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Spend your golden years amidst the safe and relaxing setting of Durham Ridge Assisted Living, a peaceful community in Durham, NC, offering memory care. As the largest memory care community in North Carolina, they guarantee nothing but excellence when it comes to the delivery of care. Accommodations here are bright, safe, and easy to navigate, helping residents move around without worrying about their safety and security.
Access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy services is available through their Elevation Rehab LLC program, ensuring residents maintain their overall functioning. They also boast a unique clinical model with the help of their trusted healthcare provider, giving residents access to primary care and mental health services. Here, residents can fully enjoy their golden years surrounded by comfort and relaxing spaces.
Higher than the North Carolina average: 76.4%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 113 | 46 | This facility has 146% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (113 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 146% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 10.3 | 4.2 | This facility has 145% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (10.3 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 145% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.6 | 2.2 | This facility has 18% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.6 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 18% worse |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 43 | 21 | This facility has 105% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (43 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 105% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 35 | 19 | This facility has 84% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (35 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 84% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 81% | 90% | This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (81% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 9% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on May 7, 2025, cited multiple deficiencies related to the physical plant, including fire safety, housekeeping, electrical, plumbing, and ventilation issues. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar physical plant and safety concerns, along with recurring deficiencies in resident care areas such as medication administration, therapeutic diet provision, and infection control. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated or focused on issues that were also identified during routine inspections, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted challenges with timely health care notifications, supervision, and maintenance of safe conditions, but no immediate jeopardy or license suspensions were reported. The facility’s inspection history indicates persistent issues primarily with building maintenance and resident care processes, with no clear trend of overall improvement or worsening in recent years.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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Kayla Wilder serves as the Administrator and Regional Marketing Director at Durham Ridge Assisted Living. She leads the community with a focus on providing personalized care and a stimulating environment for residents, ensuring dignity and meaningful lives for those with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
3.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Durham's city center to Durham Ridge Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Durham Ridge Assisted Living is located in Durham, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Eno Pointe Assisted Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Durham (North Roxboro Street) | 147 | No | 11 | 73.5% | A+ | 99.50/200 | 25 | 92% | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Durham Ridge Assisted Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Durham | 142 | No | 38 | 83.1% | A+ | 91.50/200 | 43 | 81.4% | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Brookdale Durham |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Durham (Northeast Durham) | 119 | Yes | 9 | 62.2% | A+ | 78.00/200 | 34 | 91.2% | Studio | |
| Seasons at Southpoint |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Durham | 51 | No | 34 | 58.8% | A+ | - | 65.00/200 | 28 | 89.3% | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms |
| LiveWell at Birchwood Lake Estates |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Chapel Hill | 6 | No | 0 | 83.3% | A+ | 101.50/200 | 21 | 71.4% | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Durham Ridge Assisted Living has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NC state health department records, Durham Ridge Assisted Living's license number is HAL-032-091.
Durham Ridge Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.
Durham Ridge Assisted Living has 142 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Durham Ridge Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
Durham Ridge Assisted Living is located at 3420 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, NC 27703.
(919) 596-9464 will put you in contact with the team at Durham Ridge Assisted Living.
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