FirstLight Home Care of Myrtle Beach, SC in Murrells Inlet, SC
FirstLight Home Care of Myrtle Beach, SC is a senior community in Murrells Inlet, SC.
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2520 Highway 17 Business, Suite #2, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.9 from 84 reviews
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Overall Review of FirstLight Home Care of Myrtle Beach, SC
differentiator34 reviews mention this
Care coordination is consistently smooth
Families and team members describe care coordination as prompt, organized, and easy to manage.
A recurring theme is that the office liaison and coordinators make care feel manageable—through clear explanations up front, quick follow-ups, and help coordinating schedules. Multiple reviewers mention responsiveness by phone/email/portal and say the team follows through on details when needs change. Even in more stressful moments, reviewers describe staff communication and problem-solving as a key part of the experience.
common41 reviews mention this
Caregivers are described as compassionate
Caregivers are repeatedly described as compassionate, respectful, and committed to residents’ comfort.
Many reviews emphasize that caregivers treat clients with patience and warmth, and that they go beyond basic tasks. Reviewers describe trusting relationships—some say their loved ones became familiar with caregivers and even formed friendships. Several also describe caregivers as attentive to personal needs and preferences, not just checking items off a plan.
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Around-the-clock coverage is available
Residents and families report the agency can arrange around-the-clock coverage.
Some reviewers specifically mention needing more intensive schedules, including “around the clock” coverage and 24/7 care. They describe the ability to get coverage when it’s needed, including for a multi-week period and for day-to-day help at home. One long-term reviewer also notes moving from a few visits per week to 24/7 over time.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Care plans and meal routines were missed
A small number of reviewers report issues with follow-through on care tasks.
A couple of reviews express dissatisfaction with whether caregivers performed specific tasks as instructed. One reviewer describes missed meal prep/breakfast and bedding changes not matching what was planned, while also raising concerns about communication and responsiveness from the organization. Another reviewer reports caregiver call-outs and difficulty getting office follow-up when they tried to reach someone in charge.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Transportation
Myrtle Beach International (8 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.2 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Your CBD Store - Murrells Inlet (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Tranquility Counseling (0.2 miles)
Inlet Medical Associates (0.9 miles)
Southeast Medical Associates (1.3 miles)
Grand Strand Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
Coastal Carolina Otolaryngology Associates PA (2.4 miles)
Palmetto Internal Medicine (2.5 miles)
Carolina OB/GYN (2.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Michael's Catholic Church (0.3 miles)
Restaurants
Eggs Up Grill (0.5 miles)
Painters Homemade Ice Cream (0.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.3 miles)
Cracker Barrel (1.3 miles)
Carrabba's Italian Grill (2.2 miles)
Twisters Soft (2.3 miles)
Wahoo's (2.3 miles)
Parks
Huntington Beach State Park (1.2 miles)
Myrtle Beach State Park (6.6 miles)
Grand Park (6.8 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.3 miles)
Conch Cafe (1.4 miles)
River City Cafe (2.5 miles)
Tidal Creek Brewhouse (7 miles)
Hospitals
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (2.6 miles)
St Francis Roper Physicians Partners 4630 Hwy 17 (3.4 miles)
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Myrtle Beach International (8 miles away)
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