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.