The Oaks
901 Bethesda Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 · (336) 768-2211
For profit - Corporation · 131 certified beds
The Oaks has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 11 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 22, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.August 22, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.August 22, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.August 22, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.August 22, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.August 22, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedAugust 22, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 22, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.August 22, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.August 22, 2025 · F0914 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.August 22, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 24, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.37 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.29 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 65.8% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 131 |
| Average residents per day | 119.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Brookridge Retirement Community Winston-Salem · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community Winston-Salem · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Salemtowne Winston-Salem · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center Winston-Salem · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Trinity Glen Winston-Salem · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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