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8 Best Nursing Homes in Hand, SC

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Hand is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Hand, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Hand is about $4,597, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 351 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Hand, SC

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Photo of Indigo at Carolina ForestCommunity card badge
77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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51 reviews
9.7
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51 reviews
5 star
74%
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18%
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Most of the staff were ok. Some med techs have poor communication and bad attitudes, lack of compassion. Food was definitely good. My mom became to sick to participate in activities so I can not comment on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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72 reviews
9.6
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72 reviews
5 star
59%
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28%
3 star
6%
2 star
1%
1 star
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Facility and staff are very attentive and courteous. Actively work to encourage residents to participate in activities and events whenever possible.
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.
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach is an assisted living and memory care community located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in waterfront Horry County and home to just over 14,000 people. A beautiful waterfront tourist city, North Myrtle Beach is a relaxed community that residents will enjoy....
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9.4
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52 reviews
9.4
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52 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
8%
2 star
4%
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Start with accommodations, first class adequate size one bedroom , nice kitchen, great bath and wonderful closet. Living room small but two large chairs or one love seat and chair. Very clean, well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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17 reviews
9.2
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17 reviews
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Family lives in the area, only three miles from where I am now living. I love the area and like being close to the beach. , I would recommend River Park to my friends. The staff at River Park are the best.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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40 reviews
9.1
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40 reviews
5 star
55%
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20%
3 star
10%
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10%
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The facility administration was friendly and helpful when problems arose. Once Mom established some friends, her experience was enhanced. Plenty of activities and social hours to bring people together.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Myrtle Beach Manor
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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50 reviews
8.4
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50 reviews
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8%
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Very good staff and clean facilities. Think others should see for themselves rather than me recommend Myrtle Beach Manor. Everyone he's expectations are different.
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.
Myrtle Beach Manor, an assisted living community situated on 6 spacious acres on the Intracoastal Waterway, offers Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Care and Nursing Care. Our community features a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality and service. Assisted...
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8.0
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68 reviews
8.0
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68 reviews
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Brightwater provided exceptional care for my mother while in both assisted living and nursing care. Sharon went above and beyond to help ensure my mother was in good care. The staff including [names removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Hand, SC

The average cost of senior living in Hand is $4,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,845 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hand, SC, vs. nearby cities

Hand, SC
$4,597/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hand, SC, vs. state and national averages

Hand, SC
$4,597/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hand, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,597/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,597/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hand, SC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Hand vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hand, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHand, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,597/mo$4,445/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$4,597/mo$4,396/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,597/mo$4,445/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,433/mo$4,217/mo$4,247/mo
Nursing Homes
Hand, SC:$4,597/mo
South Carolina:$4,445/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Hand, SC:$4,597/mo
South Carolina:$4,396/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Hand, SC:$4,597/mo
South Carolina:$4,445/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Hand, SC:$4,433/mo
South Carolina:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hand, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hand 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.

Hand, SCSC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Hand, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hand 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 median 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
Hand, SC$4,614/mo$4,430/mo+4.2%
South Carolina$4,476/mo$4,321/mo+3.6%
National$5,668/mo$5,386/mo+5.2%
Hand, SC
2024 average cost:$4,614/mo
2023 average cost:$4,430/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,476/mo
2023 average cost:$4,321/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,668/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Hand

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hand

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.

Hope Arbor of Loris

5.0
Everyone that works there from top to bottom is excellent. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been very happy with them.

Seabrook at Murrell’s Inlet in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.8
I am very very happy that they are taking care of my loved one well here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff are very caring. Anytime I have any concerns or questions the staff are quick to respond. My loved one seems to enjoy the meals. I believe ...
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Hand nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Hand that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hand, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hand nursing homes

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 Hand Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hand, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
5.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hand nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Hand partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hand, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hand nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Hand communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hand, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hand nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Hand offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hand, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
0.4%
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Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach and Portside at Grande Dunes are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hand, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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