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Durham Ridge Assisted Living in Durham, NC

Durham Ridge Assisted Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Durham, NC.

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3420 Wake Forrest Highway, Durham, NC 27703

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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Durham Ridge Assisted Living Costs & Pricing

Durham Ridge Assisted Living offers a competitive pricing structure that stands out against both Wake County and the broader North Carolina market. For those considering semi-private accommodations, residents can expect to pay $1,800 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,391 and the state average of $3,584. Similarly, for studio apartments, Durham Ridge's rate of $2,500 is also more affordable compared to Wake County's average of $4,757 and North Carolina's average of $4,020. This makes Durham Ridge an appealing option for individuals seeking high-quality assisted living without the elevated costs typically associated with similar facilities in the region.

Floor plansDurham Ridge Assisted LivingWake CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$1,800$4,391$3,584
Studio$2,500$4,757$4,020

Overall Review of Durham Ridge Assisted Living

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Memory care support stands out

Residents and families mention help for dementia and memory needs alongside daily assistance.

Several reviews describe families whose loved ones needed memory-focused care, including dementia and related needs. Positive accounts say staff provided care that felt supportive and attentive, even when transitions to higher levels of care were necessary. Other reviews criticize the level of safety and follow-through for residents with medical concerns, including incidents like falls and urgent medical decisions. Overall, experiences vary, but memory-related support and assistance are clearly a recurring focus in residents’ stories.

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Care quality and safety vary

Some reviews raise serious concerns about care decisions and safety follow-through.

Beyond friendliness, a number of reviews point to failures in care and safety. Complaints include neglect or abuse allegations, concerns about wound care, and accounts of injuries that led to severe outcomes. Some reviewers also say staff were not trained to recognize life-threatening symptoms and did not follow up on reported issues. While a few families describe good experiences, the safety and clinical follow-through criticisms show up often enough to be a key consideration.

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Cleanliness and pests are criticized

Multiple reviews criticize cleanliness and mention pest issues.

Cleanliness complaints are a recurring theme, with several reviews describing the facility as dirty or unclean. A number of reviewers specifically mention bedbugs and extermination concerns, including accounts of beds being removed and reported stomach illness. Some reviews also describe an overall lack of responsiveness around these issues. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews praise the facility as clean, so opinions are mixed.

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Friendly teams and welcoming atmosphere

Many reviewers describe caring, friendly staff and a generally welcoming environment.

A substantial portion of reviews mention staff being caring, cheerful, and responsive during visits and day-to-day interactions. Several reviewers also describe an atmosphere that feels like home and highlight staff members as a reason they would recommend the community. At the same time, there are also reviews that call out rudeness, unprofessional behavior, and management not responding well to concerns. Taken together, residents describe strong moments of kindness, but experiences aren’t uniformly consistent.

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Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews mention organized activities that engage residents.

Some families describe the community as offering activities during the day, including music events, and note that residents appeared engaged. Holiday-focused praise also points to a social calendar and efforts to make the facility feel celebratory. These mentions align with the community offering scheduled daily activities and planned outings. Reviews that discuss activities are positive, but the number of mentions is limited compared with other themes.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 142 resident community capacity 142 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (8 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Durham, North Carolina, offers a convenient and vibrant living environment for seniors. With multiple pharmacies, hospitals, and physicians within a few miles, residents can easily access healthcare services. The abundance of parks provides opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. There are also several cafes and restaurants nearby, offering a variety of dining options. Places of worship cater to spiritual needs while reliable transportation options like the airport and car rental services ensure ease of travel. Additionally, theaters provide entertainment options for those looking to enjoy a movie outing. Overall, this area combines essential amenities with recreational opportunities, making it an attractive choice for seniors seeking a comfortable and convenient living environment in Durham.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Bethesda Park (2.8 miles)
  • Northgate Park (4.6 miles)
  • Whippoorwill Park (6.9 miles)
  • Piney Wood Park (7 miles)
  • Grandale Park (8.9 miles)
  • Cedar Falls Park (11.5 miles)
  • Williams Park (12 miles)

Cafes

  • Cocoa Cinnamon (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mothers and Sons Trattoria (4.3 miles)
  • Guglhupf Bakery & Patisserie (5.8 miles)
  • Locopops (5.9 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (6.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (6.7 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (6.8 miles)
  • Cook Out (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Durham Regional Hospital (5.4 miles)
  • Duke Hospital of Dentistry & Facial Pain (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • MyEyeDr (5.8 miles)
  • Garrett S Bressler, MD (7 miles)
  • Avance Care (7.1 miles)
  • Duke Health Center (7.6 miles)
  • North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic (8.9 miles)
  • EmergeOrtho-Southpoint (9.2 miles)
  • Central Dermatology Center (10.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Yates Baptist Church (6 miles)
  • Duke University Chapel (6.3 miles)
  • Judea Reform Congregation (7 miles)
  • New Hope Church (9 miles)
  • Church of Reconciliation PC USA (11.7 miles)

Transportation

  • RDU - Terminal 2 (7.5 miles)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (7.6 miles)
  • American Airlines (7.6 miles)
  • National Car Rental (8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (8 miles)
  • CCO Concourse (8.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Southpoint 17 (8.4 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (9.9 miles)

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