Meadows of St. Patrick sits in Murrells Inlet, not far from Myrtle Beach but peacefully away from heavy tourist areas, and it's a 55+ community where people can choose from bungalow-style homes and slightly raised houses, with sizes from about 1,152 to over 2,088 square feet, usually on big and level cul-de-sac lots with patios, attached two-car garages, and open floor plans that have all living spaces on one level, so you won't have to worry about stairs. The place keeps things easy for seniors, letting owners and tenants keep motorcycles and enjoying scenic views, since you can see water, mountains, or just open green spaces from different spots, plus there's a picnic pavilion, a fishing pond, and walking paths where you can enjoy some fresh air or sit down and chat.
Residents find a community feeling around the clubhouse, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce ball, a swimming pool, and a golf course inside the neighborhood, while some areas, like Salters Cove, stand out for being close to fun places but quiet, so it's easier to meet up and feel at home. You'll find a mix of folks who do year-round living, independent living, and those who come for weekly or nightly vacation rentals, which you can find listed on outside rental sites, as the community allows both long-term and short-term stays. Prices for homes run from around $419,900 to $599,000, and you'll see ranch-style architecture with vinyl siding, central heating and air, and modern extras like ceiling fans, vaulted ceilings, laundry rooms, and even Carolina Rooms that open out to your patio.
The community takes care of the different needs of older adults with crafts rooms, fitness and wellness programs, movie nights, indoor and outdoor games, and a library reading room, along with support for hobbies like softball, horseback riding, boating, and fishing, and even has fields and facilities for group games and interest clubs. Care services cover assisted living, memory care (in secure areas with alarms, locked entrances, and 24-hour supervision), and respite care, so people with dementia or who need some help with moving, daily chores, medication, meals, or bathing can stay safe and comfortable, and there's an option to age in place with more medical support provided as needs change. Emergency response systems, on-site healthcare, and assistance with things like laundry or meals are always there, and you can have private or shared rooms, private bathrooms, high-speed internet, cable TV, air conditioning, and kitchenettes-all in pet-friendly spaces that are handicap accessible and easy to get around for people with walkers or wheelchairs.
People can eat in a restaurant-style dining room, order all-day meals, or get help fitting special diets or allergies, with meal plans by a professional chef and special menus for things like diabetes, and regular housekeeping, move-in help, and even transportation are available. There are on-site managers, security with smoke detectors, RV and boat storage, and resident-run activities, with spaces for arts and crafts, a spa, a game room, and places to just sit down with a neighbor. The main idea is to offer a quiet, active, and comfortable place for seniors to live, with all the care and convenience they want while staying close to the Myrtle Beach area and the award-winning restaurants along Main Street, plus easy access to golf courses, walking trails, fishing, and boating along the coast.
