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Compare Assisted Living around Myrtle Beach (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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| Portside at Grande Dunes |
SC Senior Communitie
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Myrtle Beach | 120 | Yes | 36 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Little River (Us Highway 17) | 80 | No | 33 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Myrtle Beach | 142 | No | 22 | Studio / Suite |
| Myrtle Beach Manor |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Myrtle Beach | 111 | No | 41 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| TerraBella Myrtle Beach |
SC Senior Communitie
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Myrtle Beach (Saint James Square) | - | Yes | 52 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Watercrest Myrtle Beach |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Myrtle Beach (Colline Verde Way) | 122 | Yes | 26 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Brightwater Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Myrtle Beach | 56 | No | - | - |
Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, envisions a community where every resident is valued as a unique individual, and their lifestyle and interests are celebrated. The mission of this community is to exceed expectations by offering various living options like assisted living, independent living, and memory care and providing daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs. The community’s values are rooted in creating an environment where residents can live their best life, feeling at home and understood.
Portside at Grande Dunes provides a range of living options, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment styles for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term/Respite Stays. The amenities and facilities reflect a commitment to personalized care, offering diverse living arrangements to cater to individual needs and preferences. Residents can choose from companion suite and studio apartment styles in Memory Care, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment. The community stands as a welcoming home that prioritizes the well-being and fulfillment of its residents.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 349 / 439 / 605 / 628 / 875 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Situated in the relaxing community of North Myrtle Beach, SC, the Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is a vibrant senior living community providing assisted living. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and private studio are available. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services. As for memory care, a cutting-edge program called Pathways to Discovery is thoughtfully designed for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and community events. With the Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, seniors are assured of an empowering living experience.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Take in the warmth of Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC, with the extraordinary senior living community of Myrtle Beach Grine Senior Living providing assisted living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. With a wide selection of snug and sophisticated studios, seniors enjoy a relaxing and safe time. The community works closely with its residents to ensure they receive the highest quality of care and support from a competent and highly skilled team.
Flourish and live your best life with engaging activities and energizing programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living is an incredible community that strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy a hassle-free retirement surrounded by a supportive environment and serene spaces.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Located in the peaceful community of North Myrtle Beach Manor, the Myrtle Beach Manor is a vibrant senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A variety of luxurious accommodations are available ranging from one-bedroom to studio and studio with kitchenette. With its trained and compassionate team, residents can receive personalized care based on their needs. As for its memory care services, the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood is created to give a peaceful and secured community for its residents.
With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, warm and cozy fireside seating, and many more. True to its dedication to promoting a holistic approach to care and support, seniors are guaranteed a promising retirement.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Terrabella Myrtle Beach is a stunning sanctuary that boasts exquisite surroundings. Life in this community is enhanced by the unwavering support of its professional care staff, offering an intimate and home-like atmosphere for an independent lifestyle. Terrabella Myrtle Beach undoubtedly delivers world-class hospitality as shown by their strong online reviews and reputation of care and service.
This community provides exclusive programs, such as the Sensations for an exceptional dining experience, the Celebrations for fun-filled programs and educational activities, and the Dimensions that focus on the health and wellness of its residents. Supportive services are also provided for its residents; its specialized healthcare program focuses on therapy programs (speech, occupational, physical) and hospice services.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 335-379 / 396-518 / 549-894 / 893 / 893-1056 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Set on the beautiful Colline Verdi Way, Myrtle Beach, SC, Watercress Myrtle Beach is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community features various sophisticated and well-crafted residences, promising relaxation and safety like no other. The community boasts a team of competent and extremely talented professionals providing round-the-clock care and support for seniors to live their lives as they prefer.
The community ensures seniors cherish every moment of their stay at Watercrest Myrtle Beach with its scenic views. Discover new interests and reignite passions with fun activities and enjoyable programs. Eat well with nutritious and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Watercress Myrtle Beach is a good place to spend your golden years surrounded by serene spaces and a bright and friendly community.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Brightwater is a senior living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. The community focuses on providing a vibrant lifestyle with various social activities and wellness programs.
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
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Environment
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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.
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Review Sentiment
Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Occupancy Rate
Bed Options
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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.
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Walk Score
Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, 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 7 assisted living facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach, 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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