Pee Dee Gardens
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Florence, SC

Pee Dee Gardens

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Florence, SC

Overview of Pee Dee Gardens

Operated by Florence Opco LLC, Pee Dee Gardens is a single-story senior living community in Florence, South Carolina. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Toni E. Cooke-Evans serves as the administrator. The multiple care options in one community allow residents to transition between services as their needs change. These also give family caregivers access to short-term respite care when needed.

The 80-bed community has a single-story layout, which can be more convenient for residents with mobility or memory care needs. The memory care program includes specialized staff training, ensuring residents living with dementia and other forms of memory loss receive support from caregivers who have completed that preparation.

Residents can participate in recreational activities and wellness programs as part of daily life. Transportation services help residents reach appointments and outings without relying entirely on family members. Housekeeping is included as a standard service. Pets are welcome in the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 42, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, but most trips require a car. Families considering Pee Dee Gardens should ask how the memory care training program and respite care services work as part of the community’s daily routine.

Bed community size
80-bed community Rank #165 / 304Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 304 homes 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 cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #73 / 221Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 221 homes 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 cover every community we track in South Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyFlorence
License NumberCRC-2224
Business TypeLimited Liability

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pee Dee Gardens is legally operated by Florence Opco LLC, and administered by Toni E Cooke-Evans.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Administrator Emailtcooke-evans@depaul.org

Contact Information

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Florence's city center to Pee Dee Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Florence

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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.
Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Florence
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 90
Rank #130 / 304
No--
The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Florence
82
Facility 82
SC AVG 90
Rank #161 / 304
Yes
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 34
Rank #211 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pee Dee Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Florence
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 90
Rank #165 / 304
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 34
Rank #73 / 221
-
Florence Place
AL
MC
Florence (Nob Hill)-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 34
Rank #63 / 221
Studio
Benton House of Florence
AL
MC
RC
Florence-Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 34
Rank #93 / 221
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Pee Dee Gardens is located in Florence, South Carolina.
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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
SC

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
SC

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pee Dee Gardens

Who is the owner of Pee Dee Gardens?

Pee Dee Gardens is legally operated by Florence Opco LLC, and administered by Toni E. Cooke-Evans.

Is Pee Dee Gardens in a walkable area?

Pee Dee Gardens has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Pee Dee Gardens?

According to SC state health department records, Pee Dee Gardens's license number is CRC-2224.

When does Pee Dee Gardens's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, Pee Dee Gardens's license expires on November 30, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Pee Dee Gardens?

Yes, Pee Dee Gardens allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Pee Dee Gardens?

The team at Pee Dee Gardens can be reached at DIRECTOR@FLORENCESENIORS.COM.

Who is the administrator of Pee Dee Gardens?

Toni E. Cooke-Evans is the administrator of Pee Dee Gardens.

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