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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
1919 Photos available
9.2
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46 reviews
9.2
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46 reviews
5 star
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My father says he is very happy at Portside at Grande Dunes. The people are extremely caring and responsive. Enjoys happy hour and exercise classes.
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.
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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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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44 reviews
8.5
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44 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
14%
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone is pleasant and helpful. Our stepmom is happy. More staff. Don't care for walking past others in worse shape to get to memory care.
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.
Myrtle Beach Manor, an assisted living community situated on 6 spacious acres on the Intracoastal Waterway, offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted...
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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.8
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41 reviews
9.8
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41 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
12%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
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2%
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The staff will do everything that they can to help you. I will say it took my dad about 1 1/2 -2weeks for him to be comfortable. I would suggest that families encourage the prospective resident to get...
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.
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9.8
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36 reviews
9.8
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36 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
17%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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[names removed] are the best. Recently moved my Mother-in-law here from Florida. The transition was flawless. Wonderfully warm staff they are so kind and caring it's comforting to both family and to her. The...
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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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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109 reviews
9.2
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109 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
30%
3 star
8%
2 star
6%
1 star
4%
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The staff were great, Who wasn't great the people in charge of parameters on coming back from his operation. No one told me with a colostomy bag he wouldn't be allowed back. This should have been told from...
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.
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!
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Photo of Reflections at Carolina Forest
44 Photos available
8.9
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25 reviews
8.9
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25 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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My husband was the patient. He was pleased with the staff, the food, and some of the activities. I would recommend them to others. It's a well kept building with clean rooms and a community dining room for...
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.
Reflections at Carolina Forest is an assisted living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina of Horry County. Residents and their families enjoy the community's convenient location which is near many attractions such as The Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach State Park and...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
28%
3 star
8%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
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My 90 year old Mom was a resident there for 12 months. She was diagnosed with Lewy's Body dementia. In [date removed] and moved into Brookdale Conway in [date removed]. She absolutely loved her time there....
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.
At our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Conway, S.C., at the edge of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar, we’ll provide...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Myrtle Beach, SC

The average cost of senior living in Myrtle Beach is $4,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, SC with an average of $2,914 per month.

Assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach, SC, vs. nearby cities

Myrtle Beach, SC
$4,367/mo

Assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach, SC, vs. state and national averages

Myrtle Beach, SC
$4,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,367/mo
$4,367/mo

Assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,039/mo
Studio
$4,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,893/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,937/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Senior living costs in Myrtle Beach 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: Myrtle Beach, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMyrtle Beach, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,367/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,367/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,192/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Myrtle Beach, SC:$4,367/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Myrtle Beach, SC:$4,367/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Myrtle Beach, SC:$4,192/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Myrtle Beach and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Myrtle Beach, SCSC stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Myrtle Beach, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Myrtle Beach have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Myrtle Beach, SC$4,613/mo$4,637/mo-0.5%
South Carolina$4,370/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Myrtle Beach, SC
2024 average cost:$4,613/mo
2023 average cost:$4,637/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,370/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Myrtle Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Myrtle Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Myrtle Beach

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.

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

5.0
We had an amazing expeinrece during our time here at St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. The director [name removed] along with the rest of the staff are all amazing and friendly and we were very grateful to have their help along the way. We would absolutely recommend this facility to other families ...
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Myrtle Beach review score based on 92 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 7 Myrtle Beach assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Myrtle Beach review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Myrtle Beach review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Myrtle Beach, SC7 facilities
8.8
Surfside Beach, SC7 facilities
8.0

Review subcategories for Myrtle Beach assisted living

When assisted living 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 92 reviews of 7 Myrtle Beach assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Myrtle Beach resident and family assisted living 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.
Myrtle Beach, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Myrtle Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Myrtle Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Myrtle Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Myrtle Beach, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Myrtle Beach assisted living

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 Myrtle Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Myrtle Beach, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
71.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
14%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Myrtle Beach assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Myrtle Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Myrtle Beach, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
85.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Myrtle Beach assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Myrtle Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Myrtle Beach, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Myrtle Beach assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Myrtle Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Myrtle Beach, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
85.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Myrtle Beach

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Myrtle Beach protect seniors.
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Portside at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach Manor and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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