Forest at Duke
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Durham, NC

Forest at Duke

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Durham, NC

Overview of Forest at Duke

Forest at Duke offers assisted living and memory care in Durham, NC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing residents to maintain their own living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

There are structured ways to stay involved. Programs include classes, lectures, and workshops, giving residents opportunities for learning and participation. Meals can be chosen from four dining venues, while the indoor saline swimming pool, fitness center, art studio, auditorium, and community gardens offer places for exercise, creative activities, events, and gardening.

Transportation is available for residents who need help getting to destinations outside the community. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Forest at Duke also has a salon and spa.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #130 / 373Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 130th out of 373 assisted living communities we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
42 / 100

About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsCARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), Leading Age

Certifications & Programs

Legacy Healthcare Services therapy partnership — Legacy Healthcare ServicesA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke University programming — Duke UniversityA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Therapy Services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech TherapyListed as: Speech-language therapy

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Dietitian

Amenities & Lifestyle

Auditorium
Fitness Center
Walking Paths
Terrace
Art Studio with Pottery Kiln
Wireless Assistive Listening Audio System
Keiser Pneumatic Strength Training Equipment
Nustep Recumbent Cross Trainers
Activities
Billiards
Bingo
Book Discussion Group
Bridge
Diversity and Inclusion Collaborative
Episcopal Service
Film Festival
Choir/Chorus (Forest Singers)
Friday Social Hour
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Guest Lecture Series
Handwork Gathering
Health Center Volunteering
Jewelry Design and Repair
Laughter Crafters
Local Hiking (Trails, Parks, Greenways)
Magnolia Melodies Music Program
Music Therapy
Mahjong
Meditation
Mix and Mingle Dinners
Movie Evenings and Matinees
Music Appreciation
Olli at Duke University Classes and Symposia
Off-Campus Excursions
Play Readers Troupe
Saturday Night Sing-Along
Ted Talks Discussion Group
Watercolor Class
Tech Corner (Technology Help)
Concerts and Live Music Performances
  • Drawing, sketching, color, and painting classes
Highlights
  • Ellipticals, rowing machine, treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, free weights
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 9am-3pm, Sunday: Closed

Faith & Spiritual Life

Catholic Mass
Christian Fellowship and Bible Study
Duke Chapel Sunday Service Simulcast
Friday Shabbat Service

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Forest at Duke.
  • Bistro / café on site.
  • Multiple dining venues.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Cottage / Villa

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Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Durham's city center to Forest at Duke's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Forest at Duke is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest at Duke

Is Forest at Duke in a walkable area?

Forest at Duke has a walk score of 42. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Forest at Duke?

No, Forest at Duke has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Forest at Duke?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Forest at Duke in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Forest at Duke provide?

Forest at Duke offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Forest at Duke?

Forest at Duke is located at 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705.

What is the phone number of Forest at Duke?

(919) 490-8000 will put you in contact with the team at Forest at Duke.

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