Senior Living in Winston, NC: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Winston, North Carolina spans 1 verified communities and 32 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Forsyth, Davidson, Stokes, Davie, and Yadkin counties in North Carolina. Published starting rates at featured communities run $2,595–$2,595 per month, 7 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 61 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified testimonials | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Woods Senior Living | Winston-Salem, NC | Independent LivingAssisted Living | From $2,595/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
All senior living in Winston: 61 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Forsyth, Davidson, Stokes, Davie, and Yadkin counties in North Carolina, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 35 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Forsyth County, NC 40 communities
- Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement CommunityWinston Salem, NC · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
- Brighton Gardens of Winston-SalemWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookdale Reynolda RoadWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Winston-SalemWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookridge Retirement CommunityWinston-Salem, NC · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
- Brookstone of ClemmonsClemmons, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- C.R.T. - Golden Lamb Rest HomeWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Cadence at ClemmonsClemmons, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Clemmons Village IClemmons, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Clemmons Village IIClemmons, NC · Assisted Living
- Creekside ManorKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Grand Villa Assisted Living at WinstonWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Harmony at Brookberry FarmWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Hines Family Care HomeWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Homestead Hills Assisted LivingWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Kerner Ridge Assisted LivingKernersville, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Magnolia Creek Assisted LivingWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Memory Care of the TriadKernersville, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Parkview Family Care HomeWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Peace Haven Assisted LivingWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- PruittPlace-Winston SalemWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- SalemtowneWinston Salem, NC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care
- Serenity Living at WillmeadeWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Shuler Health Care/Crane VillaKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Shuler Health Care/Phillips VillaKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Shuler Health Care/Pierce VillaKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Shuler Health Care/Record VillaKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Shuler Health Care/Storey VillaKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- Somerset Court at University PlaceWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- SouthforkWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Bradford Village of Kernersville - WestKernersville, NC · Assisted Living
- The SouthwoodWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Tranquility CareWinston-Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Trinity Elms, Fair Oaks DriveClemmons, NC · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
- Trinity Elms, Harper RoadClemmons, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Verra Spring at Heritage Woodsverified testimonialsWinston-Salem, NC · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Vienna VillagePfafftown, NC · Assisted Living
- WAMU's Family Care HomeWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Whit Raven Family Home CareWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living
- Winston Neighbor's Assisted LivingWinston Salem, NC · Assisted Living
Davidson County, NC 8 communities
- Brookdale LexingtonLexington, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookstone Retirement CenterLexington, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Brookstone Terrace of ThomasvilleThomasville, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Ginnie Mae Residence CareThomasville, NC · Assisted Living
- Grayson Creek of WelcomeLexington, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Mallard Ridge Assisted LivingClemmons, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Mary's House Family Care HomeLexington, NC · Assisted Living
- Piedmont CrossingThomasville, NC · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
Stokes County, NC 6 communities
- Graceland Living Center IKing, NC · Assisted Living
- Graceland Living Center IIKing, NC · Assisted Living
- Mountain Valley Living CenterWestfield, NC · Assisted Living
- Priddy Manor Assisted LivingKing, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Rose Tara Senior LivingKing, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Walnut Ridge Assisted LivingWalnut Cove, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Davie County, NC 4 communities
- Magnolia PlaceMocksville, NC · Assisted Living
- Mocksville Senior Living and Memory CareMocksville, NC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- PS Senior Living of MocksvilleMocksville, NC · Assisted Living
- Somerset Court of MocksvilleMocksville, NC · Assisted Living
Yadkin County, NC 3 communities
- Patriot Living of YadkinvilleYadkinville, NC · Assisted Living
- Pinebrook Residential Center IYadkinville, NC · Assisted Living
- Pinebrook Residential Center IIYadkinville, NC · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Winston?
Verified starting rates at featured Winston communities range from $2,595 per month at Heritage Woods Senior Living (independent living) to $2,595 at Heritage Woods Senior Living (independent living and assisted living). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Winston range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Winston-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. North Carolina’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Winston?
7 of the 32 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Winston metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville in Kernersville. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville | Kernersville, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Trinity Glen | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 117 | Lutheran Services Carolinas |
| Piedmont Crossing | Thomasville, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 104 | Everyage Senior Living |
| Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center | Winston Salem, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 90 | Sovereign Healthcare Holdings |
| Brookridge Retirement Community | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 77 | Independent |
| Mountain Vista Health Park | Denton, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Homestead Hills | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 40 | Senior Living Communities |
| Yadkin Nursing and Care Center | Yadkinville, NC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 147 | Liberty Senior Living |
| Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center | Thomasville, NC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 140 | Principle Long Term Care |
| Salemtowne | Winston-Salem, NC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 100 | Independent |
| Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care | Yadkinville, NC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 76 | Consulate Health Care/Independence Living Centers/Nspire Healthcare/Raydiant Health Care |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community | Winston Salem, NC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 | Independent |
| Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Mocksville, NC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 96 | Saber Healthcare Group |
| Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville, NC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 92 | Principle Long Term Care |
| Abbotts Creek Center | Lexington, NC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 64 | Genesis Healthcare |
| Stokes County Nursing Home | Danbury, NC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 40 | Lifebrite Hospital Group |
| Bermuda Village Retirement Center | Bermuda Run, NC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 36 | Independent |
| Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 138 | Liberty Senior Living |
| Magnolia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Thomasville, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Alliance Health Group |
| Davidson Health & Rehab Center | Lexington, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 100 | Saber Healthcare Group |
| Trinity Elms, Fair Oaks Drive | Clemmons, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 100 | Lutheran Services Carolinas |
| King Health and Rehabilitation Center | King, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 96 | Lifeworks Rehab |
| Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation | Walnut Cove, NC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 90 | Consulate Health Care/Independence Living Centers/Nspire Healthcare/Raydiant Health Care |
| Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Winston-Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 230 | Alliance Health Group |
| Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation | Winston Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 170 | Liberty Senior Living |
| The Oaks | Winston-Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 131 | Liberty Senior Living |
| Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Advance, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 117 | Liberty Senior Living |
| Pine Acres Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Lexington, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 106 | Alliance Health Group |
| Lexington Health Care Center | Lexington, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 100 | Lifeworks Rehab |
| Village Care of King | King, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 96 | Saber Healthcare Group |
| Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Clemmons, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 94 | Alliance Health Group |
| Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Winston-Salem, NC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 66 | Alliance Health Group |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Winston areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Winston metro is spread across Forsyth, Davidson, Stokes, Davie, and Yadkin counties in North Carolina. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
North Carolina
- Winston-Salem (23)
- Kernersville (12)
- Winston Salem (11)
- Clemmons (9)
- Lexington (8)
- Thomasville (6)
- King (6)
- Yadkinville (5)
- Mocksville (5)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 20 on this page, 20 are five-star and 0 are four-star. None were removed.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Recent verified testimonials from Winston families
“Management does a good job, and in general they offer a lot of activities. The housekeeper does a good job cleaning the room, maintenance does a really good job, and I think the nurses do really well. What my mother is getting is really pretty good. The assisted living team does a really good…”
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Winston senior living questions, answered
Most states, including North Carolina, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 7 Winston-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Yes. All 20 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.
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