The Oaks at Forsyth
Nursing Home Facility
901 Bethesda Road, Winston Salem, NC 27103
The Oaks, licensed for 151 beds, is one of the few North Carolina locations employing the Eden Alternative, a model that incorporates children, plants and animals to nurture residents.
With 131 beds, The Oaks at Forsyth is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Winston Salem average about 84 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Winston Salem average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Winston Salem average about 4.1 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 66%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Forsyth County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at The Oaks at Forsyth. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Administration
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Oaks at Forsyth offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 131
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 66%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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