Assisted Living in Pawleys Island, SC
3 communities serving Pawleys Island and the surrounding Grand Strand.
Assisted Living in Pawleys Island, SC
Pawleys Island, in Georgetown County, is the south end of the Grand Strand. Assisted living here is generally higher-end and often part of a continuing-care campus like The Lakes at Litchfield, popular with retirees from the Northeast and Midwest.
Most senior living is along US 17 between Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach.
What to expect on cost
Assisted living in the Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island 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.

The Lakes at Litchfield
120 Lakes at Litchfield Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Premier CCRC on Pawleys Island with an all-inclusive pricing model for AL. National award winner focused on helping members live Longer, Healthier, Happier.

Arbor Landing at Pawleys
10729 Ocean Highway, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Ridge Care assisted living and memory care community in Pawleys Island (Horizons memory neighborhood), with SafelyYou fall-management technology, respite stays, pet-friendly apartments, and amenities such as salon, gardens, and activity spaces. Licensed South Carolina CRCF (CRC-1937); industry reporting cites about 100 units (60 assisted living / 40 memory care) and a Fall 2018 opening timeframe.

TheKey – Grand Strand
237A Willbrook Blvd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Premium national in-home care provider (formerly Home Care Assistance) with 20+ years of experience and millions of hours of care delivered. Grand Strand office in Pawleys Island serves the entire coastal region with dedicated Care Teams providing personalized home care, memory care, and specialized care for seniors with Parkinson's, heart conditions, stroke, cancer, and more. Free phone consultation available.