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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Longs, SC
The cost of independent living in Longs is about $3,958 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 1008 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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I would recommend this community to others for their loved ones. The overall care, and the community is well kept. The food is great. They have a done great job with the pandemic and keeping the...
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.
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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This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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.
At Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
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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
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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.
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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The community is really nice and clean. The staff is outstanding. The food does need improvement if a few areas. They offer a lot of nice activities for her to enjoy. They take their time in helping you feel...
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.
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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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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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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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!
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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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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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: 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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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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
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.
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...
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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...
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, 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.
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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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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Longs, SC
The average cost of senior living in Longs is $3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dillon, SC with an average of $2,460 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longs, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longs, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Longs vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Longs, SC by room type
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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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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe in Leland, NC
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about Arbor Landing at Compass Point! My parents were in crisis because my 85 y/o father broke his ankle and my mom was taking care of him. This place was a godsend, so well run, the Director, [name removed], made it so seamless to get my parents in quickly, the ...
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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living
4.9
Although it is a little pricey. I think it is an excellent facility and the directors are great to work with and answer questions.
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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.4%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Longs, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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