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Conway, South Carolina, is a suburb of Myrtle Beach and a popular tourist destination for many Southern travelers. Besides spending time at the beach, residents can play a round of golf at one of more than 80 courses, including Witch Golf Links or Avocet Course at Wild Wing Plantation, or they can dine in one of the many fresh seafood restaurants.
The weather here is pleasant year-round, with long, warm summers and mild winters, which may be appealing for seniors who are sensitive to colder temperatures. Conway’s isn’t just a beach town, it’s also an area rich in Revolutionary War history. The town has a population of 26,000, 17% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Many of these seniors may take accommodations in one of the city’s 17 assisted living communities, which average about $4,620 per month.
Note: Data for Conway was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Myrtle Beach, was used instead.
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Conway’s assisted living fees are $4,620 per month according to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020. This is several hundred dollars higher than the South Carolina state average of $3,988, and a few hundred dollars more than the national average, $4,300. South Carolina’s assisted living costs are closest to those of North Carolina at $3,800, and Tennessee at $4,039. Georgia ($3,500) is the least expensive of South Carolina’s neighbors, while Virginia is the highest at 4,850.
Conway has some of the most expensive assisted living fees in the state, exceeded only by Hilton Head at $5,475. Greeneville is the least expensive city at $2,800, while fellow coastal city Charleston is $3,600, Florence is $4,163, Columbia is $4,299, and Spartanburg is $4,095. Seniors with limited means may wish to consider these costs when planning their retirement living.
South Carolina administers an assisted living waiver, the Community Choices Waiver. It’s available for seniors who may need a nursing home level of care but would prefer to live in an assisted living community or to hire a home health care aide. Eligibility is open to all South Carolina Medicaid recipients who can demonstrate the level of care they need. Learn more about this program, the eligibility requirements, and the application process on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman | (843) 554-2275 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman office helps South Carolina elderly and their families find the right accommodations for long-term care, evaluating different communities for the services and amenities offered. Advocates from this organization also investigate complaints filed by residents or by families of residents, helping the right oversight bodies address the areas of concern. |
| South Carolina Bar Association Legal Aid For Seniors | (803) 799-6653 | South Carolina attorneys offer free legal services to seniors and other individuals who cannot afford legal fees for civil matters. These lawyers can also help seniors draft legal documents to protect themselves and their finances, including powers of attorney, wills, living wills and trusts to help pay for their retirement living. |
| Horry County Veterans Affairs | (843) 915-5480 | Military veterans can apply for their benefits and file claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs here. VA caseworkers can also help veterans find benefits they’re entitled to, including help to pay for assisted living, and appeal decisions made by the VA. |
| Horry County Council on Aging Inc. | (843) 248-5523 | The Agency on Aging administers several programs that help enhance the lives of seniors. Volunteers can help seniors apply for government benefits, including SSI and health care. Other programs include transportation assistance to medical appointments, plus educational programs for seniors and health screenings. |
| Conway Senior Center | (843) 488-0421 | The Senior Center organizes several social programs for seniors, including planned activities, hobby club meetings and group meals. It also offers different programs to advise seniors about health conditions that can affect them, including fall prevention and early-onset dementia, plus nutrition information and financial planning. |
Assisted living communities in Conway, as in all of South Carolina, must follow the regulations of the state’s Department of Health and Human Services to obtain and retain licensure. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page to learn more about these laws and regulations.
