Durham Retirement Communities

Home of Duke University, one-third of the Research Triangle, and dozens of top-notch attractions make Durham an ideal city for retirees. And if you're looking for a Durham assisted living facility (ALF), we have a complete list of options as well as tips on selecting the right facility.

Here is some good news: The cost of Durham assisted living and other care options is relatively inexpensive. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Durham assisted living facility averages just $2,850 per month - the national average is $3,300. Because the level of care in nursing homes is higher, the costs are higher. A private room in a Durham nursing home averages $6,312 month, while a semi-private averages $5,901. The services of both a home health aide (assistance with dressing, bathing, etc.) and homemaker (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $3,432 monthly while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.). The overall cost of living in Durham is equal to the national average.

For the ultimate in cultural experiences, try a visit to the Nasher Museum of Art, the Carolina Theater and the Durham Performing Arts Center. Step into Durham's past at the Bennett Place State Historic Site, a family farm caught in the crossfire of the Civil War. Meet costumed interpreters, experience the tobacco museum and stroll the wooded grounds of the Duke Homestead State Historic Site. The site offers genealogy workshops, history lectures, and local food tastings. The impressive Museum of Life and Science features both indoor exhibits and a 6-acre outdoor exhibit, "Explore the Wild" with live bears, wolves and lemurs.

For a list of relevant questions to ask when searching for either a Durham assisted living facility, check out, "How to Select a Facility," Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.