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Emerald Pond

205 Emerald Pond Ln, Durham, NC 27705

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(919) 629-0373

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,831
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,826
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,935

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,022
  • Average State Price: $4,436
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Emerald Pond Description

    Emerald Pond is located on a 150-acre nature preserve featuring ponds and walking trails. This Durham senior living community is 40 minutes from Raleigh, and central to Duke University Hospital and shopping at The Streets at Southpoint. When you’re ready to explore, visit the Carolina Theatre, the historic Bennett Place and events at Duke University.

    Live the life you want at Emerald Pond senior living, a Holiday Retirement community in Durham, NC. Near Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, Butner & more.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.0
    Emerald Pond
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 142 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 7 out of 25 communities in Durham
  • Ranking in State: 443 out of 1035 communities in NC
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.6
    Holiday Retirement
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1056 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in North Carolina

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Staff is caring and attentive, though there have been several turnovers.
    • Facilities are clean, with decent food and some social event opportunities despite COVID restrictions.
    • Residents enjoy comfortable apartments and commend the staff for their attentiveness.
    • Some reviews highlight outstanding staff members for their exceptional service and kindness.
    • Concerns have been raised about transportation not being wheelchair accessible and some administrative staff being perceived as unresponsive or indifferent.
    • Housekeeping quality is noted to be lacking in comparison to other locations.
    • Positive experiences with the move-in process and support provided to new residents, including veterans.
    • Some residents and visitors praise the facility for its excellent care, beautiful views, and comfortable living spaces.
    • Criticism includes issues with care quality, management responsiveness, and billing practices.
    • Many reviews express satisfaction with the community atmosphere, helpful and kind staff, and the quality of food and cleanliness.
    • There are suggestions for improvements, such as updating the move-in process and removing shag carpets for better accessibility.
    • Concerns about emergency response times and the ability to reach staff in urgent situations.
    • Overall, many find it to be a great place for seniors, with a few areas for improvement.


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    Health

    Lively Mobile Plus Personal Emergency Response Device

    Physical Therapy


    Services

    Weekly Housekeeping

    Light Linen Service

    Maintenance

    Most Utilities Included

    Renters Liability Insurance Program

    Linen Service


    Activities

    Full Calendar of Enriching Activities

    Fitness Equipment

    Large Screen TV Lounge

    Lounge Area

    Activity Room

    Game Room


    Community Amenities

    Barber/Beauty Salon

    Chapel

    Country Store

    Community Grounds

    Garden

    Patio Area


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenette

    Utilities Included

    WiFi in Common Areas

    Safety Rails

    Smoke Alarm and Sprinkler System

    Wheelchair Accessible


    Dining

    Three Chef Prepared Meals Daily

    Resident Kitchen

    Chef-Prepared Meals

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Private Dining Room


    Transportation

    Complimentary Scheduled Transportation

    Parking

    Covered Parking

    Transportation Services

    Complimentary Transportation


    Pet

    Pets Welcome



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Durham which is 4.2 miles away and has a population of 257,636 (small city).
    • The average income is $98,836, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 43
      • Average Temperature: 64.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 158 days of rain, 5 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.2 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 4.86% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 15.0% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 37% Black or African-American, 12% Hispanic or Latino, and 43% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.63 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.77 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.3 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.58 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Li Ming's Global Mart
    0.7 miles away
    Spice Bazaar
    0.7 miles away
    Sam's Club
    0.9 miles away
    The Fresh Market
    1.0 miles away
    Harris Teeter
    1.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Emerald Pond Ln at Pickett Rd
    0.1 miles away
    Pickett Rd at Coachmans Way
    0.4 miles away
    Pickett Rd at Colony Rd
    0.4 miles away
    Pickett Rd at Structure House Dr
    0.4 miles away
    Pickett Rd at Western Bypass Rd
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    State Employees Credit Union
    0.7 miles away
    Fidelity Bank
    0.9 miles away
    United Bank
    1.0 miles away
    BB&T
    1.0 miles away
    Coastal Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Lenox Baker Children's Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Duke Medicine Pavillion
    2.8 miles away
    Duke University Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Duke Health Center at Southpoint
    5.0 miles away
    Duke Regional Hospital
    5.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Harris Teeter Pharmacy
    1.2 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.4 miles away
    CVS
    3.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Aesthetic Oral Health, Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS
    1.3 miles away
    Levin Endodontics
    1.3 miles away
    O2 Dental Group of Durham Chapel Hill
    1.9 miles away
    Gadol Family Dentistry
    3.7 miles away
    McDougal Endodontics
    4.2 miles away

    Parks

    Sandy Creek Park
    0.2 miles away
    Duke Forest Durham Division
    0.8 miles away
    Carillon Forest
    0.8 miles away
    Cornwallis Road Park
    0.9 miles away
    Hollow Rock Preserve
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Brightleaf Square
    3.8 miles away
    Loehmann's Plaza
    4.3 miles away
    Northgate Shopping Mall
    4.4 miles away
    University Place
    4.5 miles away
    The Streets at Southpoint
    4.9 miles away

    Culture

    Sheafer Laboratory Theater
    2.5 miles away
    R.J. Reynolds Industries Theater
    2.5 miles away
    Page Auditorium
    2.5 miles away
    Ninth Street Dance
    3.6 miles away
    Outsiders Gallery
    3.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    The Saucy Crab
    0.6 miles away
    Red Lobster
    0.7 miles away
    Blue Note Grill
    0.7 miles away
    El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
    0.7 miles away
    El - Chapin
    0.9 miles away

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