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Memory care in Durham, NC.

Compare a residential home on Bentley Drive with larger communities on Hope Valley Road and Ben Franklin Boulevard. These Durham profiles bring together operator descriptions, state records and questions that remain unanswered.

Compiled by MemoryCareFind from public sources · Checked September 22, 2026

Communities to explore in Durham

3 researched profiles · Alphabetical by name

Durham, NCMemory-care community

Brookdale Durham

A Ben Franklin Boulevard community offering assisted living and memory care. Ask which neighborhood and services a proposed quote covers.

  • 119 licensed beds, facility-wide
  • Assisted living and memory care
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Durham, NCMemory-care community

Carolina Reserve of Durham

A Hope Valley Road community with assisted living and memory care. Navion describes structured routines and visual cues in its memory-care program.

  • 60 licensed beds, facility-wide
  • Assisted living and memory care
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Durham, NCResidential care home

LiveWell at Hope Valley

A residential home in Durham’s Hope Valley area. LiveWell describes memory care and assistance with daily activities in a setting for up to six residents.

  • Up to 6 residents, per operator
  • Private or shared rooms
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This is a limited selection, not a complete inventory or a quality ranking. No community has paid for inclusion. Current vacancies and individual care quotes need direct confirmation.

Look at both the location and the care arrangement

LiveWell at Hope Valley and Carolina Reserve are separate operators at different addresses. Brookdale Durham is on Ben Franklin Boulevard. Use the full addresses to plan visits, and ask which services are delivered in the memory-care area rather than elsewhere in the building.

Each linked profile includes the operator and state sources behind these details. We have not visited or assessed these communities.

What does memory care cost in Durham?

One published starting rate cannot establish a Durham average. Brookdale Durham’s profile includes a dated memory-care base rate with restrictions; the other profiles still need direct quotes. Compare the same room type and care needs across all three before drawing a price comparison.

Use the cost-comparison worksheet to separate the recurring monthly total from one-time fees. Record what is included and which charges could change after a care reassessment.

Check the licensed identity and inspection history

All three Durham profiles link to individual state facility overviews. A six-bed home and a larger assisted-living facility can appear in the same search system; compare the exact address and licensed identity. Read inspection findings, correction plans and follow-up dates before discussing them with the operator.

Our North Carolina inspection-records guide explains where to look and which document details to check.

Plan your conversations and visits

  1. Can you visit at a normal mealtime and see how staff support the residents who need help?
  2. If assisted living and memory care share a building, which staff and activities are dedicated to each neighborhood?
  3. Who coordinates outside medical appointments, and what transportation or accompaniment costs extra?

Save communities using the hearts above, then compare your shortlist and print it for the family. Use the tour checklist to keep notes from each visit.

Support for families near Durham

Duke Dementia Family Support Program ↗
Free consultation, education and support for people living with dementia and their families, including support groups for care partners. Check the program’s current offerings directly.

These independent resources are not partners or endorsements of MemoryCareFind or the listed communities. Confirm current services and eligibility with each organization.

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