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NHC Healthcare - Garden City

NHC Healthcare - Garden City is a nursing home community in Garden City, SC.

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  • Interior

    A cozy seating area with two chairs and a small table near a large window.

  • Outdoors

    A view of a building with a covered patio area and outdoor seating.

  • Decor

    A spacious and elegantly arranged dining room, featuring neatly set tables and comfortable seating.

  • Building

    A welcoming entrance to a modern facility, featuring a clean design and well-maintained landscaping.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, lamps, and a comfortable armchair.

  • Windows

    A serene lobby area featuring large windows that invite natural light, complemented by a stylish seating arrangement against a brick wall.

  • Landscaping

    A view of a building with signage, surrounded by greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Garden

    A sign for NHC Health Care surrounded by colorful flowers.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy room featuring parallel bars designed for rehabilitation exercises.

  • Gym

    A well-equipped gym area designed for exercise and rehabilitation, featuring various cardio machines.

9405 Highway 17 Bypass, Garden City, SC 29576

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

3.1 from 50 reviews
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Overall Review of NHC Healthcare - Garden City

common 16 reviews mention this

Compassionate, attentive staff stands out

Many residents and families describe staff who are kind, compassionate, and responsive to needs.

A large share of reviewers focus on the people—describing nurses, CNAs, and activities staff as caring, professional, and willing to help. Several comments call out compassion in how residents are spoken to and supported, including help with personal needs and programming. A few reviewers also mention the staff’s attitude during rehab and follow-through with care goals.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care response is inconsistent

Some reviews describe missed responses and periods of neglect when help was needed.

While some reviewers praise care, others report breakdowns in responsiveness, such as call-light delays, long waits for assistance, and residents being left in uncomfortable situations. Several negative reviews describe communication problems (like difficulty getting updates or lack of action after concerns), and a few cite medication or follow-up issues. A couple of reviews also mention understaffing concerns and difficulties getting timely support during rehab.

common 5 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed reactions

Dining is a recurring point of both praise and complaint.

Some reviewers say the food was good, plentiful, or not an issue during their stay, and a few mention being able to get meals without ongoing complaints. Others describe the food as cold, unappetizing, or poor, and some mention missing or delayed trays. Several comments also focus on how meals were handled in practice rather than only what was served.

  • A spacious and elegantly arranged dining room, featuring neatly set tables and comfortable seating.
common 7 reviews mention this

Rehabilitation and therapy feel hit-or-miss

Reviews describe therapy experiences ranging from effective recovery support to major frustrations.

Some families report strong rehab progress and praise therapy teams for encouragement and care during recovery. Others describe rehab as falling short—citing issues like inconsistent updates, missed follow-through on appointments, or therapy not matching what was expected. Across these themes, the common thread is that the day-to-day coordination and monitoring strongly shapes the experience.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities bring structure and connection

Residents and families mention structured activities like bingo and planned programming.

A few reviews highlight activities support, including organized events and activities staff going above and beyond. Some comments specifically mention bingo and the value of a daily calendar or programming that helps residents stay engaged. In these reviews, activities appear to be part of the overall support families noticed during stays.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 148 resident community capacity 148 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Myrtle Beach International (8 miles away) Myrtle Beach International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Southeast Medical Associates (0.3 miles)
  • Tranquility Counseling (1 miles)
  • Inlet Medical Associates (1.1 miles)
  • Little River Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Eileen Conaway DO (2.1 miles)
  • Grand Strand Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
  • Coastal Carolina Otolaryngology Associates PA (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Eggs Up Grill (1 miles)
  • Painters Homemade Ice Cream (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (1.8 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Crabby Mike's Calabash Seafood Company (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Your CBD Store - Murrells Inlet (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Michael's Catholic Church (1.1 miles)
  • Iglesia Cristiana Manantial De Agua Viva (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Conch Cafe (2 miles)
  • River City Cafe (2.7 miles)
  • Tidal Creek Brewhouse (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Huntington Beach State Park (1.9 miles)
  • Myrtle Beach State Park (6.4 miles)
  • Grand Park (6.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (3.1 miles)
  • St Francis Roper Physicians Partners 4630 Hwy 17 (3.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Creekside Cab (5.1 miles)
  • TSA Security (7.8 miles)

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