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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Caring Star 2021

Brightwater

Provides: Assisted Living

101 Brightwater Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

"I was really happy when my grandparents moved here. With their health conditions and no family in the area, we placed them here based on the care that they would need. The first time I visited, I..." More


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Caring Star 2016

Myrtle Beach Manor

Provides: Assisted Living

9547 Highway 17 North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

"My dad has moved into Myrtle Beach Manor. It came recommended from some friends. So far, so good. The staff are so far, so good. My dad's room is very nice. It's convenient. The staff is very..." More


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"Portside at Grande Dunes is the only place that did not remind me of a nursing home. Compared to others, they seem to have a lot more stuff going on and activities for the residents. The staff that..." More


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"My father was here and the staff and the service were a life saver to my mom who had been the caregiver for years. Although you are always reluctant to turn a loved one over to the care of another..." More


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"Indigo Carolina Forest is a state-of-the-art senior living community coming soon to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Our 55+ retirement community will offer spacious, well-appointed..." More


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Caring Star 2022

Myrtle Beach Estates

Provides: Assisted Living

3620 Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

"We moved my mom in about a year ago during the COVID crisis. We were concerned to do it, but the staff at MBE assured us that she would be cared for and they would follow all the protocols. They..." More


"I talked with people from other assisted living facilities and no one was able or willing to do what Magnolias did. Magnolias accepted my father as a resident at a reduced monthly rate and they're..." More


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Caring Star 2015

Brookdale Conway

Provides: Assisted Living

872 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC 29526

"We toured Brookdale Conway in person. That was pretty nice, and the people seemed to be very nice, friendly, the patients seemed to like it there. The man I talked to was very friendly, very..." More

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"Anderson Oaks was clean and well laid out. The staff is very helpful. Everything was great and we love the place. My dad is in their assisted living. The dining area is really nice, and the food is..." More


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"The people at St Gabriel of Murrells Inlet are very friendly and helpful. They actually went over to my uncle's house and helped select stuff that he needed to bring to his room. He's already there..." More


Find Local Costs for Myrtle Beach, SC

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"I went to look at Carolina Gardens at Garden City. I liked that they had extended the dining area because of the COVID. The people had a very nice place to stay. The man we talked to and all the..." More


"Inlet Coastal Resort was a very pretty place. The staff was really nice, and they helped us in making some copies of things. They took some information to start getting the application going. The..." More


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"Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet was really nice. I would recommend them. They have different facilities for exercises. They have a lot of things that are really good for a person my age or a little..." More


"Garden Manor had small apartments. There was a library and a small place in the back where you could plant flowers. They served one nice big meal a day. If you wanted something for later in the..." More


"The Palmettos of Garden City is wonderful. It's brand new, very clean, open, and airy. They have a lot of common areas to sit and socialize. Their staff is wonderful, I met their medical and..." More


The coastal town of Myrtle Beach is a renowned vacation hot spot, the heart of which is the stunning vistas and entertainment attractions of the famous Grand Strand. The city's busy lineup of food festivals and arts events keeps the 32,795 locals active, including the 17.6 percent of residents aged 65 years of age or older. For those seniors ready to explore options for long-term care, Myrtle Beach offers 17 assisted living facilities, also known as community residential care facilities (CRCFs), all overseen by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Health Licensing.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach

  • As a whole, cost of living in Myrtle Beach is slightly lower than the national average, with a score of 92 locally compared to 100 for the United States. Grocery, health and utility prices are the highest, while seniors can save on things like transportation and housing.
  • Crime is a serious concern for Myrtle Beach and its seniors. Violent crime rates are nearly triple the national average, while property crime sits at 98.3 out of 100 compared to the national average of just 38.1.
  • Summers in Myrtle Beach are hot and muggy, while winters are relatively mild with January lows around 35 degrees and just 1 inch of snow each year. Seniors affected by humidity may have trouble managing the warmer months, but winters are relatively comfortable.
  • Seniors can get around Myrtle Beach with ease thanks to the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority's Coast RTA, which offers an extensive route map and half-price fares for riders aged 55 years and older.
  • The Myrtle Beach area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Grand Strand Medical Center and McLeod Health Carolina Forest Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • Myrtle Beach has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Horry County Council on Aging, which offers a broad list of senior care services and activities, and at least 10 senior centers across the county.

Average Monthly Costs

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Assisted Living costs in Myrtle Beach start around $3,529 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth's Cost of Care Survey.

It's important to note that assisted living rates in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach

  • Review of Myrtle Beach Manor

    Be aware of Myrtle Beach Manor. They are extremely understaffed and do not give the care the residents need. The room are large but all of them have a step-up shower which is very hard for many res... Read more

  • Review of Brightwater

    I was really happy when my grandparents moved here. With their health conditions and no family in the area, we placed them here based on the care that they would need. The first time I visited, I w... Read more

  • Review of Myrtle Beach Estates

    We moved my mom in about a year ago during the COVID crisis. We were concerned to do it, but the staff at MBE assured us that she would be cared for and they would follow all the protocols. They ma... Read more

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