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Carteret Landing in Morehead City, NC

Carteret Landing is an assisted living and memory care community in Morehead City, NC.

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Carteret Landing in Morehead City, NC

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with yellow bedding and stylish decor.
  • Outdoors

    A building with a brick exterior illuminated by bright sunlight, surrounded by a green lawn and trees.
  • Decor

    An elegantly decorated dining room with a chandelier and a floral centerpiece on the table.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a central fireplace, surrounded by bookshelves and a round coffee table.
  • Building

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a pathway alongside a modern building under a cloudy sky.
  • Architecture

    A courtyard with a tree in front of a building on a clear day.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds featuring green bedding, accompanied by a nightstand and lamp.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers.
  • Garden

    A cozy house with a welcoming porch featuring rocking chairs and a vibrant garden.
  • Artwork

    A cozy bedroom featuring twin beds with yellow bedding and stylish decor.
  • Seating

    A cozy home theater room with comfortable leather seating arranged in rows, facing a large screen.
  • Salon

    Empty salon chairs with hair dryers in a beauty salon.
  • Lounge Area

    A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and a coffee table.
  • Theater

    A luxurious home theater with rows of black leather recliner seats.

221 Friendly Road, Morehead City, NC 28557

To contact a resident: (252) 773-0980

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.7 from 51 reviews
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Carteret Landing Costs & Pricing

Carteret Landing offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, reflecting a thoughtful balance between quality and value in comparison to broader market rates. For instance, the monthly cost of a private room at Carteret Landing is $3,262, which aligns perfectly with the average in Carteret County but stands significantly lower than the state average of $4,425. In the semi-private category, however, Carteret Landing's rate of $5,020 slightly exceeds the county's $4,985 but remains higher than North Carolina's more affordable average of $3,584. The facility's studio and one-bedroom options are priced at $6,195 and $6,295 respectively; these figures exceed local averages but still reflect a preference for enhanced living spaces that prioritize comfort and amenities. Overall, while some costs may be above county averages for specific room types, Carteret Landing provides an appealing option when factoring in the overall quality of care and services offered.

Floor plansCarteret LandingCarteret CountyNorth Carolina
Private$3,262$3,262$4,425
Semi-Private$5,020$4,985$3,584
Studio$6,195$5,233$4,020
1 Bedroom$6,295$6,273$4,055

Overall Review of Carteret Landing

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a constant theme

Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.

Across many reviews, families say the staff treats residents with kindness and respect, and that they stay informed and helpful during day-to-day care. Multiple reviewers describe staff as welcoming and family-like, including wellness, nursing, and management team members. Several also mention responsiveness when questions come up or when support is needed during transitions.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality varies by reviewer

Dining receives both praise and complaints, especially around meal quality.

Some residents and families say the food is great and that meals improve once they’re able to dine in the dining room. Others raise concerns about the balance of meals, fried foods, and how difficult it is to get adjustments. Overall, dining seems to be a mixed experience rather than consistently one-directional.

  • An elegantly decorated dining room with a chandelier and a floral centerpiece on the table.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, adorned with chandeliers.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Diabetic care support is questioned

Reviews raise concerns about how well diabetic needs are accommodated.

One family says the community could not meet diabetic care needs and that their loved one was asked to leave after admission. Another reviewer describes frustration with dietary adjustments for resident needs, saying the kitchen would not accommodate requests. Taken together, residents with diabetic requirements may want to confirm what can be supported before moving in.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities are a major selling point

Reviews frequently describe plenty to do, including organized activities.

Many reviewers say the community offers numerous activities and that residents enjoy day-to-day programming. A few accounts note limitations—such as fewer activities than expected or reduced variety at certain times—along with hopes for more options returning. The overall tone is that activities matter here, even when the schedule isn’t always ideal.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Higher pricing shows up in feedback

Some families comment that pricing runs higher than nearby options.

At least a couple of reviewers mention that the community is more expensive than competitors in the area. One reviewer also contrasts the higher cost with an inability to point to specific value for the extra expense, particularly when it comes to meals. Others are more positive on value, describing the cost as pretty good, but cost still comes up as a point of comparison.

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24-hour support is explicitly noted

Residents describe 24-hour care support that’s available when needed.

One review specifically mentions 24-hour care available at a touch, along with office and nursing staff who can answer questions. Other feedback also points to care being present and hands-on, reinforcing that support is not limited to daytime hours. Families comparing communities may view this as an important operational promise to verify in the details of daily routines.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 110 resident community capacity 110 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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