Nursing home · Durham, NC
The Forest At Duke Inc
2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705 · (919) 490-8000
The Forest At Duke Inc is a 4-bed nonprofit nursing home in Durham, North Carolina (Durham County). It has been certified to provide Medicare services since 2008. On average it cares for 2 residents a day (about 62% of its certified beds). It is part of a continuing care retirement community. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in North Carolina is 3.0.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | Not rated |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | North Carolina avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 6.33 | 3.87 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.12 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 5.55 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | – | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | – | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | February 12, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 0 below the state average of 5 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: The Forest at Duke INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of The Forest At Duke Inc?
CMS rates The Forest At Duke Inc 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, See Care Compare for details (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does The Forest At Duke Inc have?
4 certified beds, with an average of 2 residents a day.
Does The Forest At Duke Inc accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for The Forest At Duke Inc?
(919) 490-8000. Address: 2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).