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Arbor Landing at Pawleys
10729 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
"Mom was well cared for here. All the employees are friendly and helpful. Mom was well fed and cared for at all times...
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$5,695
Assisted Living Communities in Georgetown, SC
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authentic reviews in Georgetown, SC below include 14 Assisted Living facilities with 46 reviews. On average in Georgetown, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.7 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Georgetown, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Inlet Coastal Resort
5087 Highway 17 N. Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"The rooms are very nice and plenty spacious. This facility is really clean. Very Nicely decorated. It is a beautiful...
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$3,500
Windrush at Garden City
11951 Grandhaven Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"I toured here. It was nice, but it was a little bit dated on the carpet. The staff was really nice, she said she'll call...
Assisted Living
$3,295
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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living
3620 Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
"There was staff pretty much everywhere at Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. They renovated the units and as people moved...
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$3,175
OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME
2317 PRINCE ST, Georgetown, SC 29440
"The owner is very attentive to clients needs. The staff is kind. The facility has activities such as bingo and chair...
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South Island Assisted Living
2902 South Island Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
"We found a facility called South Island Assisted Living for my ex-husband. We chose this facility, for it fits as far as...
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Morningside of Georgetown
2628 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
"We also went to Morningside of Georgetown when we were looking a facility for my ex-husband, and they were a little...
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The Lakes at Litchfield
120 Lakes at Litchfield Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
"I visited The Lakes at Litchfield. It had everything -- independent, assisted, down to medical and to everything. I...
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Sunny Pines Boarding Home
108 Gapway Rd., Andrews, SC 29510
"My brother is staying in Sunny Pines Boarding Home. It's a nice place. I've been there before. It's a normal place for...
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Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
699 Prince Creek Parkway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"It just has the assisted living and memory care. Even if you went in as assisted living, you would still be with all the...
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$4,635
Inlet Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
12287 Hwy 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"We are choosing Inlet Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care for my sister. The place was clean. The staff was very nice...
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$3,395
Garden Manor Village
100 Garden Manor Court, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"Garden Manor had small apartments. There was a library and a small place in the back where you could plant flowers. They...
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Palmettos of Garden City
9415 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
"The Palmettos of Garden City is wonderful. It's brand new, very clean, open, and airy. They have a lot of common areas...
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Bowles Community Care Home
9270 N Highway 17, Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
"Bowles Community Care Home was clean, their food was good, and their surroundings were good as well. But after the owner...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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bluebaby
2.0
Review of Prince George Healthcare Center
Needs more workers because it takes hours for them to change diapers and put them in there beds! And some of the nurses are hateful and mean! They there just to get paid! They don't care about the...
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unsatisfied member of Georgetown
1.0
Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME
the facility have an terrible smell , the residents body and clothing are dirty !!! the food need to be prepared by a licensed dietitian not someone with no experience on the right way to prepare...
Assisted Living
sara05
5.0
Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME
The owner is very attentive to clients needs. The staff is kind. The facility has activities such as bingo and chair exercise every morning form 9-11 am. Resident go out to eat as well as for...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Georgetown, SC and Nearby Cities
Georgetown has high assisted living costs compared to nearby cities in South Carolina. Charleston, which is further south down the coastline, has a monthly average of $3,600. Sumpter is further inland and has the least expensive assisted living costs in the state. There, the average cost is $2,200 per month. The city of Florence is located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, and the average price for assisted living is $4,163 per month.
Georgetown
$4,620
South Carolina
$3,988
The United States
$4,300
Florence
$4,163
Sumpter
$2,200
Charleston
$3,600
Paying for Assisted Living in Georgetown
The average cost of assisted living in Georgetown is $4,620 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. The average for South Carolina is $3,988, meaning Georgetown is one of the more expensive places for assisted living in the state. Costs here are also high compared to the national average of $4,300 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Georgetown
Georgetown seniors may be eligible for South Carolina’s Optional State Supplementation Program (OSS). It provides cash assistance to approved Community Residential Care Facilities to help cover assisted living costs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Georgetown, SC
Assisted living facilities are the second most expensive type of senior care in Georgetown. The most expensive is nursing homes due to the high level of medical care that they provide for their residents. The average price is $6,600 for a semiprivate room and $7,087 per month for a private room. Adult day health care costs just $1,283 per month, while both homemaker services and home health aides average $4,147 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,147
Home Health Aide
$4,147
Adult Day Health Care
$1,283
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,600
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,087
Note: Data for Georgetown was unavailable, so data for the closest city, Myrtle Beach, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Georgetown
Seniors and families in Georgetown have access to several county, regional and state government programs that can improve access to assisted living or make life better in long-term care. These resources offer financial assistance as well as valuable information.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Aging Services | (843) 545-3196 | Georgetown County's Bureau of Aging Services offers programs that can improve the lives of seniors living in assisted living. While the county provides some services, most programs are available at the local senior center. Seniors who visit the center can enjoy everything from computer classes to holiday celebrations. The Georgetown Senior Center also hosts health promotion activities, meals and safety courses. Transportation to and from the center is provided. |
| Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging | (843) 546-8502 | The Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging serves seniors and families in Georgetown and many of the surrounding communities. One of its primary services is to improve the quality of life in local assisted living communities. In addition, they offer health insurance counseling and general information about community resources. Free, non-emergency rides are available for doctor's visits, social activities and visits to service providers. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 868-9095 | South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors in assisted living facilities resolve problems. Seniors, as well as other concerned parties, can contact the ombudsman when they want to report rights violations, improper transfers or discharges and any form of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The ombudsman program also acts as an advocate for assisted living residents and their families, providing important information and helping them navigate their options. |
| Georgetown County Veterans Affairs | (843) 545-3330 | Representatives from the Georgetown County Veterans Affairs visit assisted living communities in Georgetown often to assist veterans and surviving dependents with benefits and many other issues. In some cases, they can help residents obtain additional funding, such as Aid & Attendance, to pay for support services or equipment. Agents can also help veterans order prescription medications and schedule hospital appointments. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Georgetown
Georgetown-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
