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Located in the tranquil Old Cherry Road, New Bern, NC, The Ridge at New Bern is a reliable senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Have a relaxing time with the purposely built accommodations of The Ridge at New Bern. A compassionate and highly qualified team strives to provide top-notch care and support for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer.
Engage in fun activities and meet people with the same interests through enjoyable programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Look forward to delightful and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by peaceful spaces and a friendly environment, The Ridge at New Bern is a haven for seniors to live a glorious retirement.
Lower than the North Carolina average: 76.4%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 90 | 46 | This facility has 96% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (90 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 96% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2016.
| 9 | 4.6 | This facility has 96% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (9 vs. NC avg 4.6).↑ 96% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.4 | 2.2 | This facility has 9% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.4 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 9% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 38 | 21 | This facility has 81% more total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (38 vs. NC avg 21).↑ 81% worse |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 34 | 19 | This facility has 79% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (34 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 79% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 89% | 90% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (89% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 1% better |
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Building Type: Single-story
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8.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Bern's city center to The Ridge at New Bern's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Ridge at New Bern is located in New Bern, North Carolina.
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| The Ridge at New Bern |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | New Bern | 72 | No | 2 | 58.3% | - | 79.50/200 | 38 | 89.5% | - | |
| Truewood by Merrill, New Bern |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | New Bern | 55 | Yes | 31 | 100.0% | A+ | 99.50/200 | 20 | 85% | - |
The Ridge at New Bern has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to state health department records, The Ridge at New Bern's license number is HAL-025-046.
The Ridge at New Bern's occupancy is 58%.
The Ridge at New Bern has 72 beds.
(252) 633-8777 will put you in contact with the team at The Ridge at New Bern.
The Ridge at New Bern is in Craven County.
The Ridge at New Bern is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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