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Best Independent Living in New Bern, NC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in New Bern, NC using NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in NC
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in New Bern, NC our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in New Bern, NC.
2 homes
Other senior care options in New Bern:
Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
IL
AL
MC
New Bern
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 69
Rank #56 / 63
BYes
31
Facility 31
NC AVG 35
Rank #73 / 141
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NC AVG 72.6%
Rank #1 / 39
A+
99.5/200
Facility 99.5/200
NC AVG 95.5
Rank #6 / 42
15
53%
Facility 53%
NC AVG 63.9%
Rank #17 / 48
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
McCarthy Court
IL
New Bern (Quail Ridge)
--Yes
54
Facility 54
NC AVG 35
Rank #36 / 141
------1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NC independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for New Bern. See how we rank facilities

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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

2701 Amhurst Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
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Overview of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern offers a variety of living options and many comforts of home, quality care, and engaging activities, providing residents with numerous opportunities to connect with others. The community offers a range of floor plans, with scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping services.

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern’s Truewood Dining Program keeps up with residents’ schedules, providing fresh and healthy meals prepared by the culinary team. The community strives to help residents live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies, with a multitude of activity options, including fitness classes, learning opportunities, and numerous outings. The community also features a full-length outdoor shuffleboard court, a qualifying horseshoe court, and a putting green, allowing residents to stay active and engaged. Truewood by Merrill, New Bern goes beyond senior housing, providing a distinctive lifestyle filled with friendships, endless activities, and exceptional attention to detail, including restaurant-style dining, a clubhouse with various amenities, and a wealth of thoughtfully designed services and amenities.

Starting Price $2,995/Month Info Pricing updated on March 13th, 2026
Phone: (252) 632-0240

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McCarthy Court

1321 Mccarthy Blvd Bldg. 2 1325, New Bern, NC 28562
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Overview of McCarthy Court

McCarthy Court is an independent living community in New Bern, NC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, making McCarthy Court a good fit for someone who wants to live independently without a daily care setting.

Located in the Quail Ridge neighborhood, McCarthy Court offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a one-bedroom layout provides a single private living space.

The area has a Walk Score of 54 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently, while other errands may require transportation.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community.

Phone: (252) 637-7133

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
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Independent Living in New Bern at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in New Bern, NC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 25The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in New Bern, NC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in New Bern, NC

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in New Bern, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in New Bern, NC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in New Bern, NC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in New Bern, NC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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