Craven County Senior Center

Senior Citizen Services

New Bern, NC

Craven County Senior Center delivers 150–160 weekday meals to homebound adults age 60 and older across six Craven County communities.

  • Homebound Craven County residents age 60 and older who cannot prepare nutritious meals
  • Older adults needing weekday meal delivery in New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro, Ernul, Cove City, or Dover
  • Caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease or dementia seeking respite and peer support

Carolina SeniorCare New Bern

Senior Citizen Services

New Bern, NC

Carolina SeniorCare provides PACE medical, day-center, non-medical, and in-home services through locations in New Bern and Lexington, North Carolina.

  • Seniors with chronic care needs who want to remain at home
  • Seniors seeking coordinated medical and supportive PACE services
  • Medicare or North Carolina Medicaid participants who may meet PACE eligibility criteria

Senior Citizen Services in nearby counties

FAQ

Who qualifies for Craven County Senior Center home-delivered meals?

The meal program is for homebound Craven County adults age 60 and older who cannot prepare nutritious meals. Listed delivery communities include New Bern, Havelock, Vanceboro, Ernul, Cove City, and Dover.

Does the Craven County Senior Center provide emergency or weekend care?

No. The listed services include weekday meal delivery, caregiver respite, and activities, but not weekend, overnight, or emergency care.

What support is available for dementia caregivers in Craven County?

The center offers Wednesday respite at the Sunshine Center from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., plus Memory Cafe and P.E.R.C. early-stage Alzheimer's and dementia support.

Who may qualify for Carolina SeniorCare PACE?

PACE may fit seniors with chronic care needs who have Medicare or North Carolina Medicaid and meet the program's eligibility and income requirements.