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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New BernCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
107 reviews
9.5
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107 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
6%
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The staff is well trained and friendly. Activities are appropriate and scheduled for multiple times every day. The rooms are a nice size and the facilities are very well maintained.
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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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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35 reviews
9.1
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35 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
48%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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The entire staff is so friendly and they genuinely SEE the residents. I've noticed when visiting, not just how they treat my Dad but everyone. When touring other facilities, it sometimes seemed performative...
Provides: Assisted 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.
You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common experiences, such as career fields, college days or time in the service when you join our assisted living community in the historic river town of New Bern, N.C. You can stay wonderfully independent and active while receiving...
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1919 Photos available
6.5
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15 reviews
6.5
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
13%
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Everyone was helpful and informative. Easy to reach the people I need to communicate with. Facility is nice. Staff is great. Would recommend
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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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
New Bern House Assisted Living and Memory Care is a highly regarded senior living community in a desirable location in NC. Whether for you or a loved one, New Bern House offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Bern House,...
3.0
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7 reviews
3.0
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7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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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Cost of assisted living in Small, NC

The average cost of senior living in Small is $5,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grantsboro, NC with an average of $4,844 per month.

Assisted living costs in Small, NC, vs. state and national averages

Small, NC
$5,555/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Small, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,692/mo
Studio
$4,841/mo

Senior living costs in Small 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: Small, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmall, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,555/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Small, NC:$5,555/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Small, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Small, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Small, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Small

Recent reviews for assisted living in Small

Home Place of New Bern

5.0
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!!!

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

5.0
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 notch caring staff. The cleaning crew is very thorough.

Navion of New Bern

4.0
Apartment sizes are good and configured well for the furniture folks need. Staff is professional, responsive and kind. Facility size is small, which suited my mom. Overall, well-maintained. Food is not good, but they are trying to improve. My mom has been there 3 weeks and is very happy.

Small review score based on 5 family reviews

9.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 5 reviews of 1 Small assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Small review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Small review score compared against nearby cities

9.6
Small, NC1 facilities
8.6
Bayboro, NC0 facilities
8.6
New Bern, NC0 facilities

Small assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Small assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Small, 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 Small assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Small that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Small, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.9%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.3%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.6%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.3%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Small assisted living

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 Small Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Small, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.7%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Small assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Small partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Small, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.6%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Small assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Small communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Small, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.7%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Small assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Small offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Small, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.1%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.4%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.9%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.5%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Small

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Small protect seniors.
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Navion of New Bern and Home Place of New Bern are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Small, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Small, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Small, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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