We found 14 continuing care communities near Durham, NC. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Durham CCRCs listed below.
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Forest at DukeDurham, NC 27705"Refund Plans: 90% refund of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: 79% of Entrance Fee" more
Croasdaile VillageDurham, NC 27705"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee; 50% refund (Price: 77% of Entrance Fee); Decl" more -
Carol WoodsChapel Hill, NC 27514"Refund Plan: Declining Refund at 2%/mo. for 50 mos. Assisted Living and Nursing " more
Cedars of Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC 27517"Refund Plan: 90%# of Resale value refunded. Assisted Living and Nursing Care on " more
Carolina MeadowsChapel Hill, NC 27517"Refund Plan: 90%# Refund of resale Price: with net appreciation shared 50% betwe" more
Cypress of RaleighRaleigh, NC 27615"Refund Plan: 90%# of Purchase or Resale Price. Assisted Living and Nursing Care " more
SpringmoorRaleigh, NC 27615"Refund Plans: 100% of Entrance Fee; 50% Refund (Price: 58% of Entrance Fee); Dec" more
Galloway Ridge at FearingtonPittsboro, NC 27312"Refund Plans: 90% of Entrance Fee; Declining Balance over 4 yrs. (Price: 69% of " more
Whitaker GlenRaleigh, NC 27608"Refund Plan: 100% of Entrance Fee less non-refundable Initiation Fee. Assisted L" more
Windsor PointFuquay Varina, NC 27526"Refund Plans: 50% amortized for 25 mos.; Declining Balance over 50 mos. (Price: " more
Pittsboro Christian VillagePittsboro, NC 27312"Priority given to Christians at local assemblies. Refund Plan: Declining Balance" more
Village at BrookwoodBurlington, NC 27215"Refund Plans: Two financial plans to choose from - Life Care and Fee for Service" more
Twin Lakes CommunityBurlington, NC 27215"Refund Plans: Declining Balance for 30 mos.; 50% of Entrance Fee (Selected resid" more
CaringScore
CaringScore for Durham, NC
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Durham was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose continuing care retirement communities in Durham.
CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.6, Durham rates above average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Durham. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Durham, NC
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Durham, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for continuing care retirement communities. The HealthScore for Durham is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 9.5, Durham rates above average for those seeking continuing care retirement communities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking continuing care retirement communities. At 522 physicians per capita, Durham scores 136.7 percent better than the national average. Durham scores 323.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 5.5, and scores 199.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 58.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Durham is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Durham -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 41.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Durham's environmental health -- is 43.6 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Durham, NC | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 522 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 5.5 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 24.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 11 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 17.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Durham, NC
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Durham, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for continuing care retirement communities. The CostScore for Durham is based on data such as the average monthly cost of continuing care retirement communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.4, Durham is on par with the national average for continuing care retirement communities.
Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at continuing care retirement communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Durham. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of continuing care retirement communities in Durham to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Durham is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 103 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Durham, NC |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 100 |
| Healthcare Index | 99 |
| Housing Index | 103 |
| Food Index | 95 |
| Utilities Index | 102 |
| Transportation Index | 102 |
LivabilityScore for Durham, NC
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for continuing care retirement communities in Durham. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for continuing care retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Durham is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Durham rates below average for continuing care retirement communities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for continuing care retirement communities. The sun shines an average of 220 days each year in Durham, 7.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 29°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Durham than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Durham is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $47,285 per year, the population of Durham earns a lower than average median household income. Durham has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.27 percent of the population in Durham is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 29.6 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Durham | Nat'l Avg |
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| Parks | 2.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 86 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 453.1 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 95.5 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15 | 13.8 |
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