nursing home in Winston Salem, NC

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation

5680 Windy Hill Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27105 · (336) 776-5000

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★1
  • Quality measures★★★★★1

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation at a glance

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation is a 170-bed for-profit nursing home in Winston Salem, North Carolina (Forsyth County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 23, 2026) found 5 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.

Federal regulators fined it 3 times in the past three years, totaling $38,527.

Nursing staff turnover is 61.3% per year (state average 49%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
170
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Liberty Senior Living
Medicare-certified since
July 28, 1993
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Forsyth County
CMS Certification Number
345443

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.83 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.83 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.29 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.12 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.54 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)61.3%49%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)59.1%45.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility5North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)559Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)223Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)4749.280.6Better

Penalties

This facility3North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)311Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$38,527$36,617$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)311Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds170105107
Average residents per day1558786
Occupancy91.1%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2.9%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2.9%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)13.5%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)14.9%14%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.6%2.3%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.2%0.7%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.2%15.6%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)10.1%18.3%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)6%7.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.2%5.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)13.2%21.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)24%20.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)97.2%94.1%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)95.5%92%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.6%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.6%1.4%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)79.5%78.1%79.8%Average
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)87.3%80.6%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 21 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 23, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 12, 2026
July 23, 2026
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 12, 2026
July 23, 2026
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 12, 2026
July 23, 2026
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 12, 2026
July 23, 2026
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 12, 2026
June 12, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2025
June 12, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 2, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected June 27, 2025
June 12, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 27, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 27, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 27, 2025
June 12, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
June 12, 2025
Standard
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
June 12, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
June 12, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 13, 2025
February 12, 2025
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 21, 2025
November 8, 2024
Complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected October 23, 2024
November 8, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 23, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0900
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0907
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Standard
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 1, 2024
February 15, 2024
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 1, 2024
December 18, 2023
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected November 24, 2023
December 18, 2023
Complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 27, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023
November 15, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 9, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $38,527 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
June 12, 2025Fine$12,948
November 8, 2024Fine$16,801
December 18, 2023Fine$8,778

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
LIBERTY HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%04/01/2021
MILLER, ROBERT
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2024
WILSON, JEFFREY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021
CALCUTT, JOSEPH
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021
LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021
WEAVER, MICHAEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021
WILSON, JEFFREY
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021
PURIFOY, PENNY
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation's rating?

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Liberty Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation is at 5680 Windy Hill Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27105. Phone: (336) 776-5000.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.