Harmony at West Ashley
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Charleston, SC

Harmony at West Ashley

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Charleston, SC

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 105 Rank #42 / 211Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 42nd out of 211 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #135 / 148Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 135th out of 148 assisted living communities we track in South Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across South Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,320/Month

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
CountyCharleston
License NumberCRC-1899
Business TypeLimited Liability

Ownership & Operating Entity

Harmony at West Ashley is legally operated by West Ashley Operations LLC, and administered by Ryan Niven.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Daily Responsibilities Management
TransportationListed as: Transportation to health appointments

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Fitness Center
Movie Theater
Library
Activities
Arts & Crafts
Continued Learning Programs
Arts and Music Programs
Signature ProgramsHarmony Square

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationYes

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Memory Care - Studio (333 sq ft) · Memory Care - Studio (372 sq ft) 333–372 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Assisted Living - One Bedroom (349 sq ft) · Assisted Living - One Bedroom (580 sq ft) · Independent Living - One Bedroom (1,129 sq ft) · Independent Living - One Bedroom (676 sq ft) 349–1,129 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Assisted Living - Two Bedroom (692 sq ft) · Assisted Living - Two Bedroom (693 sq ft) · Independent Living - Two Bedroom (1,038 sq ft) · Independent Living - Two Bedroom (1,201 sq ft) · Memory Care - Companion - Two Bedroom (308 sq ft) · Memory Care - Companion - Two Bedroom (515 sq ft) 308–1,201 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Harmony at West Ashley

1 Bedroom
2 bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near Harmony at West Ashley

Address 7.3 miles from city center Info 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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Compare Assisted Living around Charleston

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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 BedA+
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-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in South Carolina

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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.
Residential care support

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.
In-home & community support

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 costs

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.
Energy assistance

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.
Homeowner tax relief

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.
Food assistance

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony at West Ashley

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Harmony at West Ashley in?
Harmony at West Ashley is in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston.
02 Who is the owner of Harmony at West Ashley?
Harmony at West Ashley is legally operated by West Ashley Operations LLC, and administered by Ryan Niven.
03 Is Harmony at West Ashley in a walkable area?
Harmony at West Ashley has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
04 What is the license number of Harmony at West Ashley?
According to SC state health department records, Harmony at West Ashley's license number is CRC-1899.
05 Are pets allowed at Harmony at West Ashley?
Yes, Harmony at West Ashley allows residents to bring their pets.
06 What is the best email address for Harmony at West Ashley?
The team at Harmony at West Ashley can be reached at RYANNIVEN@HARMONYATWESTASHLEY.COM.
07 Who is the administrator of Harmony at West Ashley?
Ryan Niven is the administrator of Harmony at West Ashley.