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 & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in NC
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Avg Walk Score: 24/ 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

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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 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. 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.
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.
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Winston-Salem
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 72
Rank #53 / 387
Yes
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 36
Rank #176 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
A+
73.75/200
Facility 73.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #299 / 321
15
93%
Facility 93%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #117 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Winston-Salem
MC
Winston-Salem
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 72
Rank #316 / 387
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 36
Rank #360 / 536
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #1 / 232
-
99.00/200
Facility 99.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #161 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Studio
Priddy Manor
MC
AL
King
79
Facility 79
NC AVG 72
Rank #157 / 387
No
2
Facility 2
NC AVG 36
Rank #526 / 536
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105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
6
83%
Facility 83%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #40 / 333
Studio / Suite
Homestead Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
66
Facility 66
NC AVG 72
Rank #198 / 387
Yes
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 36
Rank #377 / 536
30.3%
Facility 30.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #213 / 232
-
103.50/200
Facility 103.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #31 / 321
7
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Southfork
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem
78
Facility 78
NC AVG 72
Rank #161 / 387
No
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 36
Rank #377 / 536
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #157 / 232
-
91.50/200
Facility 91.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #252 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Magnolia Creek
MC
AL
RC
Winston-Salem (Crosslands)
117
Facility 117
NC AVG 72
Rank #50 / 387
No-
24.8%
Facility 24.8%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #223 / 232
A+
98.50/200
Facility 98.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #168 / 321
8
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
-
Grand Villa Assisted Living at Winston
MC
AL
Winston-Salem (Swaimtown)
142
Facility 142
NC AVG 72
Rank #14 / 387
No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 36
Rank #449 / 536
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43.75/200
Facility 43.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #304 / 321
30
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Yes, Pets Allowed
Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Winston-Salem (West Highlands)
230
Facility 230
NC AVG 72
Rank #1 / 387
No
62
Facility 62
NC AVG 36
Rank #58 / 536
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #41 / 232
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Arbor Acres
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 72
Rank #335 / 387
Yes
20
Facility 20
NC AVG 36
Rank #377 / 536
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #110 / 232
-----Studio / 1 Bed
PruittPlace – Winston Salem
MC
AL
Winston-Salem (Oak Crest)
-Yes
24
Facility 24
NC AVG 36
Rank #349 / 536
------Studio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Winston-salem.

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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 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 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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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 runs 66 beds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Right now about 20 of those beds are filled, which puts occupancy near 30 percent. For a family weighing placement, that low a figure cuts two ways. There is room to move in without a wait. It also means the building is running well under capacity, worth sitting with as you visit.

The setting is not a walkable one. With a Walk Score of 20, most trips out mean getting in a car. Plan visits around that.

Residents have access to rehabilitation services, respite stays for caregivers who need a break, and staffing that covers all 24 hours. Total nursing care runs about 5 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day, with licensed practical nurses adding close to an hour of that. Wellness programming, dining, concierge and salon services, housekeeping, and transportation fill out the day. An emergency call system runs around the clock.

State inspections have focused on standard operational ground: medication management, infection prevention, and fire-safety systems, rather than direct resident care. Medicare and private pay are both accepted here. The place suits an older adult who needs rehabilitation-minded care and steady daily help, and whose family does not mind a quieter building with beds to spare.

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Southfork

1345 Jonestown Road Winston-Salem, Nc 27103, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Overview of Southfork

Southfork is a 78-bed nursing home at 1345 Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It provides skilled nursing care. A secured living program runs alongside 24-hour staffing. Short-term respite stays are also available.

The location scores 20 on the Walk Score scale, placing it in the car-dependent range. Getting to most errands from here means driving. Walkable options nearby are limited. Occupancy stands at 60 percent, which works out to 47 of the 78 beds.

On-site amenities include restaurant-style dining, a library, and an entertainment room. There is also an outdoor common area. The facility provides housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation. The secured living program covers residents who need a monitored setting.

Medicaid is accepted as a payment pathway for residents who qualify.

State inspections have documented findings across four areas at Southfork: medication management, fire-safety systems, staffing and staff credentials, and dietary and food service. These four categories mark the scope of what regulators have recorded at the facility.

Southfork pairs skilled nursing with a secured living option across one 78-bed campus in Winston-Salem. Medicaid is accepted, and the site sits in a car-dependent part of Forsyth County.

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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 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 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 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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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.