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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Craven County, NC

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Alzheimer’s care in Craven County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Craven County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Craven County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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It's a wonderful place but we will run out of money soon and need to find a place that takes her Medicaid. Originally we thought it was a cheaper option but they were misleading about cost up front. Top...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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9.5
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They were really great with my Mom's needs. The staff is very attentive to the patients that are there. They take very good care of them and they are very nice to the families!!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Homeplace of New Bern, we make you feel welcome. When you walk through our doors you are part of our warm, inviting family. From a caring, dedicated support team to a broad range of services and amenities, we provide a place you will be proud to call home. Just minutes from historic downtown...
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9.8
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23 reviews
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23 reviews
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Admin staff is always eager to help and answer questions for me. Most of the staff are always smiling when they enter my Mom's room. They are willing to do little extra things that might come up unexpectedly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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34 reviews
9.5
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34 reviews
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The staff is great! They answer all of my questions and they were very patient with me. My mother is treated with kindness and understanding.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our senior living community, in Greenville, N.C., offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in an environment of beauty and sophisticated Southern living. As an assisted living resident, you can stay independent and active while receiving the daily personal assistance you need....
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8.7
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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Here are some thoughts: 1. The staff are friendly and care about the well being of the residents. 2. Activities are interesting and fun. 3. The location of the facility is in a nice quiet and safe area. 4....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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16 reviews
8.5
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16 reviews
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The staff and other residents have been so welcoming to my Mom. The facility is clean, the activities keep Mom engaged and the staff are attentive! I couldn't ask for a better home for my Mom! Brookdale...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community, in the scenic coastal town of Morehead City, N.C., just a short drive from North Carolina’s famed beaches and Cape Lookout National Seashore, provides provide both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.As an assisted living resident, you have the time and opportunity to...
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8.0
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Mom is staying active, she says the food is good. The staff is professional and friendly. Someone did break her TV, they replaced it until I got her a new one, but I did not find out about it until I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spring Arbor of Greenville features spacious apartments and a highly dedicated and experienced staff certified in assisted senior living and Alzheimer's & dementia care.Spring Arbor of Greenville is located in the major industrial and economic center for Eastern North Carolina. It is...
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My loved one was a resident at Croatan Village. They were very nice, I thought. The facility was clean. The staff was really nice and accommodating for our particular situation. My loved one said the food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens of Pamlico offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency...
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother passed at Lenore assisted-living in July . It has taken me a while to write this review but I want to let anyone who is looking for a place for their loved to know that I couldn’t have asked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lenior Assisted Living located at 2773 Pinewood Home Drive in Pink Hill. Lenoir Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
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They keep up on my father in law and he is very happy with everything and doing better in this place then at home. Anything that needs to be done is always taken care of immediately and the meals are also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Snow Hill Assisted Living is located in a small, quiet town of Snow Hill, Greene County, North Carolina. The town is named from the beautiful white sandy banks of the nearby Contentnea Creek. This asssited living community has made its home to many seniors requiring assisted living and care for...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Craven County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Craven County is $4,659 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chocowinity, NC with an average of $4,159 per month.

Memory care costs in Craven County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Craven County, NC
$4,659/mo
$4,659/mo

Memory care costs in Craven County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Craven County, NC
$4,659/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Craven County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,659/mo

Memory care costs in Craven County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,970/mo
Studio
$6,959/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,233/mo

Senior living costs in Craven County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Craven County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCraven County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,659/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,812/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Craven County, NC:$4,659/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Craven County, NC:$3,812/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Craven County, NC:$2,753/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Craven County, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Craven County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Craven County, NCNC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Craven County, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Craven County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Craven County, NC$7,835/mo$6,866/mo+14.1%
North Carolina$6,682/mo$6,199/mo+7.8%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Craven County, NC
2024 average cost:$7,835/mo
2023 average cost:$6,866/mo
Percent change:+14.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$6,682/mo
2023 average cost:$6,199/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Craven County

Recent reviews for memory care in Craven County

Brookdale Morehead City

5.0
Everyone at this community is super nice, they really do take care of everyone. The food is great, its very tasteful and presented very nicely. What really stood out to us when we first visited was the overall friendliness of the staff

The Ridge at New Bern

5.0
They are taking really great care of me at Croatan Village. The staff is nice and pleasant to be around, and the food is good. I appreciate that they provide meals and snacks thought the day for us. The community is clean, and they have a lot of activities I like to participate in such as Bingo, ...
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Home Place of New Bern

4.3
This facility strives to be the best. They are open to and welcome new ideas. They listen and care about their customers and encourage and support family involvement. Everyone is treated as family. They address any concerns that may arise in a professional attentive manner.

Craven County review score based on 76 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 14 Craven County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Craven County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Craven County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Craven County, NC14 facilities
7.5
New Bern, NC19 facilities
7.5
Trent Woods, NC19 facilities

Review subcategories for Craven County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 76 reviews of 14 Craven County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Craven County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Craven County, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Craven County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Craven County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Craven County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Craven County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Craven County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Craven County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Craven County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Craven County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Craven County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Craven County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Craven County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Craven County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Craven County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Craven County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Craven County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Craven County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Craven County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Craven County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Craven County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Craven County protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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