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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest Beach, SC

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Photo of The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a CCRC
99 Photos available
9.6
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8 reviews
9.6
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8 reviews
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87%
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13%
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I had the opportunity to visit my father-in-law who is a current resident at the seabrook. He took me on the tour of the campus, and I marveled at the beauty of the landscaping. Then when we had dinner, 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.
The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a non-profit, opened its doors in October 1982 as the Island’s first retirement community. Shortly thereafter, The Fraser Health Center, located on the Seabrook Campus, was the first Skilled Nursing Facility in our area. Over the last 35 years, the Seabrook has had...
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1818 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
5 star
50%
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My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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2828 Floor plans available
9.8
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60 reviews
9.8
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60 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
2 star
3%
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2%
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Indigo Pines is struggle free. I don’t have to worry about finding staff to help with any problem I may have. It’s clean, safe and I can rest peacefully. The activities are well within my range of...
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.
Indigo Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated within beautiful grounds on fabulous Hilton Head Island, you'll love the elegant comfort of our facilities while enjoying the charm and convenience of the island. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
91%
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9%
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We moved to the Bayshore Villas two months ago. Our expectations have been exceeded on many fronts with an excellent and responsive staff. We have availed ourselves of the many activities and social...
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.
Each and every day, you’ll be surrounded by elegance and sophistication in your new home. You can expect designer touches like granite countertops, high-end fixtures and stainless steel appliances. In fact, wall-to-wall and door-to-door—from the plank wood flooring to the high ceilings, you’ll...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.8
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64 reviews
7.8
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64 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
16%
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16%
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Mom said the meals were just okay. She also did not like that they sometimes had disposable plates and silverware. Mom commented the activities were a bit limited, but she didn't participate in many. The...
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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My mother had to enter assisted living at the Bloom due to falling and frailty in her mid nineties. The rooms are lovely and her one bedroom is spacious with a large bedroom and separate sitting area. Three...
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.
Bloom at Hilton Head is a vibrant assisted living and memory care establishment located on an intimate 3-acre setting in the heart of Hilton Head Island just minutes from shopping and dining, golf courses, beaches and medical centers. Its uniquely elegant architecture, luxurious interior design,...
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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Cost of independent living in Forest Beach, SC

The average cost of senior living in Forest Beach is $4,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Seabrook Island, SC with an average of $3,752 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest Beach, SC vs. nearby cities

Forest Beach, SC
$4,484/mo
$4,438/mo

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

Forest Beach, SC
$4,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest Beach vs. other types of senior living

$4,270/mo
Independent Living
$4,484/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest Beach, SC by room type

Studio
$3,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,654/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Forest Beach over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Beach

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Okatie Pines Retirement Community

4.9
I would definitely recommend Okatie Pines Retirement Community! The staff go out of their way to be helpful. There has not been a need for the staff to communicate with us yet, so I'm not sure about communication with the family. The meals, I would give a 4 out of 5, they could be improved.

Thrive on Skidaway in Savannah, GA

5.0
I can't say it was one specific thing that made our experience great, everything is great. Based on the experience we have had with Thrive on Skidaway, we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Forest Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Beach, 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 Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Beach, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Beach, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Beach 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 Forest Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Beach, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Helena Square, Holiday Indigo Pines and The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest Beach, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Forest Beach, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Forest Beach, South Carolina is Holiday Indigo Pines. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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