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Best Assisted Living in Durham, NC

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 9 homes in Durham, NC

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and North Carolina Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $6,300
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $5,800–$8,400
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12
National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Durham (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.

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Carolina Reserve of Durham
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.

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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.

Durham (Hope Valley Green)
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Facility 60
NC AVG 116
Rank #248 / 397
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48
Facility 48
NC AVG 33
Rank #167 / 572
23.3% -102.50/2002277.3%Studio / 2 Bed
The Addison
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.

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
120
Facility 120
NC AVG 116
Rank #47 / 397
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 33
Rank #361 / 572
47.5% -84.50/2002688.5%Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Southpoint Walk
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).

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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Durham (Crooked Creek)
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Facility 20
NC AVG 116
Rank #346 / 397
Yes
59
Facility 59
NC AVG 33
Rank #76 / 572
93.4% -103.50/2001978.9%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mebane Ridge
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.

Mebane (State Highway 119)
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Facility -
NC AVG 116
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #261 / 572
-A+----Studio / Suite
Livewell @ Hope Valley (Durham)
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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.

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).

Durham (Hope Valley)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 116
Rank #350 / 397
Yes
0
Facility 0
NC AVG 33
Rank #548 / 572
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Springdaile Assisted Living
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.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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).

Durham (Grove Park)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 116
Rank #350 / 397
Yes
3
Facility 3
NC AVG 33
Rank #515 / 572
--98.00/2006100%-
Rockbridge Senior Home Living
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 (Country Club Heights)
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 116
Rank #350 / 397
No
5
Facility 5
NC AVG 33
Rank #496 / 572
--101.00/2003-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Our Promise Care Homes at Durham
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
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 116
Rank #350 / 397
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19
Facility 19
NC AVG 33
Rank #385 / 572
100.0% -102.50/2001266.7%Private Rooms
Brookdale Chapel Hill
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.

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.

Chapel Hill (Falconbridge)
70
Facility 70
NC AVG 116
Rank #203 / 397
Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 33
Rank #261 / 572
67.1% -87.50/2002479.2%Private / Companion Suites
Overview of Carolina Reserve of Durham

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.

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Room Sizes: 275 / 338 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed

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Overview of The Addison

Overlooking the peaceful neighborhood of Durham, NC, The Addison is a vibrant senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, and short term care. Residents here are warmly welcomed into bright and spacious accommodations, in a variety of private, semi-private suites, and one-bedroom apartments. The community features an excellent care team that thoroughly adheres to excellence in providing care and support to residents, from assistance with daily living activities to specialized memory support.

Residents here are inspired to live a vibrant day to day life with a broad range of interesting and stimulating daily programming that explores culture and the arts, faith, fitness, leadership, learning, recreation, and travel. The community also makes sure residents are free from the common hassles of living by handling most of the chores, including the meal preparation and replacing it with an excellent dining experience featuring delicious and palate-pleasing meals. With its comprehensive services, convenient amenities, and enriching programs, the community makes an ideal place for retirees seeking to live full, meaningful lives.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Atria Southpoint Walk

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.

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 307 / 527 / 743 - 847 / 1,044 - 1,593 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Mebane Ridge

Set in the idyllic neighborhood of Mebane, NC, the Mebane Ridge is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of cozy and spacious accommodations ranging from private studios and shared suites. With its expert and compassionate team, this community thoughtfully designed the Pathways to Discover program intended for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Moreover, residents can access an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

Committed to delivering above-and-beyond amenities and other services, residents can avail of weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Satisfy your cravings with chef-prepared delectable meals and snacks daily. Participate in a full-packed schedule of life-enrichment activities and community events. At the Mebane Ridge, seniors are assured of a retirement worth-remembering.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite

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Overview of Livewell @ Hope Valley (durham)

LiveWell at Hope Valley is a prominent senior living provider in Durham, North Carolina, dedicated to fostering happiness throughout aging. This establishment extends Assisted Living and Memory Care services to its esteemed senior residents.

Notably, LiveWell Cares is the sole elder care service provider in North Carolina to offer a comprehensive range of solutions, encompassing both Home Care and Care Home options.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Springdaile Assisted Living

Overlooking the neighborhood of Durham, NC, Springdaile Assisted Living is a compassionate senior living community, offering premiere assisted living services. Residents here receive excellent, all-inclusive care in a safe and comfortable environment that fosters independence and autonomy. A team of compassionate, qualified caregivers are always available to provide residents with various services and assistance with their daily living activities or anything they may need help with.

The community recognizes that residents’ needs and preferences are as unique as them. Hence, they offer personalized care services curated to their individual needs and care goals. Here, residents are provided with a family-like environment of like-minded individuals who share the same enthusiasm for living vibrantly and actively. With skilled professionals, a nurturing environment, and all-encompassing care, residents here are guaranteed to flourish and thrive.

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Rockbridge Senior Home Living

Spend your golden years at Rockbridge Senior Home Living, an outstanding community in Durham, NC, offering assisted living. A kind and highly trained team provides the highest quality of care tailored to residents’ unique needs 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. With housekeeping, laundry, and linen services, residents can rest assured of living a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also taken care of for convenience. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Our Promise Care Homes at Durham

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.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Brookdale Chapel Hill

2220 Farmington Dr, Chapel Hill, Nc 27517, Unites States
Overview of Brookdale Chapel Hill

Settled amidst the peaceful neighborhood of Chapel Hill, NC, Brookdale Chapel Hill is a trusted senior living community designed to deliver excellent memory care services to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. A well-trained team of dementia care experts are available 24/7 to offer excellent support services that allow residents to continue living the lifestyle they deserve. The community’s campus and living spaces are designed with residents’ unique safety and lifestyle needs in mind, providing them a safe and comfortable space for living their best lives.

A full calendar of engaging activities are also offered to provide residents with the stimulation and engagement they need to maintain their cognitive and physical abilities. Residents here are offered access to an array of amenities, such as a library, salon, and courtyard for an elevated living experience. At Brookdale Chapel Hill, residents are given the opportunities they need to live actively with utmost dignity and respect.

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Room Sizes: 307 / 317 / 328 / 432 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

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Building Type: Two-story

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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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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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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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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.

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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 9 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.