Convenient, on-site personalized care.
Exceptional care begins with knowing the whole person. The Forest at Duke’s on-site Clinic offers personalized primary care with a focus on residents’ independence, quality of life, and well-being.
Located inside the community’s main building, the Medicare-certified Primary Care Clinic brings routine visits, outpatient care, and lab services close to home.
An experienced team that knows its patients
The Clinic has been associated with the Duke University Division of Geriatric Medicine since its inception. Through this relationship, Duke provides two board-certified geriatricians and a certified nurse practitioner specializing in the care of older adults. A registered nurse serving as Clinic Manager and a Clinic Administrative Manager provide additional support.
Low patient-to-provider ratios give providers time to know their patients, discuss health concerns, and develop personalized wellness plans. Care takes into consideration each resident’s needs, with attention to family caregiver support. Physicians are also available 24/7 for after-hours concerns.
Primary Care Services
Residents who establish primary care with the Clinic have access to services that include:
- Annual wellness visits
- Treatment of acute illnesses, with same-day or next-day appointments
- Management of chronic conditions
- Medication prescribing
- Health education
- Nutrition consultation
- Medical insurance claims filing
- Specialist referrals
Support for Residents with an Outside Primary Care Provider
Residents who receive primary care elsewhere can also turn to the Clinic for same-day assistance with non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention.
Depending on the concern, this support may include a phone consultation, nursing evaluation, or provider visit.
Additional Services
Available upon request:
- Blood pressure and other vital sign monitoring
- Wound care management
- Assistance contacting a resident’s primary care physician
Available with a physician’s order:
- Laboratory services
- Select immunizations
- Select injections, including B12
Specialty Services
Residents can access a range of specialty services through the Clinic, including:
- Podiatry
- Audiology
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Dietary counseling
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy through Legacy Healthcare Services
- Dentistry through Studio G Aesthetic & Family Dentistry
- Ophthalmology
Connected Through Duke Community Connect
The Clinic is part of Duke Community Connect, allowing other Duke-connected physicians involved in a resident’s care to view Clinic notes.
Residents can also use Duke MyChart to receive lab results, review visit notes, and communicate with their Clinic geriatrician and nurse practitioner.
Pharmacy and Billing Support
A local pharmacy offers medication delivery to the Clinic Monday through Friday.
The Clinic tracks and communicates the services residents receive, with billing handled through The Forest at Duke.
