Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Myrtle Beach, SC below include 17 memory care communities with 307 reviews. On average in Myrtle Beach, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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3620 Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
4.6
(30 reviews)
"I went to Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. Everything was very nice. I had an encounter with the person who took me on tour when a couple of the residents there stopped her and asked her questions, she was very kind and informative to them. Also, th..."
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176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.6
(17 reviews)
"I toured Indigo at Carolina Forest. I didn't find anything that we liked the least. It had everything that we were looking for especially companionship for my friend. The staff was great. Everybody bent over backward to show us what we wanted to see,..."
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901 Portside Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
4.7
(12 reviews)
"My mom has moved into the independent living of Portside at Grande Dunes. It's great because it has up-to-date decor. It's almost brand new, just 2 years old, and it's just beautiful. Her apartment is also beautiful, everything is updated, and it's j..."
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219 Middleburg Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.1
(11 reviews)
"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). ..."
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101 Brightwater Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
4.4
(75 reviews)
"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...."
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9547 Highway 17, North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
3.9
(37 reviews)
"My brother moved to Myrtle Beach Manor, and it's all about the meals and medical. The staff, they're pretty demanding sometimes and not accommodating to people. He is in a private room. As for the activities, he does not participate because he's para..."
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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 than..."
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10729 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom was well cared for here. All the employees are friendly and helpful. Mom was well fed and cared for at all times during her time there. The entire facility is well kept, very clean and beautiful. Thank you so much...."
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5087 Highway 17 N. Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
4.8
(5 reviews)
"We did a tour of Inlet Coastal Resort. It was extremely welcoming, and it seemed like the facility was very clean. They had a lot of activities for the residents to do. Overall, we were just very impressed with the facility, the way it was taken care..."
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997 Highway 90, Conway, SC 29526
4.7
(17 reviews)
"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 kno..."
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2310 HWY 378, Conway, SC 29527
4.5
(2 reviews)
"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 d..."
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2585 Hwy. 179, Little River, SC 29566
4.1
(16 reviews)
"I like that the admission person at New Haven at Little River was very personable. She worked hard to get everything we would need in place for my father. They supply appliances, and my parents are going into a two-bedroom-two-bath apartment that has..."
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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 convenie..."
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190 River Park Drive, Little River, SC 29566
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I moved into River Park Senior Living. It is a wide open community. There's a lot of socialization going on, and the food is excellent. They help you to the doctors by van, so you don't have to worry about going anywhere. They'll take you there and d..."
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120 Lakes at Litchfield Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
4.6
(38 reviews)
"My husband and I toured the Lakes at Litchfield as we are considering a CCRC community starting with independent living. This beautiful community checked all our boxes! The cottage homes and villas are high end and beautiful, dining room, bistro,..."
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699 Prince Creek Parkway, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
4.5
(9 reviews)
"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...."
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491 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566
4.2
(13 reviews)
"My mom recently moved to The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, and it has been an excellent choice for her. The people there have been very kind. When we bought new furniture, they helped us put it together and organize everything. They assisted her with..."
READ MOREAll of South Carolina is reasonably inexpensive when it comes to memory care, with the highest rates charged in Myrtle Beach. Coastal Charleston, at $4,931 per month, is also a more costly city for memory care. In Greenville, care averages $4,679 per month, and in Columbia near the center of the state, memory care averages $4,087 a month. Cheaper rates are available in Sumter, where $3,329 is the monthly average.
Myrtle Beach
$5,087
South Carolina
$4,515
The United States
$5,625
Charleston
$4,931
Columbia
$4,087
Sumter
$3,329
Greenville
$4,679
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Residential memory care in the Myrtle Beach area costs an average of $5,087 monthly. This is considerably higher than the state average of $4,515 per month, but well below the national average of $5,625.
In Myrtle Beach, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in South Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
Memory care is the second most costly form of senior care after nursing home care, which requires professional staff and averages $6,372 monthly in a semiprivate room. In-home care, which typically supports seniors who need help with activities of daily living such as grooming and meal preparation, averages $4,576 monthly in Myrtle Beach. Home health care, which requires some degree of medical intervention for wound dressing changes and medication management, is a bit pricier at $4,767. Assisted living care in a facility averages $4,070. Adult day care, the least costly form of senior support, averages $1,300 a month in the Myrtle Beach area.
Memory Care
$5,087
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,767
Adult Day Care
$1,300
Assisted Living Care
$4,070
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,372
Myrtle Beach offers a number of free resources for seniors who need some degree of memory care support, and even more are available in nearby communities. Often these organizations can provide personalized counseling and referrals to local services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Resource Coordination Center (ARCC) | (803)734-9900 | Funded by the South Carolina Department on Aging, ARCC is a statewide coordinator for services, information and educational programs that assist people who have Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders as well as their families or caregivers. |
| Alzheimer's Association South Carolina | (800)272-3900 | With a 24/7 helpline and programs for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, AA has several regional offices in South Carolina. It also offers in-person classes, workshops and counseling in several languages. |
| Project Lifesaver | (843) 626-7444 | The Myrtle Beach Police Department works with other city and county agencies to provide protection and safety for Alzheimer's and dementia patients who wander. Project Lifesaver uses innovative tracking technology to find and help permanent residents and visitors with cognitive issues. |
| Memory Matters | (843)842-6688 | Located in nearby Hilton Head, Memory Matters is a community center helping seniors with cognitive disorders as well as their families and caregivers. Programs include adult day health care, brain health education, support groups and caregiver resources. |
| The Ark of South Carolina | 843-471-1360 | A grassroots community outreach initiative of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Summerville, The Ark offers support groups, memory screenings, respite support, an early memory loss program and The Navigation Club to support brain health. |
The Bureau of Health Facility Licensing (BHFL) regulates all health care facilities and related care providers across the state of South Carolina, including Myrtle Beach. It licenses, inspects and enforces standards for facilities such as memory care residential facilities, nursing homes, hospices, home health agencies and adult day care centers.
Myrtle Beach Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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1.0
Review of Watercrest Myrtle Beach
My loved one lived here for 2.5months. Unfortunately the memory care unit is sub par compared to those in the area. We learned the staff does not have the skills or toolkit to handle Sundowning...
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