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Brookdale Durham

4434 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD, DURHAM, NC, 27704
(919) 479-9966
119 licensed beds

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Bed capacity
119
State license
HAL-032-065
Care type
Assisted living
County
Durham
Facility name
Brookdale Durham
Legal entity
Southern Assisted Living, Llc.
Street address
4434 BEN FRANKLIN BLVD
City / state / ZIP
Durham, NC 27704
Phone
(919) 479-9966
State license #
HAL-032-065

Brookdale Durham is a licensed assisted living community in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed for 119 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in North Carolina (48 beds).

It is one of 140 senior care facilities in Durham and 1,994 assisted living communities across North Carolina. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on August 30, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Joanne Leskowicz
Parent company
Brookdale Senior Living Inc
Administrator
David Sexton

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
License expires
2026-12-31
NC state star rating
2 of 4 stars

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
119
Licensed as
Adult Care Home
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from Federal NPI Registry (NPPES); hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-30. Facilities can submit a correction.
What people say on Google.
3.839 ratings on Google
★★★★★Kelly Kleinbrahm · 2026-07-14 · via Google

“I encourage everyone to advocate for themselves and their loved ones when exploring senior living options. Brookdale Durham is worth a visit to ask your questions and explore your options. Every Brookdale community is different and has its own unique feel, so it's worth visiting each one to see what works best for your family. I've found Kourtney and Chelsea at Brookdale Durham to be approachable,…”

★★★★★Emily Lunne · 2026-06-04 · via Google

“My parents are both residents at Brookdale Durham. In the months they've been there, I've seen so much kindness and care from the staff. Moving into assisted living and memory care isn't easy for the person moving or for their family, and we've been very well supported all along the way.”

★★★★★NC Blue Devil's #1 · 2025-02-25 · via Google

“From the moment I stepped in, I could feel the warmth of this community. The "Beautiful" courtyard, lively finch enclosure, and peaceful fish tanks created such a welcoming atmosphere. The common spaces were thoughtfully designed, and I was pleasantly surprised by the ample parking—something you don’t always find! But what truly stood out was the staff. They weren’t just present; they were engaged…”

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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov
Last verified 2026-08-30
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