Elsie Doris Family Care Home II

1009 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27701

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Elsie Doris Family Care Home II is an assisted living community located in Durham, NC. It offers a comfortable and homelike environment for seniors who require board and care services. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities including a spacious dining room, fully furnished accommodations, and access to a beautiful garden. Housekeeping services are provided to ensure that the community remains clean and well-maintained.

The staff at Elsie Doris Family Care Home II is dedicated to assisting residents with their daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that residents receive the necessary medical care. Special attention is given to those with diabetes, as the community provides a diabetes diet. Delicious meals are prepared and served by the staff, taking into consideration any special dietary restrictions that residents may have.

Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, allowing residents to easily access healthcare services as needed. Additionally, there are several nearby cafes, parks, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals for residents to enjoy or utilize within close proximity.

Elsie Doris Family Care Home II strives to provide a supportive and engaging environment for its residents. Scheduled daily activities are offered to keep residents active and socially connected within the community. With its convenient location and comprehensive care services, Elsie Doris Family Care Home II is an ideal choice for seniors seeking assisted living in Durham, NC.

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Durham, North Carolina offers a variety of amenities that may appeal to seniors considering the area for living. There are multiple pharmacies within close proximity for easy access to medication and healthcare needs. A range of dining options, including local eateries and well-known chains, provide convenient meal options. Nearby cafes offer a place to socialize and enjoy a cup of coffee. Various places of worship cater to different religious preferences, providing opportunities for spiritual engagement. The presence of several parks allows for outdoor recreation and relaxation in nature. Access to hospitals and physicians ensures medical care is readily available when needed. Additionally, transportation options such as car rental services and proximity to Raleigh-Durham International Airport make traveling convenient for seniors who may want to explore beyond the immediate area.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.1 miles)
  • Harris Teeter Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Mothers and Sons Trattoria (1.5 miles)
  • Guglhupf Bakery & Patisserie (2.2 miles)
  • Locopops (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.7 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (4.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Cocoa Cinnamon (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Yates Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Duke University Chapel (3.2 miles)
  • Judea Reform Congregation (3.5 miles)
  • New Hope Church (6.7 miles)
  • Church of Reconciliation PC USA (8.2 miles)

Parks

  • Northgate Park (3.1 miles)
  • Bethesda Park (3.4 miles)
  • Piney Wood Park (4.5 miles)
  • Whippoorwill Park (5.2 miles)
  • Grandale Park (7.1 miles)
  • Cedar Falls Park (8 miles)
  • Homestead Skate Park (9.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Hospital of Dentistry & Facial Pain (3.1 miles)
  • Durham Regional Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • North Carolina Cancer Hospital (10.2 miles)
  • UNC Transplant Clinic (10.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Avance Care (4.2 miles)
  • Garrett S Bressler, MD (4.6 miles)
  • Duke Health Center (5.1 miles)
  • North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic (5.4 miles)
  • EmergeOrtho-Southpoint (6.5 miles)
  • Central Dermatology Center (7 miles)
  • Duke Primary Care Sage Road Pediatrics (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Southpoint 17 (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • CCO Concourse (8.8 miles)
  • RDU - Terminal 2 (8.9 miles)
  • American Airlines (8.9 miles)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (8.9 miles)
  • National Car Rental (9 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (9.1 miles)

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