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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Guide, NC
The cost of independent living in Guide is about $4,994 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 226 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Shallotte, Calabash and Sunset Beach.
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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
Review score
30 reviews
Indigo has been the perfect fit for my relative. He and everyone I've seen there seem content and well taken care of. It is a very nice facility. I would recommend to others.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1212 Photos available
9.5
Review score
43 reviews
The staff is fabulous, the only complaint would be the quality of the food. Definitely has gone down since mom first got there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this...
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...
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
15 reviews
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1919 Photos available
8.8
Review score
34 reviews
Most everyone at Portside at Grande Dunes seems happy. They have a good Church service there onsite each week on Saturday, mom and Frank seem to be very happy. The staff is continuing to push them with...
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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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
36 reviews
The hallways have deteriorated some. With the meals and dining they run out of things. Changed chefs 4 times. dinners are okay sometimes. Servers are good. I base the value for cost rating on dining,...
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.
1313 Photos available
8.0
Review score
68 reviews
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.
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Cost of independent living in Guide, NC
The average cost of senior living in Guide is $4,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orrum, NC with an average of $3,517 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Guide, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Guide, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Guide
Recent reviews for independent living in Guide
Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC
5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program.
The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC
5.0
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 place for mom helped to make the right facility choice. The fact that momcould take her ...
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Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC
5.0
Portside at Grande Dunes community is a wonderful place staffed by caring people, we would give them all 5 stars. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others - my 90 year old mother-in-law is very happy there. There is also a 10% discount for military ...
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Guide independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guide independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guide, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guide independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Guide partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guide, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Guide independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Guide communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guide, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guide independent 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 independent living communities in Guide offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guide, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
83.3%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and River Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Guide, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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