The Forest at Duke Inc
2701 Pickett Road · Durham, NC · 27705 · 9194908000
4 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (1 in the current record)
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No harm found · B November 19, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345542 · certified since February 11, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.