The Forest At Duke Inc
2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How The Forest At Duke Inc Compares
The Forest At Duke Inc is a 4-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Durham, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. With 4 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Durham, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Forest At Duke Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Forest At Duke Inc with other nursing homes in Durham.
How is The Forest At Duke Inc addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
Why is The Forest At Duke Inc's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 4 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Forest At Duke Inc?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Forest At Duke Inc's rating advantage in Durham?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Forest At Duke Inc?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Durham
Durham sits in Durham County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 41,538 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $62,812
- Median home value
- $241,800
Demographics for Durham County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Durham.
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