Forest Heights Senior Living Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offers two primary levels of support: Assisted Living and Memory Care. Residents can move in for long-term care or take advantage of short-stay and respite options when needed. The community is equipped to manage diabetes, provides an on-site mental-wellness program, and makes physical therapy available for residents who require rehabilitation or mobility maintenance.

Clinical coverage is reinforced by 12- to 16-hour nursing each day, routine in-house physician visits, and comprehensive medication management. Additional services include ambulatory and incontinence care, hospice support, and access to occupational therapists, physical therapists, and a podiatrist. The campus is secured, visitor sign-in is required, and emergency response devices are in place. Snow removal and other safety protocols help keep the grounds accessible year-round.

Apartments range from studio and efficiency layouts to units with kitchenettes and washer-dryer hookups. Cable TV, Wi-Fi, and phone connections are available, and utilities are included in the monthly rate. Outdoor gardens, walking paths, resident parking, and wheelchair-accessible showers add to day-to-day convenience. The community is pet-friendly, and cats are allowed, but not every residence contains every feature, so it is advisable to review specific unit details during a tour.

Dining is structured around three daily meals with an all-day dining option for added flexibility. Menus accommodate kosher, vegetarian, low-sodium, and gluten-free preferences, and healthy snacks, beverages, and casual bistro selections are on hand throughout the day. Nutritional oversight ensures that residents with special dietary needs receive appropriate meal planning.

Residents have access to an activity center, organized clubs, and wellness programs that include exercise classes and off-site social outings. These offerings help maintain physical health and social engagement, providing structured and informal opportunities to stay active both on and off campus.

Residents and their families say:

One reviewer said that the rehabilitation at Forest Heights was excellent, especially as the resident exercise classes were a hit. The staff was said to be encouraging and supportive, leading to improvements in the health and well-being of residents. The fees were also deemed reasonable in comparison to similar facilities. Many found the employees to be extremely friendly and professional, demonstrating genuine care about not just their loved ones but all the residents. Numerous reviewers would highly recommend the facility.

The facility's location, along with the aesthetics of the building and the rooms, was praised by numerous reviewers. It was described as a 'newer facility' that was maintained very clean making it a most comfortable living space. The staff was greatly appreciated by many for their care and friendliness. Communication with the family was appreciated, as was the ease of the move-in process. Furthermore, the activities provided were thought to be engaging for residents. The affordability of Forest Heights was highlighted by more than one reviewer and was seen as providing excellent value for the standard of care and facilities provided. They also found the facility to be accommodating, open and communicative which made the experience pleasant for them and their loved ones.

In terms of services, the dishes provided were said to be satisfactory, though not without opportunity for improvement. Many seemed to be happy with the activities offered to the residents. The facility was also praised for being pet-friendly, which was appreciated by families of residents who had pets. They commended the efficient housekeeping services, which ensured a clean living environment. The transport service for residents was also deemed exceptional by a number of reviewers. All in all, numerous reviews identified Forest Heights as a highly recommendable assisted living community characterised by an ‘at home feeling’ with a caring and knowledgeable staff.

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