The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community

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The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community

🌲🌳 Redefining retirement since 1992 🌳🌲

04/24/2026

Say hello 👋 to Janae, Jackson, and Yosmari—three amazing Activities Care Partners at the Cohen Center for Health. How lucky are we to have them?!

04/23/2026

Such a sweet moment from the Boys & Girls Club breakfast this morning. Anita Holt, our President & CEO, was recognized with a standing ovation! We're so proud to sponsor the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties!

04/22/2026

We love how this beautiful collaborative art project—hanging in the window of the Cohen Health Center's Art Room—catches & filters the light! ☀️

04/20/2026

Meet Pam Taylor, Community Wellness Manager at The Forest at Duke! 💪 With more than 40 years of fitness experience, Pam brings incredible knowledge and energy to our community, overseeing the pool and fitness spaces and offering a wide range of classes.

She loves connecting with residents and helping everyone stay active, engaged, and supported. Say hello to Pam in the comments!

04/17/2026

April is National Volunteer Month! 🧡 Did you know that Forest residents contribute more than 64,000 volunteer hours each year across 50+ local organizations, including schools, churches, nonprofits, and hospitals throughout the Triangle? Here are Residents Sharron Parker and Sue Staples during one of their weekly volunteer shifts at the Cohen Center for Health's Art Center! 🧡 Where are you volunteering this month? Let us know in the comments!

04/16/2026

Is it time to talk to someone you love about senior living? Our latest blog offers guidance on how to start the conversation:

Because each situation is unique, a move to senior living is not a one-size-fits-all process. Family dynamics, health considerations, and finances all play a part, and these things aren’t always easy to talk about.

04/14/2026

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news about our team! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Jackson Dauchy to his new role as Social Work Assistant. Many of you may already recognize Jackson from his time with our Health Center Activities Care Partners team, where he brought warmth, creativity, and meaningful engagement to residents in Memory Care. 💙

A 2023 graduate with a focus in gerontology, Jackson is passionate about supporting older adults and is eager to continue learning and growing alongside our residents and team. While he’ll certainly be missed in his previous role, we’re grateful he’ll remain a familiar and friendly presence here at The Forest.

Over the next year, Jackson will continue to grow into this role, with plans to transition into a Social Worker position. We’re so proud to have him on this journey with us—his enthusiasm and dedication are a wonderful addition to our community! 👏

04/11/2026

Happy to all of The Forest's four-legged, furry residents!

04/07/2026

Take a moment to help us appreciate Angela Carson, Housekeeper at The Forest at Duke for 30 years! Angela, well loved by residents and staff alike, has been described as a "walking ray of sunshine!" ☀️ Say hello and show your appreciation for Angela in the comments!

04/04/2026

Busy hands at the Community Center's Art Studio. What are YOU busy creating this spring? 🐦

04/02/2026

Last week, resident Dennis House found a "pocket" of time to practice his billiards game. He's preparing for the weekly Men's Billiards meet-ups at The Forest!

03/31/2026

Residents Mary & Myra had a great time celebrating St. Patrick's Day a couple weeks ago, and now we're heading into April with the luck of the Irish on our side! 🍀 🍀 🍀

Address

2701 Pickett Road
Durham, NC
27705

Telephone

+19194908000

Website

http://www.forestduke.org/

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More than 25 years of community

Over 25 years ago, some faculty members and neighbors of Duke University envisioned an exceptional retirement experience near their university setting. They banded together, acquired land near the Duke campus, and created a team to explore the possibilities.

From the outset, the team relied on advice from Duke’s Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Duke alumni, retired faculty and staff, and local and nationwide retirees to gain a broad perspective of a fulfilled retirement. With insight from these groups and many visits to prominent retirement communities across the country, their dream began to take shape.

The Forest at Duke, Inc. was organized in October 1988 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation to plan, build, own, and manage the new retirement community. As a master campus plan was developed, residences were quickly reserved, and construction began. The first residents were welcomed to their homes in September 1992.