Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

The Forest at Duke INC

2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705 · Durham County

Our award winning continuing care retirement community, located in the Triangle of NC, neighboring Duke University. Call 800-278-9729

4.0CMS overall rating(919) 490-8000 Visit website ↗

Good

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 48% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Durham

The Forest at Duke INC is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Durham, NC, with 4 certified beds and an average of about 2 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing.

On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Durham for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 4
Avg. residents/day: 2
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 345542

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

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Quality measures

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Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,660–$11,250/mo (median $9,680)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,300–$8,100/mo (median $6,570)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Durham prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2024-11-19
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (1 citations on record — showing the latest 1). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-11-19Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC

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

Reviews & reputation

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Google

4.0

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Common questions about The Forest at Duke INC

How much does The Forest at Duke INC cost?

The Forest at Duke INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Durham, NC area typically runs $8,660–$11,250 per month (median $9,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is The Forest at Duke INC's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates The Forest at Duke INC 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing. The national average is about 3 stars.

What did inspectors find at The Forest at Duke INC?

The Forest at Duke INC has 1 health citation on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does The Forest at Duke INC have availability?

Typically 48% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does The Forest at Duke INC offer?

The Forest at Duke INC in Durham, NC offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 4 beds.

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