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Nestled in the charming college town of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Brookdale Wake Forest, offers a vibrant senior living community tailored to meet diverse care needs. Located conveniently in one community, Brookdale Wake Forest provides both assisted living and memory care. Residents here enjoy the freedom to live life to the fullest, supported by a caring team available around the clock.
Experience a rich calendar of events and personalized care assessments designed to meet individual needs and preferences. At Brookdale Wake Forest, dining is a delight with nutritionally balanced, home-cooked meals served in a restaurant-style setting. For those in memory care, there are dementia-friendly menus and intimate dining environments with personalized assistance. The community fosters a supportive environment where residents can thrive with the help of dedicated staff committed to their well-being and safety.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 51 | 46 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (51 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 4.6 | 4.2 | This facility has 10% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.6 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 10% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 2.2 | This facility has 9% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 9% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 21 | 21 | This facility has total inspections in line with the North Carolina average (21 vs. NC avg 21).— At avg |
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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.
| 86% | 90% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (86% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 4% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 24, 2024 identified deficiencies related to medication staff qualifications, tuberculosis testing, health care referral and follow-up, medication administration documentation, and medication storage security. Earlier inspections showed ongoing issues with physical plant maintenance, fire safety systems, and medication administration practices, including problems with smoke detection, fire door functionality, and timely medication delivery. Prior reports also noted deficiencies in housekeeping, emergency system maintenance, and food service cleanliness. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The pattern of findings suggests persistent challenges in both medication management and building safety, with no clear indication of overall improvement in recent inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
17.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wake Forest's city center to Brookdale Wake Forest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.54 miles to nearest hospital (Center Wake Med Health Care)
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Brookdale Wake Forest is located in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Sunrise of Raleigh |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 100 | Yes | 49 | - | A- | 97.50/200 | 24 | 75% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Cadence North Raleigh |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Raleigh (North Raleigh) | 96 | No | 45 | - | A+ | 93.50/200 | 19 | 78.9% | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Wake Forest | 70 | Yes | 54 | 52.9% | A+ | 94.50/200 | 21 | 85.7% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Magnolia Glen |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Raleigh (Northwest Raleigh) | 66 | No | 50 | - | - | 103.50/200 | 15 | 73.3% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Navion of Rocky Mount |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rocky Mount (Northgreen) | 60 | Yes | 37 | 100.0% | - | 106.50/200 | 20 | 85% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Brookdale Wake Forest is in the Wake Forest neighborhood of Wake Forest.
Brookdale Wake Forest has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Wake Forest's license number is HAL-092-032.
Brookdale Wake Forest's occupancy is 53%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Wake Forest on this page.
Brookdale Wake Forest has 70 beds.
(919) 562-8400 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale Wake Forest.
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