Compare Assisted Living around Horry County
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
| Anderson Oaks Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Conway | 80
Facility
80
SC AVG
90
Rank
#168 / 309 | No |
6
Facility
6
SC AVG
32
Rank
#207 / 232 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet | AL | Murrells Inlet (Prince Creek Parkway) | 110
Facility
110
SC AVG
90
Rank
#90 / 309 | No |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
32
Rank
#102 / 232 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Windrush at Garden City | AL | Murrells Inlet | 111
Facility
111
SC AVG
90
Rank
#88 / 309 | No |
46
Facility
46
SC AVG
32
Rank
#56 / 232 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| River Park Senior Living | AL | Little River | 90
Facility
90
SC AVG
90
Rank
#132 / 309 | No | - | - |
Overview of Anderson Oaks Assisted Living
Proud to be the only locally owned non-profit assisted living community in the area, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living is truly a hidden gem in Conway, SC. The community offers a range of services, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Beautifully appointed accommodations ranging from studio apartments to one-bedroom suite apartments are available for its residents.
Anderson Oaks Assisted Living is comprised of a team of dedicated and passionate individuals devoted to meeting the individual needs of its residents. The community offers daily activities, including church services and bi-weekly outings, designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Meet new companions and create unforgettable memories together. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, seniors are guaranteed a safe, engaging, and meaningful stay.
Conveniently located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Legacy Village is a premier assisted living and memory care community committed to serving seniors with honor, respect, faith, and integrity. Residents can choose from a variety of accommodations, including studios, one-bedroom, and deluxe one-bedroom apartments. The community provides a lively social calendar, experienced caregivers and exceptional services for their residents’ individual needs and levels of care.
With a licensed and certified team available around the clock, residents can enjoy top-notch amenities and services such as nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals, exciting activities and community events, and attentive personal care. For memory care, the community provides specialized programs designed to serve each resident’s unique needs. At Legacy Village, seniors can truly enjoy a worry-free stay.
Overview of Windrush at Garden City
Set in the beautiful town of Murrells Inlet, SC, the Windrush at Garden City is an inviting senior living community offering affordable family-style residential assisted living care. This community provides assisted living services along with exceptional, immediate care from a team of experienced, certified healthcare professionals available 24/7. Residents can select from a variety of clean, comfortably equipped, and home-like accommodations, ranging from cozy suites to spacious apartments.
The community offers several amenities and services, including on-site health services and a variety of community spaces. They also offer secured access for increased safety. Monthly and seasonal activities are thoughtfully designed for the residents such as crafts, movies, games, fitness activities, and many more. With Windrush at Garden City, the goal is to promote peace of mind and well-being for its residents and their families.
River Park Senior Living operates a 90-bed assisted living community at 190 River Park Drive in Little River, Horry County, South Carolina. Tommy Jackson administers the facility, which is licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility. The operating entity is Ahr Little River Sc Alf Trs Sub Llc; the ownership structure is CR River Park LLC.
The community’s service model encompasses three care levels. Assisted living supports residents requiring help with activities of daily living in a residential setting. A dedicated respite care program serves short-term placements for family caregivers. Memory care with a specialized Alzheimer’s unit is available for residents with cognitive decline.
The facility explicitly notes its focus on residents with complex health conditions, supported by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.
River Park Senior Living ranks 132nd among 309 South Carolina assisted living facilities by census size, positioning it in the mid-range for capacity within the state’s licensed community care landscape. The facility operates on a private-pay basis and does not accept Medicare or Medicaid as payment sources.
River Park Senior Living is structured to provide assisted living, respite care, and memory care services for residents with complex health needs in a 90-bed Horry County setting.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
03
Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
04
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Horry County, SC
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Carolina?
Assisted living in South Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Carolina?
Assisted living in South Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does South Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?
South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including South Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 assisted living facilities in Horry County, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Horry County, SC?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Horry County, SC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Horry County, SC?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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