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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Simmons Bay, NC

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Simmons Bay area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Simmons Bay. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 21 independent living facilities in Simmons Bay, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Whiteville, Tabor City or Nakina.

Simmons Bay Independent Living Facilities | 757 Reviews

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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Simmons Bay, NC
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 Brightwater staff to make your move as stress free and worry free as possible. While there are plenty of paid staff, at Brightwater, to take care of your needs, what is unique and very meaningful, to newcomers, is the Resident Personal Mentoring Program. Your personal resident mentor introduces you to your new “family”. They have dinner with you. They may accompany you to social events or just “walk with you” as you begin to make your way through the next phase in your life. Your personal mentor is not paid to be nice to you, but chooses to help us newbies find our way around physically and emotionally. Brightwater walks the talk!

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC
4.4

Food sometimes good they are trying to improve. Some of the menu items are not healthy or not good. Friendliness and activities very good. They don't recycle yet not good. . will work on it. Staff is good. Facility attractive. I would like to see more people in Independent living who are not on walkers.

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC
5.0

Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A place for mom helped to make the right facility choice. The fact that momcould take her little dog with her to Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle was the turning point. Mom's apartment is just right for her and the personal are great.

Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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9.9
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35 reviews

Arbor Landing Surfside (ALS) was home for my father till he passed in May of 2024. When we looked at places for him to live back in 2022, ALS checked all the boxes we the family were looking for. What we...

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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Indigo at Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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31 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe

2771 Compass Pointe South Wynd NE, Leland, NC 28451

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9.7
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16 reviews

The staff knows all residents and all relatives that are visiting. You are always given a warm hello. The facility is a couple of years old, but actually looks brand new. There are many activities and...

Provides: Independent Living
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TerraBella Myrtle Beach

3736 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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93 reviews

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
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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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Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle

5490 Arbor Branch Dr, SW, Shallotte, NC 28470

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9.6
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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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet

1056 TPC Blvd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
17 reviews

My experience here has been wonderful! The staff here is helpful in every way possible! I couldn’t be happier! I love my villa which couldn’t be more perfect for my puppy and me! As I get older, I moved...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Bridge at Murrells InletMagnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is the newest senior living community in the Murrells Inlet area that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We began construction in 2022 and welcomed our first resident in the spring of 2023. Many of our...

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River Park Senior Living

190 River Park Dr, Little River, SC 29566

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9.2
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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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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The Woods at Holly Tree

4610 Holly Tree Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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206 reviews

We would give a 5 on all of these. My parents love the community, the staff, and the other residents. The dining staff and chef are friendly and accommodating. The chef seems to hold a "ask and you shall...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Woods at Holly Tree provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of the bustling town of Wilmington, you'll love coming home to a calm and friendly environment in the heart of it all. We're close to excellent shopping and first-class...

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Cambridge Village of Wilmington

75 Cavalier Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
47 reviews

The Cambridge community is really a great place to live, I give it all 5 stars because it is the best I have ever had. The food that is prepared here is wonderful as well as the staff members. I think I'll...

Provides: Independent Living
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Cambridge Village of Wilmington Optimal Living® for active adults 55+Every day at Cambridge Village brings a new experience in Optimal Living® – our all-encompassing philosophy that combines professional support, concierge healthcare and social enrichment programs to maximize every resident’s...

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Portside at Grande Dunes

901 Portside Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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35 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Holiday Lake Shore Commons

1402 Hospital Plaza Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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77 reviews

She is enjoying her new home, activities are always available. Transportation had been well. Food is great, her space is bigger than her last spot! Much more affordable. Thank you! It’s great and I think...

Provides: Independent Living
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Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...

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Garden Manor Village

100 Garden Manor Ct, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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22 reviews

It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the...

Provides: Independent Living

Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.

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New Haven at Little River

2585 Hwy 179, Little River, SC 29566

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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37 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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brightwater Assisted Living

201 Brightwater Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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8.0
Review Score
68 reviews

Brightwater provided exceptional care for my mother while in both assisted living and nursing care. Sharon went above and beyond to help ensure my mother was in good care. The staff including [names removed]...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes

Carolina Gardens at Conway

2310 Highway 378, Conway, SC 29527

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13 reviews

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: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Seagate Village

570 Mallard Lake Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Provides: Independent Living

Wesley Pines

1000 Wesley Pines Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358

12
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4
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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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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Lumberton Assisted Living

550 Bailey Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358

Provides: Independent Living

Brightmore of Wilmington

2324 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome To An Exceptional Retirement Destination!When selecting a retirement destination, one of the most important considerations is location. Brightmore of Wilmington is especially appealing to residents who appreciate the beauty,tradition and charm of one of America's oldest cities, as well as...

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Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall

630 Carolina Bay Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Provides: Independent Living
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Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall

630 Carolina Bay Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403

Provides: Independent Living
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Cost of independent living in Simmons Bay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Simmons Bay is 3,976 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orrum, NC with an average of 3,495 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
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  • Social activities and outings
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Simmons Bay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Simmons Bay, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Simmons Bay, North 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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