Cary Family Care Assisted Living

    545 Front Ridge Dr, Cary, NC 27519
    • Assisted Living

    Spotless home, compassionate attentive care

    I placed my dad at Cary Family Care and feel very satisfied - Mark and his team are skilled, compassionate, and respectful, providing a spotless, home-like setting with attentive 3:1 care that quickly put Dad at ease. Scratch-made nutritious meals, outdoor activities, and regular video updates make visits easy and give our family real peace of mind. Staff consistently go above and beyond; I recommend Cary Family Care for short- or long-term needs.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, compassionate caregiving team
    • Low staff-to-resident ratio (approx. 3:1)
    • Experienced, stable leadership and staff training
    • Individualized medication management
    • Clean, odor-free environment
    • Scratch-made, nutritious meals and fresh smoothies
    • Regular family communication including video updates
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Flexible visiting policy
    • Engaging activities and outdoor walks
    • Visible security measures and pleasant outdoor landscaping
    • Suitable for short- and long-term stays

    Cons

    • Limited capacity for high-acuity or complex medical care
    • Small-home model creates reliance on a core leadership/staff team
    • Potential constraints on on-site specialty therapy and rehabilitation
    • Limited occupancy and private-room availability typical of family homes

    Summary of reviews

    Cary Family Care Assisted Living is described consistently as a small, family-home style facility focused on personalized, dignity-preserving care. Reviewers emphasize attentive and compassionate caregivers who build close relationships with residents; leadership is frequently named and characterized as stable and hands-on. The facility reports a low staff-to-resident ratio, close supervision, and staff interactions that families find reassuring, which reviewers link to improved resident mood and quicker adjustments after placement.

    Dining and nutrition are highlighted as a core strength. Families describe scratch-made, flavorful meals with attention to nutrition, plus offerings such as fresh fruit smoothies. Several comments note that dietary preferences and needs are respected, and that mealtimes are pleasant and home-like. Activity programming includes regular stimulating interactions, outdoor walks and time in natural light, and visible efforts to keep residents engaged and comfortable.

    Facility standards and family communication are other recurring themes. The home is characterized as clean and odor-free, with visible housekeeping and sanitation practices. Security-camera monitoring, outdoor plantings and bird feeders contribute to a family-oriented environment. Staff provide frequent updates to families, including video check-ins, and the facility supports flexible visiting, which families report as delivering peace of mind.

    While overwhelmingly positive, the reviews imply operational limits inherent to a small family-home model. The setting appears well suited to residents who require attentive personal care and a homelike environment, but it may have constrained capacity for high-acuity medical needs, complex specialty therapies, or rehabilitation services typically found in larger facilities. Continuity and quality are closely tied to a core leadership and staff team; prospective families should consider contingency plans for staff turnover or leadership changes. Overall, the pattern across reviews is one of high family satisfaction with person-centered care, good clinical attentiveness within the home's scope, strong nutrition and activity offerings, and transparent family communication, balanced against the usual scalability and specialty-service limitations of a small residential model.

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    Location

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    Cary Family Care Assisted Living is located at 545 Front Ridge Dr, Cary, NC, 27519.

    About Cary Family Care Assisted Living

    Cary Family Care Assisted Living sits at 545 Front Ridge Dr, Cary, North Carolina, and it's a small home where only three seniors live together, which means the staff has more time for each resident and can really pay attention to what everyone needs, because there's a 3-to-1 resident to staff ratio in this single-story, wheelchair-accessible house. The owner is a professionally-trained nurse, and she leads a team of trained, licensed caregivers who work around the clock, even handling medical support like medication help, wound care, diabetic management, incontinence care, and occupational, physical, or speech therapy as needed, so there's always support on hand, day or night. The staff gets special training in Alzheimer's and dementia care, which is important because Cary Family Care has specialized programs for people at different stages of memory loss, and the care plans are personalized for each person's needs, changing as those needs change, and regular nurse evaluations help keep everything up to date.

    The house itself doesn't look or feel like a facility-instead, it's a three-bedroom, private home with quiet, cozy living areas, private or semi-private rooms, queen beds, nightstands, comfy armchairs, and large windows for sunlight, and there are accessible bathrooms with safety rails, dual sinks, and walk-in showers with shower chairs, so residents get comfort and safety, even if they're not very mobile. Safety features like emergency call systems, sprinkler systems, and wide hallways support seniors who need a steady hand or a wheelchair, and residents can move around freely or gather in the inviting lounge for games, arts and crafts, devotionals, group meals, or social activities.

    Housekeeping and laundry come with the stay, so no one's got to worry about chores, and meals and snacks get planned by staff based on each person's own tastes, dietary needs, and medical backgrounds, and everyone eats together in a dining room if they want to, or privately if they don't. Residents can use the fitness center and take part in exercises matched to their abilities, try out the salon/barbershop, join education or wellness programs, or just spend time outside in the yard for fresh air.

    If someone needs help bathing, dressing, managing medicines, grooming, or getting around, staff is always nearby, and transportation is set up for doctor visits, errands, or outings, with medical transport if needed. People can choose from private bedrooms or semi-private rooms, memory care studios, two-bedroom apartments, single rooms, or studios, so there's flexibility based on budget or personal preference, and prices range from $2,500 up to $12,000 a month, depending on care level and room type. Cary Family Care tries to keep life structured but relaxed, encouraging independence and privacy while giving support when it's needed, and the small group makes it easier for folks to build friendships and get to know everyone. This home has earned positive reviews, a community rating of 4.3 out of 5, and offers clear information, warmth, and reliable care for seniors who want a loving place to live, whether they're active or dealing with memory challenges.

    People often ask...

    Cary Family Care Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,633 per month.

    Cary Family Care Assisted Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 545 Front Ridge Dr, Cary, NC 27519.

    No, Cary Family Care Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.

    License number160167
    Facility typeFamily Care Home
    Capacity3 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    9

    Type A Citations

    7

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    10

    Years

    21 Jun 2024Follow-Up
    Found no current deficiencies. All previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
    08 May 2024Construction
    Identified safety defects in building equipment, including a reversed door knob on bedroom 2 and an old monitored smoke alarm. These conditions did not meet the required building equipment standards.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317Building Service Equipment
    22 May 2019Initial
    Identified deficiencies related to TB testing, resident registration, and licensed health professional support for residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0702(a)Tuberculosis Test and Medical Examination
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0703 (a)Resident Register
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0903(c)Licensed Health Professional Support
    26 Feb 2019Construction
    Investigated safety and maintenance deficiencies, including issues with handrails, floors, smoke/heat detectors, and building equipment.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G.0312Outside Entrances/Exits - Handrails At Porches
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G.0314Floors
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G.0316Fire Safety - Smoke Detectors
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G.0317Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G.0316Building Service Equipment - Hot Water
    26 Feb 2019Construction
    Identified multiple building safety and sanitation deficiencies, including missing current inspection reports and lacking handrails on ramps. Also observed scattered rugs at entrances, improper detector placement, obstructed electrical panel, and hot water temperatures outside allowable range.
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0302(n)Current sanitation and fire safety approvals
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0312(f)Outside entrances/exits – handrails
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0314Floors
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0316(b)Fire safety and disaster plan
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317(a)Building service equipment
    • 10A NCAC 13G .0317(d)Building service equipment - hot water
    09 Nov 2016Initial
    An investigation found multiple deficiencies related to staff TB testing, staff qualifications, residents' rights, and medication management during the inspection.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0405(a)(b)Test For Tuberculosis
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(5)Other Staff Qualifications
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G .0702(a)Tuberculosis Test and Medical Examination
    • Type AG.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents’ Rights
    • Type A10A NCAC 13G .1009(a)(1)Pharmaceutical Care
    09 Nov 2016Initial
    Found multiple deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing, staff qualifications, criminal background checks, pharmaceutical care, and resident rights.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0405(a)(b) Test For TuberculosisTest For Tuberculosis
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(5) Other Staff QualificationsOther Staff Qualifications
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0406(a)(7) Other Staff QualificationsOther Staff Qualifications
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .0702(a) Tuberculosis Test and Medical ExaminationTuberculosis Test and Medical Examination
    • Type B10A NCAC 13G .1009(a)(1) Pharmaceutical CarePharmaceutical Care
    • Type BG.S. 131D-21(2) Declaration of Residents' RightsDeclaration of Residents' Rights

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