Brookdale Forest City
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Forest City, NC
Brookdale Forest City
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Forest City, NC
Overview of Brookdale Forest City
Brookdale Forest City, located in Forest City, NC, offers a tranquil yet convenient setting for seniors. The community provides both assisted living services and memory care for individuals living with memory loss. Residents can enjoy pet-friendly apartments filled with natural light, and they have the freedom to personalize their living spaces. With round-the-clock monitoring and assistance from a dedicated team, residents are guaranteed to receive assistance whenever they need it.
Fostering an active and engaging lifestyle, Brookdale Forest City offers a wealth of amenities, including a library, beauty/barber shop, therapy room, private dining room, and walking paths. Residents can relax in the fireside living room or on the porch, and stay connected with Wi-Fi access throughout the community. With beautifully landscaped grounds and a variety of programs and activities, Brookdale Grandon Farms offers a vibrant and supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for seniors.
Types of Care at Brookdale Forest City
Assisted Living
Memory Care
76-bed community Rank #187 / 397Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 397 homes in North Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #408 / 572Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 408th out of 572 homes in North Carolina. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across North Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyRutherford
License NumberHAL-081-014
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactKristin Gingerella, Executive Director
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Private Dining Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
ActivitiesFull of everything from cozy crafters, bingo, cooking class and devotional services.
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$6,430 per month
Memory Care$8,515 per month
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with elegant place settings and tableside service.
Brookdale Forest City – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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 2015 · 11 years of data
49 deficiencies
23 inspections
0 penalties
18 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Deficiencies per year (7% above)
• Total inspections (10% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (13% below)
• Total deficiencies (7% above)
• Deficiencies per year (7% above)
• Total inspections (10% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (5% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (5% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (13% below)
Latest Inspection
January 29, 2025
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 49 | 46 | This facility has 7% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (49 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 7% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 4.5 | 4.2 | This facility has 7% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.5 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 7% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.1 | 2.2 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.1 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 5% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 23 | 21 | This facility has 10% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (23 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 10% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 18 | 19 | This facility has 5% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 5% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 78% | 90% | This facility has 12 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (78% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 12% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on January 29, 2025, identified deficiencies related to maintaining accurate therapeutic diet lists and serving prescribed therapeutic diets. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues involving medication administration, health care follow-up, and physical plant safety, including fire safety and building code compliance. Inspectors frequently cited problems with medication errors, incomplete records, and maintenance of fire safety equipment and building conditions. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, with no clear trend of consistent improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWhat does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 298 - 485 / 312 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Forest City
Forest City P2
Forest City P3
Forest City P1
Floor Plan
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2.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Forest City's city center to Brookdale Forest City's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.68 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Medical Group Radiation Oncology at Forest City)
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Assisted Living in North Carolina
Brookdale Forest City is located in Forest City, North Carolina.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Forest City
Is Brookdale Forest City in a walkable area?
Brookdale Forest City has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Forest City?
According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Forest City's license number is HAL-081-014.
Does Brookdale Forest City have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Forest City on this page.
How many beds does Brookdale Forest City have?
Brookdale Forest City has 76 beds.
What is the phone number of Brookdale Forest City?
(828) 288-1171 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Forest City.
What county is Brookdale Forest City located in?
Brookdale Forest City is in Rutherford County.
Is Brookdale Forest City Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Brookdale Forest City is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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