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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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Last updated
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.

Homestead Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
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
-
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
Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
MC
AL
HOS
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
Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Winston-Salem
-No
38
Facility 38
NC AVG 33
Rank #235 / 572
89.7% -----
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
-
Brookridge
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
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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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
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
-
Mill Creek Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
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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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 / 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
Brookstone of Clemmons
MC
AL
Winston-Salem
-No
11
Facility 11
NC AVG 33
Rank #449 / 572
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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 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.

Contact Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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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Overview of Brookstone of Clemmons

Brookstone of Clemmons is one of the trusted assisted living communities in Winston-Salem. Management strives to offer a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by providing options that cater to each individual’s needs. The person-centered environment helps improve residents’ quality of life by providing tailored care to each individual.
Brookstone of Clemmons ensures that its residents maintain their independence. They offer amenities and services, including a library, recreational center, and an elegant dining room, with services such as housekeeping and linen, transportation, daily activities, and programs.

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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.