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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pamlico County, NC

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Alzheimer’s care in Pamlico County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Pamlico County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Pamlico County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New BernCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.6
Review score
110 reviews
9.6
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110 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
1 star
5%
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The staff were excellent, my dad really enjoyed being there and he loved the food for sure! He would've stayed but found love at an older age! I hope he can come back if needed someday!
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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Photo of Brookdale Dickinson Avenue
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
38 reviews
9.5
Review score
38 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
5%
1 star
11%
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Communication with the family has always been good. I have had good experiences with the personnel that work there. My older brother is the resident and seems to like it there. He has not voiced any...
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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Photo of Brookdale Morehead City
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
19 reviews
8.5
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
11%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
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When I visited Brookdale, everyone couldn't have been more outgoing and friendly. The residents are obviously a happy group of folks! [name removed], as family, was particularly welcome at all times -...
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 community, in the scenic coastal town of Morehead City, N.C., just a short drive from North Carolina’s famed beaches and Cape Lookout National Seashore, provides provide both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care.As an assisted living resident, you have the time and opportunity to...
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Photo of Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
8.2
Review score
31 reviews
8.2
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
16%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
6%
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Absolutely love everything about the place. The staff are friendly, caring, and very attentive. My wife is always well kept and clean. Her room and bathroom are always very clean all the time. Her room is...
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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Photo of Spring Arbor of Greenville
1010 Photos available
7.7
Review score
22 reviews
7.7
Review score
22 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
9%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
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From my own experience and the places I looked at prior to committing to Spring Arbor of Greenville I will give SA a 5. I would have picked a different one for myself but I looked for my sister in law and...
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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Photo of Home Place of New Bern
1919 Photos available
6.5
Review score
15 reviews
6.5
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
13%
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Everyone was helpful and informative. Easy to reach the people I need to communicate with. Facility is nice. Staff is great. Would recommend
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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Photo of Gardens of Pamlico
22 Photos available
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...
3.0
Review score
7 reviews
3.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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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.
5 star
60%
4 star
0%
3 star
20%
2 star
20%
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This is a great community and everything is working out very well for my mother in law. She has adjusted well to the community and seems to really like it. The community looks great and everything is nice...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at The Village of Kinston located at 1935 Idlewild Drive in Kinston. The Village offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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Cost of memory care in Pamlico County, NC

The average cost of senior living in Pamlico County is $6,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stonewall, NC with an average of $6,012 per month.

Memory care costs in Pamlico County, NC, vs. nearby counties

Pamlico County, NC
$6,870/mo

Memory care costs in Pamlico County, NC, vs. state and national averages

Pamlico County, NC
$6,870/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Pamlico County, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,870/mo

Memory care costs in Pamlico County, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,012/mo
Studio
$7,294/mo

Senior living costs in Pamlico County 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: Pamlico County, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePamlico County, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,870/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,661/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Pamlico County, NC:$6,870/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Pamlico County, NC:$5,661/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Pamlico County, NC:unavailable
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pamlico County

Recent reviews for memory care in Pamlico County

Brookdale Morehead City

5.0
Everyone at this community is super nice, they really do take care of everyone. The food is great, its very tasteful and presented very nicely. What really stood out to us when we first visited was the overall friendliness of the staff

The Ridge at New Bern

5.0
They are taking really great care of me at Croatan Village. The staff is nice and pleasant to be around, and the food is good. I appreciate that they provide meals and snacks thought the day for us. The community is clean, and they have a lot of activities I like to participate in such as Bingo, ...
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Brookdale Dickinson Avenue in Greenville, NC

4.0
My loved one is a resident at Brookdale Dickinson Avenue. Things are going very well. I visit daily. Most of the staff know me. They are very friendly to me. They do an excellent job taking care of my loved one. The food appears to be good and a variety.

Pamlico County memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Pamlico County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pamlico County, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.3%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pamlico County memory care

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 Pamlico County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pamlico County, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pamlico County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pamlico County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pamlico County, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.4%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pamlico County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pamlico County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pamlico County, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
29.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pamlico County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Pamlico County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pamlico County, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.5%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
41%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Pamlico County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Pamlico County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern, Brookdale Dickinson Avenue and Brookdale Morehead City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pamlico County, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Pamlico County, North Carolina. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Pamlico County, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Pamlico County, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pamlico County, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Pamlico County, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Pamlico County, North Carolina ranges from $3800 to $6870. The average Memory Care cost in Pamlico County, North Carolina is $6,870. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pamlico County, North Carolina typically starts at $3800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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