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Mountain Vista Health Park
Scout 100Denton, NC · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Denton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Winston-Salem, NC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Winston-Salem
Local Winston-Salem-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Winston-Salem prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,200/mo median
typical range $4,960–$7,750
Memory Care
$6,940/mo median
typical range $5,550–$8,680
Skilled Nursing
$9,130/mo median
typical range $8,180–$10,620
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,200/mo median
typical range $3,110–$7,630
Residential Care Home
$5,580/mo median
typical range $4,460–$6,980
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Winston-Salem using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Winston-Salem.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 32 communities in Winston-Salem, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Piedmont Crossing
Scout 97Thomasville, NC · 104 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Thomasville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →3
Homestead Hills
Scout 95Winston-Salem, NC · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Winston-Salem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →4
Kernersville, NC · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Kernersville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →5
Winston Salem, NC · 90 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Winston Salem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →6
Yadkin Nursing and Care Center
Scout 82Yadkinville, NC · 147 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Yadkinville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →7
Trinity Glen
Scout 80Winston-Salem, NC · 117 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Winston-Salem.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →8
Salemtowne
Scout 80Winston-Salem, NC · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Winston-Salem.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →9
Abbotts Creek Center
Scout 75Lexington, NC · 64 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lexington.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →10
Bermuda Run, NC · 36 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bermuda Run.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →11
Stokes County Nursing Home
Scout 68Danbury, NC · 40 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Danbury.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →12
Brookridge Retirement Community
Scout 68Winston-Salem, NC · 77 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Winston-Salem.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →13
Yadkinville, NC · 76 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Yadkinville.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →14
Thomasville, NC · 140 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Thomasville.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →15
Mocksville, NC · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mocksville.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →16
Kernersville, NC · 92 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kernersville.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →17
Kernersville, NC · 138 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Kernersville.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Trinity Elms
Scout 51Clemmons, NC · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Clemmons.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →19
Winston Salem, NC · 6 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Winston Salem.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →20
Walnut Cove, NC · 90 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Walnut Cove.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →
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King, NC · 96 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in King.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →22
Advance, NC · 117 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Advance.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →23
Village Care of King
Scout 28King, NC · 96 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →24
The Oaks
Scout 27Winston-Salem, NC · 131 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →25
Thomasville, NC · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →26
Winston Salem, NC · 170 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →27
Lexington Health Care Center
Scout 21Lexington, NC · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →28
Clemmons, NC · 94 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →29
Winston-Salem, NC · 66 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →30
Lexington, NC · 106 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →31
Davidson Health & Rehab Center
Scout 14Lexington, NC · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →32
Winston-Salem, NC · 230 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Winston-Salem, NC?
In the Winston-Salem, NC area, assisted living typically runs $4,960–$7,750/month (median $6,200), memory care $5,550–$8,680/month (median $6,940), and skilled nursing $8,180–$10,620/month (median $9,130) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Winston-Salem, NC?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Winston-Salem, NC right now are Mountain Vista Health Park, Piedmont Crossing, Homestead Hills. The full ranked list of 32 communities is on this page.
How are the 32 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.