Compare Memory Care around New Bern
The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| Truewood by Merrill, New Bern | MC AL IL | New Bern | 55
Facility
55
NC AVG
72
Rank
#286 / 390 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
NC AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | A+ | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 322 | 20 | 85%
Facility
85%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#250 / 335 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Home Place of New Bern | MC AL | New Bern (Quail Ridge) | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
NC AVG
33
Rank
#100 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | - | 100.00/200
Facility
100.00/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#136 / 322 | 16 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#54 / 335 | Suite / 2 Bed | |
| Navion of New Bern | MC AL | New Bern | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#233 / 390 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
NC AVG
33
Rank
#137 / 572 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
69.9%
Rank
#1 / 246 | - | 99.25/200
Facility
99.25/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#160 / 322 | 28 | 82.1%
Facility
82.1%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#204 / 335 | Suite | |
| Truewood by Merrill New Bern Memory Care | — | New Bern | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — |
Overview of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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.
Offering compassionate care to the community of New Bern, NC, Home Place of New Bern is a classic senior living community that features a range of senior living options, including assisted living and memory care. The community offers a wide range of floor plans, including studios, companion suites, and one-bedroom apartments, complemented with an array of care services, including recreational and occupational therapy, various rehab therapies, and personal fitness training.
Recognized as Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by U.S. News and World Report, Home Place of New Bern proves its capability in providing exceptional senior living experience supported with excellent care and services. Here, residents find comfort and convenience through amenities, such as family-style dining, spacious activity center, an array of social and recreational events, a full-service barber and beauty salon. At Home Place of New Bern, residents live life on their own terms with outstanding support and assistance by a compassionate team.
Situated in the heart of New Bern, NC, the Navion of New Bern is an enticing senior living community providing assisted living. A wide array of cozy and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom are available. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.
The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and community events. With the Navion of New Bern, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in New Bern, NC
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in North Carolina?
Assisted living in North Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does North Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?
North Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including North Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 3 memory care communities in New Bern, NC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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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