Assisted living facilities in Ballantyne: ranked picks
Ballantyne families searching for assisted living have a mix of options nearby, from established South Charlotte communities to independent placement advisors who help sort through the choices for free. This list ranks both, using our methodology to weigh review volume, sentiment, and consistency. Whether you want a facility to tour directly or someone to guide the search, the picks below break down what each is actually good at.
Most of these communities sit along the South Charlotte corridor, within a short drive of Ballantyne, and several offer a continuum from independent living through memory care so residents can transition without changing neighborhoods.
11 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cogir at Austin Village | 78 | 4.7 (31) | — | independent living |
| 2 | Brightmore of South Charlotte | 78 | 4.5 (103) | — | Active seniors, social calendar |
| 3 | The Potter’s House Family Adult Care Home | 78 | 5 (13) | — | independent living |
| 4 | Senior Care Authority | 77 | 5 (26) | — | Guided placement search |
| 5 | Legacy Heights | 67 | 4.2 (41) | — | Home-like setting, dining |
| 6 | Terrace at Brightmore of South Charlotte | 66 | 5 (3) | — | Memory care plus therapy pool |
| 7 | The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care | 65 | 4 (37) | — | On-site rehab, transportation |
| 8 | Windsor Run Senior Living Community | 63 | 3.8 (44) | — | independent living |
| 9 | Clarity Senior Transitions | 61 | 5 (2) | — | The team support during moves |
| 10 | Senior Care Authority | 54 | 5 (7) | — | One-on-one placement matching |
| 11 | 65 Senior Street | 54 | 5 (3) | — | Budget-conscious families |
Ranked picks
Cogir at Austin Village
score 78/100Staff anticipate residents' needs and go out of their way to support families through the move-in process.
Brightmore of South Charlotte
score 78/100The team get a packed activities schedule and consistently praised dining, backed by the highest review volume and rating in the area.
The Potter’s House Family Adult Care Home
score 78/100Reviewers consistently experience a warm, family-like environment where owners the team and the team prioritize personalized attention and dignity.
Senior Care Authority
score 77/100A free advisory service that arranges tours and stays involved through the transition, with a perfect 5.0 average across 26 reviews.
Legacy Heights
score 67/100The team apartments and chef-prepared meals draw praise, though families should ask directly about medication and memory care staffing.
Terrace at Brightmore of South Charlotte
score 66/100A small but perfect review base points to attentive staff and an unusual amenity: an indoor pool used for aquatic therapy.
The Charlotte Assisted Living & Memory Care
score 65/100The team and occupational therapy on site plus included weekly transportation stand out, with warm staff offsetting some billing complaints.
Windsor Run Senior Living Community
score 63/100Many residents report a strong sense of community with comfortable apartments and attentive staff.
Clarity Senior Transitions
score 61/100Led by a licensed clinical social worker, this advisory service is praised for compassionate, hands-on guidance through hard decisions.
Senior Care Authority
score 54/100Reviewers point to steady follow-up and thorough facility matching from a single advisor who stays engaged after placement.
65 Senior Street
score 54/100This advisor is credited with tailoring recommendations to both needs and budget while personally joining community tours.