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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunset Beach, NC
Memory care in Sunset Beach offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Sunset Beach is about $4,460 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 148 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.6
Review score
44 reviews
Overall, we are very happy with the facility and thankful to have the peace of mind that our mother is in a safe and caring place. My mother's primary complaint is the food quality-and I would agree with...
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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88 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
16 reviews
It's sooo expensive, but maybe up to par either way others. Mom loves where she lives. She's made so many friends there. We also feel that she's safe and that's more important than anything.
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.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
Review score
50 reviews
Staff is very attentive and there is a constant choice of activities for residents to choose from. Meals are well planned and tasty, too! The entire facility has been recently renovated as well so 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 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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66 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
38 reviews
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...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 memory care in Sunset Beach, NC
The average cost of senior living in Sunset Beach is $4,460 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,331 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunset Beach
Recent reviews for memory care in Sunset Beach
Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC
5.0
We chose Portside at Grande Dunes because it just felt the best and had the best vibe. The flow of the facility specifically for memory care is very well thought out and was not just added on later. They do offer both shared and private rooms. I would recommend them to others looking.
New Haven at Little River
5.0
The facility itself is clean, inviting, and conducive to individual needs. The staff, in many ways, became like family because of their professional care and honest concern for my loved one. The food is excellent and I enjoyed many meals. The administrative staff is accommodating to individual ...
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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC
4.9
Honestly, we are very pleased with Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle. They are able to do way more to make my Mom comfortable and safe than we could at home. Now we can visit her frequently as we want and can and still be her family and love on her without harming ourselves trying to give her the ...
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Sunset Beach review score based on 55 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 55 reviews of 5 Sunset Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Sunset Beach review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
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Review subcategories for Sunset Beach memory care
When memory care 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 55 reviews of 5 Sunset Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunset Beach resident and family memory care 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.Sunset Beach, NC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Sunset Beach memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset Beach, 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 Sunset Beach memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Sunset Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset Beach memory care
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 Sunset Beach Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset Beach memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sunset Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset Beach memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sunset Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset Beach memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Sunset Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset Beach, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and River Park Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sunset Beach, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Sunset Beach, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Sunset Beach, North Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Sunset Beach, North Carolina ranges from $1875 to $8585. The average Memory Care cost in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is $4,460. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sunset Beach, North Carolina typically starts at $1875. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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