The Forest At Duke Inc
Durham, NC · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 345542) · 4 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (919) 490-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Forest At Duke Inc holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, but its staffing rating is only 1 out of 5.
The Forest At Duke Inc reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, with only about 0.04 RN hours per resident per day, and CMS gives it a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported by CMS for this facility.
The Forest At Duke Inc has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
The Forest At Duke Inc is a small, non-profit Medicare-certified nursing home located in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina. According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility is certified for 4 beds with an average of 1.8 residents, making it one of the smallest certified nursing homes in the state. It has been Medicare-approved since February 11, 2008.
CMS assigns The Forest At Duke Inc an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5. However, its staffing rating is notably low at 1 out of 5. A quality measure (QM) rating was not provided in the available data.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.15 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.04 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility ($0.00 total, 0 fines) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. There is no record of a chain affiliation, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should independently verify current details on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time it was compiled.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Forest At Duke Inc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; Medicaid participation is not specified in the available data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.15 hours per resident per day, with about 0.04 RN hours per resident per day; CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. Turnover figures were not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 4 beds with an average of 1.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Forest At Duke Inc is operated under non-profit corporate ownership, and the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 11, 2008.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 5, and 1 respectively in the first three categories, with no QM rating provided.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the facility at 9194908000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data; contact the facility at 9194908000 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345542?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.