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Durham Ridge Assisted Living

2.3

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3420 Wake Forest Hwy, Durham, NC 27703

Nursing home

Assisted living facility

Contact

(919) 596-9464

Hours

24 hours (Mon-Sun)

About This Community

Durham Ridge Assisted Living specializes in memory care within a large community setting in Durham, NC. Residents have access to 12-16 hour nursing support and a 24-hour call system, ensuring attentive medical and daily living assistance such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. The community features diverse amenities including a game room, library, fitness center, garden, and scheduled activities like movie nights and music programs that encourage engagement. Located near Durham Regional Hospital and local pharmacies, it offers convenient healthcare access. While the facility strives to maintain a supportive environment, families should note mixed feedback regarding management and cleanliness.

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Living Environment

Cleanliness & Maintenance: Reviews reveal conflicting experiences; some note cleanliness efforts, but multiple reports highlight pest issues and a generally unkempt facility.

Atmosphere & Community Feel: The community hosts a variety of social and recreational activities that foster engagement, though some reviews suggest management challenges affect the overall environment.

Safety & Security: Durham Ridge provides 24-hour nursing and a call system, supporting resident safety; however, some family members express concerns about staff qualifications and oversight.

Family Experience

Families often appreciate the caring nature of the direct care staff and the community's efforts to engage residents, especially those with memory care needs. However, communication with management and concerns about facility conditions have caused frustration for some relatives.

Care Approach

Durham Ridge emphasizes memory care with nursing available 12-16 hours daily and assistance with daily living activities. Staff dedication to dementia care is noted positively, though reviews indicate variability in staff professionalism and care consistency.

Value Consideration

Pricing ranges from $1,800 to $5,417 monthly, with starting costs above the local average. While some families find value in the specialized memory care and amenities, others question the cost given reported management and cleanliness issues.

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Care Offered

Nursing Home Services:

24-hour skilled nursing care, medication management

Physical Therapy:

Rehabilitation programs for recovery and mobility improvement

Senior Services:

Long-term residential care, social activities

Hours of Operation

Monday

Open 24 hours

Tuesday

Open 24 hours

Wednesday

Open 24 hours

Thursday

Open 24 hours

Friday

Open 24 hours

Saturday

Open 24 hours

Sunday

Open 24 hours

Community Amenities

Care services

Neighborhood Insights

Situated on Wake Forest Highway in Durham, NC, Durham Ridge is close to Durham Regional Hospital and local pharmacies, offering residents convenient access to healthcare and essential services. The area supports a mix of urban amenities and community resources, though specific neighborhood character details are limited.