About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
10 Best Nursing Homes in Allentown, SC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Allentown nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Allentown, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Allentown or another care type is right for you. Browse 11 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Allentown.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Trio, Tisdale and Prospect Crossroads.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Trio, Tisdale and Prospect Crossroads.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Allentown, SC
Showing 11 communities
Last Updated: 11/9/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1717 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
17 reviews
My experience here has been wonderful! The staff here is helpful in every way possible! I couldn’t be happier! I love my villa which couldn’t be more perfect for my puppy and me! As I get older, I moved...
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.
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells InletMagnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is the newest senior living community in the Murrells Inlet area that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We began construction in 2022 and welcomed our first resident in the spring of 2023. Many of our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1414 Photos available
9.0
Review score
18 reviews
The vast majority of staff are very friendly and helpful. The facility is beautiful and homey, very comfortable. As far as the food goes, I think that the menu could be more varied, food could be served...
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.
We're serious about care. We're here to keep the seniors you love healthy, safe, and happy. If you're looking for pools and tennis courts and a full-service spa, we're probably not the place for your loved one. Our experience is that people who want these kind of amenities are better off just...
1616 Photos available
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I have heard from my siblings that the community is very safe. The staff has been very nice. Everything is clean and up-kept. There are activities on site for the residents. Both of my parents are together...
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.
Located in historic Georgetown, Morningside Assisted Living is warm and inviting, home-like and comfortable, with a commitment to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our doors. The nearby beaches and wetlands, as well as the southern plantations and shopping, lend to a...
1212 Photos available
5 star
96%
4 star
4%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I am thoroughly happy as a member of this community. The location is wonderful and awe enjoy excellent friendships. We are more than comfortable with excellent amenities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.6
Review score
34 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at Windrush Assisted Living and the overall experience at this facility has been good. The facility was just sold to the new owners this month. They do have high staff...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
5 star
66%
4 star
28%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
This is a good community. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are friendly and accommodating to the resident's needs. The staff communication with the family is good...
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.
At Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, we believe every person is to be valued.We’ve tailored our services and community to care for the unique needs of our individual residents. We have passion for what we do and respect for all that we serve. Our message is that we deeply value the individual...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
11 Photo available
7.0
Review score
20 reviews
I would recommend this community to others for their loved ones. The overall care, and the community is well kept. The food is great. They have a done great job with the pandemic and keeping the...
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...
5 star
72%
4 star
21%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
7%
This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
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.
Viewing 1-11 out of 11 communities
Cost of nursing homes in Allentown, SC
The average cost of senior living in Allentown is $4,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Allentown, SC vs. nearby cities
Allentown, SC
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Allentown, SC vs. the state and national average
Allentown, SC
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Allentown vs. other types of senior living
Nursing Homes
Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Allentown, SC by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Nursing Homes in Allentown over time
Allentown, SCSC stateNational
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about nursing homes in Allentown
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Allentown
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.
Brookdale Conway
5.0
What our family likes most about the Brookdale Conway community is the entire working staff. The staff team has been very helpful and friendly during our experience. Our loved ones is happy with the meals and dining as well as the activities.
Inlet Coastal Resort in Murrells Inlet, SC
5.0
We really liked the overall feel of this community. It was just perfect in size, it was not to big which allowed for there to be more one on one time with the residents. The rooms were a tad smaller than what we had imagined but they worked out perfectly for our loved one, we had no complaints. ...
Read more
Allentown nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allentown nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allentown, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Allentown nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Allentown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Allentown, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
18.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Allentown nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Allentown Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Allentown, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Allentown nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Allentown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allentown, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
3.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Allentown nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Allentown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allentown, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Allentown nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Allentown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allentown, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living, Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet and Anderson Oaks Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Allentown, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Allentown, South Carolina. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Nursing Homes in Cities Near Allentown
- Trio, South Carolina
- Tisdale, South Carolina
- Prospect Crossroads, South Carolina
- Leo, South Carolina
- Kellehan Crossroads, South Carolina
- Bartell Crossroads, South Carolina
- Indiantown, South Carolina
- Midway Crossroads, South Carolina
- Cedar Swamp, South Carolina
- Fowler, South Carolina
- Rehobeth, South Carolina
- Cooper, South Carolina
- Bloomingvale, South Carolina
- Gresham, South Carolina
- Dog Bluff, South Carolina
- Horry, South Carolina
- Knotty Branch, South Carolina
- Tompkins, South Carolina
- Poston, South Carolina
- Lundy Crossroads, South Carolina
More options near Allentown, South Carolina
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top