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The Food is great and constant activities helped my grandmother adjust quickly. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. We've had great luck with them and glad we...
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 Inlet Coastal Resort is an assisted living community located in the quaint, coastal village of Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina. Our premiere community is located just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach and along the inter coastal waterway. This being the seafood capital of the...
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9.4
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The staff is amazing! The facility is well maintained. 90% of the time, the meals are good. My mom has had a few times that she hasn't been pleased with a special but always has the regular menu to order...
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.
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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8.4
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29 reviews
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Arbor Landing is a great place. A good friend of mine owns it. That's why we went there. I have no complaints. They really take care of their patients. The staff is excellent.
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.
We're serious about care. We're here to keep the seniors you love healthy, safe, and happy. If you're looking for pools and tennis courts and a full-service spa, we're probably not the place for your loved one. Our experience is that people who want these kind of amenities are better off just...
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8.0
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8.0
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My loved one passed away, but we loved Legacy Village. Staff, hospice care, cleanliness all first rate. Professional, caring, kind.
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.
At Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
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7.7
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44 reviews
7.7
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5 star
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My mom was only there for a week and a half before she ended up in the hospital and is now in a nursing home for physical therapy. The food was really good - I got to eat a meal with her there once and the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Windrush Assisted Living is a community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination, Murrells Inlet offers fine...
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I am thoroughly happy as a member of this community. The location is wonderful and awe enjoy excellent friendships. We are more than comfortable with excellent amenities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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I have heard from my siblings that the community is very safe. The staff has been very nice. Everything is clean and up-kept. There are activities on site for the residents. Both of my parents are together...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Located in historic Georgetown, Morningside Assisted Living is warm and inviting, home-like and comfortable, with a commitment to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our doors. The nearby beaches and wetlands, as well as the southern plantations and shopping, lend to a...
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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Gilliard, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gilliard is $5,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hemingway, SC with an average of $4,835 per month.

Memory care costs in Gilliard, SC, vs. state and national averages

Gilliard, SC
$5,385/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Gilliard, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,385/mo

Memory care costs in Gilliard, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,165/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,971/mo

Senior living costs in Gilliard vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gilliard, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilliard, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,385/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,449/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Gilliard, SC:$5,385/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Gilliard, SC:$4,728/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Gilliard, SC:$3,449/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gilliard

Recent reviews for memory care in Gilliard

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.

Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

4.7
It was excellent. The admissions staff were so friendly and welcoming and understanding of the situation. I had to get my loved one admitted to the memory care unit, which was a very painful thing to do. But they made it so easy. And they took good care of her once she was there. Really the ...
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Anderson Oaks Assisted Living in Conway, SC

4.8
My mother in law has been in this facility for 2 years on the memory care hall. We are very pleased with the facility, staff and physicians. She calls this her home and they are her family. Best move we ever made. Thanks Anderson Oaks and staff.

Gilliard review score based on 95 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 1 Gilliard memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilliard 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

Gilliard review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Gilliard, SC1 facilities
8.7
Myrtle Beach, SC0 facilities
8.4
Goose Creek, SC0 facilities

Gilliard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilliard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilliard, 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 Gilliard 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 Gilliard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilliard, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.6%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.1%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilliard 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 Gilliard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilliard, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.5%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.1%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.3%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilliard 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 Gilliard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilliard, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.6%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.3%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilliard 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 Gilliard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilliard, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilliard 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 Gilliard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilliard, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.5%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Gilliard

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gilliard protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inlet Coastal Resort, Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet and Arbor Landing at Pawleys are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gilliard, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 memory care facilities near Gilliard, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gilliard, South Carolina is Inlet Coastal Resort. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 13 memory care facilities near you in Gilliard, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gilliard, South 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 Gilliard, South 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 Gilliard, South Carolina ranges from $5000 to $6400. The average Memory Care cost in Gilliard, South Carolina is $5,385. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gilliard, South Carolina typically starts at $5000. 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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