Assisted Living in Winston Salem, North Carolina
Since the 1880s, the twin cities of Winston-Salem have been considered a single entity. This thriving community is home to more than 250,000 residents, including 36,000 seniors, and more than 671,000 residents live in the greater metropolitan area. With six universities, Winston-Salem is often considered a college town, but it has plenty of amenities for older adults. The scenic Yadkin Valley has an idyllic climate that’s ideal for growing tobacco. Recently, it became the state’s first nationally recognized wine-producing region. The city also has excellent medical facilities and other resources for seniors.
Assisted living facilities in Winston-Salem cater to adults who require help with at least one activity of daily living. In addition to providing housing, meals and personal care, they offer recreational activities and resort-style amenities that can help seniors maintain their health and well-being. According to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living facilities in Winston-Salem typically charge $4,923 per month, which is much higher than the statewide average.
The guide takes a deeper look at assisted living prices in Winston-Salem. It reviews some of the pros and cons of living in the area and concludes with a directory of free and low-cost senior services.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Winston Salem, NC
Peace Haven Assisted Living
178 S. Peace Haven Road, Winston Salem, NC, 27104
We chose Peace Haven Assisted Living for my husband. I liked the fact that you will only have probably up to six people in the facility. It’s very small and like a regular home. You have a private roo
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We chose Peace Haven Assisted Living for my husband. I liked the fact that you will only have probably up to six people in the facility. It’s very small and like a regular home. You have a private room. It’s all brand new, so everything looks amazing. I met with the owner, and she was awesome. The staff was very smart, caring, and knowledgeable. When I went there, they were cooking breakfast for one of the residents, which was awesome. They have a couple of rooms where they do activities. They have a piano, games that they play, a workout area, and a barbershop area. And then outside, they have a nice big patio with chairs and tables. They have a grill back there, so the cook there will be grilling for them when it’s nice weather.
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We chose Peace Haven Assisted Living for my husband. I liked the fact that you will only have probably up to six people in the facility. It’s very small and like a regular home. You have a private roo
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We chose Peace Haven Assisted Living for my husband. I liked the fact that you will only have probably up to six people in the facility. It’s very small and like a regular home. You have a private room. It’s all brand new, so everything looks amazing. I met with the owner, and she was awesome. The staff was very smart, caring, and knowledgeable. When I went there, they were cooking breakfast for one of the residents, which was awesome. They have a couple of rooms where they do activities. They have a piano, games that they play, a workout area, and a barbershop area. And then outside, they have a nice big patio with chairs and tables. They have a grill back there, so the cook there will be grilling for them when it’s nice weather.
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Brighton Gardens of Greensboro
1208 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC, 27410
Brighton Gardens of Greensboro is located in a residential area in Greensboro, a short trip away from shopping plazas and Guilford College. The facility’s homey, spacious apartments include several fe
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Brighton Gardens of Greensboro is located in a residential area in Greensboro, a short trip away from shopping plazas and Guilford College. The facility’s homey, spacious apartments include several features that residents admire, such as kitchenettes, bathrooms and walk-in closets. Residents and visitors think highly of the facility’s activities director and enjoy the range of enriching activities offered, which include live entertainment, baking, movie nights, visits from therapy animals and off-site group excursions to farmers markets and other destinations. The staff at the facility is friendly and welcoming, and visitors are impressed with how well they meet residents’ individual needs.
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Brighton Gardens of Greensboro is located in a residential area in Greensboro, a short trip away from shopping plazas and Guilford College. The facility’s homey, spacious apartments include several fe
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Brighton Gardens of Greensboro is located in a residential area in Greensboro, a short trip away from shopping plazas and Guilford College. The facility’s homey, spacious apartments include several features that residents admire, such as kitchenettes, bathrooms and walk-in closets. Residents and visitors think highly of the facility’s activities director and enjoy the range of enriching activities offered, which include live entertainment, baking, movie nights, visits from therapy animals and off-site group excursions to farmers markets and other destinations. The staff at the facility is friendly and welcoming, and visitors are impressed with how well they meet residents’ individual needs.
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Heritage Greens
801 Meadowood St, Greensboro, NC, 27409
The staff at Heritage Greens were very friendly and helpful, and everything looked pretty good. It was a place that we would consider. Everybody that we saw seemed friendly and helpful. They had some
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The staff at Heritage Greens were very friendly and helpful, and everything looked pretty good. It was a place that we would consider. Everybody that we saw seemed friendly and helpful. They had some activities every day, like there was a group doing crafts while we were there. The room was nice and fairly big. The one we saw had good storage and was overall pretty nice. Their dining room was fine, they had several separate small dining areas, so we saw one of those. Each section eats in a separate dining area. It was clean, but it just wasn’t as clean and nice as some other places I’ve seen.
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The staff at Heritage Greens were very friendly and helpful, and everything looked pretty good. It was a place that we would consider. Everybody that we saw seemed friendly and helpful. They had some
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The staff at Heritage Greens were very friendly and helpful, and everything looked pretty good. It was a place that we would consider. Everybody that we saw seemed friendly and helpful. They had some activities every day, like there was a group doing crafts while we were there. The room was nice and fairly big. The one we saw had good storage and was overall pretty nice. Their dining room was fine, they had several separate small dining areas, so we saw one of those. Each section eats in a separate dining area. It was clean, but it just wasn’t as clean and nice as some other places I’ve seen.
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Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem
2601 Reynolds Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106
My mom is a resident of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. I would say that I like that they have tight Covid restrictions. I like that all of their staff is fully vaccinated, and if they’re not vacci
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My mom is a resident of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. I would say that I like that they have tight Covid restrictions. I like that all of their staff is fully vaccinated, and if they’re not vaccinated by the end of July, they were terminated. Everyone at the facility is very nice and polite. The staff as well are very nice and polite.
She has a nice studio room which is very spacious and fits her needs. The place is nice. She hasn’t gotten involved in activities yet, but they have music, art, and bingo. They go out for rides and occasionally have shopping trips. They have a hair salon; you can get manicures and pedicures. They are pet-friendly. You can have a pet in your room as long as you’re able to maintain that pet. They also have a pet dog in the facility that just roams around and visits everyone and a pet bird cockatiel in a cage for the whole facility.
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My mom is a resident of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. I would say that I like that they have tight Covid restrictions. I like that all of their staff is fully vaccinated, and if they’re not vacci
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My mom is a resident of Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem. I would say that I like that they have tight Covid restrictions. I like that all of their staff is fully vaccinated, and if they’re not vaccinated by the end of July, they were terminated. Everyone at the facility is very nice and polite. The staff as well are very nice and polite.
She has a nice studio room which is very spacious and fits her needs. The place is nice. She hasn’t gotten involved in activities yet, but they have music, art, and bingo. They go out for rides and occasionally have shopping trips. They have a hair salon; you can get manicures and pedicures. They are pet-friendly. You can have a pet in your room as long as you’re able to maintain that pet. They also have a pet dog in the facility that just roams around and visits everyone and a pet bird cockatiel in a cage for the whole facility.
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Clemmons Village II
6441 Holder Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012
I recently visited Clemmons Village II – Assisted Living. I was impressed, it’s a very, very nice facility. Their rooms were large and the residents there have the opportunity to personalize their are
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I recently visited Clemmons Village II – Assisted Living. I was impressed, it’s a very, very nice facility. Their rooms were large and the residents there have the opportunity to personalize their areas, which was impressive. They were clean. The staff members were friendly, very knowledgeable, and very welcoming. They have a large room that looked like it was set up for several different types of activities. They had reading materials available, several TVs, and several different options in a large room. They have someone there that’s like a beautician.
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I recently visited Clemmons Village II – Assisted Living. I was impressed, it’s a very, very nice facility. Their rooms were large and the residents there have the opportunity to personalize their are
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I recently visited Clemmons Village II – Assisted Living. I was impressed, it’s a very, very nice facility. Their rooms were large and the residents there have the opportunity to personalize their areas, which was impressive. They were clean. The staff members were friendly, very knowledgeable, and very welcoming. They have a large room that looked like it was set up for several different types of activities. They had reading materials available, several TVs, and several different options in a large room. They have someone there that’s like a beautician.
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Priddy Manor Assisted Living
1294 Priddy Road, King, NC, 27021
My mom will move into Priddy Manor Assisted Living. When we walked in, it felt comfortable. It felt kind of like you’re going home. Everybody seemed friendly and clean. It seemed like a nice facility.
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My mom will move into Priddy Manor Assisted Living. When we walked in, it felt comfortable. It felt kind of like you’re going home. Everybody seemed friendly and clean. It seemed like a nice facility. The apartments are very nice. The person who assisted me was very nice. I like her. She was very thorough. She showed us all the amenities there. The dining area was nice-looking.
They have everything. They have concerts come in, they have church twice on Sunday, and they have several things in the game room. Anything that you want to do, they have. I couldn’t go and name every little activity, but it’s enough to keep them busy if they choose to. The staff who assisted me was very good and very friendly. The place was spotless. Some places I’ve been in over the years had an odor and this one had nothing.
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My mom will move into Priddy Manor Assisted Living. When we walked in, it felt comfortable. It felt kind of like you’re going home. Everybody seemed friendly and clean. It seemed like a nice facility.
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My mom will move into Priddy Manor Assisted Living. When we walked in, it felt comfortable. It felt kind of like you’re going home. Everybody seemed friendly and clean. It seemed like a nice facility. The apartments are very nice. The person who assisted me was very nice. I like her. She was very thorough. She showed us all the amenities there. The dining area was nice-looking.
They have everything. They have concerts come in, they have church twice on Sunday, and they have several things in the game room. Anything that you want to do, they have. I couldn’t go and name every little activity, but it’s enough to keep them busy if they choose to. The staff who assisted me was very good and very friendly. The place was spotless. Some places I’ve been in over the years had an odor and this one had nothing.
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Walnut Ridge Assisted Living
411 Windmill Street, Walnut Cove, NC, 27052
I placed my mother in Walnut Ridge. They have very caring people. It is very clean. They are great. I will highly recommend them.
I placed my mother in Walnut Ridge. They have very caring people. It is very clean. They are great. I will highly recommend them.
Brookdale High Point North Assisted Living
1568 Skeet Club Road, High Point, NC, 27265
Brookdale High Point North is an assisted living facility nestled into High Point, NC, by the Deep River area and a stone’s throw away from Oak Hollow Lake. Visitors often note that the private room
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Brookdale High Point North is an assisted living facility nestled into High Point, NC, by the Deep River area and a stone’s throw away from Oak Hollow Lake. Visitors often note that the private rooms are spacious, and the staff is always attentive and friendly. Residents enjoy the large dining hall and stepping outside for a breath of fresh air in the garden and patio area. They also appreciate the on-campus amenities which include a barber shop and common television rooms which help facilitate social interaction among residents.
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Brookdale High Point North is an assisted living facility nestled into High Point, NC, by the Deep River area and a stone’s throw away from Oak Hollow Lake. Visitors often note that the private room
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Brookdale High Point North is an assisted living facility nestled into High Point, NC, by the Deep River area and a stone’s throw away from Oak Hollow Lake. Visitors often note that the private rooms are spacious, and the staff is always attentive and friendly. Residents enjoy the large dining hall and stepping outside for a breath of fresh air in the garden and patio area. They also appreciate the on-campus amenities which include a barber shop and common television rooms which help facilitate social interaction among residents.
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Mallard Ridge Assisted Living
9420 N. NC Hwy 150, Clemmons, NC, 27012
The people at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care were very friendly, and the place was really nice. There were people sitting outside and there were people helping them. They had a lot of a
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The people at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care were very friendly, and the place was really nice. There were people sitting outside and there were people helping them. They had a lot of activities every day, and we saw their menu. We didn’t taste any food, but it looked good, and the choices looked nice. They had a lot of snacks, they had an activity room. The people that we saw looked happy.
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The people at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care were very friendly, and the place was really nice. There were people sitting outside and there were people helping them. They had a lot of a
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The people at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care were very friendly, and the place was really nice. There were people sitting outside and there were people helping them. They had a lot of activities every day, and we saw their menu. We didn’t taste any food, but it looked good, and the choices looked nice. They had a lot of snacks, they had an activity room. The people that we saw looked happy.
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The Southwood
3150 Burke Mill Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103
This is a very nice facilty with caring staff. They understand how to meet the needs of the residents in the Special Care Unit.
This is a very nice facilty with caring staff. They understand how to meet the needs of the residents in the Special Care Unit.
North Pointe of Mayodan
6970 NC Highway 135, Mayodan, NC, 27027
We toured North Pointe of Mayodan. First of all, we liked just the initial cleanliness and organization of everything. Presentation was spot on and then we met the staff, who were very friendly, and v
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We toured North Pointe of Mayodan. First of all, we liked just the initial cleanliness and organization of everything. Presentation was spot on and then we met the staff, who were very friendly, and very helpful with any questions or concerns. They’re talking and then they’re talking with some of the residents there, and everybody just had positive words to say about the facility and their staff. We just got very pleasant vibes while we were there. The staff was very friendly, very personable, and very professional. She was phenomenal and part of what sold us on that place. The only thing I can say on the food, is I know other residents that stay there, that are outside our family and friends, and they go and eat with them very often, and say that it’s very good food, and the residents don’t complain.
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We toured North Pointe of Mayodan. First of all, we liked just the initial cleanliness and organization of everything. Presentation was spot on and then we met the staff, who were very friendly, and v
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We toured North Pointe of Mayodan. First of all, we liked just the initial cleanliness and organization of everything. Presentation was spot on and then we met the staff, who were very friendly, and very helpful with any questions or concerns. They’re talking and then they’re talking with some of the residents there, and everybody just had positive words to say about the facility and their staff. We just got very pleasant vibes while we were there. The staff was very friendly, very personable, and very professional. She was phenomenal and part of what sold us on that place. The only thing I can say on the food, is I know other residents that stay there, that are outside our family and friends, and they go and eat with them very often, and say that it’s very good food, and the residents don’t complain.
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Kerner Ridge Assisted Living
250 Hopkins Road, Kernersville, NC, 27284
Kerner Ridge Assisted Living was clean and comfortable. Overall, I was happy with the staff, but when it was under the new ownership, my mother did not receive appropriate medical care resulting in he
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Kerner Ridge Assisted Living was clean and comfortable. Overall, I was happy with the staff, but when it was under the new ownership, my mother did not receive appropriate medical care resulting in her need to be moved to skilled nursing. She had this huge sore on her.
The food was better though. There were two dining areas. One was for residents who were more social and then there was an overflow for residents who needed more attention. They also had activities. I remember my mom was involved in their virtual Sunday worship and Bible study. There’s also a table set up for puzzles. They play ball tossing, bingo, and doing crafts. Their price was comparable to the other ones. One very nice amenity they had was that pets were welcomed as visitors. I would bring in my mom’s dog all the time, and they enjoyed that.
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Kerner Ridge Assisted Living was clean and comfortable. Overall, I was happy with the staff, but when it was under the new ownership, my mother did not receive appropriate medical care resulting in he
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Kerner Ridge Assisted Living was clean and comfortable. Overall, I was happy with the staff, but when it was under the new ownership, my mother did not receive appropriate medical care resulting in her need to be moved to skilled nursing. She had this huge sore on her.
The food was better though. There were two dining areas. One was for residents who were more social and then there was an overflow for residents who needed more attention. They also had activities. I remember my mom was involved in their virtual Sunday worship and Bible study. There’s also a table set up for puzzles. They play ball tossing, bingo, and doing crafts. Their price was comparable to the other ones. One very nice amenity they had was that pets were welcomed as visitors. I would bring in my mom’s dog all the time, and they enjoyed that.
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Shuler Health Care Assisted Living
250 Pitts St, Kernersville, NC, 27284
I think the tour experience with Shuler Health Care Assisted Living was great, but it’s not somewhere I would want to place my mother. It was fun. I thought it was clean and all that, but I can’t imag
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I think the tour experience with Shuler Health Care Assisted Living was great, but it’s not somewhere I would want to place my mother. It was fun. I thought it was clean and all that, but I can’t imagine them sharing three bathrooms for 12 people. It’s just not a community I would set my mom up in. The staff member, Sarah, she was very helpful and very professional. The facility was fine. They have several different villas with seven different rooms, etc. There’s two people per room, so there’s no privacy.
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I think the tour experience with Shuler Health Care Assisted Living was great, but it’s not somewhere I would want to place my mother. It was fun. I thought it was clean and all that, but I can’t imag
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I think the tour experience with Shuler Health Care Assisted Living was great, but it’s not somewhere I would want to place my mother. It was fun. I thought it was clean and all that, but I can’t imagine them sharing three bathrooms for 12 people. It’s just not a community I would set my mom up in. The staff member, Sarah, she was very helpful and very professional. The facility was fine. They have several different villas with seven different rooms, etc. There’s two people per room, so there’s no privacy.
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Brookdale Lexington
161 Young Drive, Lexington, NC, 27292
Brookdale Lexington is situated in Lexington, North Carolina, a few minutes from Sapona Ridge Country Club, Wake Forest Baptist Health Center and Fox Avenue Park. Relatives are impressed with the rang
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Brookdale Lexington is situated in Lexington, North Carolina, a few minutes from Sapona Ridge Country Club, Wake Forest Baptist Health Center and Fox Avenue Park. Relatives are impressed with the range of fun activities, such as fashion shows, outings to the zoo and baking cupcakes. Visitors note the caring staff who make sure that the residents’ needs are met. Brookdale Lexington is praised for its warm, welcoming environment and clean, well-maintained facility. Friends mention that the food is good and the dining room is nicely appointed.
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Brookdale Lexington is situated in Lexington, North Carolina, a few minutes from Sapona Ridge Country Club, Wake Forest Baptist Health Center and Fox Avenue Park. Relatives are impressed with the rang
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Brookdale Lexington is situated in Lexington, North Carolina, a few minutes from Sapona Ridge Country Club, Wake Forest Baptist Health Center and Fox Avenue Park. Relatives are impressed with the range of fun activities, such as fashion shows, outings to the zoo and baking cupcakes. Visitors note the caring staff who make sure that the residents’ needs are met. Brookdale Lexington is praised for its warm, welcoming environment and clean, well-maintained facility. Friends mention that the food is good and the dining room is nicely appointed.
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Spring Arbor of Greensboro
5125 Michaux Road, Greensboro, NC, 27410
Spring Arbor of Greensboro is located in the Laurel Park section of Greensboro in the northern part of the city. Residents and visitors appreciate that the facility successfully blends a modern feel a
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Spring Arbor of Greensboro is located in the Laurel Park section of Greensboro in the northern part of the city. Residents and visitors appreciate that the facility successfully blends a modern feel along with a homelike atmosphere and are fond of the staff’s thoughtfulness and caring demeanor. Spring Arbor is praised as a clean and spacious facility, and residents are happy with the size of their living areas. Residents offer praise for the range of amenities, including a library, a cafe and a whirlpool. The facility offers residents several activities, among them arts and crafts, musical performances and group outings.
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Spring Arbor of Greensboro is located in the Laurel Park section of Greensboro in the northern part of the city. Residents and visitors appreciate that the facility successfully blends a modern feel a
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Spring Arbor of Greensboro is located in the Laurel Park section of Greensboro in the northern part of the city. Residents and visitors appreciate that the facility successfully blends a modern feel along with a homelike atmosphere and are fond of the staff’s thoughtfulness and caring demeanor. Spring Arbor is praised as a clean and spacious facility, and residents are happy with the size of their living areas. Residents offer praise for the range of amenities, including a library, a cafe and a whirlpool. The facility offers residents several activities, among them arts and crafts, musical performances and group outings.
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Abbotswood at Irving Park
3504 Flint St., Greensboro, NC, 27405
We toured Abbotswood at Irving Park. We toured the whole facility. So the way they explained it, even with assisted living, it was the same. It just depended on the amount of care that my mom would ne
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We toured Abbotswood at Irving Park. We toured the whole facility. So the way they explained it, even with assisted living, it was the same. It just depended on the amount of care that my mom would need. It was nice and welcoming. It kind of looked like an assisted living facility, but it was still nice and clean. It was a warm feeling. The staff we saw and met were nice and friendly. The dining room was clean, nice. It was somewhere I would feel comfortable sitting and eating in. We saw the room that they were renovating and we saw one empty room. They were nice, nice space, and clean. They celebrate all the holidays. I like that it wasn’t just bland, like a nursing home. It’s just like how it would be at your own home. They had a salon. I liked the fact that they had different levels of care. They even have in their community, independent living, like they have little cottages where people live. So it’s like you can transition from, say, like the cottages, if you want, move over into the assisted living community, or memory care.
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We toured Abbotswood at Irving Park. We toured the whole facility. So the way they explained it, even with assisted living, it was the same. It just depended on the amount of care that my mom would ne
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We toured Abbotswood at Irving Park. We toured the whole facility. So the way they explained it, even with assisted living, it was the same. It just depended on the amount of care that my mom would need. It was nice and welcoming. It kind of looked like an assisted living facility, but it was still nice and clean. It was a warm feeling. The staff we saw and met were nice and friendly. The dining room was clean, nice. It was somewhere I would feel comfortable sitting and eating in. We saw the room that they were renovating and we saw one empty room. They were nice, nice space, and clean. They celebrate all the holidays. I like that it wasn’t just bland, like a nursing home. It’s just like how it would be at your own home. They had a salon. I liked the fact that they had different levels of care. They even have in their community, independent living, like they have little cottages where people live. So it’s like you can transition from, say, like the cottages, if you want, move over into the assisted living community, or memory care.
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Brookstone of Clemmons
4430 Clinard Road, Clemmons, NC, 27102
My friend is in the process of moving into Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons. The place is very nice. They have a nice sitting room and a fireplace. It is all open and it is all on one floor. It is easy
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My friend is in the process of moving into Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons. The place is very nice. They have a nice sitting room and a fireplace. It is all open and it is all on one floor. It is easy to get around inside. They have large rooms. There are two people in a room, but it could accommodate two patients adequately. My friend would have enough room for a bed, a recliner, and a TV. They prepare meals. At night, they’ve assured me that the residents have adequate care. It’s a small community, and overall, it’s the best fit for my friend’s needs, from financial to physical.
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My friend is in the process of moving into Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons. The place is very nice. They have a nice sitting room and a fireplace. It is all open and it is all on one floor. It is easy
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My friend is in the process of moving into Brookstone Terrace of Clemmons. The place is very nice. They have a nice sitting room and a fireplace. It is all open and it is all on one floor. It is easy to get around inside. They have large rooms. There are two people in a room, but it could accommodate two patients adequately. My friend would have enough room for a bed, a recliner, and a TV. They prepare meals. At night, they’ve assured me that the residents have adequate care. It’s a small community, and overall, it’s the best fit for my friend’s needs, from financial to physical.
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Clapp’s Assisted Living – CLOSED
4558 Pleasant Garden Road, Pleasant Garden, NC, 27313
Clapp’s Assisted Living in Pleasant Garden is an older facility but it’s clean. I don’t have anything bad to say about this place and it’s a small facility.
Clapp’s Assisted Living in Pleasant Garden is an older facility but it’s clean. I don’t have anything bad to say about this place and it’s a small facility.
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COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Winston Salem
Since most COVID-19 rules for Assisted Living Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Assisted Living in North Carolina. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Winston Salem
Assisted living facilities in Winston-Salem and other parts of the state are licensed and regulated by the Adult Care Licensure Section of the Division of Health Service Regulation. Facilities must follow specific regulations for their design, staffing and services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Winston Salem
- Winston-Salem is a livable city for older adults. Forsyth County has been a member of AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities since 2018. The city was named one of the nation’s 100 Best Places to Live by Livability in 2020, and it’s one of the best places to retire in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report.
- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is about 18% lower than the national average, and it’s more affordable than other parts of the state. While assisted living is more expensive than average, housing and transportation tend to be much more affordable. Groceries and utilities are slightly lower than national benchmarks.
- Seniors in the Tar Heel State face a mixed tax outlook. Social Security income is not taxed, but there are few other exemptions. Fortunately, the state is steadily reducing its income tax rate to 3.99% over the next 5 years. The sales tax rate is 7%, just three-tenths of a point below the national average.
- Seniors in Winston-Salem enjoy a pleasant four-season climate with balanced temperatures that make it one of the most comfortable places in the state. The area receives above-average rainfall and just 6 inches of snow. Average winter lows are in the upper 20s, and summer highs top out around 90 degrees. Assisted living facilities provide individual temperature controls for added comfort.
- Health care access in Winston-Salem is good. The city has an above-average number of physicians, with 34.4 doctors per 10,000 residents. Top-rated hospitals in the area include Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Novant Health Forsyth and the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in nearby Greensboro.
- Winston-Salem is a very safe community. Residents report just 7.81 crimes per 1,000 residents, which makes the area safer than 68% of U.S. cities. The chances of being the victim of a violent crime are one in 768, and property crimes affect one in every 154 residents, compared to one in 44 across the Tar Heel State.
Paying for Assisted Living in Winston Salem
The median cost of assisted living in Winston-Salem is $4,923 per month, which is well above the state and national averages. Rates may vary depending on the facility, floor plan and service package selected.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Assisted living prices in Winston-Salem are $423 higher than the national average and $913 more than the state median of $4,010. In general, North Carolina is an affordable location for long-term care. Assisted living prices are well below average in Greensboro ($3,800), Hickory ($3,523) and Burlington ($3,325). Rates in Durham are noticeably higher at $4,800; however, this is still $123 lower than Winston-Salem.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
When considering long-term care, seniors should think about their budget, personal needs and preferences. Assisted living includes most of the services seniors need for $4,923. In-home care, which includes chore assistance, and home health care, which includes intermittent skilled nursing, both cost $3,909 per month. Adult day health care costs 70% less than assisted living at $1,354 per month. Nursing homes provide a higher level of medical care, including skilled therapy and rehabilitation, so they cost about 67% more at $8,197 per month.
Note: Data for Winston-Salem was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, the Winston Area, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Winston Salem
Eligible seniors who live in Winston Salem or in other cities in North Carolina can apply for funding to help pay for assisted living costs through one of two state-funded programs: Project C.A.R.E (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) or the State/County Special Assistance Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Winston Salem
Seniors who are considering assisted living have access to a variety of resources to help them along the way. Government funding also supports senior recreation programs, volunteer organizations and counseling services, in addition to an array of other supports.
Resource
Contact
Description
(336) 904-0300
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council is home to the Area Agency on Aging for seniors in Winston-Salem and 12 surrounding counties. It provides transportation, legal assistance and information about long-term care. Seniors also qualify for free passes to high school sports championships.
(336) 725-0907
Senior Services Inc. has been serving older adults and family caregivers in Winston-Salem for nearly 60 years. Its helpline provides information and referrals for transportation, in-home care, recreational activities and community-based supports. Volunteer opportunities are available for seniors who want to deliver Meals on Wheels, mow lawns, complete paperwork or visit homebound residents.
(336) 727-2313
Winston-Salem operates more than a dozen parks and community recreation centers that sponsor fun programs, such as yoga, tai chi and chair volleyball. Residents aged 50 or older can stay active and meet new friends by signing up for the Piedmont Plus Senior Games and Silver Arts competition.
(336) 269-2762
The Love Community Development Corporation sponsors this Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. It recruits adults aged 55 and older who have a desire to work with local organizations that help others. Volunteers are needed for home visits, friendly phone calls, elementary school tutoring and other initiatives.
(336) 748-0217
This interfaith ministry is a comprehensive resource for older adults in Winston-Salem and surrounding parts of Forsyth County. Active seniors can support peers through the Faith in Action Care Program. Vital Living provides healthy aging workshops and fitness classes to help older adults prevent and manage chronic diseases.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Winston Salem
Winston Salem Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
