Nursing Homes & Related Services: Chapel Hill, North Carolina Area

Address: 100 Lanark Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Phone: (919) 918-7600

Website: www.brookdaleliving.com/carolina-house-of-chapel-hill.aspx

An assisted living center for senior citizens, with Alzheimer’s and dementia care options available.  The large, single-story building features private apartments as well as comfortable communal areas.  Each resident participates in their heath care and assistance planning.  Staff at Carolina House assist their residents with medications and transportation, and plan a variety of enrichment activities.

Address: 100 Carolina Meadows, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Phone: (919) 942-4014

Website: www.carolinameadows.org

A continuing care retirement community with independent and assisted living options, as well as a Health Center providing skilled nursing care.  Incoming residents have the choice of a villa or apartment.  Amenities include a pool, wood shop, art studio, game room, golf course, and bocce and tennis courts.  The residents operate a variety of clubs and activities.  Carolina Meadows is run on a non-profit basis, and does not participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.

Address: 750 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: (919) 968-4511

Website: www.carolwoods.org/

A not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community geared towards active and independent residents.  New residents must move into Carol Woods while still independent; assisted living services are then available as they become necessary.  Health services are focused on well-being and preventative care.  Carol Woods is pet-friendly, and the grounds include a dog park.  Rated 5 out of 5 stars overall by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.  Participates in Medicare.

Address: 101 Green Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Phone: (919) 259-7000

Website: www.cedarsofchapelhill.com/

A continuing-care retirement community owned by its members, operated on a not-for-profit basis.  Prospective members must meet age, health and financial requirements in order to qualify.  Membership benefits include dining, transportation and wellness services.  Assisted living and skilled nursing care are available onsite for members who require them.  Home-care services allow residents to live independently for as long as possible.  Rated 5 out of 5 stars overall by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.  Participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Address: 1602 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: (919) 967-1418

Website: www.shcofchapelhill.com/

A full-time residential nursing center with a capacity of 118 residents.  Chapel Hill is equipped to provide complex medical services for patients needing intensive wound care, dialysis, and artificial nutrition.  Offers short-term transitional care in addition to long-term assisted living.  Rated 2 out of 5 stars overall by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.  Participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Address: 2230 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7843

Phone: (919) 929-5850

Website: www.brookdaleliving.com/clare-bridge-of-chapel-hill.aspx

A residential community offering Alzheimer’s and dementia care services for seniors.  Both private and companion suites are available.  Dementia care specialists are on staff to help provide a high quality of living to seniors with memory problems.  Enrichment programs and field trips are specialized to fit residents’ individual talents and interests.  Short term stays are also available for caregivers who need a rest.

Address: 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705

Phone: (919) 490-8000

Website: www.forestduke.com/

A newly-certified, nationally accredited community home with 400 residents.  The 47-acre campus features a fish pond, landscaping, a greenhouse, and walking trails.  Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care options are available.  Wellness and activity programs round out residential life.  The Forest at Duke is a non-profit retirement community that participates in Medicare.  Not yet rated by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.

Address: 411 South LaSalle Street, Durham, NC 27705

Phone: (919) 383-5521

Website: www.grace-healthcare.com/index.php?page=north-carolina

A for-profit nursing home with 126 certified beds.  A full range of medical and residential services are available, and individualized plans for comprehensive medical care are developed for each resident, incorporating input from the resident and family.  Part of Grace Healthcare’s network of 36 facilities.  Rated 1 out of 5 stars overall by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.  Participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Address: 3100 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Phone: (919) 383-1546

A 125-bed skilled nursing facility operated by a for-profit corporation.  Rated 2 out of 5 stars overall by the Medicare Five-Star Quality Rating System.  Participates in Medicare and Medicaid.

Address: 2220 Farmington Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7843

Phone: (919) 933-1430

Website: www.brookdaleliving.com/wynwood-of-chapel-hill.aspx

An assisted living center focused on allowing seniors to maintain their independence to the greatest extent possible.  Both private and companion suites are available.  Staff provides assistance with those activities which have become difficult, including bathing, dressing, laundry and transportation.  Medication support is also available.  Wynwood is located next to its sister property, Clare Bridge of Chapel Hill, an Alzheimer’s and dementia care facility.