Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 20 assisted living communities in Winston-salem, NC using NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in NC
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Winston-Salem
170
Facility 170
NC AVG 70
Rank #5 / 328
C-No
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 34
Rank #343 / 373
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #45 / 186
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Heritage Woods Senior Living
AL
IL
Winston-Salem
--No
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 34
Rank #167 / 373
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harmony at Brookberry Farm
AL
IL
Winston-Salem
--Yes
21
Facility 21
NC AVG 34
Rank #246 / 373
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
PruittPlace – Winston Salem
AL
MC
Winston-Salem (Oak Crest)
--Yes
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 34
Rank #230 / 373
-Studio / 1 Bed
Forest Heights
AL
Winston-Salem
--No
58
Facility 58
NC AVG 34
Rank #58 / 373
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Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
--Yes
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 34
Rank #147 / 373
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Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Winston-Salem (Oldtown)
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 70
Rank #171 / 328
CNo
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 34
Rank #230 / 373
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
NC AVG 68.5%
Rank #41 / 186
-
Salemtowne Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
--No
28
Facility 28
NC AVG 34
Rank #212 / 373
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Salemtowne, the Moravian Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
--No
16
Facility 16
NC AVG 34
Rank #273 / 373
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Brookridge
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
--Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 34
Rank #333 / 373
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Overview of Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center

The sister nursing center of The Oaks, Oaks Forest is where residents thrive with the support of quality services for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and long-term living– the nursing home aim to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness.

As a proud member of the Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, expect Oak Forest to provide a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. These include 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and specialized programs available.

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Overview of Heritage Woods Senior Living

Heritage Woods Senior Living in Multnomah County, Winston-Salem, NC, is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. The community makes sure residents enjoy a cozy and spotless residence with weekly housekeeping service, with fresh linens and towels, as well as daily tidy-up service. Residents enjoy round-the-clock care and assistance provided by the caring and hardworking care team of the community.

At Heritage Woods Assisted Living, residents are able to lead the lifestyle they desire with an abundance of opportunities for leisure, learning, and entertainment through a wide range of classes and activities. The community provides plenty of amenities and services for health & wellness, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, a consultant pharmacist, balance and mobility programs, as well as personal training and wellness assessments. Residents’ nutritions and cravings are also handled with deliciously prepared meals, beverages, and snacks available anytime.

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Harmony at Brookberry Farm

526 Brookberry Heights Crossing, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Overview of Harmony at Brookberry Farm

Harmony at Brookberry Farm delivers independent living and assisted living options in Winston-Salem, NC. The independent living program features private apartments alongside community services without daily assistance, whereas assisted living incorporates hands-on support for dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Having access to both levels of care enables residents to transition into higher support tiers over time without relocating.

Apartment selections range from studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts. A two-bedroom unit offers ample space for couples moving in together, while studios and single-bedroom floor plans serve individuals looking for a private setting. Specialized, secured assisted living neighborhoods cater to those requiring extra safety measures.

Rehabilitation services on site include physical and occupational therapy, and scheduled transportation helps residents reach outside medical appointments. Residents can dine in a restaurant-style setting or visit the bistro, while free time can be spent in the movie theater, library, or game room, as well as along the outdoor walking path and garden patios. The community is pet-friendly as well.

Interested families exploring care options can contact the staff to request more information or arrange a tour of the grounds.

Starting Price $3,675/Month

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Overview of PruittPlace – Winston Salem

PruittPlace – Winston Salem is an assisted living community in Winston-Salem, NC, offering personal care and memory care. Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and well-being, the community maintains a warm, home-like environment. 24-hour assistance, round-the-clock maintenance, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and laundry, as well as on-site professional nurses, are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With personalized care plans, the community provides the best possible care tailored to residents’ unique needs and habits.

Arts and crafts, board games, and active games foster socialization and help improve residents’ cognition. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a beauty salon/ barber shop, an activity area, a theater, and an exercise room are just some of the available on-site amenities. With public transportation nearby, the community is easily accessible. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in North Carolina, as it has dedicated services.

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Forest Heights

2500 Polo Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Overview of Forest Heights

Forest Heights offers assisted living in Winston-Salem, NC, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while residents keep their own apartments. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands are possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community

Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community operates as a memory care facility in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, under Methodist Church affiliation. The facility is not currently CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid. Bert Sanders has served as Healthcare Administrator since 2024. Walk score of 38 reflects somewhat walkable neighborhood access, though most resident errands and outings require transportation.

The community provides skilled nursing care, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. The facility’s stated philosophy emphasizes hospitality, stress-free lifestyle, and support for purposeful living within a residential, resort-style environment.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the facility. Programming includes Fountain Hill Home Care and arts activities designed for cognitive support and resident engagement. Amenities encompass housekeeping, physical therapy, organized social events, 24-hour concierge service, hair salon, library access, and restaurant-style dining.

The facility does not participate in CMS certification. Residents access the facility through private pay arrangements and potentially through North Carolina’s financial assistance programs including Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), and State/County Special Assistance programs, though direct facility-level participation in these programs is not confirmed.

The Methodist Church affiliation may indicate nonprofit status and long-standing community presence.

Family evaluation of Arbor Acres necessarily relies on in-person facility visits, direct interviews with current residents and family members, review of individual care agreements and service specifications, and assessment of observed staff-resident interactions and physical environment conditions rather than comparative public benchmarking.

Arbor Acres presents itself as a specialized memory care community emphasizing lifestyle amenities and personalized support.

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Overview of Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem, NC offers nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Nursing home care supports long term residence for people who need ongoing nursing oversight, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a life limiting illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between services may avoid leaving the community or starting over socially.

Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation has 66 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s capacity. Rehabilitation services include short term rehab, pulmonary rehab, orthopedic rehab and post acute care, supporting temporary recovery after an illness, injury or hospitalization and providing therapy focused on respiratory or orthopedic recovery. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly.

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Overview of Salemtowne Retirement Community

Nestled in the picturesque landscape, Salemtowne Retirement Community stands as a tranquil haven for seniors seeking a vibrant and supportive lifestyle in their golden years. With a focus on holistic living, this community provides comfortable residential options, from spacious cottages to cozy apartments, ensuring every resident finds their ideal abode. The community’s commitment to promoting an active and fulfilling retirement is evident in its array of recreational facilities, including fitness centers, walking trails, and creative spaces. Salemtowne Retirement Community stands as more than just a place to reside; it’s a nurturing environment where seniors can embrace each day with enthusiasm and joy.
At Salemtowne Retirement Community, the essence of graceful aging is exemplified through a range of comprehensive services that cater to the evolving needs of its residents. From the assurance of healthcare access to the convenience of on-site dining options, the community places a premium on enhancing the quality of life for its senior members. Professional staff and caregivers are dedicated to providing personalized support, allowing residents to maintain their independence while knowing that assistance is readily available when required. The community’s serene surroundings and thoughtfully designed architecture create an atmosphere of serenity and relaxation, fostering a sense of belonging and security. Rooted in a tradition of respect for individuality and a commitment to well-being,

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Overview of Salemtowne, the Moravian Community

Salemtowne, the Moravian Community offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in Winston-Salem, NC. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Rehabilitation services are also available through the community, so residents can receive rehabilitation without arranging it elsewhere. As a Life Plan Community, Salemtowne brings these care levels together, allowing a resident whose needs change to potentially move between them without leaving the community. It may suit someone who wants independent living now and could need more support over time.

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Brookridge

1199 Hayes Forest Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Overview of Brookridge

Brookridge offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Winston-Salem, NC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Because these care levels are available within one community, Brookridge may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. Residents can use an indoor heated pool, fitness center, art studio, library, and community gardens for exercise, creative activities, reading, and outdoor gardening.

Scheduled transportation serves local shopping centers and medical appointments, while dining includes a main dining room and casual café with fresh, local ingredients and a rotating menu. Pets are allowed. Brookridge opened in 1989 and is directed by Tatum Myers, MBA, LNHA, CDP; payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helps eligible residents cover long term care costs, and private pay means the family pays directly.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Winston-salem at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 28/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Winston-salem, NC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Winston-salem, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, NC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?

Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does North Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?

North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 20 assisted living facilities in Winston-Salem, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Winston-Salem, NC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Winston-Salem, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Winston-Salem, NC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.