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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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9.6
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Lack of leadership. Staff allowed on their phones all day. Showers not being given as they should. I went almost everyday to make sure my husband was taken care of. At the beginning of my husband stay I...
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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8.0
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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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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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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...
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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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff at Navion made my mom’s transition nearly seamless! They worked hard to include her into the community and make sure she felt cared for and loved. Any time a person moves and uproots everything...
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.
At Navion of Greenville, you can be as active as much, or as little, as you want. You’ll enjoy mix-and-mingle socials, live music, board and card games, exercise classes, art projects, outings and much more.Our assisted living lifestyle provides all the independence you want and a helping hand...
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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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Photo of Clara Manor
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.
Photo of Red Oak Assisted Living
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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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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.
Photo of Red Oak Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Alpha Care One Assisted Living
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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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,...
Photo of The Gardens of Trent
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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,...
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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.
Photo of Oak Haven Assisted Living
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 assisted living in Clayroot, NC

The average cost of senior living in Clayroot is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $2,850 per month.

Assisted living costs in Clayroot, NC, vs. nearby cities

Clayroot, NC
$3,967/mo
$3,590/mo
$4,109/mo

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

Clayroot, NC
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

Assisted living costs in Clayroot, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,967/mo
$4,143/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,135/mo
Studio
$5,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,708/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,356/mo

Senior living costs in Clayroot 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: Clayroot, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayroot, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,967/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$4,143/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$2,753/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Clayroot, NC:$3,967/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Clayroot, NC:$4,143/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Clayroot, NC:$2,753/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clayroot, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Clayroot

Recent reviews for assisted living in Clayroot

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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Spring Arbor of Greenville

5.0
We didn't really look or considered any other place. I did Google other places but we visited Spring Arbor and that was it. We were so impressed with the appearance, the cleanliness, the warm reception. I had been to other places to visit others, but this time I had to select a place for my ...
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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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Clayroot review score based on 47 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 17 Clayroot assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayroot 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

Clayroot review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Clayroot, NC17 facilities
9.2
Vanceboro, NC7 facilities
8.9
Grifton, NC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayroot 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 47 reviews of 17 Clayroot assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Clayroot 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.
Clayroot, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Clayroot assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayroot assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayroot, 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 Clayroot 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 Clayroot that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayroot, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
19%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayroot 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 Clayroot Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayroot, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayroot 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 Clayroot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayroot, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayroot 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 Clayroot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayroot, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
19%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayroot 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 Clayroot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayroot, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
19%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clayroot

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 Clayroot protect seniors.

Learn about North Carolina Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Home Place of New Bern and Spring Arbor of Greenville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Clayroot, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 20 assisted living facilities near Clayroot, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Clayroot, 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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