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Photo of Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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41 reviews
5 star
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12%
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The staff will do everything that they can to help you. I will say it took my dad about 1 1/2 -2weeks for him to be comfortable. I would suggest that families encourage the prospective resident to get...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Reflections at Carolina Forest
44 Photos available
8.9
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25 reviews
8.9
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25 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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My husband was the patient. He was pleased with the staff, the food, and some of the activities. I would recommend them to others. It's a well kept building with clean rooms and a community dining room for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Reflections at Carolina Forest is an assisted living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina of Horry County. Residents and their families enjoy the community's convenient location which is near many attractions such as The Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach State Park and...
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11 Photo available
9.8
Review score
36 reviews
9.8
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36 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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[names removed] are the best. Recently moved my Mother-in-law here from Florida. The transition was flawless. Wonderfully warm staff they are so kind and caring it's comforting to both family and to her. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Inlet Coastal Resort is an assisted living community located in the quaint, coastal village of Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina. Our premiere community is located just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach and along the inter coastal waterway. This being the seafood capital of the...
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Photo of Anderson Oaks Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
9.6
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31 reviews
9.6
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31 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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The staff along with the management team are top notch and really put me at ease. Very thankful for their professionalism and commitment to helping us! The facility was basic but very clean every visit.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Anderson Oaks Assisted Living is located in the lovely and scenic city of Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a city situated right on the South Carolina coastal plains and is right on the banks of Waccama River. This picturesque riverside community boasts numerous recreational activities including...
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Photo of Myrtle Beach Grove Senior LivingCommunity card badge
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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109 reviews
9.2
Review score
109 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
30%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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The staff were great, Who wasn't great the people in charge of parameters on coming back from his operation. No one told me with a colostomy bag he wouldn't be allowed back. This should have been told from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!
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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
1919 Photos available
9.2
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46 reviews
9.2
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46 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
22%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
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My father says he is very happy at Portside at Grande Dunes. The people are extremely caring and responsive. Enjoys happy hour and exercise classes.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Photo of Brookdale Conway
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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My 90 year old Mom was a resident there for 12 months. She was diagnosed with Lewy's Body dementia. In [date removed] and moved into Brookdale Conway in [date removed]. She absolutely loved her time there....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Conway, S.C., at the edge of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar, we’ll provide...
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Photo of Myrtle Beach Manor
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
44 reviews
8.5
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44 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
14%
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone is pleasant and helpful. Our stepmom is happy. More staff. Don't care for walking past others in worse shape to get to memory care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Myrtle Beach Manor, an assisted living community situated on 6 spacious acres on the Intracoastal Waterway, offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Carolina Forest, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carolina Forest is $4,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, vs. nearby cities

Carolina Forest, SC
$4,461/mo
$3,905/mo

Assisted living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, vs. state and national averages

Carolina Forest, SC
$4,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,461/mo
$4,461/mo

Assisted living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,997/mo
Studio
$4,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,081/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,937/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Senior living costs in Carolina Forest vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carolina Forest, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarolina Forest, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,461/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,461/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,264/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carolina Forest, SC:$4,461/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carolina Forest, SC:$4,461/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carolina Forest, SC:$4,264/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carolina Forest and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Carolina Forest, SCSC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Carolina Forest, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carolina Forest have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carolina Forest, SC$4,603/mo$4,602/mo+0.0%
South Carolina$4,370/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Carolina Forest, SC
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,602/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,370/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carolina Forest, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carolina Forest.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carolina Forest

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carolina Forest

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.

Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

5.0
We had an amazing expeinrece during our time here at St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. The director [name removed] along with the rest of the staff are all amazing and friendly and we were very grateful to have their help along the way. We would absolutely recommend this facility to other families ...
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Carolina Forest review score based on 100 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 100 reviews of 8 Carolina Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carolina Forest review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carolina Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Carolina Forest, SC8 facilities
7.9
Myrtle Beach, SC9 facilities
8.6
Conway, SC59 facilities

Review subcategories for Carolina Forest assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 100 reviews of 8 Carolina Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carolina Forest resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carolina Forest, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Carolina Forest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carolina Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carolina Forest, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carolina Forest assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carolina Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carolina Forest assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carolina Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carolina Forest assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carolina Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
62.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Carolina Forest assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carolina Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Carolina Forest assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carolina Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Carolina Forest

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carolina Forest protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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