Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Harmony at West Ashley
With a 105-bed capacity, Harmony at West Ashley provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Charleston, SC. The community has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, providing specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 24-hour staffing also ensures residents have access to services at all times.
Administered by Ryan Niven, the community’s housing includes studios, one-, and two-bedroom units. Residents can use the pool, spa, garden, and patio for recreation and outdoor time. The community also welcomes short-term stays, while recovery-focused care is provided to help improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, pets are allowed.
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Harmony at West Ashley is legally operated by West Ashley Operations LLC, and administered by Ryan Niven.
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7.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Charleston's city center to Harmony at West Ashley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.64 miles to nearest hospital (Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital | Roper St. Francis Healthcare)
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Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| The Bridge at Charleston | AL | Charleston | 100
Facility
100
SC AVG
77
Rank
#46 / 211 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
SC AVG
31
Rank
#103 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Oaks at Charleston | AL MC RC | Charleston (West Ashley) | 123
Facility
123
SC AVG
77
Rank
#15 / 211 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
SC AVG
31
Rank
#20 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale West Ashley | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Charleston (West Ashley) | 100
Facility
100
SC AVG
77
Rank
#46 / 211 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
SC AVG
31
Rank
#15 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living | AL NH SNF | Mt Pleasant (Somerset Point) | 64
Facility
64
SC AVG
77
Rank
#119 / 211 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
SC AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 148 | Studio | - |
| Harmony at West Ashley | AL IL MC | Charleston (West Ashley) | 105
Facility
105
SC AVG
77
Rank
#42 / 211 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
SC AVG
31
Rank
#135 / 148 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Carolina
Harmony at West Ashley is in Charleston, South Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. Listing a program here does not confirm that this community participates or that your costs would be covered; confirm eligibility, provider participation and covered costs with the program and the community.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- SC specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
South Carolina Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
- Income limit
- Net monthly income may not exceed $1,804 for the individual under the published January 1 2026 OSS standard.
- Asset limit
- Individual resources may not exceed $2,000 under the January 1 2026 standard.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina residents age 65 or older or blind or disabled who satisfy SSI eligibility rules except income and live in a licensed Community Residential Care Facility enrolled in OSS.
- SC specifics
- Only participating residential care facilities qualify. This is distinct from the Community Choices Waiver.
What it provides
- State-funded cash assistance is paid to the participating facility for the resident.
- Eligible recipients also receive full Medicaid benefits.
Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
South Carolina Community Long Term Care / Community Choices Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · Published individual long-term-care and HCBS waiver limit is $2,982 per month (300% of the SSI federal benefit rate) effective January 1 2026.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina resident meeting Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care requirements; generally age 65 or older or blind or disabled; CLTC assessment and an eligible waiver are required.
- SC specifics
- CLTC is the assessment and service system; the Community Choices waiver is a specific home- and community-based option; Its renewal is effective July 1 2026.
What it provides
- Authorized home- and community-based waiver services depend on the specific waiver and assessed care plan.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · SCDHHS publishes monthly individual bases of $1,330 QMB; $1,596 SLMB; $1,796 QI; Couple bases are $1,804; $2,164; $2,435 respectively; Effective March 1 2026; countable-income rules and exclusions apply.
- Asset limit
- 2026 · $9,950 individual and $14,910 couple in countable resources; exclusions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries must satisfy the applicable QMB SLMB or QI eligibility criteria.
- SC specifics
- QMB covers premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums only.
What it provides
- QMB assistance with Medicare premiums deductibles and coinsurance; SLMB or QI assistance with Part B premiums; Benefits are tier-specific.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
- Income limit
- 60% of state median income by household size.
Eligibility
- General
- Income-eligible South Carolina household with a current home-energy expense and required residence citizenship or qualified-immigration and household-income documentation.
- SC specifics
- Assistance is funding-dependent; local Community Action Agencies may impose more restrictive benefit frequency or maximum assistance rules.
What it provides
- Partial assistance with home heating and cooling expenses; award depends on income energy costs previous assistance and available funds.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying legal-residence homeowner age 65 or older or totally and permanently disabled or legally blind; state residency and ownership rules apply.
- SC specifics
- Exemption applies to the first $50,000 of fair market value of the qualifying legal residence; actual tax savings vary.
What it provides
- Property-tax exemption on the first $50,000 of qualifying home value.
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
- Income limit
- SNAP eligibility and income deductions apply.
Eligibility
- General
- ESAP simplifies SNAP applications for qualifying older households with no earned income.
- SC specifics
- The Department of Social Services administers ESAP applications.
What it provides
- Simplified application for eligible SNAP food benefits paid through EBT; this is not a separate fixed-value food grant.




