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Nursing homes in Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County, North Carolina, has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,477 certified beds.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 204 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $153K across 14 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Forsyth County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 14 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.8 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $153K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookridge Retirement Community | Winston-Salem | 77 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6.5 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville | Kernersville | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community | Winston Salem | 6 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 16.7 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Homestead Hills | Winston-Salem | 40 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 17.5 | — | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Salemtowne | Winston-Salem | 100 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center | Winston Salem | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.3 | — | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Trinity Glen | Winston-Salem | 117 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1.7 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville | 92 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.2 | $11K | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation Center | Kernersville | 138 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 14.5 | $15K | 7 May 2026 |
| Mill Creek Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Winston-Salem | 66 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 45.5 | $30K | 28 May 2026 |
| The Oaks | Winston-Salem | 131 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 18.3 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Trinity Elms | Clemmons | 100 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 14.0 | $16K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation | Winston Salem | 170 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 17.1 | $39K | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Willow Valley Center For Nursing and Rehabilitatioabuse icon | Winston-Salem | 230 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 | 22.2 | $44K | 20 Feb 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 13 |
| F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 9 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 9 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 8 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 8 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Liberty Senior Living (3), Alliance Health Group (2), Lutheran Services Carolinas (2), Senior Living Communities (1), Pruitthealth (1), Principle Long Term Care (1), Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Forsyth County, North Carolina?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,477 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Forsyth County have the highest CMS ratings?
Brookridge Retirement Community (5 stars), North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville (5 stars), Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community (4 stars)
How do Forsyth County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 13.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.