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Assisted living costs in Nakina average about $3,752 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Nakina. Our detailed directory has 122 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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
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66 Floor plans available
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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 Hope Arbor of Loris
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This community is great and it has a home feeling to it. I am impressed with the entire staff. They are all caring and genuinely seem to care about the residents. They know the residents by name as well as...
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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they care...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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Cost of assisted living in Nakina, NC

The average cost of senior living in Nakina is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,793 per month.

Assisted living costs in Nakina, NC, vs. nearby cities

Nakina, NC
$3,752/mo
$3,869/mo

Assisted living costs in Nakina, NC, vs. state and national averages

Nakina, NC
$3,752/mo
U.S. national average
$4,770/mo

Assisted living costs in Nakina, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,752/mo
$4,865/mo

Assisted living costs in Nakina, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,880/mo
Studio
$5,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,439/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,833/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Nakina 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: Nakina, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNakina, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,752/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,865/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$4,092/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Nakina, NC:$3,752/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Nakina, NC:$4,865/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Nakina, NC:$4,092/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nakina, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Nakina.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nakina

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nakina

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Hope Arbor of Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

The Barclay at Little River

4.0
Be sure to fully understand the cost structure before moving in. But I think the staff and care are excellent. And it has been a good experience overall.

Nakina assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nakina assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nakina, 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 Nakina assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Nakina that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nakina assisted living

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 Nakina Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nakina assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Nakina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nakina assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Nakina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nakina, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nakina assisted 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 assisted living communities in Nakina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nakina, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nakina

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Nakina protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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