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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunset Beach, NC

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Memory care in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach is about $4,551 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 160 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
1212 Photos available
9.9
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51 reviews
9.9
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51 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
12%
3 star
8%
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A beautiful, clean, and safe place with quality caring staff that offers multiple levels of assisted living options. I would definitely recommend.
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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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
69 reviews
9.5
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69 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
29%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
6%
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There were a few times where communication wasn't perfect, but overall, the staff were very kind and understanding. I don't believe any place is 100% perfect 100% of the time, but my family and I felt that...
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 Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is an assisted living and memory care community located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in waterfront Horry County and home to just over 14,000 people. A beautiful waterfront tourist city, North Myrtle Beach is a relaxed community that residents will enjoy....
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Photo of The Barclay at Little River
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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40 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
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10%
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The facility administration was friendly and helpful when problems arose. Once Mom established some friends, her experience was enhanced. Plenty of activities and social hours to bring people together.
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 Autumn Care of Shallotte
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of memory care in Sunset Beach, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Beach is $4,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,287 per month.

Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NC, vs. nearby cities

Sunset Beach, NC
$4,551/mo
$4,700/mo

Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NC, vs. state and national averages

Sunset Beach, NC
$4,551/mo
U.S. national average
$5,523/mo

Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,551/mo

Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,889/mo
Studio
$5,322/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,698/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,549/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,523/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset Beach 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: Sunset Beach, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset Beach, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,551/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Assisted Living$4,350/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Independent Living$4,047/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Sunset Beach, NC:$4,551/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset Beach, NC:$4,350/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Independent Living
Sunset Beach, NC:$4,047/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Sunset Beach, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunset Beach 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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Memory care cost trends in Sunset Beach, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sunset Beach 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
Sunset Beach, NC$6,970/mo$6,712/mo+3.8%
North Carolina$5,414/mo$5,660/mo-4.3%
National$5,491/mo$5,520/mo-0.5%
Sunset Beach, NC
2024 average cost:$6,970/mo
2023 average cost:$6,712/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,414/mo
2023 average cost:$5,660/mo
Percent change:-4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,520/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunset Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Sunset Beach

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
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 one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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The Barclay at Little River

5.0
The facility itself is clean, inviting, and conducive to individual needs. The staff, in many ways, became like family because of their professional care and honest concern for my loved one. The food is excellent and I enjoyed many meals. The administrative staff is accommodating to individual ...
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Sunset Beach review score based on 55 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 4 Sunset Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunset Beach 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

Sunset Beach review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Sunset Beach, NC4 facilities
8.7
Calabash, NC35 facilities
8.7
Carolina Shores, NC36 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunset Beach 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 55 reviews of 4 Sunset Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunset Beach 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.
Sunset Beach, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sunset Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
75%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
75%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Sunset Beach

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