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Portside at Grande Dunes

901 Portside Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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Karen

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our experience

We would rate everything 5 except Value for the money 4. The place was extremely clean. The personal were extremely helpful. They all made the experience easier for me as my husband went downhill so fast. Would recommend this place absolutely. I realize the price is high. It's just too bad the government doesn't help out in these situations.

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Portside at Grande Dunes

About the facility

Our brand new luxurious and colorful community caters to the needs of all seniors. From seniors desiring an empowered, active and independent lifestyle to those who just need some daily assistance with bathing or eating, we help seniors and their families seeking memory care across all stages of dementia. In our specially designed neighborhood for seniors with memory loss, we offer a uniquely progressive Montessori-based program called SPARK. This program emphasizes resident’s preferences, ideas and independence. There are no buy-in fees and we offer colorful activities for everyone including happy hours, coffee tastings, wine of the month club, and many more. Our staff is fully dedicated to providing quality care that fulfills resident’s mental, physical, social, and emotional needs. If you need transportation assistance, help accessing tickets to a concert, or making a dinner reservation, don’t worry! Our Lifestyle Coordinator or concierge team will be happy to assist with all of your personal needs and requests. After all, simplifying your daily to-do list is our number one goal.

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We value health and hospitality here at Portside. For fitness enthusiasts, our state of the art fitness studio and trained staff provides strength training, group classes, core fitness, and yoga opportunities for...

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
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  • Independent Living

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Portside at Grande Dunes

Pricing

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  • 2 BedroomsStarting at $5,335/mo
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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Kitchenette

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Services

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Community Service Programs

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Reviews

for Portside at Grande Dunes

9.6 out of 10
Review Score56 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.4
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.4
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
3.8
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.1

A Place for Mom has scored Portside at Grande Dunes with 9.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Portside at Grande Dunes has 56 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 8/18/26

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Leslie Yarborough

Not Sure

Toured community

August 18, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars

It was good. I thought we had set it up to have lunch there ut when we met with [name removed], lunch was never mentioned. The facility was nice and the tour was fine. This was our first visit anywhere for senior living, so everything was new to me and my sister. I had no idea wat to expect price-wise. The facility provides transportation to medical appointments within a 10-mile radius. My sister has many appointments at the cancer center which is 14 miles away so there would be a charge.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
5.0

Janey A

Not Sure

Toured community

July 28, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

This place felt happy and alive with beautiful social areas and plenty of outdoor amenities to keep you moving and active. The apartments and villas are spacious with plenty of windows for natural light. Everything was clean and neat. Looks like a wonderful place to spend your final years with or without assistance when needed.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
5.0

Karen

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 23, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our experience

We would rate everything 5 except Value for the money 4. The place was extremely clean. The personal were extremely helpful. They all made the experience easier for me as my husband went downhill so fast. Would recommend this place absolutely. I realize the price is high. It's just too bad the government doesn't help out in these situations.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 7, 2026

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Has room for improvements

Yes the staff in memory care should be a little more attentive. You have some really good staff members than some should not be there.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

David

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 20, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

Start with accommodations, first class adequate size one bedroom , nice kitchen, great bath and wonderful closet. Living room small but two large chairs or one love seat and chair. Very clean, well maintained and great activities. Staff is first class and very accommodating. Most residents in independent living are seemingly happy or at least content. Only negative is food. Marginal at best even though chef tries hard. I think he tried to do to much needs to keep it simple.

Julie

Not Sure

Toured community

April 15, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Very nice facility! It was our first visit to any assisted living facility. We made an appointment just one day before so they were very accommodating. Since it was our first visit [name removed] was very informative about assisted living.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 25, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

92 and enjoying life in independent living

My mom is very happy with her apartment, activities, dining experience, cleaning service in her apartment once a week, and she always has positive things to say about the staff in every department. One thing to know is that rent has been increased by 10% each year for two years. I do think that is a bit high and not mentioned when moving in. It has caused some people to move. People need to ask and ensure they can afford this facility in subsequent years.

Carole Z

Not Sure

Toured community

February 24, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely love the place would be more interested in the villas which I understand. There is a waiting list, but I am not in a hurry. I need at least a year to downsize and sell my home.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

January 9, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

I wish I could convince my dad not to move. He looks better than he has in years and has gained some mobility back.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

An amazing place. It was a great transition place for my mother from CA in [date removed]. Started not knowing true condition mentally, or physically after my father's death, since I was in SC and was being told different things. I had to start with her placed in Assisted Living , fully furnished, etc. Spent 2 - 3 weeks in that section of Portside. Then we moved her in Independent Living section where she did great. Now, 16 months later, we have moved here into [community removed] in MB, another great stepping stone for her, and in the next 15 months she hopefully is ready to purchase her own home in the MB area. One step at a time. My mother situation is unquie, just as each one is their own situation. My mother is 70 years old and really just had to regain her Independence in life after 48 years of marriage with my fathers sudden death. She struggeld with the loss and sense of reality and hope. Portside was AMAZING. The staff was TOP RATED, caring people. I was proud to know my mother was living in a place so beautiful and well maintained overall. The kitchen staff was amazing and did a 5 star job each and everyday. I have NO complaints towards Portside at Grande Dunes. Activities were endless and well thought of , dining experience was restaurant style with beautiful ambiance for everyone. The apartment/room was perfect for our situation, but they offer so many different sizes to fit others needs.

Myra

Assisted Living

Family/friend

October 16, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Caring Community

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.

Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Rudy

Memory Care

Family/friend

October 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Great staff, pleasant environment

5 for everything except food, 3 for food. What we like the most about the community is the great staff and the open, quality environment. Yes, we would recommend Portside at Grande Dunes communities to other families based on the experience so far.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 15, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

Staff is friendly, it's in a beautiful and ideal location, beautifully decorated, SC house calls and visits, activities for everyone, transportation to appointments, etc. It allows my Mom to be independent while still feeling safe. Everything has been wonderful minus the food really needs improvement

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

P. B.

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 6, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

My mom (92) has lived at Portside for a year now and is very pleased with her choice. She first downsized from her house of 50 years in upstate NY to a two bedroom condo by the ocean for 6 years, but when she stopped driving, socialization became more challenging. Now she has a spacious one bedroom apartment in independent living that accommodates her baby grand piano, communal meals in a lovely dining room with restaurant style service, multiple activities and personal care services including physical therapy right in the building, a beautiful salt water pool on the grounds, as well as transportation to local shopping, dining, and entertainment. This is most definitely an upscale senior community. I live just 4 minutes away so am in and out all the time and always find the staff friendly and professional and residents warm and welcoming. I highly recommend Portside and frankly, think I should have looked into it sooner as my mom's mood and even cognitive abilities seemed to improve due to socialization. I also took my widowed group to tour and one gentlemen moved in right away. He seems happier and more relaxed. Living alone, eating alone, even watching movies at home alone takes its toll and then there is the fear many seniors have of a health emergency and no one around to help. I would urge people to go look sooner rather than later so they understand what options actually exist.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

May 1, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Best in the area

The overall facility amenities and activities were the reason we chose Portside at Grande Dunes. FYI of all the facilities that we visited in the Myrtle Beach area this was the nicest by a lot.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 1, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

This place was great. Convenient to hospitals and medical facilities. Wonderful staff

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Overall would recommend

I love the warmth of residents and staff. The concierge is a huge benefit and blessing to visitors and residents. The activities director and staff do an excellent job along with transportation to and from church, appointments, grocery stores and banking.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

March 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

My mom and stepdad have been very happy at Portside, they are very engaged and stay busy. Physical therapy is on site and they are staying mobile in the independent care side. So much better than being home alone with not much interaction. They are eating much better too! It has been a blessing for our family.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Resident/client

February 28, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Would highly recommend

The staff are great and very caring. The food is good for an institutional setting. Everything is kept very clean and transportation is available if I need it. I have a small apartment with kitchen, living area, bedroom and bath. A little over 600 square feet. I also. Am able to have my cat with me. I don't participate in a lot of the activities other than trips to local restaurants or grocery stores. There are art and calligraphy classes as well as games played through out the week . plenty to keep busy

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Matthew Nelson

Independent Living

Family/friend

December 4, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great place for my mother

Portside was best overall place for mom in Myrtle Beach, SC. From the start the staff at Portside Grande Dunes was excellent. No complaints at all with staff or facilities at Portside I recommend Portside Grande Dunes to everyone I talk with. Mom deserves the best in her later years.

Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Portside at Grande Dunes

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Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know South Carolina’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about South Carolina’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Portside at Grande Dunes

  • Portside at Grande Dunes offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (843) 999-2494 to reach a resident at Portside at Grande Dunes.

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