Winston-Salem Senior AdvisorSalemtowne (1550 Babcock Drive, Winston-Salem, Forsyth County) is a nursing home certified for Medicare and Medicaid, with 100 certified beds and state license NH0154. Medicare's Care Compare gives Salemtowne 4 of 5 stars overall, in the CMS data release of October 1, 2026.
How does Care Compare score Salemtowne in Winston-Salem?
Medicare's Care Compare gives Salemtowne 4 of 5 stars overall; on the same federal scale it has 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS or state measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Overall rating (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS) | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS) | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 100 beds; 92.2 residents a day |
| Name used by CMS | Salemtowne |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Part of a chain (CMS) | No chain listed |
| First certified for Medicare and Medicaid | October 15, 1996 |
| North Carolina license | NH0154, 100 nursing beds |
| Adult care home beds on the license (DHSR) | 20 |
An average of 92 residents a day fills about 92% of the certified beds, level with the 92% median among certified homes in Forsyth, Davidson, Davie, Stokes and Yadkin counties.
How did Salemtowne do on its latest health inspection?
CMS's newest standard health survey for Salemtowne is dated December 19, 2025 and lists 2 health deficiencies, 1 found on the routine visit and 1 through complaints.
The survey cycle before (September 12, 2024) recorded 2 deficiencies, and infection-control inspections added 0. The middle figure for the latest cycle across certified homes in our five counties is 3, so this home is at or under it.
CMS's three-year enforcement data shows no fines and 0 payment denials.
Does Salemtowne have enough nurses?
Salemtowne reports 5.60 total nurse hours per resident-day (above the five-county median of 3.62) and 0.20 registered-nurse hours (below the five-county median of 0.51).
On weekends nurse staffing averages 5.34 hours per resident-day. Turnover among nursing staff is 36.8%, below the five-county median of 54.7%, and RN turnover is 72.7%. CMS also counts 0 administrators leaving during its measurement period.
Which certified homes should we compare with Salemtowne?
With 100 certified beds it is the same as the Forsyth County median of 100 licensed nursing beds. Its closest certified neighbor is Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem, roughly 1.9 miles as the crow flies, rated 2 of 5 by CMS.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 4911 Brian Center Lane, 27106 | 1.9 | 66 | 2 of 5 | May 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Brookridge Retirement Community 1199 Hayes Forest Drive, 27106 | 2.1 | 77 | 5 of 5 | August 1, 2025 | 1 |
| Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community Inc 1250 Arbor Road, 27104 | 3.5 | 83 | 4 of 5 | March 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 1900 West First Street, 27104 | 4.3 | 230 | 1 of 5 | August 29, 2025 | 10 |
| The Oaks 901 Bethesda Road, 27103 | 4.9 | 131 | 1 of 5 | August 22, 2025 | 12 |
Where is Salemtowne, and which hospital is closest?
It is located in the Reynolda, Buena Vista & Northwest Winston-Salem part of Winston-Salem; North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem is the nearest acute-care hospital on the state list, roughly 4.8 miles as the crow flies.
Next nearest is Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, about 5.0 miles in a straight line.
The license also covers 20 adult care home beds, putting assisted living and nursing care in one building.
CMS marks it as part of a continuing care retirement community.
What should we check on a visit to Salemtowne?
The CMS record gives you the first question: ask for the complete December 19, 2025 survey report anyway; 2 deficiencies is not unusual here, but the details matter.
- Turnover of 36.8% is not above the local median; ask how long the night nurses have been there.
- With beds about 92% full, ask about the waiting list and how short-term rehab beds are held open.
- CMS shows a both council here; ask when it meets and whether family members can come.
- If NC Medicaid may be needed later, confirm Salemtowne takes it for long-term residents and how the switch from private pay works.
