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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Oakey Bay, SC

The average cost of senior living in Oakey Bay is $3,751 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oakey Bay, SC vs. nearby cities

Oakey Bay, SC
$3,751/mo
$3,905/mo
$3,814/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oakey Bay, SC vs. the state and national average

Oakey Bay, SC
$3,751/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Oakey Bay vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,751/mo
$3,798/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Oakey Bay, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,263/mo
Studio
$4,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,982/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,662/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,139/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Oakey Bay over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Oakey Bay, SC

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 Oakey Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Oakey Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Oakey Bay

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.

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Benton House of Florence

3.8
My loved one's were residents at Benton House of Florence and overall the experience at this facility was very good for both of them. The staff is great- they all work together and get along well. They did a wonderful job! Anytime we had a question or need, they were always quick to respond. The ...
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Oakey Bay review score based on 155 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 57 Oakey Bay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakey Bay 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

Oakey Bay review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Oakey Bay, SC57 facilities
8.8
Conway, SC59 facilities
9.3
Aynor, SC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakey Bay 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 155 reviews of 57 Oakey Bay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Oakey Bay 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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Oakey Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakey Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakey Bay, 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 Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
47.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.1%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.6%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.1%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.3%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Oakey Bay

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 South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Oakey Bay protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Oakey Bay, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 73 assisted living facilities near Oakey Bay, South Carolina. See the full list.

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