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9.9
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32 reviews
9.9
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
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The food is pretty good as well. Fair amount of activities, trips. It's a real nice place. We picked this community from the pictures. Some places had outdated rooms, looked dreary. This place was...
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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9.7
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16 reviews
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The staff knows all residents and all relatives that are visiting. You are always given a warm hello. The facility is a couple of years old, but actually looks brand new. There are many activities and...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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9.7
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92 reviews
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I would give Terra Bella five stars on all of those! From what I understand, the quality of the meals dropped off for a little bit, but it has slowly been getting better. The value especially is very...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Terra Bella Myrtle Beach provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.One of the nation's most popular tourist draws, now you'll be able to call Myrtle Beach home all year round. Conveniently located in the town's center, you're in luck if you like mild weather, miles...
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9.5
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43 reviews
9.5
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The staff is fabulous, the only complaint would be the quality of the food. Definitely has gone down since mom first got there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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1818 Floor plans available
9.4
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17 reviews
9.4
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17 reviews
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My experience here has been wonderful! The staff here is helpful in every way possible! I couldn’t be happier! I love my villa which couldn’t be more perfect for my puppy and me! As I get older, I moved...
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.
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells InletMagnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is the newest senior living community in the Murrells Inlet area that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We began construction in 2022 and welcomed our first resident in the spring of 2023. Many of our...
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8.8
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35 reviews
8.8
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35 reviews
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The facility is pretty and well maintained. As far as the food goes, I noticed it's a rush. On the independent side they should have it cooked there not Reheated which dries the food out to the point that...
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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4242 Floor plans available
8.7
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8.7
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She is enjoying her new home, activities are always available. Transportation had been well. Food is great, her space is bigger than her last spot! Much more affordable. Thank you! It’s great and I think...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...
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8.7
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22 reviews
8.7
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22 reviews
5 star
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It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.
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66 Floor plans available
8.5
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37 reviews
8.5
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37 reviews
5 star
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The hallways have deteriorated some. With the meals and dining they run out of things. Changed chefs 4 times. dinners are okay sometimes. Servers are good. I base the value for cost rating on dining,...
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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5 star
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3 star
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Don't bother looking anywhere else, you won't find anything better. The staff is beyond remarkable, the cleanliness is a lot cleaner then other places (they clean the top of the window sills once a week),...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Wesley Pines
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Ironhill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ironhill is $4,095 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $3,363 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ironhill, NC vs. nearby cities

Ironhill, NC
$4,095/mo
$4,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ironhill, NC vs. the state and national average

Ironhill, NC
$4,095/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ironhill vs. other types of senior living

$4,463/mo
Independent Living
$4,095/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ironhill, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,965/mo
Studio
$4,641/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,568/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,994/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,079/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ironhill over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ironhill

Recent reviews for independent living in Ironhill

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe in Leland, NC

5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Arbor Landing at Compass Point! My parents were in crisis because my 85 y/o father broke his ankle and my mom was taking care of him. This place was a godsend, so well run, the Director, [name removed], made it so seamless to get my parents in quickly, the ...
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Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

4.4
Food sometimes good they are trying to improve. Some of the menu items are not healthy or not good. Friendliness and activities very good. They don't recycle yet not good. . will work on it. Staff is good. Facility attractive. I would like to see more people in Independent living who are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities, such as Arbor Landing at Compass Point, where the staff are described as 'super nice and helpful' and 'always there to assist'. Reviews for Garden Manor Village note that the staff 'goes above and be ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities at various communities, like Portside and Terra Bella, where the common areas and private apartments are described as 'beautifully appointed' and 'immaculate'.
Variety of activities. Communities like Holiday Lake Shore Commons and Arbor Landing offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, with options including fitness classes, social events, and outdoor excursions. Residents of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet particularly enjoy the on-site movie theater a ...
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Access to health care services. Many reviews highlight the convenience of having health care services available on-site or nearby, as mentioned at New Haven at Little River, where residents have access to physical therapy and occupational therapy services. Families of residents at TerraBella Myrtle Beach appreciate the peace o ...
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Lovely dining experiences. Residents and their families praise the quality of the dining experiences at various communities, with TerraBella and Arbor Landing receiving positive feedback for their 'excellent' and 'delicious' meals. At Garden Manor Village, the food is described as 'beautifully presented' and 'always hot a ...
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Communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the open lines of communication with community staff, as noted at Portside, where the executive director is mentioned for being 'very responsive' and 'always available if issues arise'. At Arbor Landing, families are kept informed through regular updates and have the opportun ...
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Ironhill independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironhill independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ironhill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ironhill independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ironhill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironhill independent 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 independent living communities in Ironhill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
78.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
64.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.1%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ironhill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Ironhill, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ironhill, North Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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