The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Durham, NC for 2023

"Holiday Durham Regent didn't include utilities and things like that. They just had a lot of extra expense. I can't really afford it, but the people were very friendly. It was a clean building. I just looked at a studio and it was nice. They had a ..."

"Holiday Emerald Pond was clean. They were doing a little remodeling in a couple of the rooms, but that was to be expected. The hallways were clean and the elevators were clean. The staff was very friendly. As we took the tour, the residents were s..."

"Atria Southpoint Walk was very clean and new. It had a very comfortable feeling and a homey atmosphere. The sales manager was very knowledgeable, very experienced, and personable. The residents were very engaged during their social hour. The bedro..."

"Bartlett Reserve was very nice and spacious. They had a number of different one-bedrooms to look at, as well as efficiencies. We didn't look at the two-bedrooms. They had a nail salon, a beauty parlor, and a gym. They had a nice firepit outside th..."

"I like Duke, but I am not making changes as of now. They have very nice programs. They also have food, which you can use; they don’t want you take food in your apartments. They showed me all around, took me to dinner, and you can order what you wa..."

"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments..."

"My mom moved into Capital Oaks. I chose it because it was extremely clean, and I loved the fact that the property managers lived on the property. There's at least one person on the staff that my mother said was not friendly and was kind of rude. B..."

"My mother, Susan Nelson, recently had an issue in her apartment that left her displaced for a short period. David Sexton and Emily Johnson went above and beyond in every way to make sure she was taken care of. David and Emily both went out of th..."

"My tour of Brier Point was so much fun! I enjoyed the staff and meeting the residents. So many activities on the calendar-possible to stay busy all day. Could not believe all the entertainment things they offer. The apartments and common areas..."

"We’re more than just a place to retire. We’re an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premiere cities. Th..."

"My parents have moved into Preston Pointe in Morrisville. It's been about 2 weeks now. They're in independent living. It has a nice appearance. I like the apartments, and they were able to get a patio there on the first floor. Preston doesn't have..."

"Searstone was probably the top of the line in terms of quality and amenities. The cost of it was reflected in the services that they offered. They've established themselves to be a high level of care within Cary, both physically and in terms of am..."

"Springmoor is a nationally accredited full service life care retirement community located in a beautifully developed area in Northwest Ralei..."

"We like the quality of Cedars of Chapel Hill. The facility was large enough. We liked the larger size apartments. They have a theater, a chapel, and a banquet room. They have a lot of outside trips, and people come in and do shows or concerts. The..."

"We have picked Carol Woods for our parents, but they haven't moved in yet. It is up on the mountains. There are lots of good walking trails and paved walking paths through the woods. They have a waterfall, which is really neat and very relaxing. E..."

"My friend is in Carolina Spring Senior Apartments. They have income-based apartments. They are very responsive and very caring people. The apartment is very nice and very well maintained. They have activities. They have an exercise room, a large ..."

"I'm on a waiting list at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living. The tour went very well. It's a beautiful place. They have a lot of activities. They have a movie theater, billiards, shuffleboard, firepit, and trips to the town. They had just a..."

"Overture Chapel Hill has a lot of activities almost every day, they have something all the time that's going on. It's about five floors, have three elevators there, a little community area, a swimming pool and they have a barbecue grill. As far as..."

"My husband and I were looking for a 55 and older senior community, and Overture Cary 55+ Apartment Homes was very, very wonderful. Some of the things that we had hoped they would have, they didn't, but they had a unit available the day that we wen..."