Set in Durham, North Carolina, Hillcrest Convalescent Center is a distinguished assisted living community offering various services, including Short-term Inpatient Rehabilitation, 24/7 Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living. Hillcrest Durham is positioned just on the outskirts of the bustling downtown area, providing residents with easy access to local treasures. Rooted in seven decades of dedicated experience in senior care, it ensures that the level of care and contentment provided meets the highest standards. Their grounds exude tranquility, fostering an atmosphere of privacy and serenity.
Hillcrest Durham stands out by affording residents unparalleled privacy, personalized attention, and utmost convenience at the heart of Bull City, bolstered by round-the-clock skilled nursing care. Whether one requires a moderate level of assistance or a comprehensive care approach, Hillcrest Durham stands steadfast in delivering exceptional support. Within its spacious accommodations—featuring choices between private, semi-private, and even fully-appointed two-room suites—seniors find the ideal setting.
Compare Assisted Living around Durham (Metro Area)
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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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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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| Hillcrest Convalescent Center | AL NH RC SNF | Durham | 86
Facility
86
NC AVG
72
Rank
#128 / 387 | No |
81
Facility
81
NC AVG
36
Rank
#5 / 536 |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#76 / 232 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Croasdaile Village | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Durham | 64
Facility
64
NC AVG
72
Rank
#213 / 387 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
NC AVG
36
Rank
#462 / 536 | - | - | 104.50/200
Facility
104.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#20 / 321 | 8 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | - | |
| 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
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio | |
| 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
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Semi-Private Rooms | |
| 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
76.2%
Rank
#117 / 333 | Studio / Suite | |
| 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
76.2%
Rank
#71 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Eno Pointe Assisted Living | AL NH | Durham | 147
Facility
147
NC AVG
72
Rank
#13 / 387 | No |
11
Facility
11
NC AVG
36
Rank
#449 / 536 |
73.5%
Facility
73.5%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#126 / 232 | - | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 13 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Private / 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
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Atria Southpoint Walk | AL IL RC | Durham (Crooked Creek) | 20
Facility
20
NC AVG
72
Rank
#331 / 387 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
NC AVG
36
Rank
#77 / 536 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 8 | 88%
Facility
88%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#57 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Durham | AL RESC | Durham | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
19
Facility
19
NC AVG
36
Rank
#384 / 536 | - | - | 103.00/200
Facility
103.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#69 / 321 | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 18 analyzed for Durham.
Croasdaile Village operates a skilled nursing unit within its community in Durham, North Carolina, coordinating care across multiple payment tracks, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding suburban area carries a walkability score of 3 out of 100, meaning the location is car-dependent and family members will need a personal vehicle to reach the property.
Clinical operations lean on a high volume of hands-on assistance, supplying an average of 5 hours and 45 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. The daily schedule structures this time to prioritize direct personal care, allocating 4 hours and 52 minutes of that total to nurse aides who assist with daily living activities, alongside clinical monitoring from licensed nursing staff.
State records track the facility’s compliance history through recurring public health evaluations. Documentation verifies that the administration maintains its clinical routines and building operations in line with statutory rules, managing tracking protocols effectively to keep the facility’s cumulative citations-per-inspection rate at zero.
Interested individuals have access to general rehabilitation services, temporary respite stays, a dedicated memory care track called Heartfelt Connections, and a health navigation program to help coordinate care plans. The campus features five distinct dining venues that offer a range of casual and fine dining atmospheres. The daily routine balances these food service choices with structured wellness programs, housekeeping assistance, laundry services, and open visiting hours for families.
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Durham, NC, Brookdale Durham is an encouraging senior living community that offers personalized senior living with assisted living and memory care services. Residents receive tailored support to maintain their independence, ensuring they can transition seamlessly between care levels as needed without relocating. The community features spacious, pet-friendly apartments and convenient amenities, including restaurant-style dining right on campus.
Memory care residents benefit from individualized attention aimed at preserving their unique identities, supported by a 24/7 on-site team ready to respond to emergencies. The community’s assisted living services assist with daily tasks such as medication management and personal care, complemented by delicious meals served in a welcoming dining environment. Through Brookdale’s Alzheimer’s and dementia program, residents follow a personalized enrichment plan designed to foster existing skills and explore new interests, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.
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.
Burrowed in the peaceful neighborhood of Chapel Hill, North Carolina neighborhood, Brookdale Chapel Hill is a supportive senior living community offering memory care. The community provides a secure and comfortable environment where residents receive personalized assistance with daily activities. With trained dementia care staff available 24/7, we ensure a supportive atmosphere tailored to individual needs. Our tailored approach includes the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia and the Solace program for advanced stages, offering compassionate care and consistent support.
Residents at Brookdale Chapel Hill enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a full calendar of engaging activities designed to enhance cognitive function and overall well-being. From therapeutic pet visits and courtyard strolls to games in the cozy living room, our activities aim to support each resident’s abilities and encourage meaningful experiences. Located near downtown Chapel Hill and the Research Triangle, our community offers convenient access to local attractions, allowing residents and their families to explore cultural and recreational opportunities in the area.
Carolina Reserve of Durham residents expect to continue to create a lifestyle that suits the needs of its memory care and assisted living residents. The upscale community offers many opportunities for blossoming friendships between staff and residents. Cultivating personal growth and holistic wellness is what they are known for. As a proud member of Navion Senior Solutions, residents learn to live vibrant social lives during their golden years.
Carolina Reserve of Durham offers many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– it features a recreational room, transportation services, in-house maintenance service, seasonal menus served daily, social activities, and wellness programs, ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.
Surrounded by verdant trees in Durham, NC, Eno Pointe Assisted Living provides a relaxing setting for those seeking compassionate assisted living services. Their excellent team is always available to support residents who need assistance with their daily living activities, medication management, and personal care, without affecting their independence. For added care, doctors are available on-site to monitor residents’ medical needs and help coordinate their care with several healthcare providers.
Residents are also given plenty of opportunities to have fun and stay active with their brimming calendar of social activities and events. For proper nourishment, dietician-approved meals and snacks are served three times a day. Residents also have optional access to various therapy services allowing them to conveniently recover or maintain their mobility and abilities. At Eno Pointe Assisted Living, they make sure residents are given the care, support, and opportunities they need to live fully.
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk is a retirement community catering to independent and assisted living needs. It is Just a short distance from Old West Durham and just minutes away from the Duke University Golf Club. Atria Southpoint Walk places a strong focus on residents’ well-being and connections.
Experience a fulfilling and satisfying lifestyle within the community and its inviting surroundings. This assisted living community prides itself on amenities that enhance residents’ lives. Residents can shape their days according to their preferences with chef-prepared meals, a modern fitness center, a cinematic theater, and an enjoyable game room.
Surrounded by trees in Bay Point Drive, Durham, NC, Our Promise Care Homes at Durham is a distinct community that focuses on assisted living. The community goes above and beyond to provide a haven for up to six residents while providing them with top-tier care and support around the clock to live their daily lives without hassles. With a dedicated and highly trained team, residents can rest their worries knowing a trusted community has their backs.
Enjoy a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs to maintain a blissful and healthy lifestyle. Have hassle-free dining with nutritious and delightful home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Physical, occupational, and physical therapy are also provided alongside in-house physician visits to ensure residents get better to gain meaningful experiences in their golden years.
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Durham, NC
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?
North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 18 assisted living facilities in Durham, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Durham, NC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Durham, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Durham, NC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.



















