Assisted Living Communities in Murrells Inlet, SC

"I toured Anderson Oaks Assisted Living. My tour was with Justin. He was the executive director, a very nice young man, very informative. He worked in the ward that had veterans that not only had dementia, they also had PTSD. He got an exposure to knowing what was needed. He took me all around. The facility wasn't as great as the first one, but they had two things. They had only one resident per room and I did ask him what would happen when the money ran out and he said that the resident would not have to move. They would help the resident get Medicaid to cover the expense. They had three meals. They had 24-hour available snacks and drinks. They also had if they didn't like what were having, they could have super sandwiches. They also had the main menu and a little menu if you didn't like it."

"My wife and I recently toured Portside at Grand Dunes. What an amazing tour was provided by a Sales Rep. She provided a wealth of information about Independent Living at Portside. Her knowledge of the industry and the community, facility, amenities and social connections was very evident prior to, and throughout the tour. Everything Sales Rep described was verified as we toured all aspects of the community. We happened to be there when happy hour was beginning. The real-time picture of the residents and social interaction was exciting to see. The bar has been set by the Portside community. We were very excited to capture a vision of the life style that could be ours in the future. Thank you Portside Rep for your exellence in presenting your community."

"I went to Spring Oak Conway. It was a little bit too far out for what I needed. The staff was very pleasant. They were very knowledgeable, very patient, and very caring. They were cleaning the facility while I was there. The rooms are adequate. The dining area was a nice size and it looked fairly clean."

"Garden Manor had small apartments. There was a library and a small place in the back where you could plant flowers. They served one nice big meal a day. If you wanted something for later in the evening, you could get a box of food to take with you. They would come and clean once a week. They went on trips for shopping in a van. It was just what I needed. The people were very nice, very friendly, and outgoing. "

"We are choosing Inlet Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care for my sister. The place was clean. The staff was very nice, caring, and very professional. The apartments were spacious and clean, and the residents were very nice. The price was also convenient. We toured the place twice, and each time we went there they had some kind of gathering for the residents and family members. One was Veterans Day, and then the other one was just a meet and greet with the families."

"The Palmettos of Garden City is wonderful. It's brand new, very clean, open, and airy. They have a lot of common areas to sit and socialize. Their staff is wonderful, I met their medical and nursing directors and activities director and they're all very caring and enthusiastic. It's conveniently located and the grounds are very nice, it's tucked away in a lot of trees. My father's room is a studio, it's a little smaller and pricier than some of the other places, but it's manageable. It has a large bathroom, with cable, Wi-Fi, and a telephone provided for free. All utilities are covered. In addition to three meals, they have unlimited snacks throughout the day. There's also a little bistro area where you can socialize and they have a happy hour every day."

"My friend moved into St Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. It was convenient, and they were willing to take my friend because she's a memory care patient. It was in close proximity to where her family could reach her. The care from the nurses is outstanding. They were very attentive, very caring, and patient. When I was there, they did dine out and gave the residents pizza. They have workstations and games, and they take them on outings."

"I am a resident of The Lakes at Litchfield. The community itself is beautiful. It looks like a neighborhood. It's not in a city or near a lot of industrial kinds of stuff. It's very pretty. There are lakes around. They have both single-family homes, duplexes, and apartments. They call them villas, but they're apartments, one and two bedrooms, and very roomy, plenty of room. The food is very good. Included in your monthly fee, you'll get a food stipend, and part of that covers one meal a day, or you can have more if you want. They give you $600 a month, and if you have a husband or a significant other, it's doubled. I have a two-bedroom apartment with a nice-sized living room. I've lived in one of the duplexes before, and they needed cottages. There was a big demand for them, so they offered me a deal to move into a villa. The bedrooms in the villa are bigger than those in the cottages, but I went from a three-bedroom cottage to a two-bedroom villa, and I have plenty of room. It's very nicely done. It has sunrooms. We have a great staff right now, a super staff. There's fine dining, but we also have a bistro where you can get sandwiches and stuff if you don't want a big, heavy meal. It's really nice. At the moment, the community is 25 years old, so there's some wear and tear and some things that need updating, but nothing critical. It's showing its age a little bit. You can be as busy or as lazy as you want. There's a lot of stuff going on all the time. It's great."

"Reflections Assisted Living is not a new facility. I think it's been there for 20 years or so, but it is well-kept. It's an easy location to get to for visitors. We went in last weekend completely unannounced, and it looked spotless (for a weekend). I can't say anything but good things about the upkeep there. We have not been back to visit my sister-in-law, because we wanted to get her settled in first, but as far as I can tell, she's settled in very well. We were most pleased by the fact that the manager was able to work with the hospital that she was leaving by looking at her documents over the weekend so we were able to get her out of the hospital and into the facility within three days. That was one of the most important things to us, was getting there quickly. Now that she is there, we're very pleased with the place. Jordan and the head nurse have been very helpful to keep me updated about what was going on. The facility could have been a little more modern, but the truth is, even if the brick is not the shiny stuff that some of them are made of and it's not stories, it looks more like a home with a big door right in front. For people that age, I think they might like the fact that they don't have to go up elevators. It has a homey feeling inside."

"Watercrest Myrtle Beach was stunning. It smelled good, and it was just gorgeous. They had a very attentive staff. They had a diverse food selection for different residents who may have different food needs. The style was more like a luxury hotel than an assisted living facility. It was very homey, very comfortable, and very welcoming. Everyone there was very engaged. Their chef made a dozen of freshly baked cookies for my parents that morning - 6 oatmeal cookies and 6 chocolate chip cookies as a welcome gesture. It was above and beyond, and they had them sent to my parents in the hospital. Where most assisted living facilities have a little eating area, theirs looked more like a restaurant. They didn't have specific hours where the residents could eat. Somebody would come take your order, and they would make you whatever you want."

"I talked with people from other assisted living facilities and no one was able or willing to do what Magnolias did. Magnolias accepted my father as a resident at a reduced monthly rate and they're helping him to obtain his VA benefits. When my father's VA benefits begin Magnolias will be reimbursed retroactive. Magnolias of Myrtle Beach is a nice facility with decent caring people. I've been there many times to visit and I talk with the residents and they like being there.Visit and see for yourself. "

"I VISITED THE FACILITY AND THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL WITH THE PEOPLE STAYING THERE AND SHOWED THEM THE REPECT NO MATTER HOW THEY ACTED ALSO ANSWER ALL MY QUESTIONS. VERY CLEAN FACILITY."

"This rehab facility is definitely run with efficiency and do everything they can to make you feel better. The nurses, CNAs, and nurse practitioners have been nothing but wonderful to my mom!! And the people who clean are excellent!!! My mom has been in other facilities and none of them come close to this one!"

"I toured Myrtle Beach Manor. It seemed very friendly. The rooms are all about the same as what I have now, maybe a little bit smaller. The staff member who gave the tour was very nice and anxious to please me."