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Photo of TerraBella Myrtle Beach
1717 Photos available
9.4
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105 reviews
9.4
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105 reviews
5 star
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3 star
7%
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I'm struggling to get the staff to keep on Spectrum, my aunts cable has been out most of the time she's been there so far. The size of the apartment is why my aunt chose Terra Bella. But there was no floor...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Terra Bella Myrtle Beach provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.One of the nation's most popular tourist draws, now you'll be able to call Myrtle Beach home all year round. Conveniently located in the town's center, you're in luck if you like mild weather, miles...
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Photo of Arbor Landing at Surfside
2020 Photos available
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10
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46 reviews
5 star
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Administrative staff is awesome. Always there to help with anything. Such as medication changes or question I may have. The facility is very clean and inviting The quality care is great the activities are...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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Photo of Indigo at Carolina Forest
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.8
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48 reviews
9.8
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48 reviews
5 star
77%
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15%
3 star
4%
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2%
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The big thing for me was how residents came up to me to tell me what s great place it was and the senior helpers were very kind and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.7
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38 reviews
9.7
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38 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
21%
3 star
5%
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3%
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Inlet Coastal Resort is an assisted living community located in the quaint, coastal village of Murrells Inlet, Georgetown County, South Carolina. Our premiere community is located just 30 minutes from Myrtle Beach and along the inter coastal waterway. This being the seafood capital of the...
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1919 Photos available
9.4
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48 reviews
9.4
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48 reviews
5 star
65%
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21%
3 star
8%
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An amazing place. It was a great transition place for my mother from CA in [date removed]. Started not knowing true condition mentally, or physically after my father's death, since I was in SC and was being...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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44 Photos available
9.2
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27 reviews
9.2
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27 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
26%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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The staff was great. I'm sorry I can't remember their names its been more than a year since my father passed away at reflections. He was only there several weeks. The director was fantastic she took a chance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Reflections at Carolina Forest is an assisted living community located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina of Horry County. Residents and their families enjoy the community's convenient location which is near many attractions such as The Alabama Theater, The Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach State Park and...
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66 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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114 reviews
9.2
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114 reviews
5 star
53%
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30%
3 star
8%
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Very clean, adequate and friendly staff. It's very bright and not dark and dreary. I would recommend. The staff provides updates in a timely manner
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!
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Photo of Myrtle Beach Manor
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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47 reviews
8.6
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47 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
23%
3 star
9%
2 star
4%
1 star
13%
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The staff I've met as far as the medical assistants and med techs have been very nice. There was big miscommunication with marketing with some things and there's little to no communication with others. I've...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Myrtle Beach Manor, an assisted living community situated on 6 spacious acres on the Intracoastal Waterway, offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted...
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1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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41 reviews
8.2
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41 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
27%
3 star
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10 on all. Cheapest of all places I looked. They take me to VA Clinic when I need to go. They take good care of all veterans. I am the Mayor of Brookdale and I get to meet with all the people coming for...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At our assisted living community in an upscale residential neighborhood of Conway, S.C., at the edge of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge, you’ll stay busy as much as you like with our engaging calendar of activities, classes and outings. While you fill up your social calendar, we’ll provide...
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33 Photos available
7.4
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22 reviews
7.4
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22 reviews
5 star
27%
4 star
45%
3 star
14%
2 star
5%
1 star
9%
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It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.
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Photo of Windrush Assisted Living
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
6.8
Review score
40 reviews
6.8
Review score
40 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
23%
3 star
20%
2 star
10%
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[name removed], Executive Director was top notch, organized, went above and beyond, and was super involved and friendly with staff, residents, and families. Evidently, too nice because the big guy fired him...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Windrush Assisted Living is a community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination, Murrells Inlet offers fine...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Palmettos Of Garden City
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Jensen's Magnolia Grove
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Myrtle Ridge, SC

The average cost of senior living in Myrtle Ridge is $4,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marion, SC with an average of $2,914 per month.

Independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge, SC, vs. nearby cities

Myrtle Ridge, SC
$4,265/mo

Independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge, SC, vs. state and national averages

Myrtle Ridge, SC
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$4,265/mo

Independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,977/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,750/mo

Senior living costs in Myrtle Ridge vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Myrtle Ridge, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMyrtle Ridge, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,265/mo$3,911/mo$4,019/mo
Assisted Living$4,442/mo$4,129/mo$4,559/mo
Memory Care$4,442/mo$4,162/mo$4,796/mo
Independent Living
Myrtle Ridge, SC:$4,265/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,019/mo
Assisted Living
Myrtle Ridge, SC:$4,442/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,559/mo
Memory Care
Myrtle Ridge, SC:$4,442/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,796/mo
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Independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Myrtle Ridge and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Myrtle Ridge, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Myrtle Ridge, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Myrtle Ridge have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Myrtle Ridge, SC$3,128/mo$3,070/mo+1.9%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,115/mo+0.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Myrtle Ridge, SC
2024 average cost:$3,128/mo
2023 average cost:$3,070/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Myrtle Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Myrtle Ridge

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Hope Arbor of Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

Myrtle Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Myrtle Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Myrtle Ridge, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Myrtle Ridge independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Myrtle Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Myrtle Ridge, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Myrtle Ridge independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Myrtle Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Myrtle Ridge, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Myrtle Ridge independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Myrtle Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Myrtle Ridge, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47%
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