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The Salemtowne campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Warmth · Fellowship · Respect

A golden combination for an enriched retirement.

Salemtowne is a nonprofit Life Plan Community that provides the highest standards and options for seniors at all stages, on a lush 120 plus acre campus established near the original home of North Carolina's Moravian settlers.

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120+
Acre campus
1972
Opened in Winston-Salem
50+
Years of senior living
388
Residences and care rooms

A Moravian foundation

Standing the test of time

Salemtowne, founded on the Moravian essential, "in all things, love," welcomes all people and embraces each individual's uniqueness.

We pride ourselves on being a Home, not a hospital or institution. We feel we are unique in this. Emma Fries Bahnson, leader of the Dorcas Circle

Salemtowne traces its roots to 1887, when the women of the Dorcas Circle, a local Moravian service league made up of women from all denominations across the town of Salem, came together and established Salem Home to provide shelter and comfort. Today, more than 130 years later, that feeling of belonging is what most attracts residents to make Salemtowne their home. Bahnson Hall still carries her name.

Mission

To be a welcoming community where senior adults flourish.

Vision

Salemtowne will be a trailblazer in senior living, anticipating and executing highest quality living options and programs for a diverse community, as an employer of choice.

Values

Moravian values of hospitality, life-long learning and love of the arts. Compassion, integrity, respect. Excellence and stewardship. Diversity as strength. Successful aging.

Living options

Built for independence, security and comfort

Salemtowne offers a variety of choices suited for every stage of retirement and every lifestyle. We simply provide the tools. You become as engaged or relaxed as you choose to be.

A Salemtowne apartment interior

Independent living

Apartments

95 apartments · Bahnson Hall and the Driscoll Building

Spacious, comfortable, and customized to suit individual tastes. Each apartment features a complete kitchen, full bathroom with walk-in shower, washer and dryer, and a customizable closet. Some offer open concept kitchens or balconies.

  • Connected under one roof to the Community Center, Fitness Center, Dorcas Dining and the Bistro
  • Floor plans named for the places around you: Reynolda, Sherwood, Forsyth, Buena Vista, Piedmont, Brookstown, Twin City
  • A common area on most floors
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Salemtowne cottages fronted by Moravian architecture

Independent living

Cottages

73 cottages · Wachovia Village, Salem Village, Bethabara Place

Lining wide streets amid towering oaks and maples, each cottage is fronted by Moravian architecture and a short walk from campus activities, in one of three distinct yet serene neighborhoods.

  • At least two bedrooms and two baths, with a choice of sunroom, den, or both
  • A patio or deck for North Carolina's consistently appealing climate
  • Remove a wall or design an addition. Salemtowne will work with you to customize your home
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The Woodlands villas at Salemtowne

Independent living

The Woodlands villas

56 villas · two buildings, four floors

Designed to feature abundant natural light and gorgeous wooded views, with under-building parking and six spacious design options named for the trees outside: Beech, Dogwood, Hawthorne, Pine, Sycamore, Willow.

  • A private patio or balcony off each residence for bird watching and wildlife spotting
  • A commons room, a satellite fitness area, and an outdoor living space with fire pit, grills, water feature and fireplace
  • A short walk to the Dorcas Dining Room and the Fitness Center
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The Towne Club, the club for future residents

A unique waiting list opportunity. Joining The Towne Club establishes your priority status to select the style of home that suits you best, and lets you get to know the community while you wait for your preferred residence to become available.

  • Priority status when your top choice of residence style comes available
  • Welcome at select resident programs and opportunities
  • Meals in either of our two dining venues
  • Your investment is refundable should you change your mind
Join the Towne Club

Navigation at Home

Age successfully in your own home. This program offers multiple coverage options to pay for future care costs, combined with care coordination, for reasonably healthy individuals who live independently at home and want to continue to do so.

  • A payer source for future care
  • A professional care coordinator just a phone call away
  • If you ever do decide to live on campus, a portion of your entrance fee becomes a credit toward Salemtowne
  • Ten years of serving members, as of 2024
Learn about Navigation at Home

Health services

A complete continuum of care, on one campus

Moving to Salemtowne allows you to plan ahead and prepare should healthcare needs change. Our reputation of excellence is built on our long-held Moravian values of respect for the individual, integrity, and caring.

The Masten Assisted Living Center at Salemtowne

Assisted living

The Masten Assisted Living Center

44 assisted living

Residents choose the help they need with daily living activities while maintaining their highest level of independence. Fitness activities, enrichment opportunities, community volunteers and spiritual care foster a sense of community and support.

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The Babcock Health Care Center at Salemtowne

Skilled nursing

The Babcock Health Care Center

60 long term skilled nursing

Three unique households designed around a central courtyard, each with a sunroom, a large living room and a dining area. You will not find the traditional medical model here. Babcock has adopted the household model, where residents direct their schedules with help from a personal service team.

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The entrance to Westerly Place memory support at Salemtowne

Memory support

Westerly Place

20 memory care assisted living

A secure household environment designed for those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive issues. The goal is to foster authentic relationships that help people living with dementia feel safe, secure and valued. Rooms are arranged around a safe central courtyard.

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The transitional rehabilitation entrance at Salemtowne

Rehabilitation

Transitional rehabilitation

40 private rooms · Medicare certified

Short length of stay after surgery or illness, focused on returning patients home as quickly as possible. One-on-one physical, occupational and speech therapy, around the clock nursing, and large well-appointed private rooms with a recliner, a table for two, and a private bath.

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Music and Memory at Salemtowne

Music and Memory

Finding new meaning and renewed connection through the gift of music

The Hill Music and Memory program at Salemtowne enriches the lives of residents who have a wide range of cognitive and physical challenges. Activities staff and volunteers create personalized music playlists that allow residents to use digital devices to engage with the world through music-triggered memories.

Favorite music often calms chaotic brain activity and enables the listener to focus on the present moment and find renewed meaning and connection in their lives.

How it works

From a first visit to the keys in your hand

Making a move at any time in your life requires careful thought and consideration. We suggest you work with one of our sales counselors to make a plan for your future, and we strongly advocate that you move to Salemtowne while you are able to enjoy all that our thriving campus has to offer.

Visit the campus

Tour the campus, meet our residents, and sample our cuisine. A sales counselor will make an appointment to explore the possibilities with you. A virtual visit is available if a trip across town is not practical yet.

Choose your contract

Salemtowne offers two contract choices. A modified contract, type B, and a fee-for-service contract, type C, both as defined by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Your counselor will walk you through which fits your plans.

Join the Towne Club

Our wait list. Becoming a member establishes your priority status to select the style of home that suits you best, and your investment is refundable should you change your mind.

Reserve and move in

Once a residence of your choice becomes available, a deposit reserves your new home. You will be asked to provide financial and health related information, and following a residency review your move-in date is confirmed.

What priority access actually means

The entrance fee assures priority access to the on-campus Babcock Health Care Center and the on-campus Masten Assisted Living Center should care be needed, either temporarily or long term. Residents who have paid an entrance fee are entitled to a discounted rate for assisted living and skilled nursing care when the need arises. A portion of the entrance fee can be used as a one-time medical tax deduction in the year paid, and a portion of the monthly fee is also considered a medical tax deduction. Residents receive this information annually to provide to their tax advisor.

The monthly fee covers utilities other than telephone, cable television, internet, a flexible dining program, maintenance, groundskeeping, security, housekeeping, recycling, the fitness center and pool, the on-campus transportation shuttle, and scheduled medical transportation.

Life at Salemtowne

Start the day with a yoga class, or in the community garden

You might opt for an aquatic workout in the heated indoor pool or a peaceful stroll around campus walking trails. Every week brings a diverse offering of stimulating classes, lectures and performances on and off campus that fuel intellectual and artistic growth.

A dining room at Salemtowne
Two dining venues, including the Dorcas Dining Room and Bistro Twenty-six
The fitness center at Salemtowne
Fitness center with indoor heated pool
The onPointe wellness program at Salemtowne
onPointe, wellness for life
Residents at a Salemtowne event
Classes, lectures and performances every week
The outdoor living space at The Woodlands
Fire pit, grills and water feature at The Woodlands
The Salemtowne resident council
Resident Council, plus two resident seats on the Board of Trustees
Walking the Salemtowne campus
Walking trails, a lake with fishing, and the Babcock Campus
Downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem, the City of Arts and Innovation, just down the road
An amenity space at Salemtowne
Art galleries, the art studio and the woodworking shop

Amenities, all within reach

Art galleriesArt studioBank ATMBeauty salon Game and billiards roomBistroClinicComputer center Fitness centerIndoor heated poolHot tub spaGarden areas Gift shopsOvernight guest suitesLake with fishingPicnic areas LibrariesMeeting roomsPrivate dining roomShuffleboard court Woodworking shopWalking trails

In their own words

Hear from our residents

Our residents come from different backgrounds and bring their unique qualities, talents and life experiences to complete the Salemtowne community.

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Salemtowne's campus is large with natural areas, nature trails, fishing lake and spacious open spaces. Our Life Enrichment Department offers great entertainment and educational opportunities. We have likened it to living on a cruise ship.

Rich and Jan H.
Residents, Independent Living
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The team members are like family. They get to know you and care about you. One of the reasons for being here is to take some of the care burden off our children's shoulders. It is a bonus for the whole family.

Katie S.
Resident, Independent Living
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I've always viewed this as an insurance policy with a wonderful lifestyle attached to it. If we need a higher level of care, it's available, but in the meantime we can really enjoy life.

Ben F.
Resident, Independent Living

Frequently asked questions

The questions families actually ask first

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What is a Life Plan Community or CCRC?

In general, Life Plan Communities, also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, provide a continuum of care to older adults under a contract for the life of an individual or for a period longer than one year, in exchange for an entrance fee and periodic fees. Salemtowne's full menu of services on campus includes independent living cottages, apartments and villas, physician services, rehabilitation services, assisted living, short-term and long-term skilled nursing, and memory care residences. Salemtowne is a Life Plan Community designed to help ensure that retirement is rewarding, offering a combination of comprehensive wellness programs, services and amenities, all with predictable monthly costs.

What type of contract does Salemtowne offer?

Salemtowne offers two contract choices. A modified contract, type B, is defined by the North Carolina Department of Insurance as one that provides housing, residential services, and a specified amount of health-related services in exchange for an entrance fee and a monthly fee, with health related services provided at a subsidized rate.

The second option, a fee-for-service contract, type C, is defined by the North Carolina Department of Insurance as one that provides housing, residential services, and priority access to health-related services in exchange for an entrance fee and a monthly fee, with health related services provided at the going, full per diem rate.

Who owns or manages Salemtowne?

We are a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide aging adult services which create an experience that exceeds the needs of an evolving and diverse population of older adults in a continuing care retirement community governed by a Board of Trustees.

Do residents have a voice at Salemtowne?

Yes. One way to contribute your voice to the community is to join the Resident Council, whose purpose is to share residents' interests and concerns with administration. The Council also facilitates communications and makes recommendations to the administration. Another way to participate is through one of the two resident seats on our Board of Trustees. Assisted Living and Health Care residents also have active resident councils.

Does Salemtowne have a wellness program?

Salemtowne is a next-generation community for older adults who want to live life to the fullest through lifestyle choices and purposeful living. That is why we created onPointe, wellness for life, powered by Masterpiece Living, a research-based program to help older adults live longer, healthier, happier lives. Salemtowne promotes a person-centered approach to successful aging designed to stimulate the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual pursuits of senior living across our 120 plus acre campus.

Are pets welcome?

We are a pet friendly community, allowing two pets per residence. A non-refundable pet fee is required per pet.

May I personalize my residence to my own preferences?

Yes. Residents take pride in furnishing and decorating their new homes to reflect their tastes, and Salemtowne also offers a selection of custom upgrades. With approval of management, you can add special features such as built-in storage or other individual selections to customize your home.

Do you offer transportation?

Yes. We offer an on-campus transportation shuttle as well as transportation for local outings and shopping at no cost to residents. A limited number of scheduled medical transportation trips is also provided for residents at no extra cost.

Is there a wait list for residency?

Our wait list is called the Towne Club. Membership is credited in full toward your entrance fee at the time you select your residence. The Towne Club is a unique opportunity to experience the Salemtowne lifestyle while you wait for your preferred residence to become available. Members are welcome to attend select programs offered to Salemtowne residents, and to enjoy meals in either of our two dining venues.

Is Salemtowne a licensed North Carolina continuing care retirement community?

Yes. Salemtowne became licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community in 1990. Moravian Home, Incorporated, doing business as Salemtowne, is the provider that enters into continuing care contracts, and our Disclosure Statement is filed with and recorded by the North Carolina Department of Insurance in accordance with Article 64A of Chapter 58 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The current Disclosure Statement is published openly on our Statements and Forms page.

Giving and careers

Two ways to be part of it without moving in

Salem Home relied on the generosity of service leagues, gifts from churches of Moravian and other denominations, friends and private donors. More than 130 years later, that is still true.

Give to Salemtowne

Our journey of caring began in 1887 with a group of women who raised the money for a permanent home on the northeast corner of Main and Walnut Streets. Gifts today carry that same work forward, from the Buckalew walking trail and the fishing area on the Babcock Campus to the art studio and the guest rooms.

  • Support the benevolence that keeps residents in their homes
  • Fund life enrichment, the art studio and the libraries
  • Honor a resident, a team member or a Moravian congregation
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Build a career here

Salemtowne's vision is to be a trailblazer in senior living as an employer of choice. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices to all applicants and team members without regard to any protected classification established by law.

  • Nursing, therapy, culinary, facilities, life enrichment and administration
  • A campus where residents know your name
  • Main and careers line: 336.767.8130
Ask about openings

News and events

What is happening on campus

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Navigation at Home marks ten years

Launched in 2014 as Navigation by Salemtowne, our continuing care at home program reached its tenth year of helping members age successfully in their own homes, with coverage for future care costs and a care coordinator a phone call away.

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A golden anniversary, fifty years in Winston-Salem

The Moravian Home opened on 4 December 1972 on land that had been part of the original Wachovia Tract the Moravians first settled. Fifty years later the campus has grown past 120 acres and the sense of belonging has not changed.

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The Woodlands villas and Bistro Twenty-six open

Two buildings featuring open floor plans and stunning wooded views added 56 residences to the community, and Bistro Twenty-six opened as a second dining venue on campus.

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Contact and visits

Plan a visit to tour our campus

Meet our residents and sample our cuisine. One of our sales counselors will be pleased to make an appointment to assist you in further exploring all the possibilities that can benefit you at Salemtowne.

Independent living and assisted living

336.714.2157

Sales and marketing

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation

336.231.5263

Referrals and admissions

Main line and careers

336.767.8130

Campus

1000 Salemtowne Drive
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

Forsyth County. Just over an hour north of Charlotte and less than two hours from Raleigh.

Email

marketing@salemtowne.org

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