Compare Memory Care around Forsyth County
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Walnut Ridge | MC AL IL NH | Walnut Cove (Windmill Street) | 63
Facility
63
NC AVG
72
Rank
#224 / 390 | No |
50
Facility
50
NC AVG
33
Rank
#149 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 322 | 19 | 47.4%
Facility
47.4%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 335 | Studio / Suite | |
| Mallard Ridge | MC AL | Clemmons | 54
Facility
54
NC AVG
72
Rank
#288 / 390 | No |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
33
Rank
#476 / 572 |
59.3%
Facility
59.3%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#175 / 246 | - | - | 0.00/200
Facility
0.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#306 / 322 | 41 | 90.2%
Facility
90.2%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#303 / 335 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Hines Family Care Home | — | Winston-Salem | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — |
| Shuler Health Care/Crane Villa | — | Kernersville | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
| Shuler Health Care/Phillips Villa | — | Kernersville | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — |
| Shuler Health Care/Pierce Villa | — | Kernersville | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — |
| WAMU's Family Care Home | — | Winston Salem | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — |
| Parkview Family Care Home | — | Winston-Salem | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — |
| Serenity Living at Willmeade | — | Winston Salem | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
| Shuler Health Care/Record Villa | — | Kernersville | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — |
| Shuler Health Care/Storey Villa | — | Kernersville | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — |
| Verra Spring at Heritage Woods | — | Winston-Salem | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — |
Located in Multnomah County, Walnut Cove, NC, Walnut Ridge is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Overlooking the scenic views of Walnut Cove’s rolling hills and picturesque cliffs, the community provides a relaxing retirement environment with access to excellent care and compassionate team. Residents here are able to maintain their independence and autonomy while benefiting from personalized care services, including assistance with daily living activities and medication management.
At Walnut Ridge, residents are free from the tiring hassles of chores with housekeeping, laundry, and in-house maintenance services offered. With more free time on their hands, residents are available to enjoy the community’s varied daily social activities planned by a full-time social director, including wellness programs, fun games, and excursions. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in the elegant dining room with seasonal menus curated by dietitians. Here, residents are able to live worry-free with an extensive array of services, amenities, and activities that fosters a comfortable and meaningful lifestyle.
Designed to meet seniors’ every need in a home-like environment, Mallard Ridge in Multnomah County, Clemmons, NC, is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community’s compassionate caregiving team coordinates closely with residents and their families to create personalized care plans and programs that closely align with their specific needs. Here, residents are liberated from home and yard maintenance, providing them plenty of time to enjoy the community’s calendar of daily activities and delicious restaurant-style dining.
Residents experiencing Alzheimer’s or any stage of dementia are provided a safe and secure haven for a more personal and focused care and attention that serves their specific needs. Emergency response systems are also available in each apartment to make sure residents are provided immediate assistance during emergencies. A full-time social director is available to carefully plan an array of social activities, wellness programs, and outings to local attractions, restaurants, and community events, for a vibrant and fulfilling living experience.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Forsyth County, 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.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?
North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 2 memory care communities in Forsyth County, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Forsyth County, 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 Forsyth County, 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 memory care communities in Forsyth County, 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.
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