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9.6
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102 reviews
9.6
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102 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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The only complaint we had was that at the beginning they weren't up front about the costs and fees. Our first payment was[Amount Removed]and that was all out of pocket. We wish they would've prepared us...
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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Tiny Oak Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Tiny Oak Fork

Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

5.0
My dad really loved it there, he moved out in February, just met a lady and they had other plans! He especially loved the food and the staff! Hopefully if he needs too he can go back there!

Tiny Oak Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tiny Oak Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tiny Oak Fork, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tiny Oak Fork independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Tiny Oak Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tiny Oak Fork, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Tiny Oak Fork independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Tiny Oak Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tiny Oak Fork, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tiny Oak Fork independent 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 independent living communities in Tiny Oak Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tiny Oak Fork, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.9%
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Edenton Prime Time Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tiny Oak Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 3 independent living facilities near Tiny Oak Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Tiny Oak Fork, North Carolina is Truewood by Merrill, New Bern. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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