Myrtle Beach is a city along the Atlantic Coast in South Carolina. It has a population of around 36,000, with almost 22% of seniors aged 65 and older. Residents who like outdoor activities may be drawn to the coast’s warm temperatures, sandy beaches, golf courses, shopping, and other attractions. The city offers a low cost of living, and health care is affordable, with numerous physicians accepting Medicaid. It also has several top-notch hospitals for accidents, illnesses and chronic disease treatment.
A wonderful residential option for seniors who require minimal care is assisted living, which includes support with activities of daily living such as housekeeping, laundry, grooming, bathing, meals and transportation. There are seven assisted living communities in Myrtle Beach and eight nearby, offering seniors plenty of choices. These communities have an average cost of $4,070 per month.
This guide covers the cost of communities in Myrtle Beach and other areas throughout the state, as well as the cost of other types of long-term care. It also provides a list of valuable resources for seniors looking for other types of community aid.
3620 Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588
4.7
(28 reviews)
"Mom moved to Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and it's been a great experience. There's no problem. They've been very personable, very helpful, and everything's been good. It's a very clean facility. They have bingo, Jeopardy, Family Feud, and the..."
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9547 Highway 17, North, PO Box 986, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572
4.1
(33 reviews)
"We visited Myrtle Beach Manor, which we liked. It was good. It's a very nice place. I saw the assisted living, but they have skilled nursing there as well. The director was wonderful and responsive to us. She called me from her cellphone in the ev..."
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176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579
4.6
(12 reviews)
"We liked Indigo at Carolina Forest, but they didn't have skilled nursing there. We liked that it was smaller and it was very nice. They had a gym, a courtyard, and a game room. The staff was very helpful and very honest about the health of my fath..."
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219 Middleburg Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579
4.2
(10 reviews)
"We liked Reflections Assisted Living. It was wonderful there. It would've been perfect for my parents. They're excellent. I visited the assisted living, but their memory care section was really impressive, too. I liked the fact that it was religio..."
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901 Portside Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Portside at Grande Dunes was beautiful, bright, cheery, and clean. Our tour was very nice. All of our questions were answered. It was a very thorough tour, and we were just very pleased overall. Everybody was very friendly, attentive, and very nic..."
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101 Brightwater Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579
4.5
(72 reviews)
"I was really happy when my grandparents moved here. With their health conditions and no family in the area, we placed them here based on the care that they would need. The first time I visited, I was completely blown away by their care staff and a..."
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6151 Colline Verde Wy, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572
4.3
(6 reviews)
"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 t..."
READ MORE601 65th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29572
2.8
(5 reviews)
"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 fat..."
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997 Highway 90, Conway, SC, 29526
4.7
(15 reviews)
"Anderson Oaks Assisted Living was fabulous. They got a great staff and everybody seems very happy there. They were having a game session when we were there and it was nice."
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872 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC, 29526
4.4
(16 reviews)
"My dad has been at Brookdale for 18 months now. When we first moved him in he had a good sized room with a living area and a bedroom area. We just moved him into a smaller efficiency room as he really didn’t need the larger space. The efficiency r..."
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5087 Highway 17 N. Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
4.8
(4 reviews)
"Inlet Coastal Resort was a very pretty place. The staff was really nice, and they helped us in making some copies of things. They took some information to start getting the application going. The young lady that waited on us was very attentive. Th..."
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11951 Grandhaven Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
3.8
(13 reviews)
"I had lunch at Carolina Gardens at Garden City with my parents. They really liked it. It seemed as though they were very patient oriented. The staff were very friendly and outgoing. The food was very good. The rooms were nice size. What I liked ab..."
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2310 HWY 378, Conway, SC, 29527
"The care that each resident receives at Carolina Gardens is unique to his or her needs. Each resident is assessed upon move-in and regularly..."
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699 Prince Creek Parkway, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
4.6
(9 reviews)
"We're on a waiting list at St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. I visited both assisted living and memory care. The thing that I liked about it is that they're gonna let my mother stay in assisted living for the day, but at nighttime, she'll sleep with ..."
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12287 Hwy 707, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
5.0
(3 reviews)
"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 c..."
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100 Garden Manor Court, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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..."
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3.0
(2 reviews)
"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 al..."
READ MORELong-term care facilities, including assisted living communities in South Carolina, are regulated by the Bureau of Health Facility Licensing (BHFL). The office inspects facilities to ensure they are maintaining state and federal standards and providing licenses to new communities.
When planning for long-term care, it’s important to consider the median cost in an area. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average for assisted living in Myrtle Beach is $4,070 per month. This is $458 more than the state average and $430 less than the national average.
Hilton Head Island communities ($4,500) cost around the same as the national average, while those in Greenville, Columbia and Sumter all cost less than those in Myrtle Beach at $3,743, $3,270 and $2,663 per month, respectively.
Myrtle Beach
$4,070
South Carolina
$3,612
The United States
$4,500
Greenville
$3,743
Columbia
$3,270
Hilton Head Island
$4,500
Sumter
$2,663
There are several alternatives for long-term care that address a variety of needs. Seniors who prefer to remain in their own homes can get care through homemaker services at $4,576 or a home health aide, which offers medical care, at $4,767 monthly. For seniors who live at home with caregivers who work during weekdays, adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,300. Assisted living facility costs around $4,070 for seniors who need minimal daily help, while a nursing home provides the most intensive care with round-the-clock skilled nursing. A semiprivate room, on average, is around $6,372 and a private room is $6,684 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,576
Home Health Aide
$4,767
Adult Day Health Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Facility
$4,070
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,372
Nursing Home (private room)
$6,684
Low-income seniors in Myrtle Beach may be able to take advantage of a Medicaid program called Community Long Term Care (CLTC). This initiative, run by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, promotes freedom of choice, allowing seniors who would otherwise be placed in a nursing home to explore other options, including assisted living.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Myrtle Beach seniors can get help through public and private organizations to help address daily needs. This list provides information on some of the most common and helpful resources within the city.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Harry County Council on Aging (HCCOA) | (843) 626-3991 | The HCCOA is a nonprofit corporation that provides various programs and services for seniors who live within the county. The goal of the HCCOA is to keep seniors healthy and active within their communities. They manage the HCCOA Grand Strand Senior Center, which features an activities calendar, classes, and other resources. |
| Waccamaw Regional County of Governments Area Agency on Aging | (843) 546-8502 | The local Area Agency on Aging advocates for programs and services for seniors in the tri-county area. These programs include information about support, education and small grants to families and caregivers, health insurance counseling and no-cost transportation. |
| Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders (I-CARE) | (800) 868-9095 | I-CARE is operated by the South Carolina Department on Aging. Volunteers provide individual and unbiased insurance counseling that helps seniors understand Medicare options and coverage amounts. Information is also provided on supplemental insurance and prescription drug plans. |
| Adult Protective Services (APS) | (888) 227-3487 | The APS investigates and helps seniors who’ve experienced abuse, neglect and exploitation. The agency can also provide temporary housing until the grievance has been resolved. |
| Coast RTA Paratransit Services | (843) 488-0865 | Coast RTA Paratransit provides curb-to-curb reduced-fare transportation to seniors and those with disabilities. A doctor’s written statement of a short-term or permanent disability is required to qualify. Reservations must be made at least one day in advance and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Myrtle Beach Vet Center | (843) 232-2441 | The Myrtle Beach Vet Center assists veterans in obtaining benefits and services. This includes health care, counseling, education, job help and assistance transitioning from the military to civilian life. The Aid and Attendance benefit also helps low-income veterans pay for activities of daily living while in long-term care. |
Myrtle Beach Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
