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Photo of Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
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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
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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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Photo of Arbor Landing at SurfsideCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
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No complaints. They do all they can for him. It is a very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone there is very friendly. The care there seems very good. My experiences with admin and staff have been good. I...
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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[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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31 reviews
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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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Everyone at Terra Bella has been great to work with. Very friendly and helpful. They have plenty of activities to choose from and my mom has found things to do that keep her busy and happy. She has been...
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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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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109 reviews
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109 reviews
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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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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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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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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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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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 Carolina Forest, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carolina Forest is $4,264 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

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

Carolina Forest, SC
$4,264/mo
$3,889/mo

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

Carolina Forest, SC
$4,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,461/mo
Independent Living
$4,264/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,997/mo
Studio
$4,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/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.
Independent Living$4,264/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,461/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,461/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carolina Forest, SC:$4,264/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$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
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Independent living costs in Carolina Forest, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Carolina Forest, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$3,137/mo$3,207/mo-2.2%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Carolina Forest, SC
2024 average cost:$3,137/mo
2023 average cost:$3,207/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carolina Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Carolina Forest

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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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.

Windrush Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.5
My loved one is currently a resident at Windrush Assisted Living and the overall experience at this facility has been good. The facility was just sold to the new owners this month. They do have high staff turnover. However, overall, I would recommend Windrush Assisted Living to others.

Carolina Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carolina Forest independent 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 dietary accommodations in Carolina Forest 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 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
41.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carolina Forest 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 Carolina Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carolina Forest, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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