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Forest at Duke

Forest at Duke is an Independent Living Home in North Carolina

Forest at Duke is an Independent Living Home in North Carolina

Forest at Duke

Forest at Duke

Forest at Duke is an Independent Living Home in North Carolina

Forest at Duke is an Independent Living Home in North Carolina

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Overview of Forest at Duke
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Nestled within Durham, North Carolina, Forest at Duke emerges as an esteemed independent living community guided by an unwavering mission. Forest at Duke is dedicated to fostering a compassionate and responsible community that champions the autonomy of retirement-age residents. Every abode within the premises, whether independent living or private suites and rooms within the cutting-edge Health & Wellness Center, is meticulously designed to envelop residents in spacious, comfortable, and elegant living. Their commitment thrives by enhancing their capacity to lead lives imbued with purpose, vitality, wellness, and security.
Forest at Duke presents an array of choices, offering five distinctive floor plans for apartment living and six additional options for cottages and individual homes. Encompassing a lush expanse of 47 acres, the campus is thoughtfully adorned with evergreen trees, imbuing the grounds with year-round hues of natural beauty. Experience Forest at Duke—a harmonious fusion of independence, elegance, and wellness set amidst the serenity of Durham’s landscape.

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What families are saying

Quality of care and staff professionalism

The facility is generally praised for its well-maintained grounds and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly and helpful staff contributing to a positive environment for residents.

Care & staff

There are concerns about maintenance issues,…

There are concerns about maintenance issues, specifically recurring rainwater problems in some apartments, which have not been adequately addressed despite ongoing new construction efforts.

Activities, programs, and daily engagement

Residents and their families have expressed dissatisfaction with certain policies and practices, including the perceived unfair treatment of married couples and a lack of outdoor activities, indicating a need for more personalized care and attention from the administration.

Activities Personal attention Care & staff

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.38/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the North Carolina average
Occupancy rate 65.9%
Residents per day (avg) 3
Occupancy rate
65.9%
Residents per day (avg)
3

Who this home usually serves

Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care
How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$32.3M
Deficit of revenue
-$2.7M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$32,286,912.00
Deficit of revenue
$-2,703,484.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.8M
33.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.2M
Total costs $35.0M

This home is owned by Holt, Anita

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 345542

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Comparison Chart

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

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
42
HOLT, ANITA
65.9%
$27,322,711.00
$10,750,821.00
39.3%
3.40
4/5
5.3848
5/5
1/5
Solista Durham by Cogir
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Durham
Yes
11
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Bartlett Reserve
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
48
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Forest at Duke Forest at Duke
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
Operator: HOLT, ANITA
CCN: 345542
Occupancy: 65.9%
Home Revenue: $27,322,711.00
Payroll Costs: $10,750,821.00
Payroll %: 39.3%
Avg Residents/Day: 3.40
Overall Rating: 4/5
Adj Nurse Hours: 5.3848
Health Insp Rating: 5/5
Staffing Rating: 1/5
Solista Durham by Cogir Solista Durham by Cogir
Type of care: AL
Community: Durham
Pets Allowed: Yes
Bartlett Reserve Bartlett Reserve
Type of care: AL
Pets Allowed: No
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • NC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
In-Home Aide Services
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
  • Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NC Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • NC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
  • Services: 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
Official government program page
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, 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 Specifics: Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
  • Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
State/County Special Assistance (SA)
North Carolina Special Assistance
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics: Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for North Carolina Seniors

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Official Program Page
NC SCO (via NFCSP)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), North Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • NC Specifics:
    Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.
Official Program Page
North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

In-Home Aide Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, 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 Specifics:
    Family can be aides; varies by county funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-20 hours/week), meal prep, respite (~5 days/year), errands.
Official Program Page
North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Official Program Page
North Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, NC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NC Specifics:
    Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid via Crisis Intervention Program (CIP).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($600 max via CIP).
Official Program Page
North Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, NC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • NC Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Official Program Page
North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, 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 Specifics:
    Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility).
Official Program Page
North Carolina Special Assistance

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled), 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 Specifics:
    Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services.
Official Program Page

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