A CARF- and LeadingAge-accredited continuing care retirement community near Duke offering independent living, assisted living, and on-site health services through its Cohen Center for Health.
The Forest at Duke offers a continuum of independent living options -- Classic and Contemporary Apartments, Cottages, and Fountain View Lane Homes -- along with assisted living, an on-site clinic, therapy services, and the Cohen Center for Health, plus 'The Forest at Home' services for residents who remain off-campus. The community is a member of CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and LeadingAge, and maintains HIPAA compliance, per its own site.
Lifelong learning is a signature feature, delivered through a partnership with Duke's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at Duke), alongside fitness programming and organized activities across the community. Resident and staff testimonials on the operator's site describe an engaged, family-like atmosphere, with staff emphasizing kindness and a 'caring commitment to each other every day.'
As a CCRC affiliated with Duke, The Forest at Duke emphasizes a holistic approach to retirement living that blends independent and supported living options with proximity to Duke's academic and medical resources.
The Forest at Duke is an independent living provider at 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, 27705, in Durham County.
Location and contact
| Community | The Forest at Duke |
|---|---|
| Care type | Independent Living |
| Address | 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, 27705 |
| County | Durham County |
| Website | Official site |
Durham in context
Home to Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and the Duke Health system's flagship geriatrics and memory-care programs, making Durham one of the strongest medical hubs in the Triangle for senior care.
Other independent living options near Durham
- Brookdale North Raleigh — Raleigh
- Atria Oakridge — Raleigh
- Springmoor — Raleigh
- The Cardinal at North Hills — Raleigh
- Magnolia Glen — Raleigh
- Glenaire — Cary
Listing details verified 2026-08-15 against the provider's own published information. We are not affiliated with this community and do not represent it. Details change — confirm directly before making a decision.
