Calyx Living of Durham, also called Carillon Assisted Living of Durham, operates as a Limited Liability Company with two sites serving seniors 60 and older, and while it's not accredited by the Better Business Bureau, it stays licensed through the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services and houses leadership, including executive directors Ms. Alice Reynolds and Ms. Peggy Eberle, who oversee its care. The place sits at 4214 Guess Road in Durham and offers different types of care, like assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and even nursing home services, with its programs like The Garden Place earning good marks for dementia and Alzheimer's support. People tend to comment on the friendly and compassionate staff, and there's an effort to keep residents safe and active, with 24-hour care staff, personal pendants, security, and accessible features like zero-entry showers and well-kept raised gardens where you can enjoy flowers or vegetables.
Residents get a clean living space with housekeeping and laundry covered by the monthly rate, along with meal plans where chefs make nutritious food and snacks are offered day and night-some people like to cook in their own kitchenettes, too. There are modern rooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, washers and dryers, different floor plans to choose from, and spaces like media rooms, game rooms, covered porches, and a fitness center complete with a wellness center and beauty salon. You'll also find walking paths, outdoor patios, fountains, and places set up for social and arts activities, educational programs, wine tastings, and events-staff run calendars that change all the time with classes, craft sessions, outings, and entertainment, plus special activities to help people with memory issues stay connected through music, art, and movement.
The facility is convenient to local hospitals like Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital, and it's located in an area close to Duke Gardens, downtown Durham, Eno River, and all sorts of spots for urban visits and fresh air. There's transportation if folks want to get out, and rooms, dining, activities, care, laundry, and housework are all included each month, though insurance isn't needed, there's a fee to apply, and the community won't accept Medicare.
People can find an inclusive and stable environment here, with a focus on keeping everyone as independent as possible, whether they need help dressing or getting a ride somewhere, and physical therapy is offered onsite. Many families mention good experiences and the positive feeling inside, with a 7.0 review score from one reviewer so far, and the property runs under a refund rule with a 14-day notice if someone decides to leave. All in all, this is a unique place with support, modern features, a staff that works to meet different needs, and a variety of options for living and daily engagement.
