A Brookdale-branded assisted living and memory care community (formerly Carolina House of Durham) offering the company's Optimum Life and HealthPlus care-coordination programs.
Brookdale Durham, previously known as Carolina House of Durham, provides assisted living and memory care, including support for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The Brookdale site lists amenities such as an emergency alert system with 24/7 staff availability, a pet-friendly policy, transportation services, a library, concierge service, an on-site beauty/barber shop, a courtyard and garden spaces, Wi-Fi, and a piano lounge with a fireside living room.
Dining and housekeeping are included in the base rate, with a culinary program built around whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh ingredients; memory care residents receive dementia-friendly dining in calming, purpose-designed settings. Activities include yoga, book clubs, gardening circles, art workshops, and evening socials, with programming often led by former educators and other professionals, plus veteran-focused associations.
Brookdale's overarching care philosophy, branded 'Optimum Life,' is a person-centered approach intended to support residents' sense of purpose, connection, and joy. The Brookdale HealthPlus program layers in RN care managers who coordinate preventive care and chronic condition management for residents who need it.
Brookdale Durham is an assisted living provider at 4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, 27704, in Durham County.
Location and contact
| Community | Brookdale Durham |
|---|---|
| Care type | Assisted Living |
| Address | 4434 Ben Franklin Boulevard, Durham, 27704 |
| County | Durham County |
| Website | Official site |
Durham in context
Home to Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and the Duke Health system's flagship geriatrics and memory-care programs, making Durham one of the strongest medical hubs in the Triangle for senior care.
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