It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Myrtle Beach, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always Best Care has been a lifesaver for our family. We have worked with them twice, both in emergency situations and they have treated us as if we were their only clients. Within an hour of our first call, we had paperwork completed and a caregiver on the way – and that was a holiday weekend. When the second emergency occurred, we knew exactly who to contact. We truly appreciate everything that Lisa, Melissa and the entire team have done for our family.”
“Thank you for the care you gave to my dad. He did not have any family living close to him. My sister and I were relived to know he was well taken care of. The caregivers truly care about your loved ones.”
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“I am a past client of this provider Always Best Care was just absolutely wonderful. I needed to qualify people who could deal with my sister with brain cancer. My sister would throw people in and out of her house; it was crazy. She died on December 5th. Always Best Care sent incredible people. I don't know where they came from, but they had one girl who was the only person my sister never attempted to throw out of the house. I'd never hear one bad word about this woman who was actually pulling double shifts at the end because my sister liked her so much. For some reason, this woman understood my sister and brain cancer. Brain cancer is hard to deal with because people could be pretty mean and abusive and they don't know what they're doing really. My sister was also going blind at the same time. It was not easy. I just wanted to say what wonderful care we received from Always Best Care. It was amazing. They were just coming and being there. My sister was crazy, and she didn't want anybody overnight, until she finally let me have someone come in overnight. On that night, she died. She got to die in her home, which is what I'm trying to do because that too was the most important thing of all. Always Best Care was able to staff at short notice and send really good people. I was impressed, and I would highly recommend them. They would help my sister get to the bathroom. She weighed 70 pounds when she died, but she was still able to walk. She had cancers on both her femurs, and her blood pressure was 80/47. They just helped with everything, like fixing her small meals, fixing coffee, and talking to her if she wanted to talk or not talking to her if she didn't want to talk. They were just very great with their help. My sister had brain cancer and she was belligerent. Always Best Care would find people within their staff. Also, it didn't take them long, I didn't have to wait. We had letters from others saying they don't have staff right now. With Always Best Care, I did it over the phone with a woman who was a Godsend. I think the caregiver was sent almost the first day and was there every day except on the weekend when they sent someone else. That person seemed to work out OK, too, which amazed me. For some reason, these people knew how to appease someone who is really crazy. It was the cancer; it was in my sister's head. You have to be tough-skinned and just realize that this is the disease talking to you and not a person. They were able to do that, and I feel very blessed.”
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“I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing.”
“I love being able to work with this company, the owners are great people and support me daily! We have many calls to work on performance and continue to grow and learn!”
“Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider Services were geared according to need. We were looking at rehab and they were willing to see what was needed. Very flexible and focused needs of patient All caregivers were on time We had a great experience”
“I am a past client of this provider I used this nursing service for my cousin Pat who had cancer. I can not express the level of care and compassion that was shown for her. The nurses felt like family! Especially Alicia. You treated my cousin as if she was your family and I can't thank you enough for that. You not only took care of her but us also. I would recommend this service 100%! We only used them for 1 month as my cousin passed quickly. I d not have a single negative remark. Thank you Chuck! Your nurses are amazing. Donna O.”
“Chuck and his personnel are truly the best. They helped us with mom and always focused on the care and not a much of processes and forms. I would highly recommend them to all.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Chapin Memorial Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Library Restaurant or visit Charlie's Place, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Myrtle Beach, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Myrtle Beach, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Myrtle Beach, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Ashlyn Pope, Birth of a Nation When Cotton Was King, 2021, brown stoneware, slip, fired to cone 5 in an electric kiln, wood, 6 feet x 11 feet x 4 inches.Contemporary ceramic, textile and printmaking artist Ashlyn Pope takes us on a powerful visual journey through the trials of her Gullah ancestral history, the traumas of which have coded themselves deep within the artist’s psyche.Pope’s exhibit, A History of Moving Forward II, will be on display at Myrtle Beach’s Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Muse...
Ashlyn Pope, Birth of a Nation When Cotton Was King, 2021, brown stoneware, slip, fired to cone 5 in an electric kiln, wood, 6 feet x 11 feet x 4 inches.
Contemporary ceramic, textile and printmaking artist Ashlyn Pope takes us on a powerful visual journey through the trials of her Gullah ancestral history, the traumas of which have coded themselves deep within the artist’s psyche.
Pope’s exhibit, A History of Moving Forward II, will be on display at Myrtle Beach’s Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum from October 4, 2025 to February 15, 2026. The museum is located at 3100 South Ocean Boulevard. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. The Art Museum is closed on major holidays.
Pope explains, “As a young woman descended from the enslaved Africans in America, my body holds memories of my life while also recalling unconscious memories and responses imparted upon me by my ancestors. Although my mind cannot recall specific memories of my ancestors, my body has become in tune with the experiences my ancestors have gone through.” And in turn, learned reactions like fear, anger, sadness and survival have become embedded in her response system.
A History of Moving Forward II is Pope’s effort of dealing with this deep-rooted trauma: by going through the pain of it so as to overcome it and start envisioning a new future for future generations free from those built-in responses of dread, fury and grief. Employing Gullah motifs like sweetgrass basketry, Pope creates works expressing the human form, always ingrained with African American culture, as a way of addressing the Black human condition but also the resilience and beauty of the Black community.
Pope is an Assistant Professor in 3-D foundations at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Pope earned her BFA in ceramics and printmaking from Kennesaw State University (Georgia) in 2013. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in ceramics at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, in 2019.
Pope has continued to expand her education in the ceramics field by serving as artist in residence at various locations, including the Lawrence Arts Center (2019-2021) in Lawrence, Kansas, and at Northern Clay Center in Minneapolis, MN, (2023). Pope recently co-created and co-taught a ceramics course at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, CO, and served as a juror for the ArtField’s Jr. competition in Lake City, S.C.
In the last few years, her work has been published in the book Contemporary Black American Ceramic Artists and graced the cover of Ceramics Monthly magazine.
A History of Moving Forward II is a follow-up exhibition to A History of Moving Forward, which was recently installed at Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art in Demorest, GA.
Potential Tropical Storm Imelda will turn away from the coast, but Myrtle Beach will still see impacts, according to a National Weather Service advisory sent on Sunday morning.The storm, called Tropical Depression #9, is expected to strengthen as it moves north from Sunday through Tuesday, but will likely turn offshore due to steering effects from Hurricane Humberto, the advisory says. However, rain and flooding may still be on the table for the Grand Strand.However, the Carolinas, including the Myrtle Beach area, should closel...
Potential Tropical Storm Imelda will turn away from the coast, but Myrtle Beach will still see impacts, according to a National Weather Service advisory sent on Sunday morning.
The storm, called Tropical Depression #9, is expected to strengthen as it moves north from Sunday through Tuesday, but will likely turn offshore due to steering effects from Hurricane Humberto, the advisory says. However, rain and flooding may still be on the table for the Grand Strand.
However, the Carolinas, including the Myrtle Beach area, should closely monitor the storm considering the complicated forecast of the storm off the coast, the NWS said.
The most likely time of arrival of any tropical storm effects is during the day on Tuesday, especiall for coastal areas, the NWS said.
The NWS still anticipates hazardous marine conditions as swells from the two offshore storms interact with one another. There is a lower threat of storm surge flooding and minor wind impacts.
Tropical storm force winds could still cause some power outages and downed trees in the area. Winds of more than 39 mph are expected at least throughout Tuesday along the coast.
From Tuesday through Wednesday, some coastal flooding from storm surge is also possible in low-lying areas along the oceanfront., near inlets, waterways and tidal creek areas. Significant erosion is possible near beaches. Though there may be high waters in the next week, National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Armstrong said that any storm surge flooding in the Myrtle Beach area “will not be a major event.”
There is moderate potential for flooding rainfall. The Myrtle Beach area is expected to get 4 to 6 inches of rain, which will come down between Monday night and Tuesday night and could lead to some isolated flash flooding, Armstrong said.
No tornadoes are currently expected, but waterspouts could be possible on the ocean.
The weather service will continue to send out updates as the storm progresses off the coast.
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Septembers in South Carolina since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.#10. September 2001 (tie)- Average temperature: 71.2°F- Monthly high temperature: 82.1°F- Monthly low temperature: 6...
Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Septembers in South Carolina since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and the total precipitation.
#10. September 2001 (tie)
- Average temperature: 71.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.4°F
- Total precipitation: 3.72"
#10. September 1956 (tie)
- Average temperature: 71.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.7°F
- Total precipitation: 5.86"
#9. September 1913
- Average temperature: 71°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.5°F
- Total precipitation: 5.09"
#8. September 1984
- Average temperature: 70.9°F
- Monthly high temperature: 83.1°F
- Monthly low temperature: 58.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.1"
#7. September 1943
- Average temperature: 70.8°F
- Monthly high temperature: 82.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59°F
- Total precipitation: 3.11"
#4. September 1963 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.9°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.5°F
- Total precipitation: 5.17"
#4. September 1917 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 80.5°F
- Monthly low temperature: 61°F
- Total precipitation: 5.97"
#4. September 1914 (tie)
- Average temperature: 70.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81.8°F
- Monthly low temperature: 59.6°F
- Total precipitation: 3.83"
#3. September 1924
- Average temperature: 70.2°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.7°F
- Monthly low temperature: 60.8°F
- Total precipitation: 13.16"
#2. September 1918
- Average temperature: 69.3°F
- Monthly high temperature: 81°F
- Monthly low temperature: 57.5°F
- Total precipitation: 3.95"
#1. September 1967
- Average temperature: 67.7°F
- Monthly high temperature: 79.6°F
- Monthly low temperature: 55.7°F
- Total precipitation: 2.47"
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Hook & Barrel, a popular Myrtle Beach seafood restaurant, was just named the third-best casual dining spot in the nation.“To be placed third in the in the country, it’s kind of mind boggling,” said owner and operator Heidi Vukov. “It takes a village and we have an amazing staff that does just a great job, from the staff in the kitchen to the staff in the front of the house, we’re just a really good team, and I think that from the moment that people walk in the door up to the host stand, until they lea...
Hook & Barrel, a popular Myrtle Beach seafood restaurant, was just named the third-best casual dining spot in the nation.
“To be placed third in the in the country, it’s kind of mind boggling,” said owner and operator Heidi Vukov. “It takes a village and we have an amazing staff that does just a great job, from the staff in the kitchen to the staff in the front of the house, we’re just a really good team, and I think that from the moment that people walk in the door up to the host stand, until they leave the restaurant, I feel like they realize that we really care about what we’re doing.”
Travel site Tripadvisor released its Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best restaurant rankings. The awards highlight spots that have received a high volume of “above-and-beyond reviews and opinions” from Tripadvisor users over the last 12 months. According to Tripadvisor, out of the more than 8 million listings, fewer than 1% make the cut.
With an overall score of 4.7 out of 5 and more than 1,240 reviews, Hook & Barrel took the number three spot in the United States in the Casual Dining category. Hook & Barrel opened its doors to the public at 8014 N. Kings Highway in 2017. The restaurant has garnered scores of fans and rave reviews in the years since.
“Best food I’ve ever had at any restaurant in Myrtle Beach in 55 years,” one Tripadvisor user wrote. “Amazing service and amazing atmosphere. This place focuses on giving customers a wonderful night out!”
Those reviews matter to Vukov, who said she reads every one. While the Hook & Barrel team enjoys the good reviews, it’s the bad ones that staff go over weekly to see how they can improve.
The local favorite changes its menu seasonally, but some fan favorites are permanent fixtures on the menu. Tripadvisor reviewers rave about the shrimp, scallops and crab cakes, which are a crowd pleaser for crab lovers and those who avoid gluten because they have no filler.
“Probably our top seller would be the fresh catch, which changes on a regular basis. So it’s a different fish, a different preparation, different sauce, different accompaniments,” Vukov said. “And interestingly enough, although we’re a seafood restaurant, we sell a lot of beef tenderloin and we sell a lot of braised short ribs, and they cook all day, every day, and they just melt in your mouth.”
Tripadvisor lists Hook & Barrel in the $-$$ price range, but there’s some flexibility with the dishes. Entrees run from $25 to $58, while small plates and options from the steam galley cost $11 to $26.
Devoted fans and interested newcomers can try Hook & Barrel for themselves from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 4 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
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CONWAY — An Horry County surgeon and his firm must pay over $5.1 million after removing a patient’s thyroid gland without her consent, according to a recent jury verdict.Natalie Boyd of Horry County sued Coastal Otolaryngology Associates and her surgeon, Dr. Richard Osman, for medical malpractice in 2021. She accused the practice of not obtaining her consent before removing her entire thyroid gland, despite her only wanting the cancerous part removed.The remaining part was healthy, according to court documents....
CONWAY — An Horry County surgeon and his firm must pay over $5.1 million after removing a patient’s thyroid gland without her consent, according to a recent jury verdict.
Natalie Boyd of Horry County sued Coastal Otolaryngology Associates and her surgeon, Dr. Richard Osman, for medical malpractice in 2021. She accused the practice of not obtaining her consent before removing her entire thyroid gland, despite her only wanting the cancerous part removed.
The remaining part was healthy, according to court documents.
A jury on Aug. 29 found that COA and Osman must pay Boyd $105,000 in economic damages and $5 million in non-economic damages, according to court documents.
“Preserving a patient’s freedom to make the final call over their own medical decisions is a sacred right,” Boyd’s attorney Jim Davis said in a statement. “This case was about ensuring that right is protected and holding medical providers accountable when they disregard a patient’s clear surgical consent. The jury heard the evidence of this preventable, life-altering surgical error and rightfully concluded that the conduct was grossly negligent.”
COA and Osman have already requested a new trial, disagreeing with the verdict. In court documents, they maintain Osman did not breach his standard of care prior to or during the surgery since Boyd allegedly had four appointments with Osman before the procedure.
Also, the defendants allege Boyd did not provide sufficient evidence for her claims and that the damages were excessive, according to court documents.
“Boyd failed to establish that she would have had a different outcome regardless of the surgical actions taken by Dr. Osman,” according to the defendants’ Sept. 8 motion for a new trial. “The jury’s verdict was not a product of reasoned deliberation upon the evidence presented at trial, but rather the result of prejudice, passion and bias inflamed by Boyd’s counsel during the trial. A verdict tainted by such improper influences cannot stand."
Osman practiced at Grand Strand Medical Center and first evaluated Boyd’s thyroid gland for possible removal in May 2017, according to court records. GSMC denied allegations of wrongdoing and reached a pre-trial settlement with Boyd in 2024.
The thyroid gland makes hormones that help control a person’s metabolism and blood calcium levels. But when cells in the thyroid grow unexpectedly, thyroid cancers can develop, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
During Osman’s evaluation of Boyd, he discovered some larger follicular nodules in the left side of her thyroid gland. Follicular nodules are growths in the thyroid gland that are signs of possible follicular thyroid cancer, one of the four types of thyroid cancer, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
At least a week before the surgery, Osman advised Boyd that she should get a partial removal of her thyroid. Boyd alleges they both agreed to only remove the remaining part if cancer was discovered in it.
But the defendants maintain that condition was not specified. Instead, they contend the two parties agreed that a full removal was possible, according to court documents.
Boyd’s procedure took place on Dec. 27, 2017. She alleges there were no operative notes in her medical records from the surgery, and no cancer was discovered. She accused the surgeon and his firm of negligence and medical malpractice.
Boyd argues the defendants failed to review their own medical notes, review the consent form with Boyd prior to surgery and perform a pre-operative assessment on the morning of surgery, according to court records.
The defendants maintain Boyd made last-minute changes to the medical consent form without notifying the surgeon or other medical staff. And Osman testified that he had reviewed the medical consent form prior to the surgery and did not see any changes made to the form by the patient or other staff, according to court records.
Also, they contend Boyd’s consent forms already gave Osman permission to “exercise his clinical judgment” at the time of the surgery in order to determine “what was deemed necessary and desirable,” according to court records.
In this case, Osman believed the full removal of Boyd’s thyroid gland was medically necessary in order to facilitate safe access for a separate spine surgery, which she was already scheduled to receive, the defendants alleged in court documents.
Meanwhile, Davis said his client has suffered "severe and lifelong" consequences as a result of the surgery.
"The removal of her thyroid induced permanent hypothyroidism, a condition that leaves her dependent on life-sustaining synthetic hormone medication," Davis wrote in a news release after the verdict.
He added that Boyd also suffers daily with "chronic debilitating low energy, anxiety, difficulty swallowing, inability to regulate body temperature and other ailments that have permanently altered her quality of life," according to the news release.
Boyd and Davis have asked the court to deny the defendants’ request for a new trial.
"We are confident the court will uphold this just verdict," Davis said in a statement.
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