Kerner Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kernersville, NC

Kerner Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kernersville, NC

Overview of Kerner Ridge

Offering assisted living and memory care in one setting, Kerner Ridge serves seniors in Kernersville, North Carolina. The community is part of the Navion Senior Solutions network. It is about 1. 5 miles from the city center. Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center is roughly 3. 5 miles away, giving residents fairly close access to hospital care.

Kerner Ridge is a single-story community that has been operating for 26 years. It provides studio housing across 66 beds. The community is now fully occupied, which points to steady local demand.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 28. This means the neighborhood is somewhat walkable. Some nearby errands may be reached on foot, while most outings will need a drive.

Daily life includes access to a recreational room and transportation services. Residents also benefit from in-house maintenance support. Wellness activities and social programming support residents’ engagement. Seasonal menus are served daily.

North Carolina inspections have most often focused on medication records and medication administration practices. An earlier facility survey also noted maintenance and fire-safety-system items. Families who tour may want to ask how these areas are handled today.

Because Kerner Ridge offers assisted living and memory care under one roof, it may fit changing care needs. Families may find it practical when they want one setting that can adjust over time.

Bed community size
66-bed community Rank #199 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 388 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 28 / 100 Rank #329 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 329th out of 573 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 240Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 240. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
66 / 66
Average occupied beds in North Carolina homes 85 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyForsyth
License NumberHAL-034-115

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate compliance (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 46 deficiencies 21 inspections 0 penalties 17 inspections with deficiencies

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (at NC avg)
• Deficiencies per inspection (at NC avg)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (11% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (10% 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. 4646 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the North Carolina average (46 vs. NC avg 46).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.22.2 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the North Carolina average (2.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).— At avg

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. 2121 This facility has total inspections in line with the North Carolina average (21 vs. NC avg 21).— At avg
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1719 This facility has 11% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (17 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 11% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 81%90% This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (81% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 9% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 27, 2025 annual inspection found 2 deficiencies related to therapeutic diets and insulin administration, with no complaints reported.
  • The November 6, 2024 Construction Biennial Survey cited 12 deficiencies including fire safety system failures, unclean environment, and non-operational exhaust ventilation.
  • The May 16, 2024 annual inspection found failure to document Novolog insulin doses for Resident #2 due to eMAR system limitations.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
100.50 / 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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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Kerner Ridge

Places of interest near Kerner Ridge

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kernersville's city center to Kerner Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.44 miles to nearest hospital (Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

Given Estates
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Asheville (Stockwood)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 72
Rank #184 / 388
Yes
29
Facility 29
NC AVG 33
Rank #322 / 573
82.0% -----
Friends Homes
AL
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Greensboro (Guilford College)
69
Facility 69
NC AVG 72
Rank #193 / 388
No
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #261 / 573
87.5% ----Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages
Kerner Ridge
AL
MC
Kernersville
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #199 / 388
No
28
Facility 28
NC AVG 33
Rank #329 / 573
100.0%
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
21
81%
Facility 81%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #185 / 333
Studio
River Landing At Sandy Ridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
Colfax
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #231 / 388
Yes
7
Facility 7
NC AVG 33
Rank #477 / 573
92.5% ----Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas
Carolina Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Hendersonville
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #231 / 388
Yes
82
Facility 82
NC AVG 33
Rank #3 / 573
79.8%
99.50/200
Facility 99.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #145 / 321
15
60%
Facility 60%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #47 / 333
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kerner Ridge

Is Kerner Ridge in a walkable area?

Kerner Ridge has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Kerner Ridge?

According to NC state health department records, Kerner Ridge's license number is HAL-034-115.

What is the occupancy rate at Kerner Ridge?

Kerner Ridge's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Kerner Ridge been in business?

Kerner Ridge has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kerner Ridge?

No, Kerner Ridge has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Kerner Ridge have?

Kerner Ridge has 66 beds.

Are there photos of Kerner Ridge?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Kerner Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

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