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The Magnolia

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,710 reviewed · 135 listed · Scored from 33 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(33) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Magnolia
Location
Carmel, Charlotte
Services
Independent Living, Memory Care, Retirement Home
Reviews
33
Best for
Families seeking personalized memory care or assisted living in a small, residential home environment with direct owner involvement.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-02.

What recent reviews say

Every review praises the owners' hands-on care and the facility's clean, bright spaces that feel like home rather than institutional. Visitors consistently note the thoughtful grounds, private rooms, and staff who listen to families' specific needs and answer questions directly.

The business offers memory care, assisted living, and geriatric care management in a six-person home setting. Reviewers highlight the peaceful garden, updated decor, and the owners' commitment to personalized care and medical safety protocols. The placement service helps families navigate the decision-making process.

Praised for
  • attentive, caring ownership
  • clean and well-maintained facility
  • home-like atmosphere with modern updates
  • staff knowledgeable and patient
  • peaceful gardens and grounds
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Best for: Families seeking personalized memory care or assisted living in a small, residential home environment with direct owner involvement.

Where this business shines

  • Six-person residential setting with home atmosphere
  • Owners actively involved in daily operations and care
  • Recently renovated with modern, updated decor
  • Private rooms and peaceful grounds with garden and walking path

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.33 average across the 117 independent living businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Scoring Method
Star rating 81
Review volume 66
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the size of The Magnolia?
The facility houses six residents, providing a small, residential-scale care environment.
Do you offer a placement service?
Yes, the business offers geriatric care management and placement services to help families navigate assisted living and memory care options.
Can I tour the facility?
Yes. Visitors have noted that tours include the grounds, rooms, and time to meet staff and residents over a meal.

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Last updated 2026-09-02