The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Durham, NC for 2024
There are 21 Independent Living Communities in the Durham area, with 7 in Durham and 14 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Durham is $3,780 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include Chapel Hill...
with an average starting cost of 1,700.
To help you with your search, browse the 609 reviews below for independent living communities in Durham. On average, consumers rate independent living in Durham 4.22 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Chapel Hill with an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Durham, North Carolina
"I went to Holiday Durham Regent. I liked everything that I was shown and the amenities and things that they had there. They had recreation. They had a gym area where you could go in and if you needed to exercise or whatever the case may be. The place..."
"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 sayi..."
"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 bedrooms..."
"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 that ..."
"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 want...."
"What I like the best about The Joyce is the location. What I like the least is the outside noise level because the freeway is right outside my window. And I don't like the fact that there are amenities that they say we're supposed to have that we do ..."
"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. But ..."
"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 their..."
"My brother-in-law moved to Brier Pointe Retirement Community. It's fabulous. That's one thing I have seen in quite some time. The people are amazing. The room, the activities, everything you get. It is excellent. The staff was amazing. They are truly..."
"My parents are at The Cambridge at Brier Creek. The place is immaculate. It's so clean. The people that work there are super nice and very professional. There is physical therapy onsite through WakeMed if needed. They also have medical care onsite. T..."
"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 th..."
"What I like about Searstone iss the overall layout of the building and the amenities that they have like eating and exercising. They charge you a huge upfront fee that you have to give them to get into the place and they give it back to you after you..."
"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. They h..."
"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. Ever..."
"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 scr..."
"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 abou..."
"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 ac..."
"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 went i..."
Holiday Emerald Pond was the most beautiful place. I liked the grounds, the pond, and the people were nice. It was comfortable. The rooms were nice, but I wanted a little more privacy in the room...
Rooms are nice.
Employees are thoughtful and upbeat,
The "lodge" is nestled into a woodsy area with ample and well-maintained trails to walk.
The meal menu is varied and creative.
The interior...
What I like the best about The Joyce is the location. What I like the least is the outside noise level because the freeway is right outside my window. And I don't like the fact that there are...