Brookdale Durham
4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC, 27704
3.9
(20 reviews)
"Brookdale Durham provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional ameniti..."
READ MOREThe average cost of memory care in Durham County is $6,776 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 25... Caring.com has helped 7 families in Durham County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Durham County, call (855) 948-3865.
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4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC, 27704
3.9
(20 reviews)
"Brookdale Durham provides our residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional ameniti..."
READ MORE4523 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC, 27707
4.3
(15 reviews)
"Carolina Reserve of Durham was the fourth one we toured. It was very easy to navigate. It had adequate security for entrance and for a family to visit. It was very clean and very well kept. The dining area was very clean. Out of the ones we saw, this..."
READ MORE1002 East, NC-54, Durham, NC, 27713
4.5
(11 reviews)
"What I liked about Seasons at Southpoint was when I pulled up in a parking lot, there was an employee that was going out of her car at the same time. She spoke to me and I thought that was nice. When I got in, the lady at the registration desk greete..."
READ MORE4713 Garrett Road,, Durham, NC, 27707
3.8
(16 reviews)
"The Addison was much better all the way around compared to another place I toured. The ratio was much higher. They had four or five people for 20 residents. The place looked good and it smelled good. The residents were doing multiple things. Some wer..."
READ MORE3736 Bentley Dr, Durham, NC, 27707
5.0
(3 reviews)
"LiveWell at Hope Valley was a house with only 6 residents in it. They're all in memory care. It was located in a high-end neighborhood in Durham. It was very nice and very clean. The staff that I met during the tour was all very good...."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
According to figures from the Alzheimer's Association, approximately 170,000 people have Alzheimer's in North Carolina, out of the state's 10.3 million residents. In Durham County, North Carolina, which is the sixth-most populous county in the state at 316,739 people, there are about 40,225 seniors age 65 or over, or about 12.7 percent of the population, many of whom may benefit from memory care services. To accommodate those residents, there are four memory care facilities in Durham County, three located in Durham and one in Chapel Hill.
In North Carolina, memory care facilities are classified as Special Care Units, or SCUs, within Adult Care Homes (ACHs). The state classifies ACHs as a type of assisted living residence, or ALR.Â
Note:Â Data on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Memory Care costs in Durham County start around $6,776 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Durham County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Orange County
$7,613
Wake County
$6,859
Durham County
$6,776
Alamance County
$6,049
US
$5,694
Johnston County
$5,619
Danville City
$3,876
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Durham County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Durham County, please visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page.
Durham County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Joanne
3
Review of Seasons at Southpoint
Seasons at Southpoint was all memory care, and I don't feel like they had enough people working there. Their ratio was 1 to 8, and that was way too many residents for one person. The bedroom and...
Provider response
Hi Joanne, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. We are disappointed to hear that you are not satisfied with your visit. Please reach out to the Community so...
Memory Care
Joanne
5
Review of The Addison
The Addison was much better all the way around compared to another place I toured. The ratio was much higher. They had four or five people for 20 residents. The place looked good and it smelled...
Provider response
We’re so grateful you noticed all the things we do to make our residents feel happy and at home. From great dining to fun events and activities, we really believe our community is a wonderful place...
Memory Care
Joanne
5
Review of LiveWell at Hope Valley
LiveWell at Hope Valley was a house with only 6 residents in it. They're all in memory care. It was located in a high-end neighborhood in Durham. It was very nice and very clean. The staff that I...