Covenant Towers

    5001 Little River Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577
    3.8 · 10 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Lovely apartments, amenities; management issues

    I live here and appreciate the lovely, comfortable apartments, beautiful campus and dining (scrumptious daily dinners), on-site medical staff, housekeeping, 24-hour security and many activities - all on an all-inclusive bill with convenient beach access. That said, management can be discouraging, fees/value felt high to me, the older building requires going outside to the dining room and the elevator is iffy, and I was bothered by a partisan bumper sticker on the transport van, so I'm not sure it's the right fit for my mom.

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    3.80 · 10 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • All-inclusive billing (utilities, dinner, housekeeping, security)
    • Low/affordable monthly fees reported by some residents
    • Scrumptious daily dinners and good menu
    • Beautiful dining rooms and attractive campus
    • Excellent facilities and comfortable apartments
    • Two-bedroom condo option available
    • On-site medical support (doctors, nurses, PT) and on-campus nursing facility
    • 24-hour security
    • Variety of activities and active social calendar
    • Housekeeping included
    • Transportation and hair salon on-site
    • Friendly, caring staff and good neighbors
    • Long-term resident satisfaction (resident since 2016)

    Cons

    • Management described as discouraging or problematic by some reviewers
    • Perceived high monthly fee and value concerns reported by others
    • Not bright or open atmosphere in some areas
    • Perception of a selective or particular clientele
    • Political/partisan signage on transit van caused offense to at least one reviewer
    • Older building with some dated elements
    • Must walk outdoors to reach dining room (no rain cover)
    • Elevator disliked by some residents
    • Apartment sizes may not be very large for some units

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is generally positive, with many reviewers praising Covenant Towers for its all-inclusive model, strong service offerings, and social environment. Multiple comments highlight the convenience of a single monthly bill that covers utilities, dinner, housekeeping, security, and other services. Several reviewers specifically call out the dining as a standout feature—describing daily dinners as scrumptious, the menu as good, and the dining rooms as beautiful. The campus and common facilities are often described as attractive and well-maintained, and many residents appreciate the variety of activities and transportation options that support an active senior lifestyle.

    Care and medical support appear to be strong points. Reviewers note the presence of on-site medical personnel (doctors, nurses, physical therapy) and an on-campus nursing facility, which provides reassurance for those who may need escalating care. This, combined with 24-hour security and housekeeping services, contributes to a perception of safety and convenience. Amenities such as an on-site hair salon, frequent activities, and transportation add to daily practical convenience and quality of life. There are also housing options that include two-bedroom condos, and several reviewers describe their apartments as comfortable and, in some cases, spacious.

    Staff and community atmosphere receive mostly favorable mentions. Multiple reviews describe the staff as friendly and caring, and neighbors as good, reinforcing a sense of a supportive community. One reviewer noted long-term satisfaction with residency since 2016, indicating that the living environment can work well for residents over many years. The active social calendar and the availability of services on campus are consistent themes contributing to residents' enjoyment and sense of home.

    That said, there are noteworthy criticisms and mixed perceptions that prospective residents should consider. While some reviewers call the monthly fees low or affordable, at least one reviewer described the monthly fee as high and questioned the value—this suggests that perceptions of cost and value may vary based on personal expectations, unit type, or financial circumstances. Management is another area of concern for a subset of reviewers; terms like 'discouraging management' indicate potential issues with responsiveness, communication, or administrative handling that could affect resident satisfaction.

    Physical and operational limitations were mentioned as well. The building is described as older by several reviewers, and some find parts of the facility lacking a bright or open atmosphere. Practical drawbacks include having to go outside to reach the dining room—one reviewer specifically recommended adding a rain cover to avoid walking in bad weather—and some residents expressed dislike for the elevator. Apartment size impressions are mixed: while some say apartments are spacious, others note that certain units are not overly large. These points suggest the need to tour specific unit types and common areas to assess fit.

    A distinct, non-service-related concern was raised about political signaling: one reviewer was appalled by an anti-Biden bumper sticker on a transit van and perceived this as partisan bias, stating they would not live there for that reason. This isolated but strong reaction indicates that visible political expressions by facility-affiliated vehicles or staff can impact perceived neutrality and resident comfort for some individuals.

    In summary, Covenant Towers receives strong marks for its all-inclusive model, dining, on-site medical supports, security, activities, and generally friendly staff and community. Prospective residents should weigh these strengths against mixed impressions of management, building age/atmosphere, occasional accessibility or weather-exposure issues (outdoor route to dining), and variable perceptions of value. Visiting the campus, sampling a meal, inspecting specific apartment layouts, and asking targeted questions about management practices, maintenance plans, and policies on political expression will help determine whether Covenant Towers is the right fit for an individual or family member.

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