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Calyx Living of Durham
Calyx Living of Durham sits at 4214 Guess Road on the north side of Durham, North Carolina. It is an 84-bed community offering both assisted living and memory care, which matters for a family whose parent may need more support over time. Someone can settle into assisted living and move toward memory care without leaving a familiar building. Short respite stays are available too.
This is a drive-to location. The neighborhood scores a 0 on Walk Score and rates as car-dependent, so groceries, appointments, and most errands mean getting in a car. Visiting family should count on driving in.
Right now the community runs at 39 percent occupancy, with 33 of its 84 beds filled. A lower count like that often means more staff time per resident and a calmer setting while a new resident finds their footing.
Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants handle daily care. That clinical staffing covers ordinary assisted living routines and the steadier watchfulness memory care asks for. Residents also have engagement programming and personal-care services to round out the week.
North Carolina reviews these communities on a familiar set of operational areas. For Calyx Living of Durham, the recurring themes cover medication management, fire-safety systems, and food service.
For a family after assisted living and memory care under one roof, in a quiet residential part of Durham with licensed clinical staff and room to settle in, Calyx Living of Durham fits the picture.
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Inspection History
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2023 vs. North Carolina state average• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (89% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 46 | This facility has 85% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 85% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.5 | 5.01 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.5 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 30% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 21 | This facility has had 90% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (2 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 2 | 19 | This facility has 89% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 89% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
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7.4 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Durham Ridge Assisted Living | AL MC | Durham | 142
Facility
142
NC AVG
72
Rank
#14 / 387 | No |
38
Facility
38
NC AVG
36
Rank
#236 / 536 |
83.1%
Facility
83.1%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#92 / 232 | A+ | 86.50/200
Facility
86.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#277 / 321 | 19 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| Brookdale Durham | AL MC | Durham (Northeast Durham) | 119
Facility
119
NC AVG
72
Rank
#47 / 387 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
36
Rank
#462 / 536 |
62.2%
Facility
62.2%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#156 / 232 | A+ | 87.00/200
Facility
87.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#275 / 321 | 19 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio | |
| Calyx Living of Durham | AL MC RC | Durham | 84
Facility
84
NC AVG
72
Rank
#135 / 387 | No | - |
39.3%
Facility
39.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#196 / 232 | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | - | |
| Carolina Reserve of Durham | AL MC | Durham (Hope Valley Green) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
NC AVG
36
Rank
#168 / 536 |
23.3%
Facility
23.3%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#226 / 232 | - | 102.50/200
Facility
102.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#73 / 321 | 9 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Brookdale Chapel Hill | AL MC | Chapel Hill (Falconbridge) | 38
Facility
38
NC AVG
72
Rank
#316 / 387 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
36
Rank
#261 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 96.75/200
Facility
96.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#195 / 321 | 14 | 93%
Facility
93%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#117 / 333 | Studio / Suite |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
Calyx Living of Durham is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Calyx Living of Durham
What is the license number of Calyx Living of Durham?
According to NC state health department records, Calyx Living of Durham's license number is HAL-032-134.
What is the occupancy rate at Calyx Living of Durham?
Calyx Living of Durham's occupancy is 39%.
Are pets allowed at Calyx Living of Durham?
No, Calyx Living of Durham has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Calyx Living of Durham have?
Calyx Living of Durham has 84 beds.
Has Calyx Living of Durham had any deficiencies?
Calyx Living of Durham has had 7 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of Calyx Living of Durham?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Calyx Living of Durham in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Calyx Living of Durham?
Calyx Living of Durham is located at 4214 Guess Road Durham, Nc 27712, Durham, NC 27712.
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