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.
2105 Homestead Hills Drive
4.2
(29)
"Homestead Hills seemed to be OK. My mom went downhill really fast after we moved her, so they had to move her from the Alzheimer's unit over to nursing care. The doctor there was very good, so they really made a big improvement with her health. So..."
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1250 Arbor Road
4.8
(13)
"Refund Plan: Declining balance, 2% /mo for 50 mos. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis."
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5680 WINDY HILL DRIVE
3.1
(27)
"We had someone at Oak Forest Rehab. The workers were very good and very helpful. The patients were well taken care of. It's a very nice facility. They had rehab, physical therapy, a place where you can get your hair cut and washed, and they take c..."
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190 Moravian Way Drive
3.8
(18)
"Great place for mom.! Always very helpful and quick and willing to resolve any concerns. "
READ MORE1199 Hayes Forest Drive
3.4
(16)
"We went to look at Brookridge Retirement. The staff took us to an open room. She told us we could go down to the gym where they did physical therapy, but we didn't go down there. We saw the room and the hallways. They were also doing construction ..."
READ MORE4911 BRIAN CENTER LANE
4.0
(2)
"Mature, experienced, competent staff, caring managers, with many years experience with this facility. Excellent care and beautiful grounds, gym for physical therapy, portable x-ray, outstanding care. One of the best I've seen, highly recommend. "
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901 BETHESDA RD
2.5
(13)
"The Oaks is a Great place, I have had family and friends to stay at that facility and they all had wonderful experiences. Left there with great rehab and nursing care services. They would highly recommend The Oaks anytime. Rooms are big and pri..."
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849 Waterworks Road
3.0
(3)
"Trinity Glen was very nice. The dining areas were very nice with room for three to five people to sit at the table together with enough room for wheelchairs to be in there and be comfortable, so it was excellent. It was a little far away from wher..."
READ MORE3350 Silas Creek Pkwy
2.1
(7)
"My mother was a patient at Kindred's facility at Silas Creek and their nursing and therapy care was AWESOME!!! I would recommend them to anyone looking to recover and go home. "
READ MORE1900 West 1st Street
2.0
(1)
"My mom came out of a rehab center -- the Winston Salem Nursing and Rehab. She was there for about a month. They could have been a little better. Some staff that was very nice, but a lot of them was not that good. They were kind of lazy. When you w..."
READ MORE5755 Shattalon Dr
1.0
(1)
"I was originally very pleased with the care my mother received at Springwood. However, recent changes in staffing have negatively affected the care she receives. It is extremely hard to get appropriate wound care, the facility has an unpleasant od..."
READ MOREIn 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 $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
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
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.
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.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging | (336) 904-0300 | The 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) 724-2040 | Senior 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) 748-0217 | The 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. |
