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Indigo Carolina Forest is a state-of-the-art senior living community coming soon to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. Our 55+ retirement community will offer spacious, well-appointed Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residences and a wide variety of amenities and services designed to allow you or your loved one to live life to the fullest.

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An explanation of retirement living costs. Visit to learn more about finding the right retirement community or to find a retirement community near you.

Discover the typical cost of living in a retirement community, what&#39;s included in the cost of a retirement communities and what to expect in various types of retirement communities.

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A brief overview of veterans benefits, what they offer, and how to learn more about them.

Some veteran benefits can help with assisted living costs. Discover which ones can, how to apply and how to find the ideal assisted living community for your loved one.

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As the population ages and Baby Boomers face the realities of paying for care for their parents and for themselves, it becomes clear that the biggest hurdle to senior care is paying for it.

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For seniors coping with dementia, one of the greatest frustrations is the inability to do those things they once loved. Activities and hobbies that used to be second nature might start to feel fuzzy or distant. This harsh reality can be discouraging for the person suffering from dementia, as well as the friend or loved one who is trying to engage them.

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The <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">2018 Genworth Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;study reveals that Myrtle Beach ($4,526) has the highest assisted living costs of all the&nbsp;North Carolina cities surveyed. Rates here are also moderately higher than the national average ($4,000) and substantially more expensive than the state average of $3,500. Charleston is the closest in cost but still $600 less per month at $3,925. The least costly location is Florence at $2,275, where assisted living rates are almost half those in Myrtle Beach.

Assisted Living Costs in Myrtle Beach

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

The cost of senior care depends on various factors such as location, the type of care and services provided and the number of hours per month services are received. Nursing home care is the most costly in Myrtle Beach, largely because it offers skilled services and 24-hour care. In-home care including homemaker or home health aide services cost considerably less than assisted living. Although these services may seem like a more cost-effective option, it’s important to consider other expenses related to staying at home, such as maintenance, food and utilities, for a reliable cost comparison.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach

Aid and Attendance Benefits or Housebound Allowance Senior veterans and surviving spouses who receive a regular VA pension may qualify for an additional monthly stipend from Veterans Affairs. The VA offers two programs, the <a href="https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aid and Attendance&nbsp;benefit and Housebound allowance</a>, which are available to those 65 and older who meet specific eligibility&nbsp;criteria: 
<li>For A&amp;A benefits, applicants must have a severe visual impairment, be bedridden due to disability or persistent illness or need daily help with activities such as bathing, dressing or eating.</li>
<li>For the Housebound allowance, applicants must have a disability that keeps them primarily confined to their home.</li>
 Eligible veterans must have served during wartime and been honorably discharged, but their qualifying disability doesn’t need to be service related. Those who receive a VA disability pension aren’t eligible for these programs, and others may only qualify for one of the two benefits. Applying can be time consuming and complicated, and the determination process is quite lengthy, but benefits may be paid retroactively once approved. To learn more about these programs or for assistance applying, senior veterans can contact the <a href="https://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/Veterans-Affairs" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.horrycounty.org/Departments/Veterans-Affairs" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horry County Veterans Affairs office</a>&nbsp;at (843) 915-5480. Optional State Supplementation The state of South Carolina provides a monthly benefit to residents 65 and older, blind or disabled who reside in a participating, licensed assisted living facility. To qualify, applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements for federal&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supplemental Security Income</a> benefits other than the monthly income limit of $771 per person or $1,157 per couple. An applicant must also: 
<li>Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident</li>
<li>Have $1,456 or less in monthly income</li>
<li>Own $2,000 or less in countable resources</li>
 The monthly benefit for those approved is sent directly to their care facility to cover room-and-board expenses. Acceptance also qualifies the recipient for full state Medicaid benefits. Seniors can <a href="https://apply.scdhhs.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://apply.scdhhs.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do" rel="noopener noreferrer">apply for the OSS program online</a>, visit the Horry County SCDHHS office at 1201 Creel St. in Conway or call (888) 549-0820 for assistance.&nbsp;

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,526 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 7 Assisted Living Communities in Myrtle Beach and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Myrtle Beach, SC<ul><li>Assisted Living: $4,526</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $6,235</li><li>In-home Care: $3,718</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,213</li></ul>

Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

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<a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a> was established in 1965 by the federal government to provide necessary health care services to low-income Americans. The program is funded jointly by federal and state revenue and operates under federal guidelines but is administered by individual states. South Carolina’s Medicaid program, <a href="https://apply.scdhhs.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://apply.scdhhs.gov/CitizenPortal/application.do" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healthy Connections</a>, is overseen by the <a href="https://www.scdhhs.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.scdhhs.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Department of Health and Human Services</a> and provides services for over 20% of the state’s residents. To qualify for Medicaid, those over age 65, blind or disabled must be a South Carolina resident and: <ul>
<li>Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident</li>
<li>Have monthly income below $1,041 for an individual or $1,409 for a married couple</li>
<li>Have assets of less than $7,730 as an individual or $11,600 as a married couple</li>
</ul> Those who qualify receive a range of services including&nbsp;doctors visits, hospital care, laboratory tests, X-rays and prescription drugs. Supplemental Security Income recipients automatically qualify for full Medicaid benefits. Medicaid-eligible seniors with a monthly income of up to $2,313 and $2,000 or less in assets per person qualify for long-term care in a nursing home. There are exceptions to these <a href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-eligibility-southcarolina" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-eligibility-southcarolina" rel="noopener noreferrer">financial limits</a> for married applicants when only one spouse applies: <ul>
<li>Those whose two-person household income is above the combined $4,626 limit may still qualify because Medicaid allows up to $3,160.50 in monthly income to be transferred to their non-applicant spouse as a living allowance.</li>
<li>Those who are over the basic countable asset limit even with allowed exemptions, such as a home, vehicle and personal effects, may qualify when $66,480 in joint assets are deducted, which is the amount allowed a non-applicant spouse.</li>
</ul> Community Choices Long-Term Care Waiver South Carolina’s Medicaid plan doesn’t pay for assisted living as it does nursing home care. It does offer a&nbsp;<a href="https://scaccess.communityos.org/zf/profile/agency/id/58075" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://scaccess.communityos.org/zf/profile/agency/id/58075" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Choices waiver program</a> that may benefit those who want to move to an assisted living facility. The goal of the waiver is to lower long-term care costs by keeping seniors in the community and reducing nursing home placements. Medicaid-eligible individuals who qualify for nursing home care must be assessed to ensure they can live safely in a community setting with the provided waiver services. Room-and-board costs aren’t covered, but the program pays for other services such as: <ul>
<li>Case management</li>
<li>Attendant or companion services</li>
<li>Personal care and help with activities of daily living</li>
<li>Incontinence supplies</li>
<li>Necessary durable medical equipment</li>
<li>Health checks including blood pressure and blood glucose levels</li>
<li>Intermittent skilled nursing services</li>
<li>Transportation</li>
<li>Nutritional supplements</li>
</ul> This long-term care waiver isn’t an entitlement, and SCDHHS limits statewide enrollment numbers, so those who qualify may have to wait for a slot to become available. To learn more or to apply for the Community Choices waiver program, Myrtle Beach residents can visit the <a href="https://www.scdhhs.gov/historic/insideDHHS/Bureaus/BureauofLongTermCareServices/how do i apply-3.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.scdhhs.gov/historic/insideDHHS/Bureaus/BureauofLongTermCareServices/how do i apply-3.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">local SCDHHS office</a> at 1601 11th Ave. in Conway or call (843) 248-7249.

Medicaid in South Carolina

 Detailed profiles of 7 Assisted Living Facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC. Average cost is 4526 per month.  Reviews, ratings, costs, pictures, amenities, and more.

 7 Assisted Living Facilities in Myrtle Beach, SC (with Reviews)

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Assisted Living Resources in Myrtle Beach

The Horry County Council on Aging serves the Myrtle Beach area as the regional <a href="https://wrcog.org/area-agency-on-aging/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://wrcog.org/area-agency-on-aging/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Area Agency on Aging</a> provider. Here, seniors can get referrals to local&nbsp;resources, receive health insurance and long-term care counselling and arrange no-cost transportation. The HCCOA also operates two senior centers in the Myrtle Beach area. For a $20 yearly membership fee, seniors can socialize over morning coffee, enjoy a healthy weekday lunch, receive health and nutrition education and take part in an assortment of planned activities including exercise classes, card and board games, shopping excursions and group trips.

Aging Resources and Senior Centers

Veterans and their survivors can receive help filing for benefits and pensions, making appeals and enrolling in the VA health system at the Horry County Veterans Affairs office. The Myrtle Beach VA clinic offers primary care, mental health and other services including podiatry,&nbsp;audiology, optometry and physical therapy. Seniors can also socialize with fellow veterans at the&nbsp;N Myrtle Beach&nbsp;VFW&nbsp;post.

Veterans Resources

Reviews of Myrtle Beach Assisted Living Facilities

At TerraBella Myrtle Beach, the rare combination of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and attentive, personalized service makes for a senior living experience like no other. Our community specializes in high-quality Active Independent Living featuring maintenance-free senior living suites and apartment homes and an incomparable location just a mile from the iconic sands of our namesake Myrtle Beach.

TerraBella Myrtle Beach is a great fit for area seniors who want a worry-free lifestyle that creates more time for fun and leisure and forever eliminates the obligations of owning and maintaining a home.

Here at TerraBella Myrtle Beach, our cozy suites and apartment homes provide best-in-class comfort and convenience features, and a beautiful backdrop for daily living. In addition, residents can savor delicious chef-prepared meals and take part in daily activities and social events which make for a richer, fuller way of life overall.

Add to that a desirable central location thats close to pristine Atlantic beaches, area shops, dining and entertainment, and TerraBella Myrtle Beach is this areas best choice for exceptional, resident-focused senior living. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://sc-dhec.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e8b4eea83cab491bb3e3663093e14656">South Carolina Department of Public Health</a>

Terrabella Myrtle Beach

At Portside at Grande Dunes, we want to help you live life to the fullest. Enjoy our outdoor heated saltwater pool with easy access to sparkling blue waters and white sand beaches. Focus on your health in our fitness center. Practice your golf swing at our indoor golf simulator. Grab a bite to eat at our cafe. Visit our theater and library for some relaxation. The South Carolina sunshine, friendly neighbors, and caring staff will make you feel right at home. You'll find what you're looking for at Portside at Grande Dunes, a place that is not just like home, it is home. We look forward to serving you! To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://sc-dhec.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e8b4eea83cab491bb3e3663093e14656">South Carolina Department of Public Health</a>

Portside at Grande Dunes

Live a grand life at Myrtle Beach Estates, an assisted living and memory care community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that offers the conveniences of the city with the luxuries of the beach. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating with luscious garden areas and daily outings to experience all of the area&#39;s fine offerings. Residents celebrate each other and life with regular barbecues, Sunday brunches, dinner parties and live performances in the comfortable living room with a grand piano. Our spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments nestled in a residential neighborhood strike the perfect balance between safety and comfort with features including emergency call buttons and wall-to-wall carpet. Professional and courteous staff members are available 24 hours a day and offer residents a level of care with the utmost dignity and respect. From day one, our transitional committee supports new residents while they adjust to their new home. Our in-house rehabilitation and hospice services and monthly Alzheimer&#39;s support group add extra value to residents&#39; lives and provide the peace of mind so much desired by loved ones.

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Our community offers even more luxuries aimed at making life relaxing and stress-free. Residents can enjoy a morning stroll on our walking path with plenty of pine and palm trees or take in a sunrise or sunset in our landscaped courtyard. Outdoor enthusiasts also will appreciate our two garden areas where they can reap the benefits of their fresh plantings. There are plenty of things to do indoors, too, with regular celebrations, BBQs, movie nights and live musical performances. Residents who choose to slow down and catch their favorite news, entertainment or sports programming with comfort and camaraderie can do so in our lounge equipped with a big-screen TV.

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Myrtle Beach Estates provides assisted living and memory care services. Residents have access to a choice of home health agencies that provide regular personal care assessments. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff members are available 24 hours a day and help tailor care plans based on each resident&#39;s specific needs. Support services offered include medication reminders, special nutritional counseling, incontinence care and escort and transfer assistance. Residents also can obtain medication management, additional housekeeping and laundry help and assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming.

Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living

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Anderson Oaks Assisted Living features a full range of amenities and services for seniors to take advantage of. Licensed by the state of South Carolina, we provide assisted living and memory care in Conway, a short distance from Myrtle Beach. We create opportunities for new friendships and memories to be forged daily, with our staff bringing years of experience and dedication to the care and wellness of our residents.

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Stylish, yet homelike common areas offer plentiful seating. Enjoy an evening with friends in our pub, or have discussions over a game of cards, the choice is yours. Our community offers a variety of comfortable floor plans including private and semi-private apartments with abundant natural lighting, a private bathroom and individual climate control.

Anderson Oaks Assisted Living features freshly-prepared nutritious meals every day in our restaurant-style dining room. We also offer numerous social activities, events and outings for residents to partake in should they choose.

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Regular housekeeping and laundry services means that our residents have more time to focus on what they want to do. At Anderson Oaks Assisted Living our individualized evaluation program helps to match each resident with services and activities that fit their personalities and needs. And 24-hours a day, our caring staff are there to help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing or medication administration.

Our memory care program focuses on individual attention, where we design each aspect of our care and activities to each resident’s need. Each staff member is specially trained to serve and care for residents suffering from memory loss conditions such as those associated with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

We welcome you to visit us at Anderson Oaks Assisted Living where we are about our residents and their families.

Anderson Oaks Assisted Living

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