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Why Conway, SC, is an Ideal Location for Independent Living

When searching for the perfect place to enjoy your retirement years, Conway, South Carolina emerges as an exceptional choice that offers the ideal...

A Day in the Life at Prime Independent Living

Are you considering a move into an independent living apartment? One of the things you may be curious about is what it is like to live in a specific...

Top 10 Independent Living Amenities to Look for in a Community

When searching for the perfect independent living community, the amenities offered can make all the difference between simply aging in place and...

Winning Promotional Prize Ideas

Fun and games help two organizations boost engagement We're honored to be featured in the Spring 2025 issue of amplify®️ by 4imprint! This article...

Smart Financial Planning for Seniors: What to Know Before You Transition to Independent Living

Thinking about your financial future? Whether you’re eyeing a downsized lifestyle or mapping out your retirement goals, a little planning now can go...

The Health Benefits of Living Near the Beach for Independent Seniors

Imagine starting your day with the ocean breeze on your patio, a warm coffee in hand, and a beach just steps away. For many independent seniors,...

Pet-Friendly Senior Living: What to Know Before You Move

For many older adults, a beloved pet is more than just a companion, it’s family. As you begin exploring retirement options, finding a pet-friendly...

How Independent Living Enhances Healthy Aging

Aging well is about much more than just adding years to your life, it’s about adding life to your years. That’s why many older adults are exploring...

Spring Cleaning for Seniors: Safe, Simple Tips for a Fresh Start

Spring is the perfect time to open the windows, let in some fresh air, and refresh your living space. For older adults, this seasonal tradition...

What Determines the Cost of Independent Living—and Why It’s Worth It

When planning for retirement or the next chapter of life, one question often comes up: How much does independent living cost? Before diving into...

8 Heat Safety Tips for Active Older Adults

You pride yourself on staying active and living independently as you age. And well you should! But when it comes to high summer heat, everyone—young...

Try These Hydrating Foods for Seniors to Beat Summer Heat

Summer is in full swing in our home of Conway, SC. With it comes those hot days that we love but that don’t always love us back. Staying hydrated,...

8 Reasons to Retire to Conway, SC

Finding the right place to retire can feel a little like Goldilocks’s search for the “just right”—that one’s too cold, that one’s too expensive,...

6 Benefits of Apartment Living for Seniors

More senior adults than ever are choosing to move to apartment living instead of home ownership. Why? The reasons vary from person to person, of...

A Summer Checklist for Senior Adults

Summer is just about here, bringing sun, fun, and a few challenges if you’re in the aging-gracefully category (and we are 😉). For senior adults,...

What Do Retiring Baby Boomers Need?

As the baby boomer generation hits retirement age, it’s changing the way that retirement living works. Not only are baby boomers expanding the...

How to Downsize Your Home: A Checklist for Seniors

Retirement should be about freedom, adventure, and pursuing the dreams you've worked toward for decades. Yet many seniors find themselves feeling...

7 Reasons to Join An Active Retirement Community

Whether you’re recently retired or you’re preparing for it, you may be reconsidering daily routines and circumstances that have defined your life...

National Nutrition Month: Conway Edition

Spring is here again, and with it comes that timeless urge to reorganize and renew. Harnessing those impulses, National Nutrition Month gives us...

12 Exciting Day Trips for Seniors near Conway and Myrtle Beach

Moving to a new locale after retirement is exciting but not without challenges. When choosing your new hometown, you have so many factors to...

The Best Cars for Seniors in 2024

Retired life brings many changes. Whether you’re trying out new hobbies or meeting lots of new people, you might find your perfect daily commute...

5 Healthy Heart Tips for American Heart Month

Valentine’s Day may be just around the corner, but it’s not the only reason to think about your heart this time of year. February is American Heart...

4 Fun Exercise Ideas for Active Seniors in the Myrtle Beach Area

If you’re an active senior, then you already know that regular physical activity is one of the foundations for aging well. Not only are there health...

The Affordability Problem in Senior Living

For middle-class Americans today, plenty of things earlier generations considered luxuries are now run-of-the-mill expenses. Whether it’s a summer...

6 Ways to Make Holiday Memories with Your Grandkids

Holidays are the perfect opportunity to introduce new traditions and to make deeper connections with grandkids. Whether they’re pre-school aged or...

Five Benefits of Independent Senior Living at Prime Carolina Coast

Retiring from full-time work is a treasured goal for many, but entering any new phase of life brings unanticipated changes and unexpected choices....

Preparing for Hurricane Season: A Senior’s Guide to Staying Safe and Ready

Living in South Carolina means being prepared for nature's most challenging seasons. Hurricane season in South Carolina presents unique concerns...

Fall Fun for Seniors: Seasonal Activities at Prime Independent Living

As the leaves begin their spectacular transformation and the crisp autumn air arrives, there's something magical about fall that brings out the joy...

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Prime’s Core Values

At the core of what we do is our determination to ensure residents in each community we work with enjoy the highest standard of holistic care. When we take care of the whole person – through programs to support physical, social and emotional well-being – everything else falls into place. Making exemplary 55+ living affordable for everyone is the standard we work toward.