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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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29 reviews
9.7
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5 star
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3 star
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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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9.0
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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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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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Don't bother looking anywhere else, you won't find anything better. The staff is beyond remarkable, the cleanliness is a lot cleaner then other places (they clean the top of the window sills once a week),...
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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Cost of independent living in Forney, SC

The average cost of senior living in Forney is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

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

Forney, SC
$4,217/mo
$3,889/mo
$3,751/mo

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

Forney, SC
$4,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,840/mo
Independent Living
$4,217/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,875/mo
Studio
$4,458/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,269/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,832/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Forney over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Forney

Recent reviews for independent living in Forney

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.

Forney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forney, 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 Forney 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 Forney 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
60%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
100%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
100%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forney 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 Forney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forney 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 Forney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
100%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
100%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
100%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
100%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
80%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forney, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Forney, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Forney, 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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