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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winston-salem, NC
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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Winston-salem, NC
2601 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is a senior living community situated in a prime Winston-Salem, North Carolina location, offering a personalized lifestyle where residents can enjoy time with friends and neighbors doing what brings them joy. The community provides room rates starting at $3,040 per month and is committed to championing residents’ quality of life, providing empathy, support, education, and comfort. With around-the-clock, relationship-based care, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem delivers a tailored experience to meet each individual’s unique needs and preferences, infusing their days with a healthy dose of fun.

The community features a beautifully decorated environment that welcomes pets with open arms and lots of love, offering a wide range of engaging activities such as balloon volleyball, water pong, music and manicures, and brain games on the porch. Residents can participate in passion-driven, resident-inspired clubs, including walking, card playing, baking, and crafting, while enjoying a diverse menu with options like high fiber, high calcium, low sodium, low fat, or vegetarian meals. Conveniently located in Winston-Salem, NC, on the corner of Reynolda and Polo roads, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is near Reynolda Gardens, movie theaters, shopping, and dining, with residents frequently enjoying community outings to nearby shopping, dining, museums, Salem Lake, and Quarry Park. The community is also close to medical support at Forsyth Hospital and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for its residents.

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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
115
Bed community size
115-bed community Rank #53 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 387 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
30 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #176 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 536 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
115 / 115
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyForsyth
License NumberHAL-034-026
AccreditationsWELL Health-Safety Rating

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response systems in each suite

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactCarrie Faulkner, Sr Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Stays

Amenities & Lifestyle

Scheduled Transportation
Pet Friendly
Outings
Social Events
Salon
Bistro
Emergency Call System
Fresh Cuisine
Art Programs
ActivitiesMusic, fitness, art, and continued learning programs
Specific ProgramsHospice Coordination

Pricing & Financial Information

Price Range$3,131 - $8,725 per month

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 91 deficiencies 15 inspections 3 penalties $5.0K fined 28 inspections with deficiencies

Penalties Info Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility NC Average vs. NC Avg
  • Penalties Civil monetary penalties on record.
    3
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  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of penalties issued.
    $5k
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Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
  • 2025-02-24 $1,000
  • 2025-02-24 $2,000 Paid in Full
  • 2025-02-24 $2,000

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 3 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (98% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (1% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (26% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 9146 This facility has 98% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (91 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 98% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.15.01 This facility has 22% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.1 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 22% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1521 This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (15 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1419 This facility has 26% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (14 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 26% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 93%92% This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (93% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 1% worse
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
1/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
73.75 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 289 - 311 / 435 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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1 / 4
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1
289 - 311 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 Bed
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
435 sq. ft

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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Winston-Salem's city center to Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Winston-salem

Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #53 / 387
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 36
Rank #176 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #299 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Priddy Manor
AL
MC
King
79
Facility 79
NC AVG 72
Rank #157 / 387
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 36
Rank #526 / 536
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105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Reynolda Road
AL
Winston-Salem
72
Facility 72
NC AVG 72
Rank #176 / 387
Yes
42
Facility 42
NC AVG 36
Rank #211 / 536
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #144 / 232
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
10
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #84 / 333
Studio / 2 Bed
Homestead Hills Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #198 / 387
Yes
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 36
Rank #377 / 536
30.3%
Facility 30.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #213 / 232
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Peace Haven Assisted Living
AL
Winston-Salem
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 72
Rank #381 / 387
No
44
Facility 44
NC AVG 36
Rank #200 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
102.50/200
Facility 102.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #73 / 321
1
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

Is Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem in a walkable area?

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem?

According to NC state health department records, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem's license number is HAL-034-026.

What is the occupancy rate at Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem?

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem been in business?

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem?

Yes, Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem have?

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem has 115 beds.

Has Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem had any deficiencies?

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem has had 91 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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