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Brookdale Smithfield

Assisted Living in Smithfield — Johnston County

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Brookdale Smithfield is an assisted living provider located at 830 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, 27577, in Johnston County.

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A national Brookdale Senior Living community in Smithfield offering assisted living and memory care with pet-friendly apartments and 24/7 emergency staff.

Brookdale Smithfield is a Johnston County community operated by national chain Brookdale Senior Living, offering two care programs: assisted living for residents needing help with daily activities such as medication management and personal care, and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, delivered through what the operator calls a 'person-centered' approach.

According to the company's own site, the community features pet-friendly apartments, 24/7 emergency staff availability, and dining services that include therapeutic meal options for residents with specific dietary needs. Amenities listed include a courtyard, library, on-site beauty salon, and scheduled transportation.

Recreational programming mentioned on the site includes a Card Players League and a Garden Enthusiasts Club, part of the operator's broader emphasis on 'meaningful connections' and social engagement as central to its care philosophy. Contact number listed is 919-989-3100.

Short answer

Brookdale Smithfield is an assisted living provider at 830 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, 27577, in Johnston County.

Location and contact

CommunityBrookdale Smithfield
Care typeAssisted Living
Address830 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, 27577
CountyJohnston County
WebsiteOfficial site
What we do not publish, and why. We list only details we confirmed against this provider's own published information. We do not publish bed counts, license numbers, pricing or quality ratings for this community because we could not verify them from a primary source. Confirm licensing yourself using the state tools below, and get pricing in writing directly from the community.
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Smithfield in context

Johnston County's seat and home to UNC Health Johnston's main hospital campus, making it the county's primary hub for senior medical care and skilled nursing facilities.

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Listing details verified 2026-08-15 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.

Questions families ask

My wife is in assisted living in Cary but her dementia has progressed — does she need to move to memory care?

If she's showing signs like wandering, exit-seeking, or needing more supervision than the general assisted living staff can safely provide, ask the facility directly whether they have a licensed Special Care Unit (SCU) on-site or whether a transfer to a memory-care-designated community is recommended. In North Carolina, a Special Care Unit is a distinct designation added to a facility's adult care home license, requiring a specific state-approved disclosure statement about staffing, programming, and physical safety features — ask to see that disclosure before deciding. If you're the community spouse and finances are a concern, know that Medicaid rules protect a minimum monthly income allowance for you even if she eventually needs Medicaid-covered nursing facility care.

How do we compare two assisted living communities in Cary and Wake Forest before deciding for my aunt?

Look up both communities' inspection history and any penalties on NC DHSR's Adult Care Home Facility Inspections, Ratings and Penalties search tool before touring, since this state-specific rating reflects actual compliance history rather than marketing claims. During tours, ask each facility directly about staff-to-resident ratios at night, whether they hold a Special Care Unit license if memory care might be needed later, and what triggers a rate increase or involuntary discharge. Compare total monthly cost including any levels-of-care add-ons, not just the advertised base rate, since Cary and Wake Forest communities can price these very differently.

My mother with dementia keeps trying to leave the house in Garner — what safety options exist besides moving her?

Wandering and exit-seeking behavior is a recognized safety risk that often signals it's time to consider additional home safety measures — door alarms, a medical alert system with GPS, and possibly a home health aide for supervised hours — before or instead of an immediate move. If safety can't be reliably managed at home, ask about adult care homes with a licensed Special Care Unit, which are specifically required to have secured entrances and dementia-trained staff under North Carolina's SCU disclosure rules. In an active emergency where she has left the home and is missing, call 911 immediately rather than waiting.

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