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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Myrtle Head, NC
Memory care in Myrtle Head offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Myrtle Head is about $4,633 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 29 communities, read 631 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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My mother was moved to Champions in April. After a bit of an adjustment period she has come to fit in well there. She has also begun to thrive. Her social interactions have increased, her general well...
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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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Cost of memory care in Myrtle Head, NC
The average cost of senior living in Myrtle Head is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,266 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Myrtle Head, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Myrtle Head
Recent reviews for memory care in Myrtle Head
Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC
4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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Arbor Landing at Hampstead
5.0
My husband passed away in November. I would give Arbor Landing a 5 in each area.
They are simply the best...caring, conscientious and welcoming.
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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews describe the staff as loving, friendly, and welcoming at Spring Arbor of Wilmington, TerraBella Southport, and The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach. They go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel at home.
Highly competent care. Numerous reviews mention the competence and caring nature of the staff at New Haven at Little River, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and Morningside of Wilmington, highlighting their ability to provide proper care and attention to residents.
Varied and engaging activities. Reviews for Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living praise the wide range of activities offered, allowing residents to stay engaged and socially active.
Secure and peaceful environment. Residents at Brookdale Wilmington, New Haven at Little River, and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living appreciate the secure and peaceful nature of their communities, providing a sense of safety and tranquility.
Communication and transparency. Families at Rivers Edge of Lumberton, New Haven at Little River, and Portside at Grande Dunes mention the clear and consistent communication between staff and families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in care.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews for New Haven at Little River, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, and Morningside of Wilmington frequently mention the cleanliness and comfort of their loved ones' rooms, contributing to their overall satisfaction.
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Myrtle Head review score based on 194 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 29 Myrtle Head memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Myrtle Head review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Myrtle Head review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Myrtle Head memory care
When memory care 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 194 reviews of 29 Myrtle Head memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Myrtle Head resident and family memory care 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.Myrtle Head, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Myrtle Head memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Myrtle Head memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Myrtle Head, 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 Myrtle Head memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Myrtle Head that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Myrtle Head memory care
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 Myrtle Head Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.2%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Myrtle Head memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Myrtle Head 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
20.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Myrtle Head memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Myrtle Head communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Myrtle Head memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Myrtle Head offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
79.3%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
51.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated memory care facilities near Myrtle Head, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Myrtle Head, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Myrtle Head, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Myrtle Head, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Myrtle Head, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Myrtle Head, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Myrtle Head, North Carolina ranges from $1860 to $8595. The average Memory Care cost in Myrtle Head, North Carolina is $4,633. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Myrtle Head, North Carolina typically starts at $1860. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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