Live Oak sits in Murrells Inlet, SC, in a fishing village near Myrtle Beach, so folks can look out their windows and see coastal views, wooded preserves, and even mountains far off, plus there are only 68 detached homes here which keeps it small and friendly, and the neighborhood aims for a laid-back, active lifestyle for people 55 and older who want things easy and low-maintenance. There's a clubhouse where folks gather for events, games, and learning programs, and the place has everything from tennis courts and a fitness center to walking paths, outdoor spaces, swimming pools, and even a water marina if you feel like boating or fishing, so you'll find plenty of ways to stay busy indoors and out with fitness, arts and crafts, movie nights, music, and more. Pets are welcome, and people can join in lots of interest groups and scheduled activities so there's always something to do without feeling crowded. Homes are set up to be easy to live in and come with options like Wi-Fi, cable TV, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and air conditioning, and housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, and all-day dining are on tap too, covering special diets like diabetes or allergies.
Folks needing more care get personalized help with dressing, bathing, taking medicine, and moving around, plus there's 24-hour staff supervision and a call system to keep everyone safe, with special programs and spaces for those with memory loss or dementia through memory care, along with skilled nursing, rehab, wound care, and round-the-clock medical services for complex health needs, making sure residents are looked after whether they're living independently or need a little more support. This community uses a board and care model for daily living in small residential homes, but also covers bigger needs like assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, and nursing care, so people can stay as their needs change.
The business and learning center gives people a spot for classes, business, or just to do some reading, and there's a members-only website to check updates and newsletters, which makes it easy to stay connected with what's happening in the community. The Live Oak setup focuses on practical things like property assessments, market data, and listing homes for sale or rent on Redfin, with tools for market comparisons or even help selling or managing your place, and the on-site staff helps manage move-ins and any questions about property or the weather crisis plan called "BE PREPARED," since storms can come up now and then. Everything sits near doctor's offices, hospitals, pharmacies, places of worship, restaurants, and shopping, so you can get out and about without any trouble, plus transportation services are on hand for those who'd rather not drive. This place is all about comfort, ease, independence, and community with lots of choices for care and plenty of ways to enjoy the good parts of retired life, whether you want to fish by the water, walk among the trees, join a fitness class, or just sit with neighbors in a friendly place that doesn't make things complicated.
