Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
The Addison
Situated at 4713 Garrett Rd in Durham, North Carolina, The Addison is a two-story assisted living residence with 120 one-bedroom suites. The community has an occupancy rate of 48%. Its neighborhood has a Walk Score of 22, so residents and visiting family members will need a car for most errands and appointments.
State inspections over the past decade have focused on medication administration, staffing levels in specialized care units, and building maintenance. Families touring the community should ask how these areas are managed and what steps are in place to manage these operational areas daily.
Families who want a better understanding of everyday life at The Addison should contact the community directly or schedule a tour to learn more about the available care, services, and lifestyle options.
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About this community
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.
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
NC Average
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$15.8k——
- 2023-01-12 $15,800 Settlement Agreement
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 2015 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (50% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (16% above)
• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (37% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 69 | 46 | This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (69 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 50% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.8 | 5.01 | This facility has 16% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.8 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 16% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 12 | 21 | This facility has had 43% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (12 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 43% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 12 | 19 | This facility has 37% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (12 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 37% 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Addison
Places of interest near The Addison
4.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Durham's city center to The Addison's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.84 miles to nearest hospital (Duke University Medical 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.
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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 | |
| The Addison | AL MC | Durham | 120
Facility
120
NC AVG
72
Rank
#35 / 387 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
NC AVG
36
Rank
#360 / 536 |
47.5%
Facility
47.5%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#183 / 232 | - | 84.50/200
Facility
84.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#284 / 321 | 12 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed | |
| 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 | |
| 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
The Addison is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Addison
Is The Addison in a walkable area?
The Addison has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Addison?
According to NC state health department records, The Addison's license number is HAL-092-181.
What is the occupancy rate at The Addison?
The Addison's occupancy is 48%.
Are pets allowed at The Addison?
Yes, The Addison allows residents to bring their pets.
Does The Addison operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Addison is registered as a for-profit in NC.
How many beds does The Addison have?
The Addison has 120 beds.
Has The Addison had any deficiencies?
The Addison has had 69 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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