McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital is now welcoming patients, adding 48 beds and expanded access to hospital-based care for Carolina Forest, Horry County and surrounding Grand Strand communities.
Announced Oct. 30, the opening marks a milestone in a vision McLeod established in 2016 to expand health care services in Carolina Forest.
The four-story hospital offers inpatient care, 24-hour emergency services, surgery, laboratory testing and advanced diagnostic imaging. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, speech and pediatric therapy.
For residents, the additional capacity means more options for receiving care closer to home while remaining connected to family and support networks.
“As the Grand Strand grows, access to health care must grow with it,” said Matt Pivarnik, CEO of the Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative. “McLeod Health’s investment brings essential services closer to home and strengthens the infrastructure our residents and businesses depend on. We congratulate the McLeod team on this milestone and its continued commitment to our region.”
The opening builds on McLeod’s broader regional presence, including McLeod Loris, McLeod Seacoast and its Center for Cancer Treatment and Research.
The Greater Myrtle Beach Collaborative congratulates McLeod Health and the Carolina Forest Hospital team as they begin serving patients in this new facility.