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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Winston Salem, NC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Winston Salem, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Winston Salem, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Winston Salem incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Winston Salem memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Winston Salem, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Hill, Greensboro, North Carolina.
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9.9
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84 reviews
9.9
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I would tell others to ask how long they can stay with them..not just in their room, but like in the dining area and other areas..even outside. Food, I could suggest that there be a larger...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. A separate Special Care Center for residents with Alzheimer's or other memory related......Read more
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88 Floor plans available
8.9
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74 reviews
8.9
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74 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
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3 star
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We made the difficult decision to find an assisted living community for our dad. He was transitioning from living with me and my family to Forrest Heights. He has really enjoyed having his own space and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome Home to Forest Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care of Winston-Salem! This community is devoted to a higher standard of living for seniors who need assisted living or the security and structure of memory care services. We have raised the bar in the assisted living industry by providing......Read more
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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35 reviews
8.7
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35 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
26%
3 star
11%
2 star
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Throughout the process of trying to find the right place for my father, the Staff at Brookdale was amazing! From explaining the processes, answering our concerns and questions to move-in day, the staff out...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, we can help. Memory care residents thrive in an environment that feels comfortable and familiar, so our community in Winston-Salem, N.C., features peaceful surroundings and a cozy setting to......Read more
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.3
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36 reviews
8.3
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36 reviews
5 star
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42%
3 star
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It is well kept, clean and homey atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Food quality is hit or miss, simple meals are frequently over or under cooked-locks match doors on other floors so moms had an unexpected...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at Brookberry FarmIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingComfort. Easy elegance. Irresistible cuisine. Friends and family. These are the elements that make a person feel at home, and they are the very essence of everyday senior living at Harmony at......Read more
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9.0
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14 reviews
9.0
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14 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
36%
3 star
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2 star
7%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a beautiful new community, with 15 private and semi-private rooms. We have a “Memory Care” center with room for 12 residents. “Our mission is for Brookstone Terrace to provide a safe, entertaining and homestyle atmosphere to active seniors seeking assistance to maintain their independent......Read more
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7.9
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28 reviews
7.9
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28 reviews
5 star
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It's a good place. The main staff is caring and really good but the day to day staff seems to have a turnover. Overall I would recommend it.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providing the best senior care in Kernersville, North Carolina, Kerner Ridge prides itself on advanced quality care, the integrity and fine work ethic of our staff and our recreational activities that ensure that our residents always have something to look forward to. No matter what our......Read more
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7.7
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30 reviews
7.7
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30 reviews
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Great management staff, understaffed, employees, good technicians and overworked CNAs food could be better.overworked drivers to medical appointments but great drivers. Great activities director, who always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mallard Ridge Assisted Living is a wonderful assisted living community to come home to. We are conveniently located in northern Davidson County of North Carolina and can easily be reached by way of Lexington and Winston-Salem. Our beautiful site offers a calm, serene setting, while also being......Read more
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5.0
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31 reviews
5.0
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31 reviews
5 star
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My mother fell 3 times!! Had met with staff and executive director after the first fall. The first fall should not have happened. Not enough staff to care about the patients. Meet with caretakers on why...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Locally, family-owned and operated. We are locally grown! Families taking care of families......Assistance with activities of daily living to include; dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, and medication management. On-call physician services, dedicated caregivers 24/7, variety of activities,......Read more
9.4
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Cadence was the absolute best of the care homes that we had experience with. They worked to always improve my wife's situation. They led all the others in nourishing foods. They stood above others in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Winston Salem, NC

The average cost of senior living in Winston Salem is $5,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Bend, NC with an average of $4,695 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winston Salem, NC vs. nearby cities

Winston Salem, NC
$5,220/mo
$5,277/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winston Salem, NC vs. the state and national average

Winston Salem, NC
$5,220/mo
U.S. national average
$5,364/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winston Salem vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,220/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Winston Salem, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$5,107/mo
Studio
$5,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,747/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Winston Salem over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Winston Salem

Recent reviews for memory care in Winston Salem

Kerner Ridge in Kernersville, NC

4.4
We chose Kerner Ridge because of the convenient location, the layout of the facility, and I just felt more comfortable here compared to other places we looked at. They do offer shared and private rooms, she has a private room and it is just fine for her needs. Overall, I would recommend to ...
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Walnut Ridge in Walnut Cove, NC

5.0
I am so pleased we found this community it was a such a good choice. My dad is very happy there he really likes it. The location is just perfect for people to visit. The staff is wonderful very friendly they take their time with the residents and families they are very interactive with the ...
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Mallard Ridge in Clemmons, NC

4.5
My Mother was a resident here for 6 months. Thanks to [name removed] for getting her in to undergo rehabilitation after falling. The staff always treated her with loving kindness. My Mother enjoyed playing the piano there and having residents and staff come in the activity room to sing or just ...
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Winston Salem review score based on 101 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 14 Winston Salem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Winston Salem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Winston Salem review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Winston Salem, NC14 facilities
9.0
Walkertown, NC9 facilities
8.4
Bethania, NC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Winston Salem memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 101 reviews of 14 Winston Salem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Winston Salem resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Winston Salem, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Winston Salem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winston Salem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winston Salem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Winston Salem memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Winston Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Winston Salem, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Winston Salem memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Winston Salem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Winston Salem, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Winston Salem memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Winston Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winston Salem, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Winston Salem memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Winston Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winston Salem, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winston Salem memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Winston Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winston Salem, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brighton Gardens of Winston-Salem, Priddy Manor Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Greens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Winston Salem, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 17 memory care facilities near Winston Salem, North Carolina. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Winston Salem, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Winston Salem, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Winston Salem, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Winston Salem, North Carolina ranges from $950 to $10365. The average Memory Care cost in Winston Salem, North Carolina is $5,220. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Winston Salem, North Carolina typically starts at $950. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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