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Legacy Heights

11230 Ballantyne Trace Court

4.2(40 ratings)· Charlotte average: 4.3

Part of Phoenix Senior Living · 57 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
122
Licensed capacity
122 residents

North Carolina DHSR

Respite Stays
Short-term respite care up to 60 days

What Families Think

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There is limited detailed review commentary available for Legacy Heights beyond an overall favorable rating from Google users. Families considering this community will want to visit in person to assess day-to-day care quality, staffing, and atmosphere firsthand.

What reviewers praise

  • Google rating of 4.2 from 41 reviews
  • Dedicated memory care environment for dementia residents
  • Short-term respite care option available
  • Focus on wellness and active lifestyle programming

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Legacy Heights is a senior living community in Charlotte, North Carolina offering Assisted Living and Memory Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 40 reviews.

About Legacy Heights

Legacy Heights Senior Living Community in Charlotte, North Carolina is an assisted living and memory care community operated by Phoenix Senior Living. The community is designed to support seniors who need assistance with daily living while maintaining their independence and individuality, with caring associates available to provide personalized services.

The community offers assisted living for seniors seeking intentional support in daily living, along with a dedicated memory care environment for those living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Legacy Heights also provides short-term respite care for up to 60 continuous days. Signature programming focuses on wellness and new experiences to support an active lifestyle.

Located in Charlotte's Queen City, Legacy Heights is surrounded by cultural diversity, Southern charm, and modern convenience. Residents have access to nearby attractions including Freedom Park, local museums, farm-to-table restaurants, the boutiques of NoDa, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The community also benefits from proximity to professional sports, with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets located in the area.

The community emphasizes a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to social opportunities and personalized care services designed to enhance comfort, safety, and connection among residents.

Types of Care at Legacy Heights

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Legacy Heights

4.2overall · 40 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (40)

Simply D

Jul 2026

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My loved one has been living at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, and I just want to say how grateful I am for the people there. The staff treats them with real kindness — not the “forced smile” kind, but the genuine, patient, everyday care that makes a huge difference.<br><br>The building is clean, comfortable, and feels calm. My loved one has settled in better than I expected, and I can tell they feel safe and looked after. The nurses keeps me in the loop of my aunts care and I never feel like I’m bothering anyone when I have questions or need an update.<br><br>It’s not easy trusting others with someone you care about, but this team has given us peace of mind. I’m beyond thankful for the staff who show up every day and make the place feel like a family, not just a facility.

Melanie Harris Turner

Jul 2026

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My family had a very disappointing experience with Legacy Heights while my grandmother was a resident.<br><br>From the beginning, many staff members made even the simplest requests feel like an inconvenience. It often seemed as though providing basic care was treated as a burden rather than part of their responsibility. Communication was consistently poor, and we always had to follow up multiple times to get answers or assistance.<br><br>Unfortunately, the communication issues appeared to stem from the top. Our interactions with the Executive Director and the leadership team were often just as unresponsive as our interactions with other staff. It became clear that the lack of communication, accountability, and urgency started with leadership and trickled down throughout the facility. While it's easy to blame staffing changes or new ownership, our concerns existed before those transitions and continued throughout my grandmother's stay.<br><br>One of our biggest concerns was medication management. There were multiple occasions when my grandmother was given another resident's medication, which is completely unacceptable. There were also several times when the facility ran out of her prescribed medications without notifying our family. Had we been informed, we could have easily brought her medications from home to ensure she didn't go without them.<br><br>What hurt the most was the lack of compassion. My grandmother was hospitalized multiple times, was eventually placed on hospice, and ultimately passed away. At no point did anyone from Legacy Heights check on her or our family. We had to repeatedly ask for move-out instructions instead of receiving proactive communication during an already difficult time.<br><br>I believe families deserve to know what our experience was like. Entrusting a loved one to an assisted living facility requires tremendous faith, and unfortunately, Legacy Heights did not provide the level of care, communication, accountability, or compassion that my grandmother deserved.<br><br>To be fair, the facility itself is clean. If your loved one is largely independent and requires no assistance, it may be a suitable option. However, based on our experience, I would not recommend Legacy Heights to anyone, especially for someone who needs any care, medication management, or responsive communication with their family.

Gail Jarrett

Jun 2026

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My aunt was recently a resident at Legacy Heights Assisted Living /Memory Care facility. This facility provided compassionate care, love and support to her during the time she was there. Thank you to the Directors Chris and Alonda for their leadership and dedication to meeting all the needs of my Aunt. The receptionists Myrtle and Mary were welcoming and kind to visitors and residents. We appreciated the caregivers and all the staff. They all demonstrated patience, care and support during some difficult circumstances. Due to my Aunt’s decline in health, she needs to be moved to a skilled nursing facility. She misses the staff, maintenance guys, medical techs and care givers. Thanks to Sheila, Tempest, Rea, Rahel, Red, Demetris, and all of those who showed love to her. My prayers are with all the caregivers at this facility. Thanks for being a blessing to my aunt.<br><br>Gail Jarrett

Melodie Dichito

Apr 2026

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I can't say enough good things about Legacy Heights. I had to find a place for my stepfather when he started to decline at an independent living facility and I was lucky enough to meet with Monica and Chris at Legacy. The staff and administrators are amazing and they truly care about the residents and go above and beyond to make sure they're comfortable and well taken care of. I owe a special thank-you to Tonya. The Memory Care facility and the residents' rooms, are bright and welcoming. Unfortunately, my step-father passed away while he was there, but they managed his care at the end with dignity and love. My only regret is that I didn't know about Legacy when I was looking for a place for my mom a couple of years ago. I highly recommend Legacy Heights if you are looking for a great place for your loved one.

Kristi W

May 2025

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Heartbreaking Experience with Legacy Heights Memory Care.<br><br>My family and I are devastated by the experience we had at Legacy Heights Memory Care, and I feel it’s my responsibility to share what happened so that others can make fully informed decisions.<br><br>After more than 15 years of caring for my mom at home with early-onset Alzheimer's, we made the incredibly difficult decision to transition her to a facility. Legacy Heights Senior Living Facility came highly recommended and were told they had a memory care unit. After visiting over a dozen places, we chose them based on the assurances we received about the level of personalized care they could provide.<br><br>When my mom was admitted, she was stable—eating well (with assistance), drinking fluids through a straw, continent when assisted to the restroom every two hours, good weight, and able to walk short distances with support. We were told they could continue the same routine: regular meals, 1 nutritional shake daily, hydration, repositioning, bathroom assistance, showers twice a week, and meaningful wakeful hours during the day.<br><br>For the first week or so, things seemed to be going well. But slowly, we started noticing alarming changes. Staff began keeping her in bed most of the day out of fear she would fall from her wheelchair. They let her sleep through meals rather than waking her. The regular showers we were promised (and paid for) did not happen because they claimed she was “more difficult” than other residents. And even when she was in her recliner, she was often left in a dim room with no stimulation—despite our repeated requests for music or TV.<br><br>We addressed these issues repeatedly with Chris, the manager, through calls, emails, and in-person meetings. Each time, we were assured changes would be made. But nothing improved. In fact, things got worse.<br><br>On day 30, we received the first phone call informing us that my mom "wasn’t eating." Just two days later, she was sent to the hospital. In the ER, we were told she was severely dehydrated, had a UTI, a kidney infection, and pneumonia. She passed away three days later.<br><br>We understand that Alzheimer's is a cruel and progressive disease. But we also know—without any doubt—that the level of neglect my mom experienced at Legacy Heights directly contributed to her rapid decline and death. She was in their care for barely a month.<br><br>This facility promised us they could give her the same care we provided at home. That promise was broken. And the consequences were irreversible.<br><br>Please think twice before trusting Legacy Heights with your loved one. Our hearts are broken.

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What types of care does Legacy Heights offer?

Legacy Heights offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How much does Legacy Heights cost?

Legacy Heights has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Charlotte that publish rates start around $3,849 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Legacy Heights located?

Legacy Heights is located at 11230 Ballantyne Trace Court in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What do families say about Legacy Heights?

Legacy Heights carries a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 40 Google reviews. Families considering this community will want to visit in person to assess day-to-day care quality, staffing, and atmosphere firsthand. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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