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Photo of Indigo at Carolina ForestCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
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13%
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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 Some places had outdated rooms, looked dreary.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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Photo of Reflections at Carolina Forest
44 Photos available
9.0
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22 reviews
9.0
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22 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
32%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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5%
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Categories 1-4 would be a 5. Categories 5-7 would be a 3. The meals could be better and more healthier. There are very few activities and it's expensive. Overall I'm happy with the facility, it is small and...
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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2020 Photos available
10
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39 reviews
10
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39 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
5%
3 star
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2 star
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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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1717 Photos available
9.7
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93 reviews
9.7
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93 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
28%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
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It's the best place that we know of in Myrtle Beach. The location...being in the center of Myrtle Beach is an asset. Some places for seniors are in much higher traffic areas. It's more affordable than...
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.
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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1111 Photos available
9.7
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29 reviews
9.7
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29 reviews
5 star
56%
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34%
3 star
7%
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I would rate all categories as 5's. My sister-in-law [name removed] was at Anderson Oaks for about a year and a half until she passed. We found the facility to take excellent care. [name removed] was always...
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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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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97 reviews
9.5
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97 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
29%
3 star
9%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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The overall experience has been ok. There seem to loose a lot of clothing of my loved ones as well as some of her things. Nothing too major though. There are nice people working there!
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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8.8
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37 reviews
8.8
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37 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
19%
3 star
11%
2 star
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Portside was best overall place for mom in Myrtle Beach, SC. From the start the staff at Portside Grande Dunes was excellent. No complaints at all with staff or facilities at Portside I recommend Portside...
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
8.4
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37 reviews
8.4
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37 reviews
5 star
57%
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What we like the most about Brookdale Conway is that they are very good too my mother, and I would recommend them to others.
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
6.5
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36 reviews
6.5
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36 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
19%
3 star
11%
2 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved...
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: Senior Apartments
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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
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.
Photo of Seagate Village
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.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carolina Forest, SC vs. nearby cities

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

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carolina Forest, SC vs. the state and national average

Carolina Forest, SC
$4,264/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

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

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carolina Forest, SC by room 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

Average cost of Independent Living in Carolina Forest over time

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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.

Brookdale Conway

5.0
What our family likes most about the Brookdale Conway community is the entire working staff. The staff team has been very helpful and friendly during our experience. Our loved ones is happy with the meals and dining as well as the activities.

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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.1%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.1%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carolina Forest, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Carolina Forest, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carolina Forest, South 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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