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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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9.6
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90 reviews
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4 star
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3 star
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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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I must say that all aspects of McCarthy court exceeded expectations. Everything you mentioned above and the personal care and attention provided by the staff were comforting. Also, the dining options and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
When you are ready to relax, come home to McCarthy Court, your retreat from it all. McCarthy Court apartment homes make life easy. From maintenance-free living to a full activities calendar, every day feels like a vacation at McCarthy Court. Our friendly, caring staff brings more than 50 years of...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Overall our experience with Riverstone Assisted Living has been a good one! The staff here is friendly and professional, and they do a good job taking care of the residents. They're attentive, and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Riverstone Health Management Riverstone Health Management is an assisted living community located in New Bern, NC. New Bern, which is situated in Craven County, is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The city boasts a rich history, much of which is showcased at...
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Cost of independent living in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

The average cost of senior living in Pine Knoll Shores is $3,129 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trent Woods, NC with an average of $2,753 per month.

Independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, vs. nearby cities

Pine Knoll Shores, NC
$3,129/mo

Independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, vs. state and national averages

Pine Knoll Shores, NC
$3,129/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,945/mo
Independent Living
$3,129/mo

Independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,150/mo
Studio
$4,148/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,896/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,748/mo

Senior living costs in Pine Knoll Shores 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: Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePine Knoll Shores, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,129/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,306/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,945/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Pine Knoll Shores, NC:$3,129/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Pine Knoll Shores, NC:$4,306/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Pine Knoll Shores, NC:$4,945/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pine Knoll Shores 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Pine Knoll Shores, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pine Knoll Shores 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pine Knoll Shores, NC$3,141/mo$3,112/mo+0.9%
North Carolina$3,570/mo$3,402/mo+4.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Pine Knoll Shores, NC
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,112/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,570/mo
2023 average cost:$3,402/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Pine Knoll Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in Pine Knoll Shores

McCarthy Court in New Bern, NC

4.6
Caring compassionate staff who are very helpful, happy residents and staff who are eager to please, nice facilities, and grounds, transportation to doctors, shopping , and worship, service, planned community activities and events, nice amenities, very positive experience for my family. Would ...
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

4.9
My dad fought me on moving out of his home into a facility of care. [name removed]sent us a video of an independent living apartment at Truewood. That hooked Dad. He loves the food, especially breakfast, as he is usually the first one at the dining hall. They take him to his doctor’s ...
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Pine Knoll Shores independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pine Knoll Shores independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pine Knoll Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Knoll Shores independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pine Knoll Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Knoll Shores independent 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 independent living communities in Pine Knoll Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, McCarthy Court and Ekklesia Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina. See the full list.
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