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Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach in Little River, SC

Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Little River, SC.

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Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach in Little River, SC

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a television, table, and a small Christmas tree.
  • Outdoors

    A sign for Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach, with a building and cars in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a red bedspread, wooden furniture, and decorative items.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and large windows.
  • Building

    A building with a covered driveway, surrounded by trees and landscaping under a cloudy sky.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy, traditionally decorated bedroom featuring a queen-sized bed with red bedding, an armchair, and a dresser.
  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, featuring a colorful quilt and a dresser by the window.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining room featuring a long wooden table with matching chairs, illuminated by a chandelier. The room is decorated with wall art and plants, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere.
  • Landscaping

    A brick building with a covered entrance and driveway surrounded by landscaped greenery under a cloudy sky.
  • Lighting

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a television.
  • Garden

    A cozy courtyard with seating, planters, and large windows.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room featuring a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and artwork on the wall.
  • Floor Plan

    A floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms and a living room.
  • Patio

    A patio with metal chairs and tables, adjacent to a building with large windows and planters.

491 Highway 17, Little River, SC 29566

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 114 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach Costs & Pricing

Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach offers competitive rates that are significantly lower than both the county and state averages across various room types. For instance, the monthly cost for a semi-private room is just $2,300, compared to Horry County's average of $3,512 and South Carolina's average of $3,243. Similarly, the studio option at Summit Place is priced at $2,850, providing considerable savings against county and state averages, which are $3,503 and $3,649 respectively. The pricing for one-bedroom units also stands out at $3,700 - lower than both the county's average of $3,964 and the state's average of $3,806. Even for two-bedroom accommodations priced at $4,600, residents find it more affordable than the county's average of $4,421 and the state's average of $4,337. This positioning not only underscores Summit Place's commitment to affordability but also enhances its appeal within the region.

Floor plansSummit Place of North Myrtle BeachHorry CountySouth Carolina
Semi-Private$2,300$3,512$3,243
Studio$2,850$3,503$3,649
1 Bedroom$3,700$3,964$3,806
2 Bedrooms$4,600$4,421$4,337

Overall Review of Summit Place of North Myrtle Beach

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Staff warmth and day-to-day support

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, attentive, and supportive.

Across the reviews, families describe staff members as friendly, caring, and responsive when questions or issues come up. Multiple reviewers mention staff helping with daily needs like communication, medication, and personal support, and some also highlight how staff include residents in conversation and activities. A few reviews also point to moments when service felt slow or communications were inconsistent, especially around memory care concerns.

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Dining is often a strong point

Food and meal service are frequently praised as a real benefit.

Many reviewers say meals are well planned, tasty, or generally good, and several mention that residents have choices at meals. Some families also describe special meals for holidays or family events, reinforcing that dining is part of the everyday experience. A minority of comments criticize food quality or describe differences between assisted living and memory care meal experiences.

  • A spacious dining room featuring a long wooden table with matching chairs, illuminated by a chandelier. The room is decorated with wall art and plants, creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere.
  • A modern dining room featuring a large wooden table, surrounded by chairs, and illuminated by a stylish chandelier.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and comfortable seating.
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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having plenty to do throughout the day.

Reviews frequently mention an active schedule with events, games, outings, and entertainment, with residents encouraged to participate even if they were reluctant at first. Several reviewers also describe social-focused touches like holiday programming and family-invited events. There are also some complaints that activity offerings have not been consistent for everyone, with specific disappointment raised in memory care.

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Memory care safety and consistency

Memory care reviews include serious concerns about safety and care consistency.

While many families describe good overall care, multiple memory care-focused reviews raise concerns about cleanliness, communication between shifts, and adequate supervision. A few reviewers also describe differences in meals or dining experience between care areas. At the same time, other memory care reviews say staff were caring and residents were kept safe and clean, so experiences appear mixed.

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Pricing reads as value—but units vary

Families often cite affordability, but reviews also mention room size and rent increases.

Several reviewers describe the community as a good value for the money and say they were satisfied with the overall cost. Others point out that monthly expense can feel high relative to smaller rooms, and one review specifically notes disappointment with a rent increase. The pricing context aligns with the fact that unit types can price very differently, which can affect what families consider “value.”

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Myrtle Beach International (21 miles away) Myrtle Beach International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Little River, South Carolina, offers a variety of amenities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors. With a range of dining options such as Clark's Seafood and Chop House, McDonald's, and Captain Archie's, residents can enjoy convenient access to delicious meals. Medical care is easily accessible with facilities like Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Waterway Primary Care, and Coastal Eye Group PC located within close proximity. For pharmaceutical needs, Seashore Drugs and Cherry Grove Drug are just a short distance away. Additionally, there are places of worship like Our Lady Star of the Sea for spiritual support. Parks like Barefoot Landing Live Oak Playground provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area offers a comfortable and convenient environment for seniors looking to settle down in Little River.

Restaurants

  • Clark's Seafood and Chop House (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Captain Archie's (0.8 miles)
  • Snooky's (1.5 miles)
  • The Shack (1.6 miles)
  • Local On The Water (1.9 miles)
  • Boardwalk Billy's NMB (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Grand Strand Regional Medical Center (0.8 miles)
  • Waterway Primary Care (0.8 miles)
  • Grand Strand Senior Care (0.8 miles)
  • Coastal Eye Group PC (0.8 miles)
  • Grand Strand Primary Care - Family Medicine (0.8 miles)
  • McLeod Nephrology Seacoast (0.8 miles)
  • Strand Regional Specialty Associates (0.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLeod Seacoast Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Novant Health Imaging South Brunswick (5.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Seashore Drugs (1.5 miles)
  • Cherry Grove Drug (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Seashore Drugs (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Bagel Dock Cafe (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • River City Cafe (7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Our Lady Star of the Sea (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Barefoot Landing Live Oak Playground (7.2 miles)
  • Sunset Beach Town Park (8.1 miles)

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