The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community

02/20/2026

Forest residents love being part of the Durham Community, and Durham Magazine offers us all an annual chance to show love for the Durham businesses & organizations we love. Today's the last day to cast your vote in Best of Durham! Vote here:

Our annual poll is back! You can cast your ballot now for your local favorites.

02/19/2026

We're proud to be a sponsor of this special event for Caring House! 🌲💚

Only 2 days until the big night! ✨

We’re so grateful to The Forest at Duke Continuing Care Retirement Community for being a Silver Sponsor of this year’s event. Proud neighbors since 1992, their continued partnership and incredible support have meant so much to those we serve.

As a vibrant, nonprofit continuing care retirement community welcoming residents from across the country and around the world, The Forest at Duke truly understands what community looks like, and we’re thankful they’re standing with us to help patients and families feel at home during treatment.

02/19/2026

🌿 Do you know about The Forest at Duke’s Early Acceptance Program? It's designed for people who want to plan thoughtfully — without making an immediate move.

Participants remain in their own homes while becoming part of the Forest community, with access to campus amenities, programs, and events — along with a priority position for future residency.

Stay connected and prepare for the future. Learn more here:
https://forestduke.org/residences/earlyacceptance/ 🌿

02/18/2026

A few ways we're celebrating Black History Month at The Forest:

📚 Visiting the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum State Historic Site in Gibsonville, NC to learn about author, educator, and Civil Rights activist Charlotte Hawkins Brown, pictured below

🥘Enjoying local Black-owned restaurants like Lula & Sadie's

🍷Wine tasting with the women of her_itage_wines

🎬 Watching inspiring films like Denzel Washington's The Great Debaters

How are you appreciating the richness of and culture this month?

02/17/2026

This year, Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year fall on the same date—today! 🎭 🧧 Some of our residents will be enjoying a Mardi Gras parade! How are you celebrating?

02/16/2026

What does life at The Forest at Duke really look like?

It might mean a meditation group in the morning, a stained glass workshop the next afternoon, and cheering on Duke basketball with neighbors by the weekend.

Here, retirement isn’t about slowing down — it’s about choosing what fills your days.

✨ Come see it for yourself: https://forestduke.org/

02/13/2026

After a stretch of winter chill, the sunshine has made a welcome return — just in time for the weekend ☀️

On days like this, you might find our residents soaking up the warmth through a sunny window, walking with neighbors, enjoying a good book, or simply taking in the fresh air. Moments like these remind us that every season has its beauty, but spring-like days are especially sweet.

Happy weekend to our Forest at Duke and larger Durham community!

02/06/2026

We have some very exciting news to share: The Forest at Duke has been recognized by Newsweek as the #2 Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in North Carolina and the #14 CCRC in the United States for 2026!

We are incredibly proud of this recognition and so grateful to the residents, team members, and families who make our community what it is every single day. Your warmth, trust, dedication, and spirit are the heart of The Forest.

Thank you all for being part of something truly special with us! 💚

North CarolinaRankFacilityScoreCityStateU.S. Rank1Givens Estates82.21%AshevilleNorth Carolina62The Forest at Duke79.28%DurhamNorth Carolina143Arbor Acres78.37%Winston-SalemNorth Carolina174Twin Lakes Community78.28%BurlingtonNorth Carolina195Croasdaile Village73.87%DurhamNorth Carolina326Givens High...

02/04/2026

The past two weekends have brought a double dose of winter to the heart of North Carolina, from a slick ice storm to a heavy blanket of snow. While weather like this can easily bring a community like ours to a halt, things at The Forest kept running smoothly, all thanks to our incredible team. ❄️

Today we're sending a huge *thank you* to the diligent and hardworking team members who spent one or both of these weekends on campus. Because of their dedication, our residents knew they could count on the same care and comfort they enjoy every other day of the year!

(Photos 📷 by April Ravelli, Director of Sales & Marketing)

11/11/2025

To all who have served in the United States Armed Forces -- our residents, team members, neighbors, friends, and followers -- we offer our deepest gratitude.

Whether you dedicated a lifetime to military service or gave a few impactful years, your courage and sacrifice have shaped the freedoms we cherish today. Because of you, our communities thrive in safety, peace, and opportunity.

We honor the holidays missed, the family moments postponed, and the steadfast devotion that carried you through. Your service mattered then, and it matters now -- always.

From all of us at The Forest at Duke, thank you for your strength, your selflessness, and your enduring example. Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Veterans Day. ❤️🤍💙

10/31/2025

Pumpkins, creativity, and a whole lot of Forest spirit!
Our team members have outdone themselves once again in this year's Annual Departmental Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Every imaginatively creative pumpkin tells a story, and the competition was spook-tacularly fun!

Adding to the festive spirit, many of our team members dressed up for the day, bringing smiles, laughter, and a touch of whimsy to our community. Whether you are celebrating spooky season or simply enjoying the creativity all around, we hope these photos bring a little extra joy to your day.

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Forest at Duke! 🎃👻

10/01/2025

October is here, can you believe it?! 🤯

Our leaves are already starting to change here at The Forest, and we can't wait to watch our campus transform in the weeks ahead. This snapshot from 2019 is one of our favorites. It captures that in-between moment when green gives way to brilliant yellows, fiery reds, and cozy oranges. 🍂🍁

There's just something special about fall at The Forest, and we're looking forward to seeing it all unfold again this year!

(Photo 📷 by Lauren Young, Communications & Engagement Coordinator)