Watercrest Myrtle Beach
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Myrtle Beach, SC

Watercrest Myrtle Beach

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Myrtle Beach, SC

Overview of Watercrest Myrtle Beach

Watercrest Myrtle Beach offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow may be able to change care levels without moving to another community. Watercrest Myrtle Beach has 122 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing; a studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom option can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Starting monthly prices are $4,950 for independent living and $6,000 for memory care. The memory care rate reflects the secured setting and smaller staff ratios required for this level of supervision. Residents have access to an outdoor pool, art studio, theater, music room, fitness center, gardening stations, walking paths, salon, spa, and restaurant-style dining, along with transportation services and rehabilitation services.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move. Charles Holtzclaw serves as the administrator, and American House South Carolina operates the community. Watercrest Myrtle Beach may be a good fit for someone who could benefit from changing care levels within the same community as needs develop.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 122 Rank #17 / 213Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 17th out of 213 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #90 / 150Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 90th out of 150 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

IL
$4,950/Month

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
CountyHorry
License NumberCRC-2079
Business TypeLimited Liability

Ownership & Operating Entity

Watercrest Myrtle Beach is legally operated by American House South Carolina LLC, and administered by Charles Holtzclaw.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Additional Services

3 services
Respite Care
Transportation
Housekeeping

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Arts & Crafts
Art Gallery
Movie Theater
Music Room
Spa
Fitness Center
Gardening
Walking Paths
Wi-Fi
Fitness And Recreation
Specific ProgramsSignature Program Offerings

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Address 4.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Myrtle Beach's city center to Watercrest Myrtle Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.41 miles to nearest hospital (Graduate Medical Education - Grand Strand Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Myrtle Beach

Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Myrtle Beach
142
Facility 142
SC AVG 77
Rank #11 / 213
No
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 31
Rank #97 / 150
Studio / Suite
Watercrest Myrtle Beach
AL
IL
MC
RC
Myrtle Beach
122
Facility 122
SC AVG 77
Rank #17 / 213
Yes
26
Facility 26
SC AVG 31
Rank #90 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Indigo Carolina Forest
AL
IL
MC
RC
Myrtle Beach
85
Facility 85
SC AVG 77
Rank #81 / 213
Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 31
Rank #54 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
AL
MC
Little River
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 77
Rank #89 / 213
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 31
Rank #74 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Watercrest Myrtle Beach is located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Watercrest Myrtle Beach

Who is the owner of Watercrest Myrtle Beach?

Watercrest Myrtle Beach is legally operated by American House South Carolina LLC, and administered by Charles Holtzclaw.

Is Watercrest Myrtle Beach in a walkable area?

Watercrest Myrtle Beach has a walk score of 26. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Watercrest Myrtle Beach?

According to SC state health department records, Watercrest Myrtle Beach's license number is CRC-2079.

Does Watercrest Myrtle Beach have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Watercrest Myrtle Beach on this page.

Are pets allowed at Watercrest Myrtle Beach?

Yes, Watercrest Myrtle Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Watercrest Myrtle Beach?

The team at Watercrest Myrtle Beach can be reached at myrtlebeach@watercrestseniorliving.com.

Who is the administrator of Watercrest Myrtle Beach?

Charles Holtzclaw is the administrator of Watercrest Myrtle Beach.

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