.  Our family values carry over to our staff and residents, providing a comfortable and encouraging environment.     Our interdisciplinary care team is made up of a nurse, activity...

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Rex Nursing Care Ctr of Apex

Hughs St & Perry Rd, Apex, NC 27502

1 review
Provides: Nursing Homes

Parkway

201 West High St, Cary, NC 27519

Provides: Assisted Living

The Templeton of Cary

215 Brightmore Drive, Cary, NC 27518

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Glenaire

200 W Cornwall Rd, Cary, NC 27511

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Cary Central Elderly Housing

122 S Harrison Ave, Cary, NC 27511

Provides: Nursing Homes
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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes

 

Learn More About Nursing Homes in Apex, NC

 

This small suburb of Raleigh offers retirees a quiet place to call home in a community of close-knit residents. Historic sites like the Maynard-Pearson House contribute to Apex’s quaint, small-town feel. Getting the best of both worlds, Apex residents have access to health care and shopping centers to meet their daily needs without ever being too far from Raleigh’s vibrant downtown area.

Nursing homes — also called convalescent homes or skilled nursing facilities — in Apex are intended for seniors who require 24-hour monitoring and medical assistance. These communities are designed to promote independence among seniors who require constant nursing care to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not require hospital-level care.

Cost of Nursing Homes in Apex, NC

The median monthly cost of a private nursing home room in 2020 was about $8,100 in the Apex area and in the state of North Carolina, according to Genworth.

 

Learn More About Apex, NC

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Apex are rated 18 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated significantly higher the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses Health Care Insurance Entertainment Groceries Clothing
118 110 130 120 118 129

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64 Median Income Age 65+ Median Household Income Average Individual Income Median Employee Salary Average Property Tax One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$109,629 per year $53,026 per year $96,861 per year $39,982 per year $40,481 per year $3,459 per year $861 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Apex include:

WakeMed Cary Hospital

  • Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
  • Bed count: 190+
  • Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

UNC Rex Hospital

  • Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
  • Bed count: 550+
  • Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Apex’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 73%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average January Maximum January Minimum
40°F 50°F 30°F

 

July Average July Maximum July Minimum
79°F 89°F 69°F

 

Air Quality

  • Relative Air Quality Index: 79

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

  • Average annual precipitation: 43″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age Percent of Population Over 65 Population Population Density Average Household Size
37 7.8% 47,706 2,890 per square mile 2.8

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian Black Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Two or More Races White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2% 8.1% 7.1% 7.1% <0.1% 3.4% 74.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

  • Non-discrimination laws in Cary: 0/30
  • Overall inclusivity: 0/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Wake County

Democratic Republican Other
58.4% 37.9% 3.7%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Apex include:

  • North Carolina Railway Museum
  • Maynard-Pearson House

Outdoor attractions in Apex:

  • Apex Jaycee Park
  • Apex Community Park
  • Salem Pond Park
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area

Apex’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

  • Regal Beaver Creek
  • Halle Cultural Arts Center
  • Apex Music Festival
  • Apex PeakFest
  • Beaver Creek Commons
  • Beaver Creek Crossing

 

Transportation

GoWake offers county-wide bus transportation Monday through Saturday with routes in Apex, along with ADA-compliant services to eligible residents. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Apex.

Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

Brookdale Meadowmont, Brookdale Burlington and Oak Hill Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes near Apex, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes near Apex, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best nursing home facilities near you in Apex, North Carolina are Sunrise of Cary. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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