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Photo of Arbor Landing at Pawleys
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Recently they hired a new head chef and hopefully food quality will improve. Administration is very approachable and I like that the executive director is a registered nurse and a woman.
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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No complaints. They do all they can for him. It is a very clean and pleasant atmosphere. Everyone there is very friendly. The care there seems very good. My experiences with admin and staff have been good. I...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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9.8
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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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9.3
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34 reviews
9.3
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34 reviews
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The facilities and pricing are a number 5! They ARE certainly struggling with Staff though, lots of turnover and lots of cell phone use during work hours. Seems like the Staff is not capable or cares about...
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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8.0
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8.0
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22 reviews
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It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.
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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
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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.
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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This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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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22 Floor plans available
6.9
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38 reviews
6.9
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Some of the people there as far as the patients are a little nasty and you have to take it for what it's worth because they are a mix of different ailments to everybody so that's understood. I personally...
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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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Pawleys Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pawleys Island is $4,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pamplico, SC with an average of $3,136 per month.

Independent living costs in Pawleys Island, SC, vs. nearby cities

Pawleys Island, SC
$4,199/mo

Independent living costs in Pawleys Island, SC, vs. state and national averages

Pawleys Island, SC
$4,199/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Pawleys Island, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,399/mo
Independent Living
$4,199/mo

Independent living costs in Pawleys Island, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,648/mo
Studio
$5,019/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,565/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Pawleys Island 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: Pawleys Island, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePawleys Island, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,199/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,399/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,399/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pawleys Island, SC:$4,199/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pawleys Island, SC:$4,399/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pawleys Island, SC:$4,399/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Pawleys Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Pawleys Island

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.

Windrush Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.5
My loved one is currently a resident at Windrush Assisted Living and the overall experience at this facility has been good. The facility was just sold to the new owners this month. They do have high staff turnover. However, overall, I would recommend Windrush Assisted Living to others.

Garden Manor Village in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.3
My mom and dad experienced happiness at Garden Manor Village in their remaining years and received compassion from the staff and management when they passed. They spoke highly of the living conditions and entertainment . Now, my sister in law is living there and loves it. Those that say there ...
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Pawleys Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pawleys Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pawleys Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pawleys Island independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Pawleys Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pawleys Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pawleys Island independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Pawleys Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pawleys Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pawleys Island independent 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 independent living communities in Pawleys Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pawleys Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47%
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Arbor Landing at Pawleys, Arbor Landing at Surfside and Inlet Coastal Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pawleys Island, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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