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Portside at Grande Dunes

901 Portside Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.855 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Portside at Grande Dunes

Our brand new luxurious and colorful community caters to the needs of all seniors. From seniors desiring an empowered, active and independent lifestyle to those who just need some daily assistance with bathing or eating, we help seniors and their families seeking memory care across all stages of dementia. In our specially designed neighborhood for seniors with memory loss, we offer a uniquely progressive Montessori-based program called SPARK. This program emphasizes resident’s preferences, ideas and independence. There are no buy-in fees and we offer colorful activities for everyone including happy hours, coffee tastings, wine of the month club, and many more. Our staff is fully dedicated to providing quality care that fulfills resident’s mental, physical, social, and emotional needs. If you need transportation assistance, help accessing tickets to a concert, or making a dinner reservation, don’t worry! Our Lifestyle Coordinator or concierge team will be happy to assist with all of your personal needs and requests. After all, simplifying your daily to-do list is our number one goal. Our Community We value health and hospitality here at Portside. For fitness enthusiasts, our state of the art fitness studio and trained staff provides strength training, group classes, core fitness, and yoga opportunities for active seniors. For erudites interested in lifelong learning, we bring in guest speakers, host programs, lectures, and other stimulating activities to build bridges and enrich relationships. We’re always trying to grow our calendar, too! Our community welcomes all religious denominations and offers a dedicated space for gatherings, spiritual readings, music, and more. We cherish individuality and support you in managing your own day-to-day schedule. In addition, we encourage you to take advantage of our many exciting amenities including our heated, salt-system pool, indoor golf simulator, and our café featuring coffees, gourmet sandwiches, and baked goods. Some more of our additional amenities and services include: Care coordination Mobility and escort assistance Medication assistance and management Assistance with bathing, dressing, or grooming Regular assessment and service planning Chef-prepared meals and diverse menus Living Arrangements We offer a large selection of modern apartments and cozy cottages to choose from. The moment you step inside and witness everything we have to offer, you won’t help but feel at home! Contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors to learn more about our room accommodations, availability, and how we can work with you to create the lifestyle and retirement you’ve been dreaming of. Care Types Offered Portside at Grande Dunes is a community residential care facility , which in the state of South Carolina is a facility that offers room and board and a degree of personal assistance for a period of time in excess of 24 consecutive hours for two or more residents. Included in this definition is any facility that offers a beneficial or protected environment specifically for individuals who have mental illness or disabilities and facilities that are referred to as “assisted living,” provided they meet the definition of community residential care facility. South Carolina Facility Inspection Reports Related Links Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference? Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference?

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

$4,710/month

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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

$5,740/month

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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

$7,315/month

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Studio

Memory Care · 0 bedroom

$6,905/month

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Semi-Private

Memory Care

$4,735/month

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Studio

Independent Living · 0 bedroom

$3,130/month

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1 Bedroom

Independent Living · 1 bedroom

$3,885/month

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2 Bedrooms

Independent Living · 2 bedroom

$6,580/month

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Detached Cottages / Bungalows

Independent Living

$6,570/month

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Price history by floor plan

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Studio$3,130 observed · tracking future changes
$3,130Aug 3, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 55 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

This place felt happy and alive with beautiful social areas and plenty of outdoor amenities to keep you moving and active. The apartments and villas are spacious with plenty of windows for natural light. Everything was clean and neat. Looks like a wonderful place to spend your final years with or without assistance when needed.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Janey AJuly 28, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Our experience

We would rate everything 5 except Value for the money 4. The place was extremely clean. The personal were extremely helpful. They all made the experience easier for me as my husband went downhill so fast. Would recommend this place absolutely. I realize the price is high. It's just too bad the government doesn't help out in these situations.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
KarenJuly 23, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

Has room for improvements

Yes the staff in memory care should be a little more attentive. You have some really good staff members than some should not be there.

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4.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We take all concerns seriously, and we appreciate you acknowledging the dedicated staff members who are making a positive difference in memory care. We take all concerns seriously, and attentive, consistent support is important to our community experience. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your concerns. Please contact us at gracecommitment@gracemanagement.com so our team can follow up directly. — Grace Management, Inc.

July 13, 2026
AnonymousJuly 7, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Review for Portside at Grande Dunes

Start with accommodations, first class adequate size one bedroom , nice kitchen, great bath and wonderful closet. Living room small but two large chairs or one love seat and chair. Very clean, well maintained and great activities. Staff is first class and very accommodating. Most residents in independent living are seemingly happy or at least content. Only negative is food. Marginal at best even though chef tries hard. I think he tried to do to much needs to keep it simple.

Response from the community

Thank you, David, for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so glad to hear that you’re enjoying your home at Portside at Grande Dunes—from the layout and maintenance to the overall feel of the community. It’s also wonderful to know our associates and the atmosphere within independent living have made a positive impression. We appreciate your honest feedback on dining as well. Our culinary team puts a lot of care into the experience, and input like yours is helpful as we continue to refine and evolve our menus to best meet the preferences of those who call our community home. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We are grateful you’re part of the Portside at Grande Dunes community. Sincerely, The Portside at Grande Dunes Team

April 23, 2026
DavidApril 20, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Very nice facility! It was our first visit to any assisted living facility. We made an appointment just one day before so they were very accommodating. Since it was our first visit [name removed] was very informative about assisted living.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you, Julie, for taking the time to share your experience at Portside at Grande Dunes. We are so glad your first visit to an assisted living community felt welcoming and informative. Taking that first step can come with a lot of questions, and we are happy to hear our associate helped bring clarity and made the experience feel comfortable and approachable. We would love to welcome you back anytime as you continue your search. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything more we can share or walk through with you. Sincerely, The Team at Portside at Grande Dunes

April 23, 2026
JulieApril 15, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

92 and enjoying life in independent living

My mom is very happy with her apartment, activities, dining experience, cleaning service in her apartment once a week, and she always has positive things to say about the staff in every department. One thing to know is that rent has been increased by 10% each year for two years. I do think that is a bit high and not mentioned when moving in. It has caused some people to move. People need to ask and ensure they can afford this facility in subsequent years.

Response from the community

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re so glad to hear that your mom is enjoying her apartment, the activities, dining, and weekly housekeeping, and that she continues to have such positive experiences with our associates across the community. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective regarding pricing. We understand that changes like this can be impactful, and feedback like yours is important as we continue working to provide a high-quality experience for our residents. Sincerely, The Portside at Grand Dunes Team

March 5, 2026
AnonymousFebruary 25, 2026

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Live Well Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Catholic Services
  • Jewish Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Montessori Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site

Outdoor spaces

  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Ground Floor Units

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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