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The 6 Best Independent Living Communities in Durham, NC

6 communities near Durham, NC

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Solista Durham

205 Emerald Pond Lane, Durham, NC 27705

Independent Living

"Absolutely loved this place , The environment was very nice and beautiful scenery . Everyone here is so nice." - Netti
From $3,029/mo
9.9
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Holiday Durham Regent

3007 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705

Independent Living

Holiday Durham Regent offers an invigorating and enriching senior living experience, nestled among the beautiful magnolia trees. It is a community that thrives on connection, offering residents the opportunity to engage with neighbors, participate in scheduled events, and pursue their personal interests and retirement goals. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, extending even to furry compan...
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From $2,000/mo
9.9
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Atria Southpoint Walk

5705 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713

Assisted Living , Independent Living

Nestled in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood, Atria Southpoint Walk offers a welcoming environment for seniors seeking independent and assisted living options. This thriving community is ideally located just a short distance from medical facilities like the Duke Health Center, ensuring residents have convenient access to top-notch healthcare services. The community places a significant emphasis o...
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From $6,295/mo
9.8
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The Cambridge At Brier Creek

7901 TW Alexander Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617

Independent Living

The Cambridge at Brier Creek is a vibrant senior living community that places a strong emphasis on care and medical services, ensuring residents can enjoy a life of wellness and security. Nestled in a thriving neighborhood, The Cambridge offers a serene environment with access to top-notch healthcare services, including a 24-hour call system and assistance with daily living activities. The communi...
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From $5,135/mo
9.8
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

700 North Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Independent Living

Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a vibrant and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment. The community prides itself on offering exceptional care and medical services to ensure the well-being of all residents. With a dedicated management team living onsite, assistance is always available, providing peace of mind and a sense of ...
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From $3,695/mo
9.5
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Bartlett Reserve

Bartlett Reserve

300 Meredith Drive, Durham, NC 27713

Independent Living

Tucked away on a quiet street in Durham, North Carolina, Bartlett Reserve is Independent Living with a personal touch. Surrounded by inviting restaurants, unique shops and scenic outdoor spaces, our community offers more than just a beautiful place to live — it’s a place to belong. Here, residents and team members create meaningful connections and support one another like family. At Bartlett...
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From $5,200/mo
4.5
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Top rated independent living in Durham, NC

In Durham, North Carolina, there are four independent living communities, with three rated above 8. The top-rated facilities are Holiday Willow Grove and Holiday Crescent Heights. The area includes two large and two medium assisted living communities, with no small ones. Recently, Seniorly facilitated one move and two tours for potential residents.
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Holiday Willow Grove

10043 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105

Independent Living

Holiday Willow Grove offers a vibrant and welcoming environment for seniors seeking an active and independent lifestyle. This community is renowned for its commitment to excellence, providing residents with a wide array of services and amenities designed to enhance their daily lives. Residents enjoy the comfort of spacious apartments equipped with modern conveniences, such as self-controlled heati...
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From $2,200/mo
9.9
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Holiday Crescent Heights

240 Branchview Drive Northeast, Concord, NC 28025

Independent Living

Nestled in a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood, Holiday Crescent Heights offers a senior living experience that prioritizes care and community connections. This expansive community is surrounded by an array of amenities, ensuring residents have everything they need within reach. With Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast just two miles away and a trusted physician at Genesis only a mile from the ...
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From $3,579/mo
9.9
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Best value independent living in Durham, NC

In Durham, North Carolina, the best value assisted living communities, known for high ratings and low cost of care, include Brookdale North Raleigh, Atria Oakridge, Gardens At Wakefield, Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living, and Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living. This summary is based on the analysis of 275 reviews and three price data points.
The average price of these communities is $2,614 lower than the maximum price of similar independent living communities in Durham, NC
$3,681
$2,000
$6,295
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Brookdale North Raleigh

1200 Carlos Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

Independent Living

Nestled in the heart of Raleigh, Brookdale North Raleigh stands as a beacon of luxury and comfort for those seeking an enriching independent living experience. Surrounded by the vibrant and culturally rich environment of Raleigh, this senior living community offers a multitude of amenities and services designed to promote a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Residents can enjoy the convenience of ne...
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From $2,865/mo
9.9
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Atria Oakridge

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

Independent Living

Nestled in a serene neighborhood, Atria Oakridge offers a welcoming and vibrant environment for seniors seeking an independent lifestyle. This community is meticulously designed to promote an active and fulfilling life, surrounded by the natural beauty and convenience of local amenities. Residents can enjoy an array of community features, such as a game room, library, swimming pool, and walking pa...
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From $4,500/mo
9.9
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Gardens At Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

Independent Living

Holiday Gardens at Wakefield provides a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors seeking an enriching lifestyle in a serene and welcoming community. The community is highly regarded for its commitment to quality care and exceptional services, ensuring that residents receive the best possible support for their needs. With a focus on wellness and personal care, residents benefit from a variety...
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From $3,809/mo
9.9
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Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living

7501 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

Independent Living

Nestled in a serene neighborhood, Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living is a place where comfort meets community. With a focus on care and medical services, residents enjoy the peace of mind that comes with 24-hour supervision, a comprehensive call system, and personalized assistance with daily activities. The coordination with healthcare providers ensures that residents receive continuou...
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From $3,535/mo
9.7
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

700 North Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Independent Living

Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a vibrant and welcoming community where residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment. The community prides itself on offering exceptional care and medical services to ensure the well-being of all residents. With a dedicated management team living onsite, assistance is always available, providing peace of mind and a sense of ...
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From $3,695/mo
9.5
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Pet friendly independent living in Durham, NC

In Durham, North Carolina, several Independent Living communities that allow pets include Holiday Willow Grove, Holiday Crescent Heights, and Symphony Park Luxury Independent Living. These communities cater to seniors seeking a pet-friendly environment while enjoying the amenities and services of independent living.
9.8
Average Seniorly Community score of pet friendly communities
4 assisted living communities
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Solista Charlotte

5512 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226

Independent Living

Solista Charlotte is a vibrant senior living community that offers a welcoming and supportive environment for its residents. Located in a dynamic neighborhood, residents have easy access to a wide range of amenities and services that promote a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. The community is committed to providing exceptional care and medical services, ensuring that each resident receives the a...
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From $2,673/mo
9.9
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Holiday Willow Grove

10043 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC 28105

Independent Living

Holiday Willow Grove offers a vibrant and welcoming environment for seniors seeking an active and independent lifestyle. This community is renowned for its commitment to excellence, providing residents with a wide array of services and amenities designed to enhance their daily lives. Residents enjoy the comfort of spacious apartments equipped with modern conveniences, such as self-controlled heati...
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From $2,200/mo
9.9
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CareScout Quality Network
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Holiday Crescent Heights

240 Branchview Drive Northeast, Concord, NC 28025

Independent Living

Nestled in a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood, Holiday Crescent Heights offers a senior living experience that prioritizes care and community connections. This expansive community is surrounded by an array of amenities, ensuring residents have everything they need within reach. With Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast just two miles away and a trusted physician at Genesis only a mile from the ...
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From $3,579/mo
9.9
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Symphony Park Luxury Independent Living

12221 Sam Furr Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Independent Living

Symphony Park is a vibrant senior community nestled in the scenic town of Huntersville, North Carolina. Designed with the well-being and comfort of its residents in mind, this community offers an array of services and amenities that contribute to a fulfilling lifestyle. At the heart of Symphony Park is a commitment to health and wellness. The community is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitnes...
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9.3
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Recent reviews on independent living in Durham, NC

Netti W

April 2026

Absolutely loved this place , The environment was very nice and beautiful scenery . Everyone here is so nice.

Mary Beth N

April 2026

I toured this community the staff were very pleasant and helpful. We were able to have lunch before our tour and the food was good nice variety of options. We enjoyed watching how happy everyone is he...

Mary ellen R

April 2026

Great place! Love the staff they are making.

Tiffany B

April 2026

I absolutely love this community it is very family oriented, The staff is amazing ! , I personally enjoyed the tour given to me by Bryan he was very knowledgeable about everything great personality. ...

Compare average cost of independent living in Durham, NC area with nearby cities

The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for independent living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$4,601/mo
Chapel Hill
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$3,218/mo
Hillsborough
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$5,395/mo
Cary
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$4,987/mo
Apex
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$4,779/mo
Raleigh
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$3,273/mo
Mebane
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Independent Living amenities in Durham area

100% of these independent living offer resident-run activities
100% of these independent living have walking paths
66% of these independent living offer fitness activities
33% of these independent living are verified

Average Seniorly Community Score in Durham

9.8

Excellent

Seniorly Community Score

What is Seniorly Community Score?

The Seniorly Community Score is a comprehensive and unbiased rating system that takes into account multiple factors crucial to senior living quality. We've meticulously analyzed thousands of senior living communities across the country to create an innovative and accurate assessment of each community's strengths and offerings. The Seniorly Community Score employs a user-friendly scale from 1 to 10, with 10 signifying an exceptional senior living community and 1 representing the lower end of quality, ensuring an easy-to-understand and transparent evaluation for families.

Explore other types of communities in Durham, NC

Independent Living

For active older adults who want to downsize to a home in a retirement community but don't need help to live independently.

Memory Care

A supervised and secured community designed to support engagement and quality of life for residents living with dementia.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities

For residents who want to age in place as their care needs change—from Independent Living to nursing care. Requires a buy-in fee.

Nursing Homes

For seniors with more serious medical needs who require skilled care following a hospitalization, illness, or surgery. Nursing Homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities.

Board and Care Home

Homes in residential neighborhoods that are equipped and staffed to provide daily care for a small number of residents.

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