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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
1212 Photos available
9.5
Review score
42 reviews
9.5
Review score
42 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
14%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A...
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 River Park Senior Living
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
15 reviews
9.2
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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My mom unfortunately passed away but we all loved River Park. The absolute best place. All the residents seemed to love it there and the staff were incredible.
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.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
43 reviews
9.0
Review score
43 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
37%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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Every facility had great, good and poor staff-Legacy had a much better level of great to poor. Food was horrendous at all 8 initial facilities I looked at-especially Memory Care for probably obvious...
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 New Haven at Little River
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
32 reviews
8.4
Review score
32 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
16%
3 star
9%
2 star
13%
1 star
6%
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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...
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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5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
25%
2 star
25%
1 star
0%
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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
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 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 Sunset Beach, NC

The average cost of senior living in Sunset Beach is $4,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,883 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunset Beach, NC vs. nearby cities

Sunset Beach, NC
$4,247/mo
$4,139/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunset Beach, NC vs. the state and national average

Sunset Beach, NC
$4,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,605/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sunset Beach vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,247/mo
$4,415/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sunset Beach, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,578/mo
Studio
$5,073/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,398/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sunset Beach over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunset Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunset Beach

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.

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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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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Sunset Beach review score based on 49 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 5 Sunset Beach assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

9.0
Sunset Beach, NC5 facilities
8.7
Calabash, NC48 facilities
8.7
Carolina Shores, NC49 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunset Beach assisted living

When assisted living 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 49 reviews of 5 Sunset Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sunset Beach resident and family assisted living 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Sunset Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Beach assisted living 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 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 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
80%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
100%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Beach 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 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
20%
39.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
40%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
40%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunset Beach

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sunset Beach protect seniors.

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Indigo at Carolina Forest, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and River Park Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sunset Beach, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

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