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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Garden City, SC

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Assisted living costs in Garden City average about $4,726 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Garden City. Our detailed directory has 1006 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Last Updated: 9/30/26
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Photo of Oasis Residential Home
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.
Photo of Sunny Pines Boarding Home
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Tabor Commons Assisted Living
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.
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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!
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.
Photo of Autumn Care of Shallotte
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My father was well taken care of there. They went out of there way to make him feel at home and cared for. The home is older but has gone under a new remodeling. I was very pleased with the way they care...
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.
At Shallotte Assisted Living we offer Private Pay and Medicaid Programs. Also, eighty beds are provided for individuals requiring assistance, but who desire to live as independently as possible. Each resident maintains high level of freedom in a semi-private room while at the same time receiving...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Bowles Community Care Home
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.
Photo of Williamsburg Residential Care Facility
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.
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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.
Photo of Manor House II of Scranton
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.

Cost of assisted living in Garden City, SC

The average cost of senior living in Garden City is $4,726 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hemingway, SC with an average of $4,172 per month.

Assisted living costs in Garden City, SC, vs. state and national averages

Garden City, SC
$4,726/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Garden City, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,726/mo
$5,189/mo

Assisted living costs in Garden City, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,573/mo
Studio
$4,129/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,126/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,379/mo

Senior living costs in Garden City 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: Garden City, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden City, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,726/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,189/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,682/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Garden City, SC:$4,726/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Garden City, SC:$5,189/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Garden City, SC:$3,682/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Garden City, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Garden City and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Garden City, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Garden City have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Garden City, SC$4,758/mo$4,677/mo+1.7%
South Carolina$4,586/mo$4,444/mo+3.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Garden City, SC
2024 average cost:$4,758/mo
2023 average cost:$4,677/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,586/mo
2023 average cost:$4,444/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Garden City, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Garden City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Garden City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Garden City

Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC

5.0
It is a very personalized place! And probably one of the better places too! Many people from out of town including my sisters can't get over how nice it is and how all the staff is pleasant and knows Dad. And absolutely we would recommend to others.

Garden City review score based on 235 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 235 reviews of 37 Garden City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Garden City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Garden City review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Garden City, SC37 facilities
9.0
Murrells Inlet, SC21 facilities
8.1
Dillon, SC66 facilities

Review subcategories for Garden City assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 235 reviews of 37 Garden City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Garden City resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Garden City, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.1
3.4
Friendliness
3.1
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.0
3.3
Meals & dining
2.8
3.0
Activities
2.8
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Garden City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden City, 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 Garden City assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Garden City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garden City, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Garden City assisted living

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 Garden City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garden City, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.2%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garden City assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Garden City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garden City, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden City assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Garden City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden City, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden City assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Garden City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garden City, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
45.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Garden City

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Garden City protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Inlet Coastal Resort, Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet and Seabrook at Murrell’s Inlet are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Garden City, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 assisted living facilities near Garden City, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Garden City, South Carolina are Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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