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Memory care in Wards 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 Wards is about $4,488 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 29 communities, read 717 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 Wards, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wards is $4,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $4,184 per month.

Memory care costs in Wards, NC, vs. nearby cities

Wards, NC
$4,488/mo
$4,492/mo

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

Wards, NC
$4,488/mo
U.S. national average
$5,616/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,488/mo

Memory care costs in Wards, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,437/mo
Studio
$6,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,333/mo

Senior living costs in Wards 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: Wards, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWards, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,488/mo$5,348/mo$5,616/mo
Assisted Living$3,976/mo$4,505/mo$4,882/mo
Independent Living$4,315/mo$3,722/mo$4,329/mo
Memory Care
Wards, NC:$4,488/mo
North Carolina:$5,348/mo
U.S.:$5,616/mo
Assisted Living
Wards, NC:$3,976/mo
North Carolina:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,882/mo
Independent Living
Wards, NC:$4,315/mo
North Carolina:$3,722/mo
U.S.:$4,329/mo
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Memory care costs in Wards, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Wards 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 Wards, NC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wards 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
Wards, NC$6,970/mo$6,712/mo+3.8%
North Carolina$5,414/mo$5,660/mo-4.3%
National$5,484/mo$5,513/mo-0.5%
Wards, 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:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,513/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wards

Recent reviews for memory care in Wards

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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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.

Wards review score based on 218 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 218 reviews of 26 Wards memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wards 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

Wards review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Wards, NC26 facilities
8.6
Chadbourn, NC27 facilities
8.7
Cerro Gordo, NC28 facilities

Review subcategories for Wards 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 218 reviews of 26 Wards memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wards 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.
Wards, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.6
4.0
Care services
3.4
3.7
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.1
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.5
Value for cost*
3.3
3.6
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Wards memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wards memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wards, 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 Wards 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 Wards that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
69.2%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.7%
69.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wards 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 Wards Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.1%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.1%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wards 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 Wards partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wards 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 Wards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wards 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 Wards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wards, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
76.9%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
65.4%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
65.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.4%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in Wards

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 Wards protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and Inlet Coastal Resort are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wards, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Wards, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Wards, North Carolina are Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Wards, 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 Wards, 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 Wards, 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 Wards, North Carolina ranges from $5 to $8225. The average Memory Care cost in Wards, North Carolina is $4,488. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wards, North Carolina typically starts at $5. 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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