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Brookdale Durham

4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, NC 27704

3.8(21 reviews)

"Brookdale Durham is a large building and a very lovely area that I'm familiar with. It was a very nice place. It was set...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,350
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Carolina Reserve of Durham

4523 Hope Valley Road, Durham, NC 27707

4.2(17 reviews)

"At Carolina Reserve of Durham I was able to observe how the technicians and the other staff interacted with the clients...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,630
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Springdaile Assisted Living

4315 Holder Road, Durham, NC 27560

4.6(6 reviews)

"I went to see Springdaile Assisted Living. It's super in parallel with where my dad currently is but the price was more...

Assisted Living
$3,500
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Brookdale Chapel Hill Assisted Living

2220 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

4.2(23 reviews)

"We toured Wynwood of Chapel Hill and we find the place beautiful. They have a classy and medieval look. We love the...

Assisted Living
$6,400
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Brookdale Meadowmont

100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

3.8(16 reviews)

"There were nice facilities at Carolina House of Chapel Hill. It was not super luxurious, but it was neat and clean. The...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,400
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TerraBella Hillsborough

1911 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3.6(17 reviews)

"TerraBella Hillsborough had very polite people, and the place was very clean. Everybody was glad to help me no matter...

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$3,780
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Chatham Ridge Assisted Living

114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

3.0(8 reviews)

"Chatham Ridge is new, clean, ready to serve, and had openings close to where I live. They were friendly and clear about...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,445
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Abbotswood at Stonehenge

7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

4.1(18 reviews)

"Abbotswood at Stonehenge had a lot of activities, and it was well-kept even though it was probably 30 years old. The...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,500
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Brookdale MacArthur Park

111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513

4.1(18 reviews)

"I went to Brookdale MacArthur Park for my mother. Right now, it would be the first on our list because of its proximity...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$10,560
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Brighton Gardens of Raleigh

3101 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

4.1(39 reviews)

"Brighton Gardens of Raleigh was absolutely beautiful. This facility was very clean. It was like a country club. The...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,080
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Sunrise of Raleigh

4801 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

4.3(31 reviews)

"Sunrise of Raleigh would have been our second choice. It was spacious, and the staff people were very gracious. They had...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,414
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Reserve at Mills Farm

2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523

4.4(20 reviews)

"I toured Reserve at Mills Farm. I like the layout of it; it's pretty good. The people there are nice. I don't have...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,675
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Woodland Terrace

300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511

4.3(26 reviews)

"My mother stays at Woodland Terrace in Cary. It is a large, beautiful retirement community. Her apartment is similar...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
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Spring Arbor of Apex

901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502

4.3(13 reviews)

"My mother has been at Spring Arbor since August, and so far, it has been really nice. They have very good food. I don't...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,101
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Peach Tree Assisted Living Homes

502 Carolina Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606

Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 7 residents. Peach Tree Assisted...

Assisted Living
$6,500
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Lynn's Care Home at Sandy Forks

6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Lynns Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,500
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Sunrise at North Hills

615 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

4.2(39 reviews)

"Sunrise at North Hills provides a high level of care, and the staff was fine and friendly. The rooms seemed fine, and it...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,898
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Spring Arbor of Cary

1705 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511

4.7(4 reviews)

"We are very satisfied with Spring Arbor of Cary. They were very responsive to our request for a tour to see the...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,366
North Hills Senior Living

North Hills Senior Living

5313 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

North Hills Senior Living is a private 6 bed home located in the beautiful up and coming "Midtown" section of Raleigh...

Assisted Living
$8,500
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Cadence North Raleigh

5219 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

4.1(14 reviews)

"Carillon Assisted Living is very nice, clean, organized, and well laid out. The people are nice and they seem to really...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,305

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Gemma

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Durham

I recently flew in from out of state to visit my dad at Brookdale Durham, and I can honestly say the experience brought me so much peace of mind. The team went out of their way to make sure I could...

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Martin

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Forest at Duke

My friend was a resident of the Forest at Duke. It was much more expensive than we thought. They had a pool and games. They had a large dining room. They have paintings. They had a lot of things...

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Annette

I visited this facility

Review of Springdaile Assisted Living

I toured Springdaile Assisted Living. Springdaile was bright, clean, and cheerful. The residents seemed to be okay. The staff was very informative and professional. She seemed to know what she was...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Durham, NC and Nearby Cities

Durham assisted living services are relatively expensive compared to the national and state averages of $4,500 and $4,010. However, residents a short distance away in Raleigh pay $5,388, almost $700 more each month. With monthly costs averaging $4,400 in Charlotte, seniors could save $400. Cheaper still is Fayetteville and Greensboro where prices range from $3,000-$3,800 monthly. Burlington is one of the least expensive places in the state for assisted living, with average fees of $3,325 per month. 

Durham

$4,800

North Carolina

$4,010

United States

$4,500

Raleigh

$5,388

Charlotte

$4,400

Fayetteville

$3,000

Greensboro

$3,800

Burlington

$3,325

Paying for Assisted Living in Durham

The average cost of assisted living in Durham is $4,800, but prices may vary depending on location, amenities, and services. 

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Durham, NC

An alternative to the $4,800 per month for assisted living in Durham is in-home care or home health care, each costing $4,767 and offering similar services but delivered in the home. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at $1,636 per month while those requiring a higher level of care may need a semiprivate room in a nursing home at a monthly cost of $7,026.

Assisted Living

$4,800

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$4,767

Adult Day Health Care

$1,636

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$7,026

Free Assisted Living Resources in Durham

In Durham, seniors have access to numerous resources to assist them in making the transition to assisted living. They can get advice on benefits, understand the city’s tax regulations, and locate an approved assisted living facility with the help of a local ombudsman.

ResourceContactService
Social Security Administration(800) 772-1213The Social Security Administration serves three dozen cities across the state, including Durham. It provides advice and assistance in filing for retirement benefits as well as referrals to other agencies and can help with managing benefits online.
North Carolina Long-Term Care OmbudsmanVictor.orija@dhhs.nc.govNorth Carolina's Long-Term Care Ombudsman offers a variety of services and programs to seniors living in long-term care throughout the state. Seniors can get advice on selecting an assisted living facility and details about specific communities. Seniors can also seek guidance from the ombudsman about Medicaid and Medicare coverage and application procedures.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs(800) 698-2411Veterans and their qualifying spouses or dependents are served by a network of medical facilities and community-based centers operated by the VA. Among them are several outpatient clinics, a number of regional veteran centers, and four VA hospitals. Vets can also get help with filling out applications for Aid & Attendance and other benefits related to assisted living.
North Carolina 211(888)-892-1162United Way of North Carolina's 211 programs is a valuable resource for information and referrals in North Carolina. Nearly 309 million people throughout the country have access to 211, which is recognized as the leading source of health and human services information. Residents can access the free service any time of day or night to receive confidential information on health and human services available in their community.

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