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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Briarcliffe Acres, SC

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The cost of independent living in Briarcliffe Acres is about $4,315 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 304 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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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
1919 Photos available
8.8
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37 reviews
8.8
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37 reviews
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Portside was best overall place for mom in Myrtle Beach, SC. From the start the staff at Portside Grande Dunes was excellent. No complaints at all with staff or facilities at Portside I recommend Portside...
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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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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31 reviews
9.7
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31 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
13%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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The food is pretty good as well. Fair amount of activities, trips. It's a real nice place. We picked this community from the pictures. Some places had outdated rooms, looked dreary. This place was...
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 TerraBella Myrtle Beach
1717 Photos available
9.7
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93 reviews
9.7
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93 reviews
5 star
60%
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28%
3 star
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It's the best place that we know of in Myrtle Beach. The location...being in the center of Myrtle Beach is an asset. Some places for seniors are in much higher traffic areas. It's more affordable than...
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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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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16 reviews
5 star
69%
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25%
3 star
6%
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It's sooo expensive, but maybe up to par either way others. Mom loves where she lives. She's made so many friends there. We also feel that she's safe and that's more important than anything.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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50 reviews
9.1
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50 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
34%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
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Staff is very attentive and there is a constant choice of activities for residents to choose from. Meals are well planned and tasty, too! The entire facility has been recently renovated as well so the...
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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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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38 reviews
8.6
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38 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
21%
3 star
11%
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Facility is clean, staff helpful and friendly, and the meals are good. My family member is very happy there. The residents are also welcoming and friendly and my family member has met many new and varied...
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 Myrtle Beach Manor
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.5
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36 reviews
6.5
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36 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
19%
3 star
11%
2 star
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My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved...
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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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Cost of independent living in Briarcliffe Acres, SC

The average cost of senior living in Briarcliffe Acres is $4,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,953 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Briarcliffe Acres, SC vs. nearby cities

Briarcliffe Acres, SC
$4,315/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Briarcliffe Acres, SC vs. the state and national average

Briarcliffe Acres, SC
$4,315/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Briarcliffe Acres vs. other types of senior living

$4,483/mo
Independent Living
$4,315/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Briarcliffe Acres, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,833/mo
Studio
$4,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,552/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,328/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Briarcliffe Acres over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Briarcliffe Acres

Recent reviews for independent living in Briarcliffe Acres

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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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.

Briarcliffe Acres independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Briarcliffe Acres independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Briarcliffe Acres, 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 Briarcliffe Acres 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 Briarcliffe Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Briarcliffe Acres, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Briarcliffe Acres 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 Briarcliffe Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Briarcliffe Acres 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 Briarcliffe Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.7%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Briarcliffe Acres, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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