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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merritt, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merritt, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Merritt or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merritt.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merritt for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Merritt area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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All the staff members were outstanding. They were professional and very helpful. The food was substandard for the high quality of the facility. I thought it would be better. I thought the [fee removed] ...
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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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...
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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Navion staff are 100% loving, attentive and respectful of residents and their families. I am very happy with Navion Assisted Living Senior Services. The cost is high, but the quality of care is superior. I...
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.
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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My mother who was 90 years old and suffering from mild dementia needed around the clock assistance. We placed her there in May of 2016 and she remained there until her passing in November of 2017. The...
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.
Carteret House is located in beautiful Newport, NC, on the Outer Banks. Our community offers an atmosphere of comfort and southern hospitality. Carteret House is a great place to enhance life with social and recreational activities, as well as opportunities to build lasting relationships with...
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My mother who was 90 years old and suffering from mild dementia needed around the clock assistance. We placed her there in May of 2016 and she remained there until her passing in November of 2017. The...
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.
Carteret House is located in beautiful Newport, NC, on the Outer Banks. Our community offers an atmosphere of comfort and southern hospitality. Carteret House is a great place to enhance life with social and recreational activities, as well as opportunities to build lasting relationships with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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, Memory Care
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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.
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...
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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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
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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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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 assisted living in Merritt, NC
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $3,737 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $2,850 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merritt, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merritt, NC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merritt, NC by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merritt
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merritt
Navion of New Bern
3.6
The place has been recently painted, the people are very nice, it feels personal because everyone knows your name, but the meals are lacking. Food is my mother’s main complaint. Most things are prepackaged, canned, processed, sugary or unappetizing. The facility is not to capacity, and so they ...
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
4.6
It's a wonderful place and the staff caretakers are amazing. There is just one bad apple that doesn't do her job on the reception desk. She does not call you every morning to check up on you.
The Ridge at New Bern
4.0
It's a good facility, but like most, it has a few issues. The carpet was dirty and needed to be replaced because it had a urine smell.
The room size was adequate and the food was adequate but they did have a good variety.
I would recommend this community to others.
Merritt review score based on 38 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 10 Merritt assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merritt 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
Merritt review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merritt assisted living
When assisted living 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 38 reviews of 10 Merritt assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt resident and family assisted living 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.Merritt, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Merritt assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt 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
28.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merritt
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Merritt protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Navion of New Bern are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merritt, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Merritt, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merritt, North Carolina are Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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