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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Riverdale, NC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Riverdale.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Riverdale for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Riverdale area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like New Bern, Havelock and Oriental.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Bern, Havelock and Oriental.
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9.7
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78 reviews
Having to find a memory facility for my husband was very difficult. I visited many places. I am so grateful for having been referred to Truewood by A Place For Mom. I can say that Truewood has become not...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review score
11 reviews
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...
6.7
Review score
7 reviews
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Riverdale, NC
The average cost of senior living in Riverdale is $4,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandemere, NC with an average of $3,590 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverdale, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverdale, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Riverdale vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Riverdale, NC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Riverdale over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverdale, NC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Riverdale
Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverdale
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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Carteret Landing Assisted Living and Memory Care in Morehead City, NC
5.0
We were very pleased how Carteret Landing served my Grandmother. We rally like the family atmosphere and really took time with my grandmother and her mobility issues. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we had.
Brookdale Morehead City
4.8
We chose Brookdale Moorehead City because of both the cost and the room availability that suited our needs.
They made the whole move in process very easy for us.
I would recommend Brookdale Moorehead City to other families.
Riverdale review score based on 37 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 37 reviews of 5 Riverdale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Riverdale 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
Riverdale review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Riverdale 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 37 reviews of 5 Riverdale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riverdale 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.Riverdale, 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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Riverdale assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Riverdale 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 Riverdale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverdale, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale 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 Riverdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverdale, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale 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 Riverdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverdale
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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Riverdale, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Riverdale, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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