Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in New Bern, North Carolina
2 of 4 nursing homes in New Bern (50%) meet our strict criteria. The North Carolina statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
391
across 4 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$211,955 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/4
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The market for nursing homes in New Bern, North Carolina, is adequate, with 4 total facilities and 50% recommended options. Families should be aware that while Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands out with a 5-star rating, there is one facility with significant fines totaling $200,097.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (90) — Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This facility's commitment to quality care is reflected in its A grade and zero fines, making it a top choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services in a comfortable environment.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 2 Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (70) — Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid Grade B and a Trust Score of 70/100. While it has a CMS 3★ rating, the facility emphasizes patient care in its 105-bed capacity, making it a reasonable option for those seeking rehabilitation services despite its for-profit status.
The other 2 New Bern facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $211K.
Recommended
Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This facility's commitment to quality care is reflected in its A grade and zero fines, making it a top choice for those seeking reliable rehabilitation services in a comfortable environment.
B
70
Trust Score
Riverpoint Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid Grade B and a Trust Score of 70/100. While it has a CMS 3★ rating, the facility emphasizes patient care in its 105-bed capacity, making it a reasonable option for those seeking rehabilitation services despite its for-profit status.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | New Bern Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $211,955
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions New Bern Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
New Bern's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 4 New Bern facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; New Bern avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
New Bern facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in New Bern, NC are recommended?
2 of 4 nursing homes in New Bern (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in New Bern "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in New Bern?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.