Pricing ranges from
    $3,977 – 5,170/month

    Riverstone Assisted Living

    104 Efird Blvd #26, New Bern, NC, 28562
    2.6 · 10 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Filthy neglectful unsafe nursing home

    I lived here briefly and it was filthy and unsafe - roaches and bedbugs, dirty bathrooms, laundry never done, and rooms even sprayed while residents were inside. Staff were rude or poorly trained, routinely neglected bathing/dressing and pain complaints, and medical oversight was absent or worse (inappropriate meds, possible misdiagnoses, delayed emergency response); residents looked zombie-like or were left on stretchers. I strongly advise not choosing this place - it felt sad, lifeless, and neglectful.

    Pricing

    $3,977+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,772+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living
    $5,170+/moStudioAssisted Living

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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

    2.60 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.5
    • Staff

      1.5
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Friendly and professional staff reported by some reviewers
    • Attentive and reliable check-ins noted by some families
    • Good care mentioned in a subset of reviews
    • Some staff appear caring when adequate staffing is present
    • Occasional professionalism despite staffing shortages

    Cons

    • Filthy facility conditions
    • Roach infestation reported
    • Bedbugs reported
    • Bathrooms and rooms described as dirty
    • Rooms sprayed while resident was present
    • Laundry not done
    • Insufficient personal care (bathing, dressing)
    • Neglectful staff behavior
    • Rude staff
    • Poorly trained staff
    • Staffing shortages and inconsistent staffing
    • Lack of medical oversight; onsite doctor allegedly not seen
    • Case worker negligence or poor follow-through
    • Use of inappropriate/non‑FDA schizophrenia medication
    • Residents appearing overmedicated or 'zombie‑like'
    • Possible stroke misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
    • Observed bruising and potential abuse/neglect signs
    • Delayed emergency response; residents left on stretchers
    • Pain complaints ignored
    • Safety concerns and assertions that facility should be shut down
    • Overall negligence and poor care quality
    • Residents described as sad, lifeless, or poorly engaged

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the compiled reviews is predominantly negative, with multiple accounts describing serious cleanliness, safety, and care-quality concerns. While a minority of reviews praise individual staff members as friendly, professional, and attentive, the dominant themes are neglect, poor facility upkeep, and potentially dangerous lapses in medical supervision. The scope and severity of the negative reports lead reviewers to strongly advise against choosing this facility.

    Facilities and hygiene are a major and recurring problem in the reviews. Multiple reports describe the facility as filthy, with roach infestations and at least one mention of bedbugs. Bathrooms and resident rooms are described as dirty, and there is a specific account of a room being sprayed while a resident was present—an alarming safety and infection-control lapse. Routine housekeeping tasks such as laundry are reported as not being completed. These environmental concerns alone create both infection risks and a poor living environment for vulnerable residents.

    Care quality and medical oversight are other critical areas of concern. Reviewers report insufficient personal care—residents allegedly not being bathed, dressed, or having laundry done. Several comments indicate neglectful behavior by staff, with pain complaints ignored and little to no observable medical improvement for some residents. There are very serious allegations regarding medication and diagnosis: one review claims an inappropriate, non‑FDA‑approved schizophrenia medication was used and describes residents appearing constantly asleep or "zombie‑like." Another review raises the possibility that a stroke was missed or misdiagnosed, and observers noted unexplained bruising. Additionally, reviewers state that the facility's onsite doctor was not seen and that case workers dropped the ball, pointing to systemic failures in medical oversight and coordination of care.

    Staffing and staff behavior present a mixed but concerning picture. Several reviewers describe staff as rude or poorly trained and recount delays in emergency response—one account mentions a resident being left on a stretcher. At the same time, some reviews call out friendly, professional, and attentive staff who perform reliable check‑ins and provide good care when present. This contrast suggests inconsistent staffing levels and training: when adequate staff are available, care may be acceptable, but staffing shortages and turnover appear to lead to significant lapses and variability in the resident experience.

    Management, safety, and patterns of neglect emerge as systemic themes. Multiple reviewers express that the facility is unsafe and should be shut down, citing negligence, delayed emergency responses, and poor overall care quality. Reports of residents appearing sad, lifeless, or disengaged add to concerns about the facility's ability to provide a respectful, stimulating, and supportive environment. Notably, reviewers do not provide substantial information about dining quality or activities programming; the absence of positive commentary in these areas combined with pervasive negative feedback about basic care and cleanliness is concerning.

    In summary, the reviews paint a picture of a facility with serious and repeated deficiencies in cleanliness, basic personal care, medical oversight, and emergency responsiveness. There are isolated positive remarks about some staff members who are caring and professional, but these are overshadowed by frequent reports of infestation, neglect, inappropriate medication practices, and safety lapses. Prospective residents and families should exercise caution, seek detailed, current information from the facility and licensing/inspection reports, and consider visiting unannounced to verify cleanliness, staffing levels, medication management, and emergency procedures before making placement decisions.

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    About Riverstone Assisted Living

    Riverstone Assisted Living sits in an older, very clean building that's well maintained, and the staff here make sure the place feels safe and comfortable. The community has a lot of special spaces for residents to gather, both inside and outdoors, with outdoor smoking areas clearly marked for those who need them. You'll find common rooms where people can sit and chat, have meals together, play games, or take part in well-planned activities that keep everyone active in body and mind, which folks here seem to enjoy as the food's good and the company is friendly. They serve meals every day so residents don't have to worry about cooking, and there's an onsite beautician along with devotional services to help everyone meet their needs right where they live.

    Staff at Riverstone Assisted Living stay on the job 24 hours a day, ready to help in case of emergencies, and nurses work here too, so residents get medical attention when they need it, along with visits from a gerontologist a couple times a month. They also have visiting therapists for physical, occupational, and speech support, making sure residents' changing needs get met. There are trained people to help with assisted transfers and reminders for things like restroom breaks, which really helps some folks, and they're able to give insulin shots and do blood sugar checks for people with diabetes.

    Riverstone Assisted Living says its main focus is on assisted living and retirement living, so it's set up to help adults 18 and older who mostly need some medium level of care. The building features supportive touches like wheelchair-friendly showers, transportation including complimentary rides and resident parking, and care choices built around individual health requirements, including hospice and respite care. The community encourages independent living as much as possible but always has staff close by for anyone needing a hand, and they let people stay as their health needs change since they offer multiple levels of care. There's a focus on holistic and personal care, and the dedicated areas for activities and social time help promote a sense of belonging. They really seem to put effort into helping people age in place, making sure everyone feels respected and well taken care of.

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