There are 9 respite care facilities serving New Bern, North Carolina. This includes 5 facilities in New Bern and 4 nearby. The costs per day for senior respite care in North Carolina range from $189 up to $410, with an average expense running around $294. The per month expense averages roughly $8,831 and ranges between $5,655 and $12,311. Yearly, the average cost is around $73,913, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located in Craven County, New Bern is a medium-sized city in North Carolina. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 2,068,612 people, there are 65,097 within the city itself. The 55+ community currently composes 33% of the overall population.
New Bern has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a mean per capita income of $28,000 and a mean household income is $47,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The mean home price in New Bern is $103,500, which is less than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.69%.
New Bern has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The city receives very large amounts of rainfall each year. New Bern has good air quality and an average rate of crime in relation to other cities.