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Active Independent Living in New Bern, NC

Welcome to our beautiful community, where the fun never stops! Each apartment is designed with you in mind with the features and amenities that make it easy to feel right at home.

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Choosing a Community

Discover the Benefits of Active Independent Living

McCarthy Court offers Active Independent Living in New Bern, NC, for older adults who want greater ease, more connection, and fewer household responsibilities.

With maintenance-free living and a welcoming community atmosphere, residents can enjoy a lifestyle that feels comfortable, flexible, and thoughtfully designed around everyday living.

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Access to Amenities

Our Independent Living community offers access to a range of amenities, enhancing residents' quality of life and overall well-being.

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Vibrant Community

Residents have the opportunity to engage in a variety of social activities and events, creating a dynamic and supportive community where friendships flourish.

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Enhanced Autonomy

Independent Living empowers residents to maintain control over their daily routines and lifestyle choices, fostering a sense of independence and self-reliance.

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Optimal Lifestyle Possibilities with Focus on Benefits

Active Independent Living at McCarthy Court makes daily life feel lighter and more enjoyable. Without the usual demands of home maintenance, residents can spend more time connecting with others, participating in programs, and appreciating the comfort of a routine supported by everyday convenience.

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Dining

Our Community Offers a Dining Experience Like None Other

Dining at McCarthy Court adds ease and enjoyment to the day with chef-prepared meals, regional favorites, and inviting spaces designed for gathering. Shared mealtimes create natural moments for conversation, while the convenience of on-site dining makes each day feel simpler and more welcoming.

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Three Chef-Prepared Meals a Day

Dining

Every meal can be a special event! Our specially trained culinary teams are always turning out healthy, delicious meals that are freshly made using the finest ingredients. There’s also fabulous seasonal and rotating menus with appetizers, entrees, desserts and specials all created with resident input, so there’s sure to be multiple choices to suit every palate. Once you experience our brand of delicious dining for yourself, you may never want to prepare another meal… and our talented culinary team will make sure you don’t have to!

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Daily Activities & Events

Activities

Our full-time activities director ensures there is always a variety of fun activities and events going on, so that there’s something for everyone! Whether in their community or out on the town, residents stay happy, social, and active with engaging activities and events. Choose from exercise programs, themed parties, educational programs, exciting games and more!

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Community Outings

Social

Whether it's a trip to a nearby museum, a visit to a botanical garden, or an outing to a local theater, our community outings offer opportunities for residents to explore their surroundings and enjoy new experiences. Such outings are often tailored to the interests and mobility levels of residents, ensuring inclusivity and safety. They promote mental stimulation and physical activity, contributing to overall well-being. Additionally, these community outings help to strengthen bonds among residents, creating a sense of camaraderie and friendship.

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Scheduled Transportation

Transportation

With complimentary chauffeured transportation, we make it easier than ever to get to your doctor appointments, go shopping locally, or take in the signature sights, sounds and flavors of the local area. The best part is our drivers can help get you there and back with scheduled sedan transportation (where available) so you don't even have to worry about parking!

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Worry-Free Housekeeping

Housekeeping & Maintenance

Our worry-free Housekeeping team members are trained professionals to keep your home beautiful with housekeeping and maintenance. With unwanted household chores out of the way, there will be more time and freedom to spend days and evenings enjoying the retirement lifestyle. Say goodbye to cleaning, dusting, and even laundry!

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Apartment Maintenance

Maintenance

In our senior living community, apartment and community maintenance is seamlessly included, providing residents with peace of mind and a worry-free lifestyle. This comprehensive maintenance service ensures that all living spaces are well-maintained and safe, allowing seniors to focus on enjoying their lives rather than dealing with household repairs.

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Military Veterans Program

At our community, honoring veterans isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. Our CEO and many members of our team are proud U.S. military veterans, and they bring their firsthand understanding, compassion, and commitment to every aspect of our community. Through our Veterans Program, we’re proud to offer exclusive savings for those who served.

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Health & Fitness

Living Well

Beyond just physical fitness, our Health & Fitness programming ensures engaging recreational and social options, and where available, onsite therapies that can help improve strength, balance, and/or flexibility, or get you back on your feet following an injury or operation. Our Heath & Fitness programming is designed to empower wellness at a deeper and more holistic level.

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BALANCED℠

Nutrition for longevity. Wellness for life.^℠

Grounded in longevity science, BALANCED^℠ pairs brain-boosting dining with interactive tastings, live cooking demos, and group fitness, turning healthy living into a shared daily celebration. It is more than a menu. It is an inviting setting where connection, wellness, and effortless living come naturally.

"I'm a resident of almost eight years. It's the best place around here. Everybody is friendly, both residents and staff."

Claude

Resident

"Dad moved in a couple of months ago and he loves it there!"

Susanne J.

Relative of Resident

"Great staff! They really care about the residents. Lots of activities, 24 hr on site security, house keeping, 5 star dinning service, transportation to doctors and shopping. Also 24 hr mantenice. A wonderful senior community."

Mary E.

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