Portside at Grande Dunes is the only place that did not remind me of a nursing home. Compared to others, they seem to have a lot more stuff going on and activities for the residents. The staff that I talked to was very helpful and friendly. They gave me information on the VA discount and VA stuff. It's all very modern-looking and well decorated. The place was very clean and very well-maintained.
Portside at Grande Dunes
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care
8 Reviews
901 Portside Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Portside at Grande Dunes
Assisted Living Reviews for Portside at Grande Dunes
June 20, 2021
I visited this facility
Independent Living Reviews for Portside at Grande Dunes
May 15, 2022
I visited this facility
Portside at Grande Dunes is a single multi-story building. They had very nice facilities, accommodations, and services available. They had a nice outdoor pool. The eating facilities were top-notch. The people we came into contact with were the marketing types, and they're always very personable. We had contact with a lot of people who live there who are very upbeat and happy with the place. As we were talking to the marketing folks, residents would just stop and chat a little bit, so that was pretty good.
There was a bocce court and pickleball and they had what you would probably expect at a higher-end facility like that. Their location is really good. It's right close to the beaches in that area of South Carolina, so it's a really attractive place. Of course, where there are beaches, there are a lot of restaurants and things to do and attractions as well. What I liked best is their restaurant where there's a happy hour every day and people were gathering regularly. It looked like a pretty good place to be sociable and to meet everyone. It was pretty expensive. The staff was great.
July 09, 2021
I visited this facility
We did an in-person tour for Portside at Grande Dunes and we saw their independent living. The tour was excellent and their facility is top drawer. It's very well done. They had a swimming pool, a synthetic golf driving range, and a bar area. They also had transportation available to various places and they were in very close proximity to all the medical facilities. They were a little more expensive than other places I've visited, but they're well worth it. The staff people that we met were very professional too.
June 26, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother is at Portside at Grande Dunes. The staff is friendly and accommodating. They've been really wonderful to her and very helpful for us, too. They don't have lunch there. They just have breakfast and dinner; it would be great if they could also have lunch.
It's a very nice facility, and there's a very full schedule of activities and events.
Provider Response
Thank you Lisa for the kind words. We are always striving to meet the needs of all of our residents. We implemented a couple of programs that includes lunch with our Independent Living package. Please reach out to me so that I can send you that information
June 23, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother moved into Portside at Grande Dunes. The people were very attentive, they answered all of our questions. The staff is fantastic, and the two managers that we have dealt with have been excellent. That was her first choice, she loved it and we were lucky to get in. She has an apartment, and it's very independent.
Portside is new, and it has all the amenities that you could want. It has an exercise room, yoga classes, a pool, and so many activities. They provide two meals a day. I've been fortunate enough to go and have one, and it's excellent. They have trips, they take them to the grocery store, they will take them to their medical appointments. And they also have a P.A. that will come and do house calls.
Provider Response
Thank you Cindy for the kind words. We are fortunate to have a beautiful building and great amenities. However, what I am most proud of, is our people. Portside has AWESOME employees and residents. Our goal is that everyone stays active - both physically and socially. It truly is a Portside family.
Memory Care Reviews for Portside at Grande Dunes
May 15, 2022
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother was at Portside at Grande Dunes for a few months. The food was OK and the place was very pretty, but the helpers were not that good. She was there for four months in memory care. The main thing that they need to improve is interaction with the employees and the residents. Most of them were not at all attentive and would run away from work and only a select few were attentive and cared about the residents. They needed more people. They had a gym that you could use and they had bingo most days. There weren't many activities. It was very new, pretty, and clean, but it was all flashed. I believe, for the cost, it was adequate, just a little high for what they get.
April 24, 2022
I visited this facility
Portside at Grande Dunes was very nice. The staff who gave us a tour was very nice and very knowledgeable. She was wonderful. The rooms were also very nice and very clean. The place was beautiful, brand new, and very pretty. They just didn't have any room in memory care at the time when my mother needed to be admitted.
January 25, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
It's been very good. Portside at Grande Dunes have been helpful every step of the way. Even things that my mother-in-law doesn't want to eat or dietary problems, they call us, they let us know what's going on. It's really been a good experience. Moving in was great. They help right along the way. Everything was just perfect. At this point, at two weeks, they've been great with everything.
The staff makes it great. The place is immaculate and it looks like it's brand new. It's only about 2 years old and it's beautiful and more like a resort. My mom's in memory care, so they try and get the people involved. The staff is really good that way. They try to get the people involve to be social, to get out, not just sitting in their room, like do bingo, and a number of activities. They really try to get the person socialize. It's private pay, and it's expensive. It's $6,000 a month. My mother-in-law is getting top care, you're getting what you pay for. She's paying a lot, but she's getting a lot. The high cost is justified.
Costs for Portside at Grande Dunes
Services and Amenities of Portside at Grande Dunes
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Al Is Rent+Care/Mc Is All Inclusive/$2500 Community Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $4100/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $2899/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $6100/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: Companion Suites In Mc Only
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 250
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 5792
About Portside at Grande Dunes
RETIREMENT LIVING RESOURCES
When it comes time to start thinking about retirement, there are a variety of options and variants to consider. For example, retirees may find themselves asking, what is social security and how does it work? Aside from financial concerns, you may also be wondering how you might fill you days once you’ve retired from your career.
ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted Living means giving nothing up and regaining a renewed sense of purpose-driven living, independence and privacy, compassionate care within your own apartment home and a dignified and meaningful lifestyle. We offer a 24-hour dedicated and caring team that is prepared to meet your personalized needs and wants. You will be treated in a way that is dignified and feels great about the time you will regain to pursue your interests.
MEMORY CARE
Memory Care has a special meaning here. We understand how dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease or other related forms of dementia may be very distressing. At our communities, we look forward to creating a bond and friendship with each resident, their loved ones and other healthcare partners to craft a program that benefits each resident. Our communities are specifically designed to nurture activity, exercise, dining, and restful opportunities, as well as engaging and purpose, filled activities that stimulate personal abilities.
- Medication assistance and management
- Regular assessment and service planning
- Bathing, dressing, grooming, and other self-image enhancements
- Mobility, Escorts and reminders
- Dining and Social or activities assistance
- Care coordination and other health care management assistance
- Engaging and Montessori-Inspired Methods in the Life Enrichment Programming
- Spacious Private with a Private Bathroom or Private with a Shared Bathroom Apartments
- Many communities offer care for special budget concerns including state-assistance programs for assisted living and memory care
What Makes Us Special
Our talented team of dedicated and caring staff are there when you need them. It can be different…let us show you how.
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