Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC
8 communities serving Murrells Inlet and the surrounding Grand Strand.
Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC
Murrells Inlet assisted living is in southern Horry / northern Georgetown County, known for the Marshwalk, the inlet itself, and access to Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. The area has both small locally-owned communities and larger campuses.
Communities sit along US 17 Bypass and Highway 707, with several backed up to the marsh or to Brookgreen Gardens.
What to expect on cost
Assisted living in the Murrells Inlet area generally runs $3,000 – $6,500 per month for a base apartment, with care-level surcharges of $500 – $1,500 for higher-acuity residents. Memory care typically adds $1,000 – $2,000 to the monthly rate. See our Myrtle Beach senior care cost guide for a full breakdown.
How to compare Murrells Inlet communities
- Tour at the same time of day at each community. Visit during a meal or activity, not a quiet hallway hour.
- Ask for a sample monthly bill at the level of care you expect, including any one-time community fee.
- Check the South Carolina DHEC license. Inspection reports are public record.
- Plan for the next step. If memory loss is a possibility, find out which communities have memory care on the same campus.
Browse all options on the parent assisted living in Myrtle Beach page, or jump to memory care, independent living, or home care.
Inlet Coastal Resort
5087 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Inlet Coastal Resort is a locally owned, family-operated assisted living and memory care community in Murrells Inlet, SC, serving seniors in Georgetown and Horry counties. The single-story, low-country-style community is licensed for 62 residents and serves approximately 35 assisted living residents at a time, maintaining a small, intimate setting. The memory care wing features a secured environment with individualized cognitive and wellness programming.
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
1056 TPC Blvd, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Newly opened (2023) upscale senior living campus in Murrells Inlet offering independent living apartments and villas, assisted living, and memory care on one ~200,000 sq ft campus. Owned by Bourne Financial Group and operated by SRI Management.
Windrush at Garden City
11951 Grandhaven Dr, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Assisted living and memory care community in Murrells Inlet, SC set among live oaks with 111 licensed residents. Owned by Windrush at Garden City LLC and managed by Mainstay Senior Living. Features 24/7 awake staffing, restaurant-style dining, and a full social calendar. SC License CRC-2363.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet
12287 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Assisted living and memory care community in Murrells Inlet licensed for up to 60 residents (SC License CRC-1560). Operated by Partners In Hope Inc, set among moss-draped live oaks near Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. All-inclusive pricing covering meals, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and activities. On-site hospice services available.
Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
699 Prince Creek Pkwy, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Assisted living and memory care community in Murrells Inlet operated by Legacy Senior Living (family-owned, faith-based) since January 2024. Formerly St. Gabriel Senior Living. 110-bed / 89-suite campus with The Harbor memory care neighborhood, renovated amenities, and all-inclusive rent. Voted 2025 Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care by Georgetown Times.
Home Instead – Myrtle Beach
11746 Hwy 17 Bypass, Suite B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
National home care franchise (founded 25+ years ago in Omaha, NE; 1,200+ locations worldwide) serving Horry and Georgetown counties from Murrells Inlet. Provides personalized non-medical senior care including personal care, companion care, meal preparation, medication reminders, Alzheimer's/dementia care, and hospice support.
FirstLight Home Care of Myrtle Beach
2520 Highway 17 Business, Suite #2, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
National franchise (FirstLight Home Care) with a Culture of Care approach serving the Grand Strand since 2012. Provides companion care, personal care, dementia care, respite care, hospice support, veteran care, and 24/7 live-in care across Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Conway, Georgetown, North Myrtle Beach, and Pawleys Island. Free home care consultation available.
Senior Helpers – Myrtle Beach
4717 US Hwy 17 Bypass S, Ste B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
National franchise and Myrtle Beach's premier provider of specialized in-home senior care. Offers daily companion and personal care alongside specialized programs for Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic illnesses. Serves Georgetown, Conway, Little River, Pawleys Island, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, and surrounding areas.