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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Gurley, SC

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Memory care in Gurley offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Gurley is about $4,268 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 57 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Anderson Oaks Assisted Living
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The staff along with the management team are top notch and really put me at ease. Very thankful for their professionalism and commitment to helping us! The facility was basic but very clean every visit.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Anderson Oaks Assisted Living is located in the lovely and scenic city of Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a city situated right on the South Carolina coastal plains and is right on the banks of Waccama River. This picturesque riverside community boasts numerous recreational activities including...
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Staff is very friendly and most of them really care and respect my Mom. She loves her apartment. Not very mobile so she can't take take advantage of all the amenities. We had visited several places and we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
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This community is great and it has a home feeling to it. I am impressed with the entire staff. They are all caring and genuinely seem to care about the residents. They know the residents by name as well as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
WATERBROOKE ASSISTED LIVINGVery Clean & Safe Beds Available (6) Semi Private Rooms (4) Private Rooms Medicaid Accepted (Yes) Out of State Transfers (Yes) Males & Females Welcome!
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Cost of memory care in Gurley, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gurley is $4,268 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,845 per month.

Memory care costs in Gurley, SC, vs. nearby cities

Gurley, SC
$4,268/mo
$4,054/mo
$4,003/mo

Memory care costs in Gurley, SC, vs. state and national averages

Gurley, SC
$4,268/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Gurley, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,268/mo

Memory care costs in Gurley, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,657/mo
Studio
$4,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,079/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,180/mo

Senior living costs in Gurley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gurley, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGurley, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,268/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,268/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,171/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Gurley, SC:$4,268/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Gurley, SC:$4,268/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Gurley, SC:$4,171/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Gurley

Recent reviews for memory care in Gurley

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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The Barclay at Little River

5.0
The facility itself is clean, inviting, and conducive to individual needs. The staff, in many ways, became like family because of their professional care and honest concern for my loved one. The food is excellent and I enjoyed many meals. The administrative staff is accommodating to individual ...
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Gurley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gurley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gurley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gurley memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gurley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gurley, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gurley memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gurley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gurley, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gurley memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gurley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gurley, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gurley memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gurley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gurley, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gurley memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gurley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gurley, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Gurley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gurley protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Anderson Oaks Assisted Living, Spring Oak at Conway and Hope Arbor of Loris are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gurley, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Gurley, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Gurley, South Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Gurley, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gurley, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gurley, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Gurley, South Carolina ranges from $1575 to $8225. The average Memory Care cost in Gurley, South Carolina is $4,268. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gurley, South Carolina typically starts at $1575. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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