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The Retreat At Brightwater in Myrtle Beach, SC

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171 Brightwater Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

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

4.8 from 100 reviews

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Overall Review of The Retreat At Brightwater

common 47 reviews mention this

Kind, attentive staff stands out

Staff kindness and responsiveness are a consistent focus in resident and family feedback.

Across reviews, families and residents describe staff as caring, friendly, and attentive, including nurses, CNAs, aides, and therapists. Multiple people mention smooth communication during difficult moments, plus staff members who take extra time to answer questions and help families feel supported. Even when experiences vary, residents still report frequent day-to-day kindness, and there are also reports of problems reaching the front office when a family needed help.

common 11 reviews mention this

Food and dining feel personal

Dining quality and service come through clearly in residents’ and families’ comments.

Several reviews highlight delicious meals and positive dining experiences, including eating in the dining room and having enough food choice to meet individual needs. A few reviewers also praise staff flexibility around requests and special dietary restrictions. Residents mention the dining experience as a real day-to-day benefit, not just a nice perk during special events.

common 9 reviews mention this

Activities keep days structured

Residents repeatedly mention staying busy with planned activities and fitness options.

Reviews commonly describe an active schedule with planned daily activities and regular opportunities to socialize. Multiple people point to fitness-related amenities and wellness programming, and some call out specific activities they enjoyed. Families also mention events and coordination that made visits and celebrations easier, reinforcing that there is structure beyond everyday living.

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Care varies by experience

Some families raise serious concerns about care coordination.

While many reviews describe strong nursing and rehab support, two reviews take the opposite view, citing breakdowns in communication and care delivery during medical needs. One review complains about the front office not answering calls, and another alleges that therapy schedules and nursing care were inadequate. These negative accounts stand apart from the larger pattern of positive caregiving feedback.

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Features

Housing

67 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Myrtle Beach International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (0.9 miles)
Early Riser Diner (1.2 miles)
Carrabba's Italian Grill (1.8 miles)
Fiesta Mexicana (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Luigi's Trattoria (2 miles)

Physicians

Coastal Interventional Pain (0.9 miles)
Carolina Forest Imaging Center (1.1 miles)
Grand Strand Medical Center (1.4 miles)
CMC Primary Care Towne (1.4 miles)
Associated Medical Specialists PA (1.5 miles)
Strand Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center (1.6 miles)
Waccamaw Dermatology & Plastic Surgery (1.6 miles)

Parks

Barc Parc North (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

Grand Strand Regional Labor & Delivery Ward (1.4 miles)
Myrtle Beach Hospital (1.7 miles)
Coastal Lice Center (2.3 miles)
DaVita Myrtle Beach Dialysis (2.8 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (5.7 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Earth Cafe (3.3 miles)

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