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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wards, NC

Last Updated: 10/3/24

If you’re looking for independent living in the Wards 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 Wards. 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 17 independent living facilities in Wards, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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Wards Independent Living Facilities | 414 Reviews

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Last Updated: 10/3/24
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Average starting price of Independent Living in Wards, NC is $4,122/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $4,122/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Wards, 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!

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.

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC
5.0

Portside at Grande Dunes community is a wonderful place staffed by caring people, we would give them all 5 stars. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others - my 90 year old mother-in-law is very happy there. There is also a 10% discount for military service.

Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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9.8
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31 reviews

This is my one-month anniversary at Arbor Landing. I am very happy here. The staff is phenomenal, and the residents are very friendly and helpful. The activities provide an opportunity for the residents to...

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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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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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Indigo at Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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9.7
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30 reviews

Indigo has been the perfect fit for my relative. He and everyone I've seen there seem content and well taken care of. It is a very nice facility. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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TerraBella Myrtle Beach

3736 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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9.7
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92 reviews

I would give Terra Bella five stars on all of those! From what I understand, the quality of the meals dropped off for a little bit, but it has slowly been getting better. The value especially is very...

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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9.5
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43 reviews

The staff is fabulous, the only complaint would be the quality of the food. Definitely has gone down since mom first got there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this...

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

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9.2
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15 reviews

I have only personally been there a couple of times. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was also very good and a varied menu. Not to familiar with the activities, but my sister has felt...

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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15 reviews

My mom unfortunately passed away but we all loved River Park. The absolute best place. All the residents seemed to love it there and the staff were incredible.

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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Portside at Grande Dunes

901 Portside Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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8.8
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34 reviews

Most everyone at Portside at Grande Dunes seems happy. They have a good Church service there onsite each week on Saturday, mom and Frank seem to be very happy. The staff is continuing to push them with...

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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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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36 reviews

The hallways have deteriorated some. With the meals and dining they run out of things. Changed chefs 4 times. dinners are okay sometimes. Servers are good. I base the value for cost rating on dining,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Garden Manor Village

100 Garden Manor Ct, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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8.5
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21 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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Brightwater Assisted Living

201 Brightwater Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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8.0
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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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Wesley Pines

1000 Wesley Pines Rd, Lumberton, NC 28358

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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

Providence Place III

205 Mount Tabor Rd, Red Springs, NC 28377

Provides: Independent Living

Seagate Village

570 Mallard Lake Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Provides: Independent Living

Scotia Village

2200 Elm Avenue, Laurinburg, NC 28352

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Provides: Independent Living

Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...

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Cost of independent living in Wards, NC

The average cost of senior living in Wards is 4,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of 3,362 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:

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

There are 17 independent living facilities near Wards, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wards, 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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