The Oaks
901 Bethesda Road, Winston-salem, NC 27103
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How The Oaks Compares
The Oaks is a 131-bed for-profit nursing facility in Winston-salem, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.3%) is below the North Carolina average of 14.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 131 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Winston-salem, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.3% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.0% — worse than the North Carolina average of 5.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse than the North Carolina average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Oaks
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Oaks with other nursing homes in Winston-salem.
How is The Oaks addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Oaks keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.3% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Oaks keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Oaks maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 131 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Oaks?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does The Oaks lag behind other Winston-salem options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Winston-salem
Winston-salem sits in Forsyth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 60,329 (15.9%)
- Median age
- 38.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,583
- Median home value
- $163,800
Demographics for Forsyth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Winston-salem.
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