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The Forest at Duke

Nursing Home Facility

2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705

Nursing Home Care In-Home Care Senior Living
The Forest at Duke

The Forest at Duke is a senior care community located in Durham, NC. It provides nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living for older adults in the Durham area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (919)490-8000.

With 4 beds, The Forest at Duke is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Durham average about 52 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 45% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Durham average of roughly 79%.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Durham average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 5 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in November 2024 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.0 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in Durham County, NC.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall 4/5
  • Health inspections 5/5
  • Staffing 1/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

The Forest at Duke offers nursing home care, in-home care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Corporation
  • Beds / units 4
  • Occupancy 45%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
  • Last health inspection November 2024

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