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Holiday Emerald Pond

205 Emerald Pond Lane, Durham, NC 27705

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91 reviews
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Holiday Emerald Pond

Escape the bustle of the city, and retreat to the tranquility of Holiday Emerald Pond — a Holiday Retirement community offering diverse living options, chef-inspired meals, and exceptional independent living services in Durham, North Carolina.

This craftsman-style community is located on a 150-acre nature preserve, which is filled with quiet ponds and weaving hiking trails. So whether you like to stay active and explore or simply prefer to soak in the sunshine with your favorite four-legged friend, this community is perfect for you!

Great Place to Work Institute has honored Holiday Emerald Pond with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards.

Community Services and Amenities

Professional and compassionate associates provide regular housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and scheduled transportation services. Three delicious and nutritious meals are prepared every day and are served in the elegant dining hall. Multiple menu options are available to accommodate various preferences and dietary needs.

Rest easy at night knowing that trained associates are available on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide emergency response services. Customizable personal and health care services are available through a third party provider for an additional fee.

Staff puts together a robust calendar of recreational, educational, and social activities for...

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

Holiday Emerald Pond

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for Holiday Emerald Pond

9.1 out of 10
Review Score91 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.9
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
3.6
Staff
4.5
Meals & Dining
4.0
Activities
3.6
Value for Cost
3.9

A Place for Mom has scored Holiday Emerald Pond with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday Emerald Pond has 91 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 10/24/25

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Bob

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 24, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Easiest, delightful Experience

From the curb appeal driving in to to everything upon departing after our tour, we loved the experience that A PLACE FOR MOM provided. [name removed] , the agent who assisted me on the phone from my initial call, made our experience easy and very pleasant. I am so happy I opened the newspaper that day and saw their ad. We had a lease signed in 2 days.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 7, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Solista Durham by Cogir Senior Living

5 for staff helpful, friendly, respectful. Food: 3.5 some inedible. Understand the seasoning due to numerous dietary needs. 5 Most Residents are pleasant. So far so good. Think I'm going to like it here.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Responsive to questions and needs

I feel comfortable knowing that my brother is in the right place at the right time in his life, and that his basic needs will be met by the staff at Solista. The move from his apartment to Solista was seamless and he was able to settle in quickly.

Anonymous A

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 11, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Good for the price.

People are nice. Staff are friendly. Food is great. Not enough activities. You are truly left on your own as this is Independent Living. No one checks on you so my dad spends a lot of time in his room alone. He has some friends that he goes on walks with, but nothing meaningful.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 28, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Solista Durham by Cogir

They always have activities and things to do.

Anna W

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Senior Living at its Best!

Staff are super friendly and very patient with the residents. The activities are numerous and inviting to all. The food is really good. It's like being at a 5 star resort!

Sarah

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 25, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Solista is home

The staff are so compassionate and helpful. The facilities are very nice, yet homey. We are so grateful to the staff for their kindnesses. I would recommend to others.

Stacey Beakes

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 24, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Amazing place and kind staff.

Transitioning my dad to independent living was hard but not because of the location. The staff here goes above and beyond to help make the experience as easy as it can be. Dad’s apartment is great. Spacious and bright. Wonderful patio. [name removed] made the process so much better with personal touches and a kind heart for the residents but also for the family involved as well. She is wealth of information! I hope Dad loves it here for a long time.

Mike L

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Superior care in every way

When we began looking for a special place for mom, we were clueless, confused, and scared, and realized quickly that relocating a loved one uncovers many emotions. After touring various senior living facilities, my siblings and I could not come to a consensus on any of them that would work for mom. A good friend of ours recommended solista of durham, so we decided to give it a shot. From the moment we walked in, everyone instantly agreed this was the perfect place. The positive atmosphere and friendly Smiles instantly made mom feel at home. The tour was wonderful and the director of sales answered all our questions and took all the time needed for us to make this decision. I can honestly say that after visiting other places; this is hands down the best choice that could ever be made for mom! We all highly recommend them!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 26, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Solista Durham by Cogir review

Overall experience is fair. No complaints about the staff. When it was [facility removed] they food was tastier. After the change in ownership, the quality of the food went down. Very bland and cold. The activities director left right before my mother moved in. For several weeks there weren't any activities. Very slow. Because senior facilities are so expensive, this is a reasonable price place. She stayed for less than a year.Too boring. My mother is a very active 100 year old. She definitely doesn't sit all day and talk.

Justin Wooley

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Home for all to enjoy!

This facility has the most amazing caring and sincere staff. Exceptionally clean, very professional without loosing the personal appeal. The facility provides transportation and age appropriate activities that are fun.

Stacy

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 20, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Solista Durham Review

Everything is a 5 except for activities. There has been no activity director and no activities for most of the year. For someone like my mother, that ruins the place because she says she just sits alone in her room all day. She has bad eyesight and can't drive so onsite activities is a critical component of her well being. The staff are great. Very patient and understanding with my mom who really struggled having to leave the independence of her own apartment.

Leann N

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 11, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Management change: reserving judgment

1 week after mom moved in the activity director resigned It has been months and I know of no replacement. Then the place was bought out and Mom says all the housekeepers quit. I informed management about 3 months ago that a blind needed to be replaced ( defective upon move in) and no replacement yet. The landscaping is overgrown by vines and dead shrubs are not replaced. The apartment is lovely. Mom likes the food a lot and seems to be making friends.

M. Patk

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 29, 2024

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Overall but was hoping for more organized activities

As above - would be nice for bingo to be in bigger room-. Facility needs an additional elevator. Better ways to announce events, etc. Needs an activities director. More meal variety. More games. Back up genre for power loss. Emergency procedure drill needed.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 18, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Happy with our choice

[name removed] and the entire staff at Emerald Pond genuinely care about the residents. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a community for their parents. My Mom likes it there.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 12, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Things to know before moving in

They did a major overhaul/ remodel about 7 months in , it took 3 months to complete which was a big inconvenience and confusing for mom at times with so much construction. Overall the project is an outstanding improvement of the facility. Would give a 5 but the yearly increase caught me off guard additional $200 .The food is a hit and miss most days..

Debbie

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 29, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Friendly Community with some improvement needed. Would recommend for less active individuals.

The staff did not always clean apartment on a weekly basis as was advertised. [name removed] was great. The food was just okay. Lots of starches. They are very limited when it comes to activities, which was very disappointing. The cost too high for level of amenities. We have since moved [name removed] to a different facility which offers lots of different activities.

Ken G

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 10, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Check other places. Buyer be Ware

This company markets to a specific demographic. Statistically around 30% of that population is diabetic. Unfortunately, their menu is heavily weighted towards pasta and other starchy, simple carbohydrates. Due to excessive self-interest corporate policies and an Executive Director who aggressively punctuates the corporate disregard for customer service. Look at the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services. Understand that this company clings to the Independent Living designation because it frees them from almost all governmental oversight.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 25, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Holiday Emerald Pond

I would say be realistic about what your family member needs. This is a good community for someone who likes to be involved with others and make friends. It won't fix isolation issues (we found out the hard way). We chose this community over others because it was smaller and more homey feeling than some of the larger places but also big enough to have the community activities for residents and the staff is very friendly. Every time we have come to visit we see the staff speaking with residents.

Stacy

Independent Living

Family/friend

October 13, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for Holiday Emerald Pond

The woman from your agency highly recommended it for our price point. The staff are angels. My mom isn't easy and really needs a lot of care. They've done amazing with her over the past few months.

Holiday Emerald Pond

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