1. Country Lakes
City: Little River, SC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (888) 716-9750, (843) 399-2333
Address: 4353 Erie Street
Description: The Jensen family’s Country Lakes in the north end of the county is smaller than its Garden City cousin. A small pool and clubhouse grace the grounds. For security, an electronic bar crosses the road to keep uninvited guests out and protect residents and their properties. There is an on-site sales office. Home costs run from the $90,000s to $145,000.
2. North Strand Senior Health Center
City: Little River, SC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (843) 281-2778
Address: 4237 River Hills Dr.
Description: As an outpatient department of Grand Strand Regional Medical Center designed to meet and simplify the health-care process for seniors, the North Strand Senior Health Center targets the needs of the senior population. The staff has been specially trained in the needs of senior citizens and will help patients assess, manage, and prevent health-related problems. On-site services include medical exams, lab work, and EKGs. The center welcomes Medicare assignments. Non-health services include assistance in locating community resources to addressing legal, financial, and housing concerns.