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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
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33 Floor plans available
9.8
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77 reviews
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Overall, I would say The Legacy is above average, although there are some areas that could be improved. One of my biggest concerns was the $[removed]lifetime community fee. I was not made aware of this...
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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9.7
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The community is just beautiful. Such a nice environment staff and management have put together. Very caring staff. Good food and fun activities.
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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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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41 reviews
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The staff is amazing -- friendly, caring, and helpful. I would give the staff a 5/5. What could be improved is communication. It's hard to get in touch with the nurse practitioner, for example.
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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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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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...
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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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.
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!
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Freeland, NC

The average cost of senior living in Freeland is $5,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brunswick, NC with an average of $4,374 per month.

Assisted living costs in Freeland, NC, vs. state and national averages

Freeland, NC
$5,285/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Freeland, NC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,285/mo
$7,727/mo

Assisted living costs in Freeland, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,288/mo
Studio
$4,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,163/mo

Senior living costs in Freeland 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: Freeland, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFreeland, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,285/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,727/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,602/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Freeland, NC:$5,285/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Freeland, NC:$7,727/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Freeland, NC:$3,602/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Freeland, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Freeland 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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Assisted living cost trends in Freeland, NC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Freeland 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 average 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
Freeland, NC$5,729/mo$5,297/mo+8.2%
North Carolina$5,729/mo$5,264/mo+8.8%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Freeland, NC
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,297/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,729/mo
2023 average cost:$5,264/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Freeland, NC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Freeland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Freeland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Freeland

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 Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC

5.0
Staff has been very proactive in calling with any changes in my Mom's health and treating appropriately. A family member goes weekly and staff is always interacting with the patients. We are very pleased care.

Freeland review score based on 751 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 751 reviews of 18 Freeland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Freeland review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Freeland review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Freeland, NC18 facilities
8.9
Wilmington, NC18 facilities
7.1
Whiteville, NC1 facilities

Review subcategories for Freeland assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 751 reviews of 18 Freeland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Freeland resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Freeland, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.3
Staff
4.5
4.6
Meals & dining
4.0
4.2
Activities
4.3
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Freeland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freeland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freeland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Freeland assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Freeland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.8%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Freeland assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Freeland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Freeland, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.1%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Freeland assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Freeland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Freeland, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Freeland assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Freeland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Freeland, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.5%
37%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freeland assisted 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 assisted living communities in Freeland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Freeland, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.1%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.2%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Freeland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about North Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Freeland protect seniors.
Learn about North Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and New Haven at Little River are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Freeland, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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