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Assisted living costs in Morton Fork average about $3,847 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 17 communities in Morton Fork. Our detailed directory has 139 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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
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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.
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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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
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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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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Onslow House offers a caring atmosphere,active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Onslow House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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they are doing great with my loved one. We have no problems at all. I have never seen anything dirty or out of the way. They take good care of the patients and the patients rooms to make sure that they are...
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 Lighthouse Village assisted living community can be found in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Here you will find numerous restaurants, shopping, museums, and aquariums to explore. If you love the outdoors, then you will have the opportunity to fish on the quiet lakes, golf,...
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It was a fantastic experience for my mom. I think they helped save my moms life. She got a lot of attention here and they cared enough to realize she had been over medicated and needed to be up and around...
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 Cottages of Swansboro is a licensed Assisted Living community nestled in the quaint, coastal town of Swansboro, North Carolina.Here at the Cottages of Swansboro residents will enjoy receiving the care they need in a intimate environment with all the comforts of home.Services &...
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My mother who was 90 years old and suffering from mild dementia needed around the clock assistance. We placed her there in May of 2016 and she remained there until her passing in November of 2017. The...
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.
Carteret House is located in beautiful Newport, NC, on the Outer Banks. Our community offers an atmosphere of comfort and southern hospitality. Carteret House is a great place to enhance life with social and recreational activities, as well as opportunities to build lasting relationships with...
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Navion staff are 100% loving, attentive and respectful of residents and their families. I am very happy with Navion Assisted Living Senior Services. The cost is high, but the quality of care is superior. I...
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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I like Heritage Care of Richlands because it's not a sprawling nursing home. It holds about 40 residents only. I feel my dad gets a lot of attention and care. Also, it's close to my house so I can visit...
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.
Heritage Care of Richlands is an assisted living community located in Richlands, NC. The city of Richlands is located in Onslow County and is home to about 1,500 people. Yadkinville is a small town where residents can take walks to visit the local museum and nearby library, or relax in the...
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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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I liked everything about this facility and we had a great experience here. It is like living in a house, you have your own private room. I would recommend to others looking.
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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Overall our experience with Riverstone Assisted Living has been a good one! The staff here is friendly and professional, and they do a good job taking care of the residents. They're attentive, and very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Riverstone Health Management Riverstone Health Management is an assisted living community located in New Bern, NC. New Bern, which is situated in Craven County, is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The city boasts a rich history, much of which is showcased at...
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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
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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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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,...
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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 Morton Fork, NC

The average cost of senior living in Morton Fork is $3,847 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include River Bend, NC with an average of $3,705 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morton Fork, NC vs. nearby cities

Morton Fork, NC
$3,847/mo
$3,847/mo
$5,126/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morton Fork, NC vs. the state and national average

Morton Fork, NC
$3,847/mo
U.S. national average
$4,652/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Morton Fork vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,847/mo
$4,670/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Morton Fork, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,748/mo
Studio
$5,329/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,848/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Morton Fork over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Morton Fork, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Morton Fork.

What families are saying about assisted living in Morton Fork

Recent reviews for assisted living in Morton Fork

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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Lighthouse Village in Jacksonville, NC

4.2
Our families experience was for only about two weeks before our loved one pased, but the staff members we encountered were very friendly. The location of the community is probably our number one factor for choosing this community. Unfortunately, our loved one was not able to participate in any ...
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Truewood by Merrill, New Bern

4.6
It's a wonderful place and the staff caretakers are amazing. There is just one bad apple that doesn't do her job on the reception desk. She does not call you every morning to check up on you.

Morton Fork review score based on 42 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 14 Morton Fork assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Morton Fork 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

Morton Fork review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Morton Fork, NC14 facilities
8.2
Maysville, NC16 facilities
7.4
Swansboro, NC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Morton Fork 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 42 reviews of 14 Morton Fork assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Morton Fork 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Morton Fork assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Morton Fork assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Morton Fork, 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 Morton Fork 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 Morton Fork 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
42.9%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Morton Fork 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 Morton Fork Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Morton Fork 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 Morton Fork 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
7.1%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Morton Fork 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 Morton Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Morton Fork 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 Morton Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Morton Fork

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 Morton Fork protect seniors.

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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 Morton Fork, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 17 assisted living facilities near Morton Fork, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Morton Fork, 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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