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Forest Heights Senior Living Community
2500 Polo Ridge Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Forest Heights Senior Living Community Description
Forest Heights Senior Living Community is a very large 125 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care and rehabilitation and is about 3.6 miles outside Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of the Five Star Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the 16th highest rated community in the city out of 26 communities. See more information on reviews.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers praise the caring and dedicated staff at Forest Heights, highlighting their love and care for residents.
- Visitors and residents note the welcoming atmosphere, with friendly receptionists, helpful Med Techs, and a Director of Nursing who is polite and attentive.
- The dining experience receives high marks for its quality, with hot, fresh, and delicious food served with a smile.
- Long-term residents appreciate the improvements over the years, including responsive management, a variety of food options, and excellent maintenance and housekeeping services.
- Some staff members are described as amazing, wonderful, and goodhearted, contributing positively to the facility's environment.
- Family members of residents commend the facility for its friendly staff, effective communication, and the provision of transportation to medical appointments.
- The facility's environment, including beautiful outdoor areas and ample parking, is appreciated, along with the presence of two elevators for convenience.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns are raised about the facility's handling of COVID-19 precautions, with reports of staff and management not wearing masks or PPE as required, potentially endangering residents.
- Issues with air conditioning not working properly during high temperatures and allegations of staff stealing food meant for residents are mentioned.
- One reviewer, who worked as an agency nurse, criticizes the facility for misinformation and illegal practices, predicting potential closure due to these issues.
- Complaints about the facility being understaffed, leading to longer wait times for residents needing assistance, are expressed by a family member.
- Allegations of resident mistreatment, including theft, abuse, and inadequate medical care, are made, urging people not to place their family members in the facility's care.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews highlight the exceptional care and attention provided by staff and management, others express serious concerns about safety protocols, staff behavior, and overall management practices.
- The quality of the dining experience and the facility's amenities are praised, but there are also complaints about the handling of health and safety issues, particularly in relation to COVID-19.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Winston-Salem which is 3.6 miles away and has a population of 241,218 (small city).
- The average income is $91,380, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 41
- Average Temperature: 62.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 162 days of rain, 7 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year
- The median age is 34.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 6.02% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 10.07% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 32% Black or African-American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, and 51% White.
- The crime rate is 12.0 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 3.4 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.43 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.15 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
Lowes Foods
0.8 miles awayHarris Teeter
1.7 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.8 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.9 miles awayAldi
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
041
1.3 miles away040
1.3 miles away073
2.7 miles away114
5.1 miles away116
5.7 miles awayBanks
Piedmont Federal Savings Bank
1.6 miles awayFirst Citizens
1.8 miles awayAllegacy Federal Credit Union
1.8 miles awayWells Fargo
1.9 miles awayBB&T
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
3.3 miles awayNovant Health Medical Park Hospital
3.9 miles awayForsyth Medical Center
4.0 miles awayOld Vineyard Behavioral Health
4.2 miles awayOld Vineyard Behavioral Health Services
4.3 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.8 miles awayWalgreens
2.0 miles awayCVS
3.6 miles awayStanley Family Pharmacy
3.8 miles awayAndrews Apothecary
3.9 miles awayDentists
Winston Salem Family Dental Care
0.9 miles awayWinston-Salem Dental Group
4.0 miles awayW.R. Warren, D.D.S. General Dentistry
4.7 miles awayKidSmiles
5.4 miles awayUniversity Dental Associates
8.7 miles awayParks
Polo Park and Recreation Center
0.4 miles awayNorth Campus Dog Park
0.5 miles awayPolo Park
0.6 miles awayReynolda Gardens
0.8 miles awaySpeas School
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Wait Chapel
0.6 miles awayShopping
Reynolda Manner Shopping Center
0.7 miles awayHanes Mall
4.4 miles awayMarketplace Mall
4.9 miles awayGateway Center
12.6 miles awayGateway Plaza
12.6 miles awayCulture
Salem College Elberson Fine Arts Center
4.3 miles awayAmphitheater
17.5 miles awayamphitheater
17.7 miles awayJoel W. Farlow Center for Excellence
19.2 miles awayStokes County Arts Council
19.4 miles awayRestaurants
Golden India
0.7 miles awaySilo Bistro
0.7 miles awayZick's
0.7 miles awayMay Way Dumplings
0.7 miles awayThai Sawatdee
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