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Best Memory Care in Winston-Salem, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care communities in Winston-salem, NC using NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NC
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Jun 2026
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14 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 22/ 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: 94The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Winston-salem, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Winston-salem

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

Priddy Manor
MC
AL
King (Priddy Road)
79
Facility 79
NC AVG 72
Rank #160 / 390
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 33
Rank #526 / 572
-
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 322
16
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #54 / 335
Studio / Suite
Brookdale Winston-Salem
MC
Winston-Salem
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 72
Rank #319 / 390
No
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #360 / 572
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #1 / 246
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #161 / 322
25
76%
Facility 76%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #133 / 335
Studio
Magnolia Creek
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem (Crosslands)
117
Facility 117
NC AVG 72
Rank #52 / 390
No
1
Facility 1
NC AVG 33
Rank #537 / 572
24.8%
Facility 24.8%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #237 / 246
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 322
22
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #195 / 335
-
Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston
MC
AL
Winston-Salem (Swaimtown)
142
Facility 142
NC AVG 72
Rank #15 / 390
No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 33
Rank #449 / 572
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43.75/200
Facility 43.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 322
68
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #320 / 335
Yes, Pets Allowed
Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
Winston-Salem (Oldtown)
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #201 / 390
No
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
74.2%
Facility 74.2%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #125 / 246
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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
MC
AL
HC
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #55 / 390
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 33
Rank #175 / 572
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #1 / 246
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #300 / 322
32
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #274 / 335
Studio / 1 Bed
Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
HC
NH
RC
Winston-Salem (West Highlands)
230
Facility 230
NC AVG 72
Rank #1 / 390
No
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 33
Rank #58 / 572
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #60 / 246
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PruittPlace – Winston Salem
MC
AL
Winston-Salem (Oak Crest)
-Yes
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 33
Rank #349 / 572
-----Studio / 1 Bed
Homestead Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
Winston-Salem
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #201 / 390
No
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 33
Rank #377 / 572
30.3%
Facility 30.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #227 / 246
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 322
19
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #115 / 335
-
Southfork
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 72
Rank #164 / 390
No
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 33
Rank #377 / 572
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #169 / 246
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #253 / 322
23
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #213 / 335
-
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
Winston-Salem
-No
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 33
Rank #235 / 572
89.7% -----
Brookstone of Clemmons
MC
AL
Winston-Salem
-No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 33
Rank #449 / 572
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Brookridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
Winston-Salem
-No
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 33
Rank #484 / 572
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
NC AVG 69.9%
Rank #70 / 246
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Overview of Priddy Manor

Settled in the vibrant place of King, NC, the Priddy Manor is a remarkable senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations ranging from studio deluxe to private studio and share suite. In terms of memory care, a cutting-edge program named Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed to address the needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

With its top-tier amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. At the Priddy Manor, seniors are guaranteed a wondrous living experience.

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Overview of Brookdale Winston-Salem

Set amidst the beautiful setting of Winston Salem, NC, Brookdale Winston-Salem is a classic senior living community that offers compassionate memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community provides a secure and supportive environment designed to enhance residents’ quality of life while addressing their unique needs. With trained staff available around the clock, residents receive personalized attention and emergency support whenever necessary.

At Brookdale Winston-Salem, residents benefit from a variety of amenities and engaging programs tailored to their cognitive abilities and interests. Their Clare Bridge Daily Path program offers a structured routine with six planned activities each day, fostering a sense of purpose and achievement. The community features secure entrances and enclosed outdoor areas, allowing residents to safely enjoy gardening and outdoor activities. Inside, cozy living spaces and thoughtful details like large windows create a comfortable, homelike atmosphere that promotes well-being and independence.

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Overview of Magnolia Creek

Dedicated to empowering seniors to live their best lives, Magnolia Creek in Multnomah County, Winston-Salem, NC, is an inspiring senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community offers an ideal blend of comfortable residence and exceptional health and personal care needed to live fully and comfortably. Residents enjoy compassionate care and assistance provided by a dedicated care team.

The community makes sure residents are provided with plenty of opportunities for an active and vibrant living experience with an array of fitness and wellness programs. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also offered to give residents plenty of time to enjoy their retirement life fully. With comprehensive services, friendly care team, and convenient amenities, residents at Magnolia Creek are able to live their lives fully and comfortably.

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Overview of Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston

Live a vibrant life with Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston, a charming senior living community, based in Winston-Salem, NC, offering assisted living and memory care services. The community ensures residents live a comfortable life with the help of a professional trained team and an on-call registered nurse trained to provide various care and support. Residents are also offered access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, along with in-house physicians, podiatrists, & psychiatrists for other services that residents may need.

Committed to delivering a nurturing environment that empowers residents to live well, the community offers an array of amenities and services designed to ensure quality living and a healthy lifestyle. A variety of activities and exercise opportunities are provided to help residents stay active and engaged. Three course meals are also provided to ensure residents always eat healthy and on time.

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Overview of Arbor Acres

Situated in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Arbor Acres is a distinguished continuing care retirement community. This tranquil haven provides a spectrum of living options, spanning independent living, assisted care, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to cater to diverse senior needs.

Within the rare and beautiful setting of Arbor Acres, residents find a place to reside and a canvas where purpose, creativity, and motivation flourish. Life at Arbor Acres shines brilliantly, fostering an environment where friendships blossom and the art of living is embraced. All are welcome to experience the exceptional lifestyle offered at Arbor Acres, where each resident is invited to savor the richness of their journey in this vibrant and thriving community.

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Overview of Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

The sister home of Willow Valley Center, Mill Creek, is also the premier health and rehabilitation center. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. Mill Creek is known for its world-class hospitality balanced with small-town charm.

The elegant nursing home creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and are enriched with quality skilled nursing care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation specialty with long-term and short-term care services. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

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Overview of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem

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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Overview of Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Willow Valley Center is Winston-Salem’s premier health and rehabilitation center. A comprehensive community that presents a resort-like lifestyle with world-class hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The health and rehabilitation center’s nursing approach is focused on comprehensive therapies that contribute to a speedy recovery. Willow Valley is known for its world-class hospitality balanced with small-town charm.

The elegant nursing home creates an atmosphere where residents thrive and are enriched with quality skilled nursing care. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation specialty with long-term and short-term care services. Amenities include a library, a courtyard, a family visitation room, daily meals provided, and a hair salon.

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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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Homestead Hills Assisted Living

2101 Homestead Hills Drive Winston-Salem, Nc 27103, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Overview of Homestead Hills Assisted Living

Homestead Hills Assisted Living is a 66-bed community at 2101 Homestead Hills Drive, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, North Carolina. It provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services; operates 24/7; and holds a 3-star state rating tied for 40th of 138 North Carolina facilities. A 6X National Award winner designation reflects prior operational achievements. Current occupancy is 30 percent (20 of 66 beds) significantly below the state average of 76.4 percent.

Staff training, medication management, and building safety represent Homestead Hills’ persistent compliance challenges. Over five years and across seven inspections, the facility averaged 9.6 deficiencies annually, 85 percent above North Carolina’s 5.2-deficiency benchmark. The October 26, 2023 annual survey identified five deficiencies consolidating longstanding gaps in medication aide preparation and health professional competency. Five of six medication aides failed to complete required medication clinical skills checklists or medication aide training verification; four of six staff lacked competency validation for licensed health professional support tasks spanning fingerstick blood sugar checks, insulin injections, inhalation medications, and oxygen administration.

Two residents were not tested for tuberculosis upon admission; one resident’s required licensed health professional evaluation was not completed within 30 days. Three residents did not receive ordered medications for blood pressure regulation, antipsychotic therapy, and heart-rate management.

Medication aide deficiencies recur across the facility’s history. August 2015 substantiated complaint investigation documented seven deficiencies that parallel current findings: five of six staff lacked competency validation for blood glucose checks, insulin injections, oxygen administration, and nebulizer use; four of six had not received diabetic care training before administering insulin; three of five medication aides hired after October 2013 had not completed required 15-hour medication administration training or clinical skills validation. Additional deficiencies in that investigation included two residents not receiving ordered therapeutic diets (no concentrated sweets, mechanical soft), inadequate infection control for shared glucometers affecting three residents, inadequate restraint documentation for one resident, and absent annual infection control training for three staff.

Building and fire safety deficiencies span July 2015 through August 2019. July 2015 construction survey documented nine deficiencies including failed fire alarm components, unsecured oxygen cylinders (projectile hazards), wedged fire doors, breached fire-rated construction, unsealed gas and electrical ceiling penetrations, dragging or difficult-to-open exit doors, non-latching interior doors, and inadequate mechanical ventilation. September 2015 follow-up found five uncorrected deficiencies: continued oxygen cylinder storage hazards, fire-rated construction breaches, missing sprinkler escutcheon plates, unsealed ceiling penetrations, and non-functional laundry ventilation. July 2017 cited 13 violations spanning missing fire inspection reports, bathrooms used for storage, poor furniture and plumbing maintenance, unsecured oxygen cylinders, non-functional emergency lighting, improperly propped doors, fire-resistant ceiling breaches, difficult egress doors, misaligned kitchen hood suppression heads, missing ansul system documentation, and absent bathroom exhaust ventilation.

August 2019 identified eight deficiencies: particulate buildup on return-air grilles, non-illuminated exit signs, non-functional emergency lights, missing sprinkler escutcheons, wedged fire doors, non-latching doors, stored items blocking sprinkler coverage, and non-operational janitorial exhaust.

September 2021 documented one capacity violation: 20 residents occupied a Special Care Unit licensed for 18 beds. The facility offers wellness programs, full-time activity coordination, fine dining with flexible menus, concierge and salon services, housekeeping, transportation, and 24-hour emergency call systems. No fines or license suspensions appear in the record.

Families should ask about corrective actions taken following the October 2023 medication administration and staff competency deficiencies.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

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 14 memory care communities in Winston-Salem, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.