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9.9
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I would give a 5 for all! Excellent facility. The staff is very accommodating and knows every resident by name. The one BR apt is the perfect size with lots of kitchen cabinets, a full size refrigerator and...
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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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.6
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57 reviews
9.6
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57 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
21%
3 star
4%
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Room size is good, place is clean, the staff is terrific, Jim complained about food but he enjoyed when I would pick him up 3 xs a week to go for either breakfast, lunch or dinner. With [ Name Removed] 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.
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9.6
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56 reviews
9.6
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56 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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We would rate everything 5 except Value for the money 4. The place was extremely clean. The personal were extremely helpful. They all made the experience easier for me as my husband went downhill so fast....
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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9.2
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21 reviews
9.2
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21 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
14%
3 star
10%
2 star
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Spring Oak at Conway was exactly the right choice for my husband's care. The accommodations were basic as I expected and the staff were very friendly, helpful and supportive considering my husband's...
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.
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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9.2
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110 reviews
9.2
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110 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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TerraBella was a lovely place to live, and I truly enjoyed my experience there. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I especially liked the dining room and overall atmosphere.
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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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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41 reviews
9.2
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41 reviews
5 star
55%
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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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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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53 reviews
9.1
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53 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
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3 star
11%
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I am happy with everything here. The room size is just right for a single person. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for one.
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
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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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
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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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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.
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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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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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.
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
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Marietta, NC

The average cost of senior living in Marietta is $3,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laurinburg, NC with an average of $3,328 per month.

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

Marietta, NC
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Marietta, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,438/mo
Independent Living
$3,449/mo

Senior living costs in Marietta 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: Marietta, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarietta, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,449/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,374/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,438/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Marietta, NC:$3,449/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Marietta, NC:$4,374/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Marietta, NC:$6,438/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Marietta

Recent reviews for independent living in Marietta

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

New Haven at Little River

4.6
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 friends.

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mom is very happy with her apartment, activities, dining experience, cleaning service in her apartment once a week, and she always has positive things to say about the staff in every department. One thing to know is that rent has been increased by 10% each year for two years. I do think that ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities, such as Arbor Landing at Surfside and TerraBella Myrtle Beach, who go out of their way to make residents and families feel at home. Staff members are respectful, attentive, and always ready to help wit ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in communities, including Indigo at Carolina Forest, River Park Senior Living, and Portside at Grande Dunes, which cater to various interests and encourage socializing. Activities such as writing classes, art classes, water aerobi ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of community facilities, including living areas and common spaces, like at Heritage Place and TerraBella Myrtle Beach. Regular maintenance and updates ensure that residents live in a comfortable and enjoyable environment.
Communicative and responsive staff. Families appreciate the open and transparent communication between staff and residents at communities such as TerraBella Myrtle Beach, Arbor Landing at Surfside, and River Park Senior Living. Staff members keep loved ones and families informed about care and any changes, ensuring peace of mi ...
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Wide selection of amenities. Reviews highlight the numerous amenities offered in communities, from movie theaters and gyms to libraries and salons, at places like Indigo at Carolina Forest, Arbor Landing at Surfside, and TerraBella Myrtle Beach. These amenities provide residents with various opportunities for recreati ...
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Top-notch dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality meals and dining experiences stand out as essential aspects of residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Communities such as Indigo at Carolina Forest, TerraBella Myrtle Beach, and Portside at Grande Dunes focus on providing excellent dining services ...
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Marietta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marietta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marietta, 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 Marietta 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 Marietta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marietta, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Marietta 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 Marietta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marietta, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marietta 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 Marietta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marietta, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.1%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Portside at Grande Dunes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marietta, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Marietta, North Carolina. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Marietta, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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