Pricing ranges from
    $4,179 – 5,432/month

    Good Shepherd HFA

    603 W St A, New Bern, NC 28560
    • Assisted Living

    Caring staff fired after concerns

    I cared deeply for the residents and Paula was genuinely sweet, and there are other caring staff, but after I raised concerns I was fired and falsely accused. Management was unprofessional, unresponsive, and misrepresented facts; low pay and poor administrator communication need fixing.

    Staff member
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.00·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate individual caregivers
    • Supportive interpersonal interactions with select staff

    Cons

    • Poor staff responsiveness
    • Inconsistent professional conduct
    • Weak management transparency and communication
    • Problematic hiring and rehire practices
    • Low staff compensation
    • Trust and integrity concerns including alleged false accusations and misrepresentation

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a facility where care quality appears uneven. Several comments raise concerns about responsiveness to resident needs and timeliness of staff attention. At the same time, individual caregivers are described positively in a few accounts, indicating that caring staff members are present but that this level of care is not consistently experienced across the facility.

    Staff-related themes are mixed. Reviewers identify specific staff members who left a positive impression, suggesting pockets of strong, resident-centered interactions. However, a recurrent pattern points to inconsistent professional conduct among some employees and instances of poor responsiveness. Reviewers also mention low wages; this operational factor can contribute to turnover and variable staffing levels, which in turn may affect continuity of care.

    There is little detailed information about dining, activities, or the physical facilities in the provided summaries. Reviewers did not emphasize programming or dining quality, so no clear assessment of social programming, meal service consistency, or amenity condition can be drawn from these comments alone. Prospective families should request current menus, activity calendars, and a tour to evaluate these areas directly.

    Management and administrative communication are a notable area of concern in these summaries. Comments reference a lack of transparent communication from leadership, unprofessional exchanges with administrators, and dissatisfaction with how personnel matters were handled. Specific reports include claims of misrepresentation by staff or management and allegations of false accusations; these items point to trust and integrity issues that may affect both residents and employees.

    Human resources practices are also highlighted. Reviewers describe problematic hiring and rehire experiences, including employees not being rehired without clear explanation. Combined with reports of low compensation, these patterns suggest potential morale and retention challenges that could influence day-to-day operations and service reliability.

    Overall, the pattern in these summaries indicates a facility with some compassionate individual staff but recurring operational weaknesses: responsiveness gaps, inconsistent staff conduct, communication and transparency problems at the management level, and HR/compensation issues. Those considering this facility should seek direct, up-to-date information on staffing levels, administrator communication practices, incident-resolution policies, and opportunities to meet current caregiving staff before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Good Shepherd HFA is located at 603 W St A, New Bern, NC, 28560.

    About Good Shepherd HFA

    Good Shepherd HFA sits at 603 West St in New Bern, North Carolina, and offers a wide range of care for older adults, covering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and independent living. The community stands in a historical spot, once home to the Good Shepherd hospital and the Good Shepherd Home for the Aged, and remains linked to the development, decline, and renewed spirit of the surrounding African American neighborhood, tying back to the West Street Colored Library, which was the area's first Black library, with a mission focused on bringing history to life for residents and neighbors alike. Good Shepherd HFA supports seniors at any stage, letting folks age in place, with care that steps up as needs grow, starting with independent options with resort-style amenities and moving through to skilled nursing, which covers wound care, recovery after hospital stays, and 24-hour medical support.

    Founder Cathy Garner sees that the facility covers a wide spectrum of needs, including memory care for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, offering secure environments, memory-enhancing activities, and tailored support to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. The facility features private, studio, semi-private, and one-bedroom options, each with air-conditioning, cable TV, kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Nutritious, restaurant-style meals can fit special diets, like diabetic or allergy-sensitive menus, and a professional chef prepares food served in a shared dining room or through all-day dining. Housekeeping, laundry, and daily assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication are included, with 12-16 hour nursing support most days and a 24-hour call system for emergencies, plus round-the-clock staff coverage.

    Residents can join wellness programs, planned outings, activity groups, religious or devotional gatherings, mental wellness programs, and memory care activities. Social spaces include a fitness room, library, beauty salon, movie room, game room, arts room, gardens, and outdoor paths, as well as computer centers and community-sponsored events. The facility offers transportation help, wheelchair access, and parking services. They provide mental health programs and support for co-occurring disorders, as well as specialized care for non-ambulatory and incontinent residents.

    The community has a focus on resident comfort, safety, and personal attention, aiming to enhance quality of life for people dealing with different health or memory challenges. They help with moving in, provide concierge services, and work to connect residents with their families. Good Shepherd HFA manages its online presence using review generation and reputation management tools, and people can view public reviews online-currently holding a 2-star rating from 5 reviews. The facility operates on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closing on weekends. Through all the changes and growth, Good Shepherd HFA keeps its roots in local history and aims to offer a range of supports and services for every stage of senior living.

    People often ask...

    Good Shepherd HFA offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,179 per month.

    Good Shepherd HFA offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 603 W St A, New Bern, NC 28560.

    No, Good Shepherd HFA does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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