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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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88 Floor plans available
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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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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
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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.
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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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
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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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This community is doing well so far for my mom. She seems happy. The staff is friendly and fantastic. They try to engage her to join the activities. She eats 3 meals a day and she says its good. It stays...
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.
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This community is doing well so far for my mom. She seems happy. The staff is friendly and fantastic. They try to engage her to join the activities. She eats 3 meals a day and she says its good. It stays...
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.
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.
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.
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, 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
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
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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.
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
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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My sister is doing really good here. She is doing better here then what she was doing at home. They are helping her with everything. They always make sure that she does go to the hospital when needed. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Edenton Primetime Retirement Center located at 106 Mark Drive in Edenton. Edenton Primetime offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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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.
Edenton House is an assisted living community located in Edenton, NC. Edenton was the first colonial town of North Carolina & recently voted by Forbes.com as one of America's Prettiest Towns. Edenton House is known for the warm & caring environment you are met with upon entering the...
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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
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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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Staff and administrator are fabulous. Older building but very nice on the inside. We are well pleased. God opened up a great door for us to go through and find the Vintage Inn. Residents all seem to be happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Vintage Inn of Williamston located at 826 East Boulevard Highway 17 North in Williamston. Vintage Inn offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services...
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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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Scranton, NC

The average cost of senior living in Scranton is $3,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $2,850 per month.

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

Scranton, NC
$3,529/mo
$3,811/mo

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

Scranton, NC
$3,529/mo
U.S. national average
$4,587/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,529/mo
$3,812/mo

Assisted living costs in Scranton, 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 Scranton 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: Scranton, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScranton, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,529/mo$4,150/mo$4,587/mo
Memory Care$3,812/mo$4,996/mo$5,339/mo
Independent Living$3,129/mo$3,526/mo$4,064/mo
Assisted Living
Scranton, NC:$3,529/mo
North Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,587/mo
Memory Care
Scranton, NC:$3,812/mo
North Carolina:$4,996/mo
U.S.:$5,339/mo
Independent Living
Scranton, NC:$3,129/mo
North Carolina:$3,526/mo
U.S.:$4,064/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Scranton, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Scranton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Scranton

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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Vintage Inn Retirement Community in Williamston, NC

4.1
I am happy with the care that is given here. The staff has a good relationship with my mom. The community is clean. They offer a nice menu. They do have activities to offer to those who can participate. We would recommend this community to other families.

Edenton Primetime Retirement Center

5.0
My husband and I are very happy with Edenton. The staff are good. We have good communication and they are always ready to answer our questions. The community is clean and the grounds are well maintained. The food is good. I would recommend this community.

Scranton review score based on 39 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 24 Scranton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Scranton 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

Scranton review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Scranton, NC24 facilities
8.6
Swan Quarter, NC19 facilities
8.5
Belhaven, NC41 facilities

Review subcategories for Scranton 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 39 reviews of 24 Scranton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Scranton 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.
Scranton, 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
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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Scranton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scranton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scranton, 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 Scranton 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 Scranton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
64.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scranton 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 Scranton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.9%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scranton 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 Scranton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
8.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Scranton 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 Scranton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scranton, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scranton 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 Scranton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scranton, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
13.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Scranton

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 Scranton 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 Navion of New Bern are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Scranton, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 27 assisted living facilities near Scranton, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Scranton, 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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