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Assisted living costs in Wards average about $3,904 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Wards. Our detailed directory has 742 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 Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
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The big thing for me was how residents came up to me to tell me what s great place it was and the senior helpers were very kind and helpful.
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 Inlet Coastal Resort
11 Photo available
9.7
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38 reviews
9.7
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38 reviews
5 star
68%
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21%
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It's a family-owned small facility, and I feel like my mom gets good care there. Most of the staff is kind & caring, and there are just a couple who struggle to follow up on needs/requests. The activities'...
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 Inlet Coastal Resort is an assisted living community located in the quaint, coastal village of Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina. Our premiere community is located just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach and along the inter coastal waterway. This being the seafood capital of the...
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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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70 reviews
9.6
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70 reviews
5 star
58%
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29%
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The staff was great with my dad. Very attentive and caring. I'd recommend. The staff were always very positive with my dad, treated him with respect and always updated me on how he was doing.
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 Portside at Grande Dunes
1919 Photos available
9.4
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50 reviews
9.4
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50 reviews
5 star
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My mom is very happy with her apartment, activities, dining experience, cleaning service in her apartment once a week, and she always has positive things to say about the staff in every department. One...
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.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Photo of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
1717 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
5 star
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Overall a 4.5 for each category, except the food gets a 5, its excellent and the activities also get a 5. What we like the most about the community is that it is less restrictive than others in terms of...
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.
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells InletMagnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is the newest senior living community in the Murrells Inlet area that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We began construction in 2022 and welcomed our first resident in the spring of 2023. Many of our...
Photo of Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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114 reviews
9.2
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114 reviews
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Very clean, adequate and friendly staff. It's very bright and not dark and dreary. I would recommend. The staff provides updates in a timely manner
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.
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!
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Photo of Reflections at Carolina Forest
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9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
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The staff was great. I'm sorry I can't remember their names its been more than a year since my father passed away at reflections. He was only there several weeks. The director was fantastic she took a chance...
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.
Reflections at Carolina Forest is an assisted living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina of Horry County. Residents and their families enjoy the community's convenient location which is near many attractions such as The Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach State Park and...
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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
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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.
Photo of Anderson Oaks Assisted Living
1111 Photos available
9.0
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32 reviews
9.0
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32 reviews
5 star
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The staff along with the management team are top notch and really put me at ease. Very thankful for their professionalism and commitment to helping us! The facility was basic but very clean every visit.
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.
Anderson Oaks Assisted Living is located in the lovely and scenic city of Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a city situated right on the South Carolina coastal plains and is right on the banks of Waccama River. This picturesque riverside community boasts numerous recreational activities including...
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Photo of Spring Oak at Conway
1313 Photos available
8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
5 star
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Staff is very friendly and most of them really care and respect my Mom. She loves her apartment. Not very mobile so she can't take take advantage of all the amenities. We had visited several places and we...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
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Photo of Myrtle Beach Manor
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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47 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
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The staff I've met as far as the medical assistants and med techs have been very nice. There was big miscommunication with marketing with some things and there's little to no communication with others. I've...
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.
Myrtle Beach Manor, an assisted living community situated on 6 spacious acres on the Intracoastal Waterway, offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted...
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Photo of Brookdale Conway
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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41 reviews
8.2
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41 reviews
5 star
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10 on all. Cheapest of all places I looked. They take me to VA Clinic when I need to go. They take good care of all veterans. I am the Mayor of Brookdale and I get to meet with all the people coming for...
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 our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Conway, S.C., at the edge of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar, we’ll provide...
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Photo of Brightwater Assisted Living
1313 Photos available
8.0
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68 reviews
8.0
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68 reviews
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Brightwater provided exceptional care for my mother while in both assisted living and nursing care. Sharon went above and beyond to help ensure my mother was in good care. The staff including [names removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Rivers Edge of Lumberton
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Please disregard any reviews prior to Jan 1st, 2021! prior to this date the facility was Lumberton assisted living. The new ownership has completely renovated and change the culture for employees and...
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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Lumberton Assisted Living located at 550 Bailey Road in Lumberton. Lumberton Assisted Living offers quality assisted living and memory care in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit...
Photo of Windrush at Garden City Assisted Living
33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.8
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40 reviews
6.8
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40 reviews
5 star
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[name removed], Executive Director was top notch, organized, went above and beyond, and was super involved and friendly with staff, residents, and families. Evidently, too nice because the big guy fired him...
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.
Windrush at Garden City Assisted Living is a community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination, Murrells Inlet...
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Photo of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
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This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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.
At Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
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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.
Photo of Tabor Commons
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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.
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, 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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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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.
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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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
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.
Photo of Greenbrier
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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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.
Photo of Poplar Heights Center
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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...

Cost of assisted living in Wards, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wards is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Waccamaw, NC with an average of $2,793 per month.

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

Wards, NC
$3,904/mo
$3,722/mo

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

Wards, NC
$3,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,837/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,904/mo
$4,437/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,501/mo
Studio
$4,141/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,185/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.
Assisted Living$3,904/mo$4,462/mo$4,837/mo
Memory Care$4,437/mo$5,330/mo$5,606/mo
Independent Living$4,202/mo$3,728/mo$4,259/mo
Assisted Living
Wards, NC:$3,904/mo
North Carolina:$4,462/mo
U.S.:$4,837/mo
Memory Care
Wards, NC:$4,437/mo
North Carolina:$5,330/mo
U.S.:$5,606/mo
Independent Living
Wards, NC:$4,202/mo
North Carolina:$3,728/mo
U.S.:$4,259/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wards, NC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Wards

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wards

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 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.

Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

5.0
We had an amazing expeinrece during our time here at St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. The director [name removed] along with the rest of the staff are all amazing and friendly and we were very grateful to have their help along the way. We would absolutely recommend this facility to other families ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and skilled staff. Reviews praise the attentiveness and skills of the staff in several communities. At Brookdale Conway, the maintenance person went above and beyond to help a resident's family, loaning them a TV when theirs did not arrive. At Indigo at Carolina Forest, the chef and several other staff members ...
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Varied activities for residents. Several communities, like Portside at Grande Dunes, offer a range of activities for residents to keep them engaged. These activities include card games, outings, and theme parties. At River Park Senior Living, the residents enjoyed activities as well as off-site outings. However, some commun ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, the rooms and bathrooms were always clean, and the facility was described as beautiful and new. However, there were concerns about cleanliness in some areas, su ...
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Supportive and accommodating environment. Families appreciate the supportive and accommodating nature of the communities. At Brookdale Conway, the staff went out of their way to help a resident's family with their concerns. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, the staff communicated well with families and made residents feel at home. H ...
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Friendly and caring atmosphere. Residents and their families often comment on the friendly and caring atmosphere of the communities. At Indigo at Carolina Forest, the staff were described as nice and friendly, and the chef was a standout for her awesome culinary skills. At Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, the entire staff ...
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Private accommodations with ample space. Several residents mentioned the importance of having private accommodations with ample space to store their belongings. At Brookdale Conway, a studio apartment provided plenty of room for a resident's things. At Brookdale Conway, a two-person assist was offered, which provided the space requ ...
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Wards review score based on 200 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 200 reviews of 37 Wards assisted living 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 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

Wards review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Wards, NC37 facilities
8.4
Chadbourn, NC50 facilities
8.5
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Review subcategories for Wards 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 200 reviews of 37 Wards assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wards 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.
Wards, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.5
3.6
Staff
3.7
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.4
3.5
Value for cost*
3.4
3.6
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Wards assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wards assisted living 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 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 Wards that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wards 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 Wards Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.5%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wards 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 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
27%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Wards 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 Wards communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wards, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wards 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 Wards offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wards, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.1%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wards

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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