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Senior Living Apartments in Durham, NC

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Senior apartments in Durham foster a welcoming, lively environment for independent, aging adults looking to live among others in the same stage of life. They’re typically designed with senior safety in mind, with features like accessible parking, elevators, and wheelchair ramps. The cost of a senior apartment in Durham is around $3,197 per month. To find the best senior apartment for your budget and needs, browse listings of 13 senior apartments in Durham, read 55 reviews, and learn about amenities and social events.

As you explore senior apartments near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Farrington, Mebane and Wilders Grove.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Durham, NC

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Photo of Brookdale Chapel Hill
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Brookdale has taken very good care of my mother. Staff is respectful and kind. It can take a little while to answer call bells but understand they are taking care of many residents with staffing constraints....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Enjoy luxurious senior living in our assisted living community, conveniently located near local shopping, dining, banking and medical facilities in a quiet residential neighborhood in Chapel Hill, N.C. You’ll live comfortably and graciously in our spacious, private apartments and charming,...
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Overture is for independent living adults. There is no regular meal preparation. So much depends on the Individual and their needs and capabilities. For me I am independent and can do for myself. I don't...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life just keeps getting better, doesn't it? And Overture Crabtree is the perfect place to live it. A welcoming active adult community filled with intriguing people and countless ways to get to spend your time. A gorgeous apartment home, with resort-inspired amenities and services focused on you....
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It's a really good, safe, and easily accessible location with lots of good businesses around. The doors are not electric, so there are no buttons to open and close doors for those with limited mobility. ...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Gardens offers affordable, senior housing in Durham, North Carolina. They offer 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Income restrictions and waitlist placement may apply. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Crescent Green Assisted Living Community is nestled in the historic city of Carrboro N.C. Our focus is to offer personalized assistance and supportive services while providing compassionate care in a professionally operated facility.  At Crescent Green we take assisted living...
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I used to go to this facility a long time ago and when I came back to tour, I noticed they had done a lot of work to it. There are only 2 staff members here and they are very accommodating and one of them...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Meadows at Brier Creek, located in prestigious Brier Creek Country Club off of Highway 70 and Brier Creek Parkway.. This "seniors only" community is nestled among the tree-lined woods that encompass the famous Brier Creek Country Club.. Here, seniors can partake in the daily walking club,...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
One of the Triangle’s most Beautiful Apartments communities Conveniently located off Hwy 54 Bypass near the heart of Carrboro.Offering one and two bedrooms In walking distance of grocery store, shopping center, restaurants and post office. On major bus route and Easy Rider accessibleWeekends By...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of senior apartments in Durham, NC

The average cost of senior living in Durham is $3,197 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngsville, NC with an average of $1,325 per month.

Senior apartments costs in Durham, NC, vs. nearby cities

Durham, NC
$3,197/mo

Senior apartments costs in Durham, NC, vs. state and national averages

Durham, NC
$3,197/mo
U.S. national average
$1,320/mo

Senior apartments costs in Durham, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,562/mo
Senior Apartments
$3,197/mo

Senior apartments costs in Durham, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,013/mo
Studio
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Durham vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Durham, NC
Column state: North Carolina
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Community typeDurham, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Senior Apartments$3,197/mo$1,154/mo$1,320/mo
Assisted Living$5,918/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,562/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living$4,511/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Senior Apartments
Durham, NC:$3,197/mo
North Carolina:$1,154/mo
U.S.:$1,320/mo
Assisted Living
Durham, NC:$5,918/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Durham, NC:$6,562/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Durham, NC:$4,511/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about senior apartments in Durham

Recent reviews for senior apartments in Durham

Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes in Raleigh, NC

3.9
I think they need to try and bring some more activities into the property. A lot of people are dissatisfied that they are missing something that they thought they would be getting. A lot of residents tend to get into their own groups which can be good for some people, and not so good for others. ...
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Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes

4.0
Everything has been good so far, the staff members are very friendly at the community and they are taking good care of our love done. She is very happy there.

Brookdale Chapel Hill

5.0
From the moment we walked into Brookdale, it felt as comfortable as stepping into our own living room. When we met the Sales Director, we immediately sensed that he and his team would be warm and welcoming. His experience and expertise in managing new residents (our loved one) was clear. We even ...
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Related senior services in Durham, North Carolina

In Durham, North Carolina, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Durham, North Carolina, is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Durham include GoDurham, which provides a variety of services. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Durham has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Durham offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including North Carolina Specialty Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

Durham, North Carolina, is known for its bustling and creative culinary scene. Enjoy local food and drinks, explore the Nasher Museum of Art, watch a performance at the Durham Performing Arts Center, and immerse yourself in the American Tobacco Campus, which provides a mix of restaurants, recreational sports, nature, and entertainment. Nature-loving seniors can stay active by strolling through Sarah P. Duke Gardens or Hollow Rock Nature Park.

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Brookdale Chapel Hill, Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes and Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near Durham, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 senior apartments facilities near Durham, North Carolina. See the full list.
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