Best Memory Care in Myrtle Beach, SC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 memory care providers in Myrtle Beach, SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in SC
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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
MC
AL
RC
Myrtle Beach
142
Facility 142
SC AVG 86
Rank #10 / 165
No
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 33
Rank #80 / 118
Studio / Suite
Watercrest Myrtle Beach
MC
AL
IL
RC
Myrtle Beach
122
Facility 122
SC AVG 86
Rank #19 / 165
Yes
26
Facility 26
SC AVG 33
Rank #76 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Indigo Carolina Forest
MC
AL
IL
RC
Myrtle Beach
85
Facility 85
SC AVG 86
Rank #76 / 165
Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 33
Rank #49 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
MC
AL
Little River
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 86
Rank #84 / 165
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 33
Rank #64 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other SC memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Myrtle Beach. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living

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.

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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.

$4,950/Month

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Indigo Carolina Forest

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Overview of Indigo Carolina Forest

Situated in the scenic community of Myrtle Beach, SC, the Indigo Carolina Forest is an enticing senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from spacious and comfortable accommodations with varying floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program addressing their immediate needs with compassion and dignity by an expert and empathetic team.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, concierge service, barber and salon services, and many more. Enhance physical endurance by joining wellness programs in its fitness center. Attend a full calendar of social activities and events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing living experience with Indigo Carolina Forest.

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Overview of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach

The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach offers assisted living and memory care in Little River, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care has a secured setting with supervision, making the community potentially suitable for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 80 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident with a pet to bring that companion when moving in. Lori Ference serves as the administrator, and Snh Se N Myrtle Beach Tenant operates the community.

Contact The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach

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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Memory Care in Myrtle Beach at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 30/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 107The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does South Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?

South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 4 memory care communities in Myrtle Beach, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.