Brookdale Winston-Salem

Brookdale Winston-Salem

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 38 Rank #316 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 316th out of 387 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #360 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th out of 536 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
22 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 232Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 232 homes we track in North Carolina for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the North Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 232. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% This home is often near full
Higher than the North Carolina average: 76.4%
Occupied beds
38 / 38

About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyForsyth
License NumberHAL-034-027

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Keypad Entry in Secured Memory Care Units.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactChristopher Smith, Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Library
Concierge
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Piano
Activities
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$8,270 per month

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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 58 deficiencies 10 inspections 0 penalties 19 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2016 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 3 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (26% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above)
1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (47% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5846 This facility has 26% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (58 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 26% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.85.01 This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.8 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 16% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1021 This facility has had 52% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (10 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 52% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 1019 This facility has 47% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (10 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 47% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 100%92% This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
3/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
99.00 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 360 / 417 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Winston-Salem

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Address 6.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Winston-Salem's city center to Brookdale Winston-Salem's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Winston-salem

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
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
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
-
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
-
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

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in North Carolina

Brookdale Winston-Salem is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Winston-Salem

Is Brookdale Winston-Salem in a walkable area?

Brookdale Winston-Salem has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Winston-Salem?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Winston-Salem's license number is HAL-034-027.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Winston-Salem?

Brookdale Winston-Salem's occupancy is 100%.

Does Brookdale Winston-Salem have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Winston-Salem on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Winston-Salem?

Yes, Brookdale Winston-Salem allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brookdale Winston-Salem have?

Brookdale Winston-Salem has 38 beds.

Has Brookdale Winston-Salem had any deficiencies?

Brookdale Winston-Salem has had 58 reported deficiencies since 2016 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).

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