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Memory care in Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores is about $4,586 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 828 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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This community is beautiful with lots of different amenities. The care team has been truly a light to my loved one. They are always making sure her needs are being met and making her feel comfortable in her...
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.
Cedar Cove Assisted Living is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. Situated in the heart of Wilmington, residents can enjoy the historic river district and the Riverwalk that makes its way around the Cape Fear River and three island beaches. Named 'The Next Big Thing' by...
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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 Coastal Cove of Wilmington
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 West Bladen Assisted Living
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.
West Bladen Assisted Living is a located in stunning Bladenboro, NC. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, serene and peaceful living quarters and an abundance of beautiful wildlife, this residential community is one that seniors love to call their home. Family members coming to visit a loved one...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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Cost of memory care in Carolina Shores, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carolina Shores is $4,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chadbourn, NC with an average of $4,229 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carolina Shores, NC vs. nearby cities

Carolina Shores, NC
$4,586/mo
$4,634/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carolina Shores, NC vs. the state and national average

Carolina Shores, NC
$4,586/mo
U.S. national average
$5,506/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Carolina Shores vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,586/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Carolina Shores, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,414/mo
Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,642/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,189/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Carolina Shores over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Carolina Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in Carolina Shores

Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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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.

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.

Carolina Shores review score based on 254 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 254 reviews of 31 Carolina Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carolina Shores 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

Carolina Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Carolina Shores, NC31 facilities
8.7
Calabash, NC35 facilities
9.2
Sunset Beach, NC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Carolina Shores 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 254 reviews of 31 Carolina Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carolina Shores 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Carolina Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carolina Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carolina Shores, 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 Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
77.4%
63%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.5%
46.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.4%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carolina Shores, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.4%
71.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.3%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
74.2%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores 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
25.8%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
48.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
39%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.9%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Indigo at Carolina Forest, Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle and Spring Arbor of Wilmington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carolina Shores, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Carolina Shores, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Carolina Shores, 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 Carolina Shores, 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 Carolina Shores, 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 Carolina Shores, North Carolina ranges from $1875 to $8585. The average Memory Care cost in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is $4,586. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Carolina Shores, 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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