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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.
Higher 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.
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.
| 45 | 46 | This facility has 2% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (45 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 2% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2015.
| 4.1 | 4.2 | This facility has 2% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4.1 vs. NC avg 4.2).↓ 2% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.3 | 2.2 | This facility has 5% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (2.3 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 5% 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.
| 20 | 21 | This facility has 5% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (20 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 5% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 17 | 19 | This facility has 11% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (17 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 11% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 85% | 90% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (85% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 5% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on February 6, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication administration observation and inaccuracies in medication records. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with medication administration, medication aide training, and physical plant safety concerns such as fire safety and building maintenance. Prior reports also noted challenges with resident care, including supervision and response to behavioral issues, but enforcement actions like fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in 2015 involving failure to notify a physician timely and follow-up on a resident’s health concern. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with medication management and physical plant maintenance, with no clear pattern of overall improvement or worsening.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 168 / 200 / 298 / 312 / 500 / 680 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from New Bern's city center to Truewood by Merrill, New Bern's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.31 miles to nearest hospital (CarolinaEast Heart Center)
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern is located in New Bern, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
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% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| 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% | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NC state health department records, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern's license number is HAL-025-041.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern's occupancy is 100%.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern has 55 beds.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern is located at 2701 Amhurst Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562.
(252) 632-0240 will put you in contact with the team at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern.
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern is in Craven County.
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