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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Durham, NC

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Durham, NC area.

Durham, North Carolina offers a variety of senior living facilities, with 16 options available, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes. The city's average cost for assisted living is $5,643 per month, reflecting a comprehensive approach to quality care for seniors, who make up about 29.5% of Durham's population. Understanding the importance of finding the right community for your loved one, this article will highlight Durham's best senior living options, focusing on facilities known for their superb services, amenities, and compassionate care.

23 Communities were found near Durham, NC
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Lakeside Gardens

Lakeside Gardens

820 Martin Luther King Pkwy., Durham, NC 27713 (2.6 mi from city center)
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Judah Family Care Home

Judah Family Care Home

1607 Amberley Drive, Durham, NC 27704 (3.3 mi from city center)
Memory Care
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Holiday Durham Regent
Our Rating:
of 5
9

Holiday Durham Regent

3007 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705 (3.4 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9
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Holiday Emerald Pond
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Holiday Emerald Pond

205 Emerald Pond Lane, Durham, NC 27705 (3.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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of 5
8.8
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Health Care Options of the Triangle, Inc
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8

Health Care Options of the Triangle, Inc

400 Crutchfield St, Suite A, Durham, NC 27704 (4.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.8
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The Addison
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

The Addison

4713 Garrett Rd, Durham, NC 27707 (4.2 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
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Atria Southpoint Walk
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Atria Southpoint Walk

5705 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713 (4.3 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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LiveWell Hope Valley
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

LiveWell Hope Valley

3736 Bentley Drive, Durham, NC 27707 (4.3 mi from city center)
Residential Care Home
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
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Taylor Alston Home Care Agency
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5

Taylor Alston Home Care Agency

2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713 (4.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.5
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Carolina Reserve of Durham
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Carolina Reserve of Durham

4523 Hope Valley Rd, Durham, NC 27707 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Brookdale Durham
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Brookdale Durham

4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704 (4.7 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6
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Senior Helpers of the Triangle
Our Rating:
of 5
8.6

Senior Helpers of the Triangle

5007 Southpark Drive Ste. 200-H, Durham, NC 27713 (5.1 mi from city center)
Home Care
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of 5
8.6
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Seasons at Southpoint
Our Rating:
of 5
8.1

Seasons at Southpoint

1002 North Carolina Hwy 54, Durham, NC 27713 (5.2 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8.1
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Right at Home - Durham and Chapel Hill, NC
Our Rating:
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8.1

Right at Home - Durham and Chapel Hill, NC

4905 Pine Cone Drive, #2, Durham, NC 27707 (5.4 mi from city center)
Home Care
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of 5
8.1
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Bartlett Reserve
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Bartlett Reserve

300 Meredith Dr, Durham, NC 27713 (5.5 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Comfort Keepers, Durham, NC
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3

Comfort Keepers, Durham, NC

1415 W. North Carolina 54, Suite 209, Durham, NC 27707 (5.5 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
9.3
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Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care

2230 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (6.8 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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LiveWell Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8

LiveWell Assisted Living

6720 Pauline Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (7 mi from city center)
Memory Care
Our Rating:
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8
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LIVEWELL Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8

LIVEWELL Home Care

1829 E. Franklin Street Suite 1100A, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (7.3 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Home Instead - Chapel Hill, NC
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Home Instead - Chapel Hill, NC

1289 Fordham Blvd Suite E5, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (8.2 mi from city center)
Home Care
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes
Our Rating:
of 5
8

Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes

5910 Farrington Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (8.2 mi from city center)
Independent Living
Our Rating:
of 5
8
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Brookdale Meadowmont
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8

Brookdale Meadowmont

100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (8.4 mi from city center)
Assisted Living
Our Rating:
of 5
9.8
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living
Our Rating:
of 5
6.8

Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

700 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (8.8 mi from city center)
Independent Living
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6.8
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Map of Assisted Living in Durham

Find the right senior living community by location
  • Lakeside Gardens
  • Judah Family Care Home
  • Holiday Durham Regent
  • Holiday Emerald Pond
  • Health Care Options of the Triangle, Inc
  • The Addison
  • Atria Southpoint Walk
  • LiveWell Hope Valley
  • Taylor Alston Home Care Agency
  • Carolina Reserve of Durham
  • Brookdale Durham
  • Senior Helpers of the Triangle
  • Seasons at Southpoint
  • Right at Home - Durham and Chapel Hill, NC
  • Bartlett Reserve
  • Comfort Keepers, Durham, NC
  • Brookdale Chapel Hill Memory Care
  • LiveWell Assisted Living
  • LIVEWELL Home Care
  • Home Instead - Chapel Hill, NC
  • Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes
  • Brookdale Meadowmont
  • Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Senior Living Statistics for Durham, North Carolina

Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type


Whether you're considering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, there are various choices available in Durham, North Carolina. Independent living is the most affordable option, with an average cost of $4,010 per month. Assisted living is slightly higher at $5,643 per month. For individuals who require more specialized care, memory care begins at $6,423 per month, and nursing home care ranges from $5,472 for a semi-private room to $7,830 for a one-bedroom unit. This range of options provides flexibility for different levels of care and budgetary needs.
Housing Type Average Monthly Cost
Assisted Living $5,643
Memory Care $6,423
Independent Living $4,010
Nursing Home: Private Room $7,193
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $5,472
Nursing Home: Studio $6,635
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $7,830
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $7,295

Average Cost of Assisted Living in Durham


The average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Durham is $5,643. Nearby cities like Roxboro and Youngsville are less expensive, with average costs of $4,312 per month and $4,739 per month, respectively. Durham's assisted living costs exceed both the North Carolina state average of $4,289 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
City Average Monthly Cost
Durham $5,643

Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Durham compares to North Carolina and the national average:
Area Average Monthly Cost
Durham $5,643
North Carolina $4,289
United States $4,546

Senior Living Availability in Durham


If you don't find the senior living option that's right for you in Durham, there are many options outside of the city. There are 32 facilities to choose from in the surrounding area, while there are a total of 524 facilities in the entire state of North Carolina. With all of these options, finding a community that suits your needs is definitely possible.
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Durham

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Surrounding Area

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North Carolina

Durham Senior Demographics


In Durham, North Carolina, seniors represent about 29.5% of the population, totaling 284,094 people. The senior demographics show a gender distribution of 47.3% male and 52.7% female. Breaking down the ages, 11.2% of seniors are in their 50s, 10.2% in their 60s, 5.3% in their 70s, and 2.8% are 80 or over. Regarding marital status, 40.3% of seniors are married, 12% are divorced, 43.8% have never married, and 3.8% are widowed. Durham showcases a vibrant diversity among its seniors: 45.7% are White, 36.1% are Black, and 13.3% are Hispanic. There's also 7% mixed race, 5.7% Asian, 0.4% Native American, and 5% identifying as other, enriching the city's cultural landscape.

Population

Durham has a population of 284,094.
  • 47.3% Male
  • 52.7% Female

Marital Status

  • 40.3% Married
  • 12% Divorced
  • 43.8% Never Married
  • 3.8% Widowed

Age

Seniors make up about 29.5% of the population.
  • 11.2% in their 50s
  • 10.2% in their 60s
  • 5.3% in their 70s
  • 2.8% in their 80s

Diversity

  • 45.7% White
  • 36.1% Black
  • 5.7% Asian
  • 0.4% Native
  • 5% Identifying as Other
  • 7% Mixed Race
  • 13.3% Hispanic

Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Durham

There are many other cities to consider near Durham, North Carolina, such as Chapel Hill, which has an average cost of senior housing at $5,547 per month.

City Average Monthly Cost
City Average Monthly Cost
Chapel Hill $5,547

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.