Home Place of New Bern, also called McCarthy Court, sits between Cypress Lake and the Trent River on several acres, giving residents space to walk, garden, and enjoy ponds and a park, and it's a pet-friendly community so folks can bring pets along or enjoy the dog park along the walking paths and gardens. The place offers independent living, assisted living, and a secured memory care community for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, so no matter the level of care someone needs, there's a way to get support, whether that means living in a private suite, companion suite, cottage with a full kitchen, or an apartment with a kitchenette. Staff remains available 24/7, registered nurses are on site, and trained workers help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and medication reminders, while the memory care houses specialize in personal routines and mental engagement.
There's housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance taken care of for everyone, and meals come with the MyChoice Dining Program, restaurant-style dining, and even a private dining room for visits with family or friends, plus the daily complimentary breakfast for those who like a slow start to the morning. Residents have access to FOX Rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, in-house doctor visits, podiatrist care, and even hospice for those in later stages of need, with other therapy services available including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside dentist visits. The activities at Home Place of New Bern stay busy and varied, with social clubs, group trips, a movie theater, a library, computer workstations, and regular outings to nearby shopping and entertainment. Folks can swim in the indoor heated pool or outdoor pool, work out in the fitness center, join exercise classes, or unwind in the full-service beauty salon and barbershop, and the community offers clubs, enrichment programs, devotional services in the chapel, and happy hours for those who like to gather and chat a while.
Residents have transportation covered for excursions and doctor appointments, and covered parking helps keep cars out of the weather. There's an emergency response system and wheelchair accessible showers to make things safer and easier, and everyone has access to internet, cable, and satellite TV as part of the living arrangements. The grounds include gazebos, a gated entrance, outdoor courtyards, a clubhouse with an activity studio and pool, spaces for gardening, and even a card and game room for folks who like to play cards or board games at the end of the day, while those feeling spirited can enjoy pet therapy or join in on one of the volunteer opportunities around the campus. The whole aim here sticks to providing a safe, friendly, and supportive spot where older adults can feel at home, get help when they need it, and enjoy a range of activities at whatever level suits them best.
