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The cost of independent living in Longs is about $3,967 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options. Read 1216 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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1212 Photos available
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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9.8
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36 reviews
9.8
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36 reviews
5 star
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[names removed] are the best. Recently moved my Mother-in-law here from Florida. The transition was flawless. Wonderfully warm staff they are so kind and caring it's comforting to both family and to her. 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 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 Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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41 reviews
9.7
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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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2828 Photos available
4242 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.7
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They should get their loved one evaluated to learn if they are good for Active Senior Living or for Assisted Living. Solista is better for Active Living even with aides.
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.
The unique exteriors are almost as stunning as the exquisite and tasteful interiors of Solista Wilmington by Cogir. Solista Wilmington by Cogir is a community that provides residents with a low-stress environment, daily entertainment, and supportive independent living services. This pet-friendly...
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9.6
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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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9.6
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31 reviews
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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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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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69 reviews
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There were a few times where communication wasn't perfect, but overall, the staff were very kind and understanding. I don't believe any place is 100% perfect 100% of the time, but my family and I felt that...
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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9.5
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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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Photo of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
1717 Photos available
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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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
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9.3
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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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Photo of Myrtle Beach Grove Senior LivingCommunity card badge
66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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109 reviews
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The staff were great, Who wasn't great the people in charge of parameters on coming back from his operation. No one told me with a colostomy bag he wouldn't be allowed back. This should have been told from...
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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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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I loved the way the memory staff was attentive to the residents and called them by name. The rooms were kept clean with daily housekeeping. The meals were okay. What could be improved is keeping the 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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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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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Photo of Morningside of Wilmington
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My experience with A Place For Mom ha been nothing but the best. I took care of my mom for several years and was very nervous about placing her in a facility. Everyone was reassuring, helpful, informative,...
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.
Morningside of Wilmington is a beautiful, safe and friendly community offering spacious assisted living apartments and Five Star’s award-winning Bridge to Rediscovery program for people with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. All of these needs can be found in one comfortable, secure, and...
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Photo of Reflections at Carolina Forest
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My husband was the patient. He was pleased with the staff, the food, and some of the activities. I would recommend them to others. It's a well kept building with clean rooms and a community dining room for...
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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33 Floor plans available
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45 reviews
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45 reviews
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It's self pay, but it's more reasonable than many facilities because it's older. They are amazing with care, and activities for my brother, and he loves the meals and the view of the intercoastal waterway....
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 Spring Oak at Conway
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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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Recently they hired a new head chef and hopefully food quality will improve. Administration is very approachable and I like that the executive director is a registered nurse and a woman.
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're serious about care. We're here to keep the seniors you love healthy, safe, and happy. If you're looking for pools and tennis courts and a full-service spa, we're probably not the place for your loved one. Our experience is that people who want these kind of amenities are better off just...
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Photo of Brookdale Conway
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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My 90 year old Mom was a resident there for 12 months. She was diagnosed with Lewy's Body dementia. In [date removed] and moved into Brookdale Conway in [date removed]. She absolutely loved her time there....
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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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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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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New Hanover House has been a wonderful transition from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The price is the best we have found in Wilmington with no levels of care increases. It is all inclusive with 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.
Whether for you or a loved one, New Hanover House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at New Hanover House, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Longs, SC

The average cost of senior living in Longs is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,845 per month.

Independent living costs in Longs, SC, vs. nearby cities

Longs, SC
$3,967/mo

Independent living costs in Longs, SC, vs. state and national averages

Longs, SC
$3,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Longs, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,109/mo
Independent Living
$3,967/mo

Independent living costs in Longs, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,197/mo
Studio
$4,544/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,002/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,958/mo

Senior living costs in Longs 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: Longs, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLongs, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,967/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,047/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,109/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Longs, SC:$3,967/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Longs, SC:$4,047/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Longs, SC:$4,109/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Longs, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Longs 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 Longs, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Longs 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
Longs, SC$3,137/mo$3,181/mo-1.4%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Longs, SC
2024 average cost:$3,137/mo
2023 average cost:$3,181/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Longs

Recent reviews for independent living in Longs

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at TerraBella Myrtle Beach, the staff went above and beyond to make a new resident feel at home. They are described as warm, caring, and professional, making it easy for residents a ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Throughout reviews, residents express enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at communities. At Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, for instance, residents praise the availability of activities, which include ice cream socials, holiday celebrations, and themes, as well as daily activities ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Residents often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails. For example, at Garden Manor Village, reviews mention the cleanliness of the facility as a major factor in their ov ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Many residents express appreciation for the quality of the meals and dining experiences at their communities. At TerraBella Myrtle Beach, for example, families mention the delicious food, which is accommodated to individual preferences and dietary restrictions. Residents look forward to mealti ...
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Modern and beautiful facilities. Reviews often mention the modern and attractive design of the communities, including the clean and updated interiors and outdoor areas. At Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe, for instance, residents appreciate the immaculate and beautiful appearance of the facility, which contributes to their ove ...
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Communication between families and staff. Families value clear and effective communication with their loved ones and the community staff. At Arbor Landing at Surfside, for example, families praise the regular updates and check-ins, as well as the availability of staff to address any concerns. This open dialogue allows families to feel ...
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Longs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Longs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Longs, 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 Longs 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 Longs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Longs, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Longs 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 Longs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Longs, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Longs 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 Longs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Longs, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and Inlet Coastal Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longs, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Longs, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Longs, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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