Brookdale Durham is an assisted living and memory care community located in Durham, North Carolina, offering a vibrant environment tailored to support both residents' independence and specific care needs. Residents at Brookdale Durham benefit from personalized healthcare services delivered by a team that values respect, compassion, and understanding. The team manages routine aspects of daily living such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and coordination with outside healthcare providers, allowing residents to focus more on meaningful activities and building connections within the community.
A unique offering at Brookdale Durham is its commitment to personalized health coordination, exemplified through the Brookdale HealthPlus program. This exclusive service introduces clinical care coordination right in the community, overseen by a dedicated Registered Nurse Care Manager. These professionals oversee clinical needs ranging from appointment scheduling to facilitating communication with healthcare providers, ensuring a streamlined continuum of care. Onsite preventive care services like vaccination clinics, routine screenings, and annual wellness visits are also regularly facilitated, helping residents find reassurance in convenient and proactive health management.
The memory care program at Brookdale Durham is deeply rooted in a person-centered approach, providing individualized care to those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents are guided through daily paths of enrichment, including opportunities to nurture current skills or explore new interests and hobbies. Trained associates and carefully designed living environments create an atmosphere that nurtures dignity, comfort, and engagement, while essential support systems are always close at hand.
Residents enjoy private apartments, with semi-private room options available at a reduced rate. Dining and housekeeping are thoughtfully included in the experience, allowing individuals to focus on their wellbeing, socializing, and enjoyment. For everyday essentials, the Personal Solutions program enables residents or their families to order items such as toothpaste, mouthwash, hand and body soap, hearing aid batteries, shaving products, and other hygiene items, which are discreetly delivered directly to their doors in plain packaging. Orders can be recurring or one-time purchases, and all transactions are conveniently billed monthly.
A rich tapestry of activities keeps each day engaging and fulfilling at Brookdale Durham. Residents can take part in book discussions, yoga classes, art workshops, creative crafting groups, and evening socials, building a lively, welcoming community. The surrounding area offers outings to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, inviting peaceful strolls amongst the blooms, as well as visits to the Nasher Museum of Art and the Duke Homestead State Historic Site for those interested in art or local history. Cozy downtown cafés also provide perfect settings for relaxed, sociable afternoons.
Inside Brookdale Durham, amenities include inviting community living rooms, spacious courtyards, recreation rooms, and a welcoming dining area. There’s also an onsite salon and a variety of apartment layouts to suit personal preferences. Each day is thoughtfully designed to maximize joy, comfort, and connection in a safe and supportive environment, making Brookdale Durham a distinctive place for seniors seeking both independence and attentive care.