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Hillcrest Convalescent Center
Scout 97Durham, NC · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Durham's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Durham, North Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Durham
Local Durham-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Durham prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,570/mo median
typical range $5,260–$8,210
Memory Care
$7,360/mo median
typical range $5,890–$9,200
Skilled Nursing
$9,680/mo median
typical range $8,660–$11,250
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,570/mo median
typical range $3,300–$8,100
Residential Care Home
$5,910/mo median
typical range $4,730–$7,390
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Durham using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Durham.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 21 communities in Durham, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Carol Woods
Scout 96Chapel Hill, NC · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Chapel Hill's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →
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The Arbor
Scout 94Pittsboro, NC · 16 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Pittsboro's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →4
Chapel Hill, NC · 108 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chapel Hill's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →5
Croasdaile Village
Scout 77Durham, NC · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →6
Peak Resources - Brookshire, INC
Scout 75Hillsborough, NC · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hillsborough.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →7
The Cedars of Chapel Hill
Scout 73Chapel Hill, NC · 12 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Chapel Hill.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →8
Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center
Scout 69Durham, NC · 96 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →9
The Forest at Duke INC
Scout 67Durham, NC · 4 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →10
Chapel Hill, NC · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Chapel Hill.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →11
Treyburn Rehabilitation Center
Scout 52Durham, NC · 132 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →12
Durham, NC · 111 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →13
The Laurels of Chatham
Scout 51Pittsboro, NC · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Pittsboro.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →14
Roxboro, NC · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Roxboro.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →15
Pruitthealth-Durham
Scout 39Durham, NC · 125 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →16
Durham, NC · 126 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Durham.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →17
Pruitthealth-Carolina Point
Scout 25Durham, NC · 138 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →18
Person Memorial Hospital
Scout 22Roxboro, NC · 56 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →19
Durham, NC · 140 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →20
Siler City Center
Scout 18Siler City, NC · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →21
Carver Living Center
Scout 11Durham, NC · 232 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $8,660–$11,250/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Durham, NC?
In the Durham, NC area, assisted living typically runs $5,260–$8,210/month (median $6,570), memory care $5,890–$9,200/month (median $7,360), and skilled nursing $8,660–$11,250/month (median $9,680) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 21 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.