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 3.2 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. 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.
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