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Ernul is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ernul, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ernul is about $4,429, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 358 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ernul, NC

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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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.
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.
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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, 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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
The Meadows North is a quiet assisted living/apartment community that consists of fifty two assisted living beds and thirty four one and two bedroom apartments. We have a paved parking lot for visitors and families with easy access to the Assisted Living Facility. We have a beautiful spacious...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
The Meadows of Red Oak is a family oriented sixty bed Assisted Living community. Twenty four hour assistance is provided by a trained and caring staff. Our community caters mostly to the geriatric population. We provide a wide range of activities for our residents, with at least one outing...
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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.
Alpha Care One Assisted Living has established itself in the area by undergoing a complete renovation of its resident rooms, community rooms, and the building as a whole. Alpha Care One Assisted Living is a family owned and operated community that focuses on quality support of our residents and...
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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.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
Williamston House is an assisted living community located in Williamston, NC. Williamston is in eastern Carolina's own beautiful bayou. It is known for its charming towns and rural back-roads and historical ties. Williamston House prides themselves on their family oriented team. Their primary...
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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.
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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 nursing homes in Ernul, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ernul is $4,429 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bath, NC with an average of $3,350 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ernul, NC, vs. nearby cities

Ernul, NC
$4,429/mo
$3,865/mo
$3,800/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ernul, NC, vs. state and national averages

Ernul, NC
$4,429/mo
U.S. national average
$4,990/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ernul, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,790/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,429/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ernul, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,612/mo
Studio
$7,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,146/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,236/mo

Senior living costs in Ernul vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ernul, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeErnul, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,429/mo$4,605/mo$4,990/mo
Assisted Living$4,399/mo$4,435/mo$4,779/mo
Memory Care$4,790/mo$5,287/mo$5,535/mo
Independent Living$2,307/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
Ernul, NC:$4,429/mo
North Carolina:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,990/mo
Assisted Living
Ernul, NC:$4,399/mo
North Carolina:$4,435/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Memory Care
Ernul, NC:$4,790/mo
North Carolina:$5,287/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Independent Living
Ernul, NC:$2,307/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ernul, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ernul and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Ernul, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ernul have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ernul, NC$6,118/mo$5,504/mo+11.1%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ernul, NC
2024 average cost:$6,118/mo
2023 average cost:$5,504/mo
Percent change:+11.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ernul

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ernul

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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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.

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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Ernul nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ernul 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
34%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ernul nursing homes

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 Ernul Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ernul, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ernul nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ernul partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ernul, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ernul nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ernul communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ernul nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ernul offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.3%
0.4%
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Spring Arbor of Kinston, Truewood by Merrill, New Bern and Home Place of New Bern are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ernul, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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