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Photo of Arbor Landing at SurfsideCommunity card badge
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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
9.7
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9.7
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The food is pretty good as well. Fair amount of activities, trips. It's a real nice place. We picked this community from the pictures. Some places had outdated rooms, looked dreary. This place was...
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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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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97 reviews
9.5
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The overall experience has been ok. There seem to loose a lot of clothing of my loved ones as well as some of her things. Nothing too major though. There are nice people working there!
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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9.0
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22 reviews
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Categories 1-4 would be a 5. Categories 5-7 would be a 3. The meals could be better and more healthier. There are very few activities and it's expensive. Overall I'm happy with the facility, it is small and...
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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It's the best place that we know of in Myrtle Beach. The location...being in the center of Myrtle Beach is an asset. Some places for seniors are in much higher traffic areas. It's more affordable than...
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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9.7
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29 reviews
9.7
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I would rate all categories as 5's. My sister-in-law [name removed] was at Anderson Oaks for about a year and a half until she passed. We found the facility to take excellent care. [name removed] was always...
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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37 reviews
8.8
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37 reviews
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Portside was best overall place for mom in Myrtle Beach, SC. From the start the staff at Portside Grande Dunes was excellent. No complaints at all with staff or facilities at Portside I recommend Portside...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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37 reviews
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What we like the most about Brookdale Conway is that they are very good too my mother, and I would recommend them to others.
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 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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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.6
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34 reviews
7.6
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34 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at Windrush Assisted Living and the overall experience at this facility has been good. The facility was just sold to the new owners this month. They do have high staff...
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.
Windrush Assisted Living is a community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination, Murrells Inlet offers fine...
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7.0
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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
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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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.
Photo of Palmettos Of Garden City
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Forestbrook, SC

The average cost of senior living in Forestbrook is $4,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sellers, SC with an average of $3,045 per month.

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

Forestbrook, SC
$4,265/mo

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

Forestbrook, SC
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$4,265/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,134/mo
Studio
$4,323/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Forestbrook over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Forestbrook

Recent reviews for independent living in Forestbrook

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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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.

Brookdale Conway

5.0
What our family likes most about the Brookdale Conway community is the entire working staff. The staff team has been very helpful and friendly during our experience. Our loved ones is happy with the meals and dining as well as the activities.

Forestbrook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forestbrook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forestbrook, 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 Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook 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
26.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forestbrook 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 Forestbrook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.1%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forestbrook, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Forestbrook, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Forestbrook, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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