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10 Best Nursing Homes in River Bend, NC

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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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91 reviews
9.6
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91 reviews
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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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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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33 Floor plans available
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My father was a resident of Navion. He had help with his mobility issues and he used his wheelchair to go everywhere in the facility. There were activities every day including outings and activities that...
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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Mom came on a Wednesday afternoon late, the Admissions Director actually waited for her even after her work time was over; was admitted to her room and immediately was attended by her nurse, CNA, and wound...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Cost of nursing homes in River Bend, NC

The average cost of senior living in River Bend is $3,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pollocksville, NC with an average of $3,647 per month.

Nursing homes costs in River Bend, NC, vs. nearby cities

River Bend, NC
$3,567/mo
$3,737/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Bend, NC, vs. state and national averages

River Bend, NC
$3,567/mo
U.S. national average
$4,836/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Bend, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,604/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,567/mo

Nursing homes costs in River Bend, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,183/mo
Studio
$5,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,817/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,848/mo

Senior living costs in River Bend vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: River Bend, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Bend, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,567/mo$4,467/mo$4,836/mo
Assisted Living$3,567/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,604/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Nursing Homes
River Bend, NC:$3,567/mo
North Carolina:$4,467/mo
U.S.:$4,836/mo
Assisted Living
River Bend, NC:$3,567/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
River Bend, NC:$4,604/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Independent Living
River Bend, NC:$2,753/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Nursing homes costs in River Bend, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in River Bend 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.

River Bend, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in River Bend, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in River Bend 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
River Bend, NC$5,576/mo$5,311/mo+5.0%
North Carolina$5,779/mo$5,394/mo+7.1%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
River Bend, NC
2024 average cost:$5,576/mo
2023 average cost:$5,311/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,779/mo
2023 average cost:$5,394/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 nursing homes in River Bend

Recent reviews for nursing homes in River Bend

The Village of Kinston

5.0
My mom just moved in here a couple of weeks ago. I'm impressed with the time the management took to make moms move in process fun and relaxing. When a administrator rolls up her sleeves and helps unpack moms things and takes the time everyday to check on mom . That shows they care. Mom loves the ...
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Home Place of New Bern

5.0
It is a wonderful place, clean and orderly!! They keep the people involved with activities!! It is just a great place!!! It gives peace of mind to know Mama is being taken care of 24/7. All the workers are so nice and helpful to the residents. My Mom is on the Memory Care unit and the residents ...
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Navion of New Bern

5.0
We moved our loved one to Navion of New Bern [date removed] and know we made the right decision. This was a difficult transition as she lived independently until an accident in late August. The care and support our Mom receives gives us peace of mind and comfort and we consider the staff to be ...
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River Bend nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in River Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in River Bend nursing homes

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 River Bend Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
River Bend, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in River Bend nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of River Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Bend, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in River Bend nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of River Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Bend, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in River Bend nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in River Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Bend, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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