Pinewood Square

Pinewood Square

Overview of Pinewood Square

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Goose Creek, SC, the Pinewood Square is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living. Cozy and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to studio are available. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and community events. Explore other beautiful spaces such as the illuminated entryways. With the Pinewood Square, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 44 Rank #183 / 213Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 183rd out of 213 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #140 / 150Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 140th out of 150 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHL- Community Residential Care Facility
CountyBerkeley
License NumberCRC-2306
Business TypeLimited Liability

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pinewood Square is legally operated by Goose Creek Al LLC, and administered by Hope M Shephard.

Ownership TypeLimited Liability

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness And Recreation

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed
Building Type2-story

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Goose Creek's city center to Pinewood Square's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
Oaks at Charleston
AL
MC
RC
Charleston (West Ashley)
123
Facility 123
SC AVG 77
Rank #15 / 213
Yes
53
Facility 53
SC AVG 31
Rank #20 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Bridge at Charleston
AL
Charleston
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 77
Rank #47 / 213
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 31
Rank #105 / 150
Studio / 1 BedA+
Brookdale West Ashley
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charleston (West Ashley)
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 77
Rank #47 / 213
Yes
56
Facility 56
SC AVG 31
Rank #15 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed-
Oaks at Daniel Island
AL
MC
Charleston (Daniel Island)
76
Facility 76
SC AVG 77
Rank #99 / 213
Yes
53
Facility 53
SC AVG 31
Rank #20 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Pinewood Square
AL
Goose Creek (Stratford Forest)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 77
Rank #183 / 213
Yes
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 31
Rank #140 / 150
Studio / 1 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 for
Assisted Living in South Carolina

Pinewood Square is located in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Pinewood Square

What neighborhood is Pinewood Square in?

Pinewood Square is in the Stratford Forest neighborhood of Goose Creek.

Who is the owner of Pinewood Square?

Pinewood Square is legally operated by Goose Creek Al LLC, and administered by Hope M Shephard.

Is Pinewood Square in a walkable area?

Pinewood Square has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Pinewood Square?

According to SC state health department records, Pinewood Square's license number is CRC-2306.

Are pets allowed at Pinewood Square?

Yes, Pinewood Square allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Pinewood Square?

Hope M Shephard is the administrator of Pinewood Square.

How many beds does Pinewood Square have?

Pinewood Square has 44 beds.

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