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Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, NC

Compare 5 veteran-approved assisted living communities in Winston-Salem, NC, and see how up to $3,845 a month in Aid & Attendance can help.

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Winston-Salem has 5 Patriot Angels assisted living partners. North Carolina’s statewide median is $6,496 a month, and a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse could put up to $3,845 a month in Aid & Attendance toward it, roughly 59%.

  • 10,986 veterans live in Winston-Salem.
  • 166 partners across North Carolina.
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01 · At a glance

Winston-Salem Assisted Living at a Glance

5assisted living partners in Winston-Salem
3also offer memory care
10,986veterans live in Winston-Salem
$6,496North Carolina median per month
02 · Communities

Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Winston-Salem

All 5 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Winston-Salem, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.

Brookdale Reynolda Road2980 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106(336) 722-16173.8 mi from Winston-Salem centerAssisted LivingView community →
Magnolia Creek - ALG2560 Willard Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107(336) 650-06995 mi from Winston-Salem centerAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Somerset Court of University Place1635 East 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101(336) 722-71192.1 mi from Winston-Salem centerAssisted LivingView community →
Southfork - ALG1345 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103(336) 768-88285.9 mi from Winston-Salem centerAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
The Southwood3150 Burke Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103(336) 768-56564 mi from Winston-Salem centerAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
03 · Costs

Winston-Salem Assisted Living Costs and VA Benefits

No separate Winston-Salem figure is published, so the best benchmark is the North Carolina median of $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025), $296 above the U.S. median of $6,200. In Winston-Salem, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.

BenchmarkPer monthLeft after up to $3,845
North Carolina assisted living median$6,496$2,651
U.S. assisted living median$6,200$2,355
North Carolina in-home care$5,720$1,875
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Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Winston-Salem?

Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Winston-Salem veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.

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VA Benefits to Support Your Next Chapter

Finding the right senior care is a big step. If you or your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, VA Aid & Attendance benefits may help with the cost.

Patriot Angels can help you understand your options—with personal guidance every step of the way.

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04 · Veterans

Veterans in Winston-Salem

10,986veterans in Winston-Salem
5,832of them are 65 or older
19,059veterans in Forsyth County

About 10,986 veterans live in Winston-Salem, and 5,832 of them are 65 or older. Across Forsyth County, there are 19,059 veterans, 10,035 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

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05 · Choosing

What Winston-Salem Families Should Ask Before Choosing

Dementia down the road

3 of the 5 Winston-Salem partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.

Staffing at night

Ask Winston-Salem communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.

Medical appointments

Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Winston-Salem and how far it goes.

Read the contract

Ask a Winston-Salem community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.

06 · Nearby

Assisted Living in Cities Near Winston-Salem

Other North Carolina assisted living pages within driving distance of Winston-Salem.

High Point (3) · 17 miLexington (1) · 21 miMocksville (2) · 22 miGreensboro (4) · 24 miSalisbury (2) · 33 miMount Airy (1) · 34 miReidsville (2) · 37 miAsheboro (2) · 37 miRockwell (1) · 39 mi
07 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

Families in Winston-Salem and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews

08 · Questions

Winston-Salem Assisted Living Questions

Can a Winston-Salem veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?

Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Winston-Salem who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.

What does assisted living cost in Winston-Salem?

No Winston-Salem-only figure is published. The North Carolina median is $6,496 a month (CareScout 2025).

How many assisted living partners are in Winston-Salem?

5 in Winston-Salem, plus 166 across North Carolina.

Which Winston-Salem communities also offer memory care?

3 of our 5 Winston-Salem partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.

Can we apply after moving into a Winston-Salem community?

Yes. Many Winston-Salem families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.