Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Durham, NC below include 126 Assisted Living facilities with 918 reviews. On average in Durham, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Durham, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
126 Results
901 Spring Arbor Ct., Apex, NC 27502
4.2
(9 reviews)
"The service at Spring Arbor of Apex was wonderful. The staff was extremely friendly and nice, and very attentive to my sister. The dining area was wonderful and the place was clean. Any questions I had, they would answer right away, and I didn't have..."
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7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
4.1
(18 reviews)
"The staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge seemed like they care. The ones that I talked to seemed to have a passion for caring for their people. They had long-term employees and they recognized them with pictures on the walls and stuff. It was clean and ..."
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100 Sunset Drive, Youngsville, NC 27596
4.1
(15 reviews)
"I had a great tour of this community. The staff was kind and friendly to my family, and my self. The community was very well-kept (no bad odors) and the residents looked very engaged. Very nice and perfectly suited to my mothers memory decline. The p..."
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1110 Falls River Ave, Raleigh, NC 27614
4.1
(9 reviews)
"I had a tour at Falls River Village Assisted Living and the facilities are very good. I was impressed by what they had to offer. It was clean and they have a nice dining room. They don't charge for an assessment but the results and the assessment det..."
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111 MacArthur Drive, Cary, NC 27513
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I went to Brookdale MacArthur Park. They offer them breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the cafeteria. They had nurses and doctors on-site to come to visit them. My mother wouldn't have somebody there with her all the time, but they would check on her ev..."
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611 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
4.0
(20 reviews)
"Brookdale Wake Forest had better outdoor space than the other place I visited. The interior was more open, and not much difference in the floor plans of other places. The staff made us feel welcome. They were knowledgeable, informative, helpful, and..."
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100 Lanark Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3.9
(14 reviews)
"Brookdale Meadowmont was excellent. The place is very good from what I saw. The rooms were nice and the dining area looked fine. They have a place to do crafts, a meeting room, and the memory unit was separate...."
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1911 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3.6
(17 reviews)
"TerraBella Hillsborough looked like it had been updated. It was extremely clean and quiet. They seem to have a little bit better furniture for the common areas. Their rooms are a tad bigger than the other facility. I talked with a couple of the staff..."
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3218 Heritage Trade Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
3.5
(20 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at Cadence Wake Forest. They are very caring, considerate, and private. They have been excellent at taking care of my mother-in-law. They have southern cooking, which is what my mother-in-law enjoys. It's been delicious, according..."
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1206 Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27513
3.5
(43 reviews)
"I've had the pleasure of visiting this senior care and assisted living community, and I have to say, it's truly something special. The team here is nothing short of amazing—they genuinely care about the residents and each other, and it shows in every..."
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3905 Saratoga Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604
3.3
(3 reviews)
"We toured The Manor at Saratoga. We loved that it's only six residents, and it's in a private home setting. It didn't look like a nursing home. They talked about how they honor everyone's faith. The rooms were clean. There was no smell of urine or an..."
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6516 Johnson Pond Rd, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
3.2
(14 reviews)
"We liked the staff of The Addison of Fuquay-Varina and the facility itself. It was clean and they were very friendly. We had a good feeling about it. We can bring my husband's chair, his TV, his bed, and anything else we wanted to bring in. The dini..."
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114 Polks Village Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
3.0
(8 reviews)
"They took great care of my mom in Horizons...she was not the easiest of residents either...they really treated her great! We since had to move her to skilled but we miss everyone here!..."
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1038 Stormy Ln, Raleigh, NC 26710
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured The Manor at Edgewater. The bedrooms were in complete disarray. The lady who met us was clearly in poor health and she could barely walk. She was older and said, 'It's just me, 24/7.' The kitchen was beautiful and clean, but the bedrooms wer..."
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1975 Hickory Bark Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
"This is a therapeutic home setting for residents to transition Without being judged we provide all levels of care, including end-of-life car..."
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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 Living Home is located in..."
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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 N.C . Six years ago we..."
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6809 Sandy Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
"Lynn's Home at Sandy Forks is a full service residential care home offering each resident full assistance and supervision including onsite p..."
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2100 Brassfield Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
" LiveWell�s care philosophy embraces aging as a unique and precious opportunity in one�s life for discovery, growth and restorative activiti..."
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3720 Vesta Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
"24/7 staffing and Personal Assistance Health monitoring Medication Management Nurse availability: On-Call 24/7. Registered Nurse evaluations..."
READ MOREDurham 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
The average cost of assisted living in Durham is $4,800, but prices may vary depending on location, amenities, and services.
Eligible seniors who live in Durham or in other cities in North Carolina can apply for funding to help pay for assisted living costs through one of two state-funded programs: Project C.A.R.E (Caregiver Alternatives to Running on Empty) or the State/County Special Assistance Program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
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
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | (800) 772-1213 | The 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 Ombudsman | Victor.orija@dhhs.nc.gov | North 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) 698-2411 | Veterans 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)-892-1162 | United 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. |
Durham Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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Michael
4.0
Review of Brookdale Chapel Hill Assisted Living
I am a resident of Brookdale Chapel Hill Assisted Living. Initially, I was unhappy because I was probably not used to this kind of place, but I think as I've settled in, they have listened to the...
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Lisa24
5.0
Review of The Addison
The staff at The Addison was very friendly and engaging. The look of the place is done very thoughtfully with very nice decor. It was very artfully 50s and 60s photographs and things, which would...
Provider response
Your visit and kind words put a big smile on our face. We’re glad you feel the same. Thanks for all your positive comments, and we look forward to seeing you again. Please stop by or call with...
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Lisa24
5.0
Review of Carolina Reserve of Durham
Carolina Reserve of Durham is a very well laid out, friendly community. The assisted living studio apartments are nice size. In general, the place was well-run and very clean. My friend's mom is...
Provider response
Hello Lisa, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5-star review! Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we're thrilled you had a great community experience. We genuinely...
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