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Memory care in Cary, NC.

The Cary collection includes a small Wessex residential home, a memory-care community on Chapel Hill Road, and assisted living with memory care on West Chatham Street. Their published supervision arrangements make useful starting points for questions.

Compiled by MemoryCareFind from public sources · Checked September 22, 2026

Communities to explore in Cary

3 researched profiles · Alphabetical by name

Cary, NCMemory-care community

Brookdale Cary

A memory-care community on Chapel Hill Road. Brookdale describes secured entrances and exits and an enclosed courtyard.

  • 50 licensed beds, facility-wide
  • Secured exits, per operator
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Cary, NCResidential care home

LiveWell at Wessex

A small residential home in Cary. The operator describes memory care in non-locked units, a detail to discuss when considering supervision needs.

  • Up to 6 residents, per operator
  • Non-locked units, per operator
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Cary, NCMemory-care community

Sunrise of Cary

A West Chatham Street community with assisted living and memory care. Sunrise also lists short-term stays and hospice coordination.

  • 85 licensed beds, facility-wide
  • Assisted living and memory care
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This is a limited selection, not a complete inventory or a quality ranking. No community has paid for inclusion. Current vacancies and individual care quotes need direct confirmation.

Ask specifically about exits, supervision and daily routines

LiveWell describes non-locked units at Wessex; Brookdale Cary describes secured entrances and exits. Those operator descriptions explain an important difference, but neither alone determines suitability. Discuss the person’s needs with the community and their care professionals, including how outdoor time and unexpected exits are managed.

Each linked profile includes the operator and state sources behind these details. We have not visited or assessed these communities.

What does memory care cost in Cary?

Brookdale Cary publishes a memory-care private-apartment starting rate, which is recorded with its date and restrictions on our profile. That figure is not a Cary average or a quote for another room type. Ask LiveWell and Sunrise for equivalent written quotes, including the care assessment and all recurring charges.

Use the cost-comparison worksheet to separate the recurring monthly total from one-time fees. Record what is included and which charges could change after a care reassessment.

Check the licensed identity and inspection history

Wessex’s operator name differs from the LiveWell Cary name in state records. Sunrise of Cary’s older worksheets can carry a different license number from its facility overview. Use the address and current license together when requesting records, and check document dates.

Our North Carolina inspection-records guide explains where to look and which document details to check.

Plan your conversations and visits

  1. How are exits monitored during busy periods, shift changes and overnight?
  2. Can a resident use the outdoor area independently, or does a team member accompany them?
  3. What changes in support needs would require a different room, neighborhood or provider?

Save communities using the hearts above, then compare your shortlist and print it for the family. Use the tour checklist to keep notes from each visit.

Support for families near Cary

Resources for Seniors — Wake County ↗
Information about Wake County services, including day programs, home support and caregiver resources while you evaluate longer-term care arrangements.

Duke Dementia Family Support Program — local engagement listings ↗
The program lists a Memory Café of Cary at the Cary Senior Center. Check current dates and registration with the organizer; an engagement activity is separate from residential care.

These independent resources are not partners or endorsements of MemoryCareFind or the listed communities. Confirm current services and eligibility with each organization.

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