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The Viridian
Located at 3003 Waterscape Way in the town of New Bern, North Carolina, The Viridian is a 48-bed community that provides assisted living, independent living, and short-term respite care for all its residents. Because the surrounding neighborhood holds a high Walk Score of 76, most people living there can finish their daily errands without needing a car, as many important places are just a short walk away.
Inside the building, the staff works all day and night to offer nursing help, rehabilitation services, and temporary stays for those who need a bridge between hospital and home. Residents enjoy eating in a room that feels just like a nice restaurant, reading in the library, or relaxing in the entertainment area, while the outdoor space provides a peaceful spot for families to gather together.
North Carolina’s state experts review these homes to make sure they are safe, often checking how staff handle medicines, manage fire safety systems, and keep important medical records. Because these checks cover the standard areas for all such homes, they show that the community is truly built for people who need steady nursing support.
It offers the perfect mix of rehabilitation or temporary help in a convenient location where residents rarely have to worry about driving anywhere.
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Inspection History
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 8 deficiencies 4 inspections 0 penalties 6 inspections with deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Since 2022 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (84% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (18% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 8 | 46 | This facility has 83% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (8 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 83% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.0 | 5.01 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 60% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 21 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (4 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 3 | 19 | This facility has 84% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 84% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 75% | 92% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (75% vs. NC avg 92%).↓ 17% better |
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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge at New Bern | AL MC | New Bern | 72
Facility
72
NC AVG
70
Rank
#160 / 368 | No |
2
Facility
2
NC AVG
35
Rank
#498 / 508 |
58.3%
Facility
58.3%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#148 / 213 | - | 79.50/200
Facility
79.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#294 / 321 | 19 | 89%
Facility
89%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#71 / 333 | - | |
| Home Place of New Bern | AL MC | New Bern (Quail Ridge) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
70
Rank
#214 / 368 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
35
Rank
#94 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 321 | 6 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Suite / 2 Bed | |
| Navion of New Bern | AL MC | New Bern | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
70
Rank
#214 / 368 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
NC AVG
35
Rank
#131 / 508 | - | - | 99.25/200
Facility
99.25/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#160 / 321 | 12 | 92%
Facility
92%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#97 / 333 | Suite | |
| Truewood by Merrill, New Bern | AL IL MC | New Bern | 55
Facility
55
NC AVG
70
Rank
#266 / 368 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
35
Rank
#276 / 508 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.5%
Rank
#1 / 213 | A+ | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 11 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Viridian | AL IL RC | New Bern | 48
Facility
48
NC AVG
70
Rank
#284 / 368 | No |
76
Facility
76
NC AVG
35
Rank
#8 / 508 | - | - | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 4 | 75%
Facility
75%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#24 / 333 | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every NC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Viridian is located in New Bern, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Viridian
Is The Viridian in a walkable area?
The Viridian has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Viridian?
According to NC state health department records, The Viridian's license number is HAL-025-044.
Are pets allowed at The Viridian?
No, The Viridian has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Viridian have?
The Viridian has 48 beds.
Has The Viridian had any deficiencies?
The Viridian has had 8 reported deficiencies according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Viridian?
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Viridian in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Viridian?
The Viridian is located at 3003 Waterscape Way New Bern, Nc 28562, New Bern, NC 28562.
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