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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Winston-Salem, NC for 2024

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has 247,945 residents, and 14.1% are aged 65 and older. Seniors in this city have access to a broad range of medical services at facilities including Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Nursing home costs in Winston-Salem are close to the national average, according to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Here, semiprivate rooms carry an average cost of $7,787 per month, while the national median is $7,756.

Nursing homes provide around-the-clock supervision and monitoring, personal assistance, skilled nursing and other medical services for individuals who need high levels of care. The staff may include therapists and social workers in addition to nurses and nursing aides. This level of support is the most extensive available outside a hospital setting, so its costs run considerably higher than other types of senior care. Home health care or assisted living may offer a more economical and suitable alternative for seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled care.

This guide covers nursing home costs in Winston-Salem and cities throughout North Carolina and cost comparisons with other types of senior care. It also includes a list of local aging-related resources that may benefit seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Winston-Salem, NC

In Winston-Salem, the average monthly rate for semiprivate nursing home rooms is $7,787. Private rooms cost an average of $8,182 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

The $7,787 average monthly rate for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes in Winston-Salem is just $31 above the national median. This level of care in Winston-Salem is $487 more expensive than the North Carolina average of $7,300.

Prices in Winston-Salem are higher than in many nearby cities. Seniors in the Greensboro area pay $92 less, while Burlington residents see a $183 price difference in their favor. The rate in Durham averages $7,270, which is $517 below Winston-Salem’s median. In the Hickory area, nursing homes charge $6,874 per month, on average, or $913 less. 

Winston-Salem

$7,787

North Carolina

$7,300

United States

$7,756

Greensboro

$7,695

Durham

$7,270

Hickory

$6,874

Burlington

$7,604

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Pricing is among the most important factors many families in Winston-Salem consider as they explore care options for their aging loved one. Seeing nursing home costs side-by-side with prices for other arrangements may help in their decision process.  Adult day health care is the most affordable choice, with an average monthly rate of $1,452. Home care or home health care services cost $3,909 per month, and assisted living runs an average of $4,500. Nursing homes offer the most expensive type of senior care, with average costs of $7,787 for a semiprivate room and $8,182 for a private room.

Adult day health care

$1,452

Home care

$3,909

Home health care

$3,909

Assisted living

$4,500

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$7,787

Nursing Home (private room)

$8,182

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Winston-Salem, NC

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Winston-Salem, NC

Many seniors, caregivers and families in Winston-Salem turn to the following resources for aging-related support. Some programs may help delay the need for a senior to enter a nursing home. Others provide advice and assistance for those moving to or currently living in a long-term care facility.

ResourceContactService
Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (336) 904-0300The PTRC AAA administers community-based programs for seniors living at home or in long-term care facilities. Services include in-home aides, home-delivered and congregate meals, adult day care and family caregiver support. Legal services are available to help with public benefits, advance directives and foreclosure prevention. Long-term care ombudsmen can advocate on behalf of nursing home residents to secure their rights and ensure quality of care. Age Well Community Programs are offered to encourage and educate seniors about proactive health habits.
Senior Services(336) 724-2040Senior Services promotes dignity and independence so older adults can remain at home as long as possible. Seniors and their caregivers can call for free information and screening for appropriate support services. Homebound clients may qualify for in-home care, meal and grocery deliveries. The Senior Lunch program provides meals three days each week, along with health screenings, arts and crafts, music and socialization. Those who can't afford these services may be eligible for assistance through public funding or philanthropic contributions.
The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem(336) 748-0217The Shepherd’s Center offers programs, direct services and enriching experiences for older adults. The Center's volunteers provide friendly visits, transportation for grocery shopping and medical appointments, minor home repairs and safety modifications and caregiver respite. SHIIP counselors are available to answer questions about Medicare, long-term care insurance and prescription drug plans. The Center hosts educational, entertainment, exercise and recreational opportunities and organizes group outings and day trips.

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Jana Poplar

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Review of The Oaks at Forsyth

The rooms are fair and the staff is friendly. There is always someone available if you have a concern or have questions.

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Kerniece

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Review of Trinity Glen

What I like about Trinity Glen is that they keep in contact with the family members when they find something out about the patient or whatever. They communicate well with the patient's family...

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William Albritton

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Review of The Oaks at Forsyth

First, I would like to thank staff and administration for the service rendered to me, during my stay at the Oaks Rehabilitation Center. I want to give a special thanks to physical...

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