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Homeplace of New Bern

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and caring staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

1309 Mccarthy Blvd., New Bern, NC 2856260 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NC DHSR — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers a very warm, family-oriented environment with highly praised staff members like Sonya. However, families should exercise extreme caution and perform thorough due diligence regarding medication protocols and administrative transparency, as recent reviews have raised serious concerns about medical negligence and poor communication.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Families often praise the facility for its compassionate, family-like atmosphere and specific staff members like Sonya who provide exceptional front-desk support. However, there are serious allegations regarding medication mismanagement and a lack of transparency from administration, alongside concerns regarding slow communication from the admissions team.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff8.0CleanN/AActivities9.0Meds1.0Memory10.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and caring staff
  • Welcoming and helpful front-desk personnel
  • Engaging activities and resident entertainment
  • Professionalism in memory care settings

Concerns

  • Medication mismanagement and negligence
  • Administrative lack of transparency and professionalism (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times from admissions and administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

68%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much the staff is praised for being so compassionate and welcoming; how do you ensure that this level of care remains consistent as the community grows?
  • 2What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and double-checked by the nursing team?
  • 3Could you walk us through how the administration communicates important updates or changes to families to ensure we are always in the loop?
  • 4What does a typical weekly schedule look like regarding resident entertainment and social activities?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 6How does the team approach personalized care for residents who may need extra support with their daily routines?

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Key Review Excerpts

I would like to thank the memory care staff for taking such good care of our mother in the last days of her life. The staff lovingly referred to her as "Aunt Doris".

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

Sonya, at the main desk is THE asset to Home Place. She is welcoming, helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive of the Home Place residents and their families.

Family member · 2025★★★★★

The experience my wife had in assisted living for seven months was horrible. She ended up in the E.R./ hospital multiple times because of medication malpractice and negligence.

Resident's spouse · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 19 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NC Division of Health Service Regulation

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5deficiencies
Jul 22, 2025Follow-up
Medication AdministrationD 358

The facility failed to administer medications according to provider orders for one of three sampled residents. Specifically, for Resident #1, medications including Losartan, Propranolol, and Verapamil were documented as not administered on 06/11/25 despite active physician orders. This represents a failure to abate a previous Type B violation.

Jul 22, 2025Follow-up
Medication AdministrationD 358

The facility failed to administer medications according to provider orders for one resident. Specifically, medications used to treat high blood pressure and elevated heart rate, including Losartan, Propranolol, and Verapamil, were not administered in accordance with the physician's instructions.

Apr 23, 2025Other
Health CareD000

The facility failed to ensure referral and follow-up to meet the acute health care needs of residents. Specifically, staff failed to notify a cardiologist when blood pressure readings exceeded 140/80, failed to refer a resident to physical therapy for evaluation, and failed to complete an order for laboratory tests.

Apr 23, 2025Other
Health CareD 273

The facility failed to ensure proper referral and follow-up for the acute health care needs of residents. Specifically, staff failed to notify a cardiologist regarding blood pressure readings greater than 140/80, failed to refer a resident to physical therapy for evaluation, and failed to complete an order for laboratory tests.

May 7, 2015Other
Nutrition and Food ServiceD 282

The facility failed to maintain clean, orderly, and protected kitchen, dining, and food storage areas. Specific observations included dirty shelves, greasy refrigerator handles, and food stains/debris on the floors of the walk-in cooler and freezer. Additionally, various equipment such as the can opener holder and cereal dispenser were found with accumulated grime and stains.

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