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General Information

9/26/2025
2701 Pickett Road
Durham
NC
27705-5688
Durham
1992
The Forest at Duke, Inc.
Not For Profit
Accredited by CARF/CCAC, Fitch rated, and neighbor to the Duke University campus and medical center, The Forest at Duke has provided outstanding retirement living for over 25 years. From its center NC location, a quick drive reaches other nationally recognized educational and medical centers, major shopping venues, Research Triangle Park and the RDU International Airport.

Maintenance free independent living is available in 11 styles of apartments and cottages on the 47-acre campus. The 40,000 sq. ft. Community Center features multiple dining venues, a well-stocked library, club room with pool tables, an auditorium, bank, hair salon, arts studio, and other village amenities. Residents enjoy an indoor pool and fitness center with full time staff, greenhouse, and gardening plots. A wide array of on-campus cultural, educational and wellness programs are a highlight of community life. The Forest serves as a host site for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Duke.

The Medicare certified Health and Wellness Center offers Duke directed on site health services including primary medical care, physical, occupational and speech therapies, respite care, apartment style assisted living, private room skilled nursing, memory support and dementia care residences. Three distinctly different garden areas offer health center residents attractive and secure outdoor opportunities.

Other

Fees

Entrance Fees:
$99,729
$680,585
Monthly Fees:
$4,300
$7,893
Note:
- Fees listed have been provided by the community.
- All fees listed are for reference and comparison purposes only.
- Actual fees may vary from those listed.
- Fees listed are for single occupancy, additional fees may apply for a second resident.
- Please contact the facility for a more detailed list of entrance and monthly fees.

Contract and Refund Options

Contract Options:
Entrance Fee Refund Options:

Occupancy

Independent Living Units
233
229
300
98.3
Nursing Beds
58
44
44
75.9
Assisted Living Units
32
27
27
84.4
Totals
323
300
371
92.9