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Kerner Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kernersville, NC
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Kerner Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kernersville, NC
250 Hopkins Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (336) 993-1881
Facility Direct Line (336) 993-1881

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
66
Bed community size
66-bed community Rank #198 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th 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 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 #328 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th 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.

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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
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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 46 deficiencies 8 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (at NC avg) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (58% 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. 5.85.01 This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.8 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 16% 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. 821 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (8 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 819 This facility has 58% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 58% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%92% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse
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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

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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

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.
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.
Wilkesboro Assisted Living Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
North Wilkesboro
102
Facility 102
NC AVG 72
Rank #75 / 387
No
61
Facility 61
NC AVG 36
Rank #66 / 536
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #133 / 232
-
104.00/200
Facility 104.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #28 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
-
Brookdale Reidsville
AL
MC
Reidsville
76
Facility 76
NC AVG 72
Rank #166 / 387
Yes
32
Facility 32
NC AVG 36
Rank #289 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
104.50/200
Facility 104.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #20 / 321
5
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio / Suite
Kerner Ridge
AL
MC
Kernersville
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #198 / 387
No
28
Facility 28
NC AVG 36
Rank #328 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
100.50/200
Facility 100.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #130 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio
Walnut Ridge
AL
NH
MC
Walnut Cove
63
Facility 63
NC AVG 72
Rank #221 / 387
No
50
Facility 50
NC AVG 36
Rank #150 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
5
80%
Facility 80%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #33 / 333
Studio / Suite
Navion of Rocky Mount
AL
MC
Rocky Mount (Northgreen)
60
Facility 60
NC AVG 72
Rank #230 / 387
Yes
37
Facility 37
NC AVG 36
Rank #245 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
100.00/200
Facility 100.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #136 / 321
9
89%
Facility 89%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #71 / 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.

Has Kerner Ridge had any deficiencies?

Kerner Ridge has had 46 reported deficiencies since 2015 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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