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The cost of independent living in New Life is about $4,151 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 546 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.

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No complaints. They do all they can for him. It is a very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone there is very friendly. The care there seems very good. My experiences with admin and staff have been good. I...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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9.9
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51 reviews
9.9
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A beautiful, clean, and safe place with quality caring staff that offers multiple levels of assisted living options. I would definitely recommend.
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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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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41 reviews
5 star
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The staff will do everything that they can to help you. I will say it took my dad about 1 1/2 -2weeks for him to be comfortable. I would suggest that families encourage the prospective resident to get...
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 Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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9.6
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23 reviews
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They are nice apartments. They have friendly, caring staff. There are many activities. There are decent meals - good variety of alternatives to chef's selection. They are pet friendly.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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101 reviews
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Everyone at Terra Bella has been great to work with. Very friendly and helpful. They have plenty of activities to choose from and my mom has found things to do that keep her busy and happy. She has been...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Terra Bella Myrtle Beach provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.One of the nation's most popular tourist draws, now you'll be able to call Myrtle Beach home all year round. Conveniently located in the town's center, you're in luck if you like mild weather, miles...
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1818 Floor plans available
9.3
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34 reviews
9.3
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The facilities and pricing are a number 5! They ARE certainly struggling with Staff though, lots of turnover and lots of cell phone use during work hours. Seems like the Staff is not capable or cares about...
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...
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9.3
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An amazing place. It was a great transition place for my mother from CA in [date removed]. Started not knowing true condition mentally, or physically after my father's death, since I was in SC and was being...
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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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
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Family lives in the area, only three miles from where I am now living. I love the area and like being close to the beach. , I would recommend River Park to my friends. The staff at River Park are the best.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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...
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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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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8.0
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68 reviews
8.0
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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.
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8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
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3 star
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2 star
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It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.
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I am thoroughly happy as a member of this community. The location is wonderful and awe enjoy excellent friendships. We are more than comfortable with excellent amenities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in New Life, NC

The average cost of senior living in New Life is $4,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $3,380 per month.

Independent living costs in New Life, NC, vs. nearby cities

New Life, NC
$4,151/mo
$4,141/mo

Independent living costs in New Life, NC, vs. state and national averages

New Life, NC
$4,151/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in New Life, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,598/mo
Independent Living
$4,151/mo

Independent living costs in New Life, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,340/mo
Studio
$4,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,992/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,049/mo

Senior living costs in New Life 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: New Life, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Life, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,151/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$3,972/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$4,598/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
New Life, NC:$4,151/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
New Life, NC:$3,972/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
New Life, NC:$4,598/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in New Life, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in New Life and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in New Life, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Life have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Life, NC$4,039/mo$3,764/mo+7.3%
North Carolina$3,329/mo$3,042/mo+9.4%
National$3,101/mo$2,897/mo+7.0%
New Life, NC
2024 average cost:$4,039/mo
2023 average cost:$3,764/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,042/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in New Life

Recent reviews for independent living in New Life

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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Garden Manor Village in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.3
My mom and dad experienced happiness at Garden Manor Village in their remaining years and received compassion from the staff and management when they passed. They spoke highly of the living conditions and entertainment . Now, my sister in law is living there and loves it. Those that say there ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities, such as Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe and Arbor Landing at Surfside, who make residents and their families feel at home. Staff members are attentive, helpful, and always ready to answer questio ...
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Variety of activities catering to diverse interests. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at various communities, including, but not limited to, River Park Senior Living, Indigo at Carolina Forest, and TerraBella Myrtle Beach, that cater to different interests and keep them engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like The Barclay at Little River, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, and TerraBella Myrtle Beach, where residents appreciate the attention to detail in both private and common areas.
Caring and supportive environment. Many reviews express gratitude for the caring and supportive atmosphere at communities, such as Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe, Garden Manor Village, and River Park Senior Living, where residents and their families feel confident that their loved ones are well taken care of and in good ha ...
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Flexible dining options. Some communities, like TerraBella Myrtle Beach, offer flexible dining options, allowing residents to choose from a variety of meal plans or opt out of the dining service and cook in their apartments, catering to individual preferences and needs.
Pet-friendly communities. Several communities, including Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and Garden Manor Village, welcome pets, providing residents with the opportunity to bring their furry companions, creating a more homelike environment and promoting emotional well-being.
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New Life independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Life independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Life, 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 New Life 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 New Life 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
6.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in New Life 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 New Life communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Life 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 New Life offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Life, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.4%
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