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11951 Grandhaven Dr
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Agape Senior Garden City is a senior housing community located at 11951 Grandhaven Dr in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. With an average household income of $50,892, the community is in a predominantly middle income area. It has a ...
100 Garden Manor Ct Unit 716
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Garden Manor Village is a senior community located at 100 Garden Manor Ct Unit 716 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. With a median per-family income of $50,892, the community is in a generally middle class area. It is ...
5087 Highway 17 N Bypass
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Located at 5087 Highway 17 N Bypass, Inlet Coastal Resort is a senior care community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The facility is in a generally middle class area, with a median per-household income of $50,892. With approximately ...
Located at 9405 Hwy 17 Bypass in Garden City, South Carolina, NHC Healthcare - Garden City is a 148 unit nursing care facility. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average family income of $50,892. ...
4 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Located at 120 Lakes At Litchfield Dr in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, The Lakes at Litchfield CCRC is a 17 unit senior care community. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average per-household income of ...
5 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Myrtle Beach Estates is a senior housing facility located at 3620 Happy Woods Court in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average household income of $44,133. It is heavily ...
9 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
219 Middleburg Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Located at 219 Middleburg Dr, Reflections Assisted Living is a senior housing facility serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The surrounding area is densely populated, with roughly 33,000 poeple living in the zip code of 29579. With an average ...
16 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Brookdale Conway is a senior housing community for residents 55 and up. It is located in the Red Hill neighborhood of Conway, South Carolina. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median household income ...
16 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
3736 Robert M Grissom Pkwy
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Located at 3736 Robert M Grissom Pkwy, Eagle Crest is a senior housing facility serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The encompassing area is densely populated, with about 28,000 individuals residing in the 29577 zip code. With a median ...
16 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Morningside of Georgetown is a senior community located at 2628 N Fraser St in Georgetown, South Carolina. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with a median per-household income of $35,792. With approximately 29,000 residents ...
17 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Located at 2628 North Fraser St, Morningside of Georgetown is a senior housing facility serving Georgetown, South Carolina. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median per-family income of $35,792. It is densely populated, ...
17 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
The Retreat at Brightwater Skilled Nursing is a 67 unit skilled nursing facility situated in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with around 33,000 people residing in the zip code of 29579. It is ...
19 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Located at 2320 Highway 378 in Conway, South Carolina, Agape Post Acute Care Center - Conway is a 95 bed nursing home facility. With around 23,000 residents in the zip code of 29527, the surrounding area is heavily ...
20 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Myrtle Beach Manor is a 60 bed senior housing facility located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The community is in a generally middle income area, with a median per-household income of $49,331. It has an average population density, ...
21 miles away from Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet is a quiet census-designated place in Georgetown County where one-third of the 9,740 residents are seniors aged 65 and older. The idyllic fishing village was once a favorite hideout for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard. Murrells Inlet is now home to dozens of waterfront restaurants, historic landmarks and beautiful parks filled with fishing piers, walking trails and picnic areas.
There are 14 assisted living communities in and around Murrells Inlet. Genworth's 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that the average monthly rate for assisted living care in the area is $4,620. Although average assisted living rates in Murrells Inlet are higher than the statewide average of $3,988, seniors who want to spend their retirement years in a peaceful, oceanside setting might find that the extra costs in Murrells Inlet are well worth it.
The SeniorScore is based on over 100 location-based factors that impact seniors, such as the availability of health care services, cost of living and crime rates. Murrells Inlet has an overall SeniorScore of 78, which is quite high given that the state and national average is 72. There are four SeniorScore categories, and Murrells Inlet's highest category score, 77, was for General Quality of Life, while the lowest score was 56 for Health & Safety.
Despite the relatively low score in the Health & Safety category, seniors in Murrells Inlet will find a high number of Medicare-registered doctors nearby, and there are an average number of fire stations and home health care providers. The local hospital, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, is a 124-bed facility with a 24/7 emergency department, specialized stroke care center and joint replacement unit.
In terms of General Quality of Life, Murrells Inlet ranks high on the BestPlaces Comfort Index, an indicator of how comfortable the local climate is. During the summer months, high temperatures hover around 90 degrees, while winters tend to be cool and wet, with just under 1 inch of snowfall each year. Although the overall cost of living in the area is above the statewide average, it's below the nationwide average, making Murrells Inlet more affordable than many other retirement destinations.
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
Murrells Inlet is just 13 miles southwest of Myrtle Beach, so assisted living costs are shared by these two coastal communities. According to Genworth Financial's 2020 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in the area can expect to pay an average of $4,620 per month for assisted living care. By comparison, South Carolina's statewide average rate for assisted living is $3,988, while the nationwide average is $4,300.
Assisted living rates vary widely throughout South Carolina depending on the local cost of living. In the centrally-located city of Sumter, seniors pay an average of $2,200 per month for assisted living care, while rates are more than double in Hilton Head Island, where the same level of care costs around $5,475 per month. Rates in the state capitol, Columbia, run around $4,299 per month, while in Charleston, assisted living costs an average of $3,600. In the northwestern city of Greenville assisted living rates average $2,800. Seniors in Spartanburg pay around $4,095, while in Florence, rates for assisted living average $4,163 per month.
Waccamaw Region Area Agency on Aging The Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments serves as the regional Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Murrells Inlet. The AAA and ADRC oversee a number of local services designed to help seniors remain as independent as possible, including health insurance counseling, support for family caregivers and case management. 1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 (843) 546-8502 |
Georgetown County Veterans Affairs Office The Georgetown County Veterans Affairs Office helps veterans, survivors and dependents access their maximum entitlements through county, state and federal veterans programs. Staff can assist with VA benefit applications and appeals; arrange free transportation to Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston; and provide up-to-date information on VA home loans, education benefits and survivor benefits. 537 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440 (843) 545-3330 |
Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services The Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services operates a number of free and low-cost programs designed to help seniors stay active and engaged in their community. Programs include the local Meals on Wheels service, congregate dining in the county's six senior centers, medical transportation within Georgetown County and preventative health screening clinics. 2104 Lincoln Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 (843) 545-3196 |
Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Transportation Neighbor to Neighbor is a volunteer-based transportation program that pairs volunteer drivers with seniors aged 60 and older who need rides to nonemergency medical appointments, social engagements and other life-enhancing events within Georgetown or Horry County. Riders must reserve their ride at least 3 days in advance and be able to transfer in and out of a passenger vehicle with minimal assistance from the volunteer driver. 921 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (843) 839-0702 |
Long Term Care Ombudsman The Long Term Care Ombudsman program helps to protect the rights of long-term care residents, including those in assisted living facilities. Trained volunteer ombudsmen visit long-term care residents and their families to provide information on residents' rights, investigate and mediate complaints, and monitor living conditions within the facilities. If necessary, ombudsmen can escalate concerns related to elder abuse, neglect or financial exploitation to local law enforcement agencies. 1230 Highmark Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 (843) 546-8502 https://wrcog.org/area-agency-on-aging/long-term-care-ombudsman-services/ |
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