Trinity on Laurens is a Community Residential Care Community (CRCF) in Aiken, South Carolina, offering independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite care. Operated by Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc. and administered by Heather E. Dorries, the community has 55 licensed beds, making it a moderately sized assisted living community within the state.
As part of a nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement network, the community provides multiple levels of support designed to accommodate changing care needs over time. Independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite stays are all available, giving families flexibility when planning for long-term living arrangements or temporary recovery support. Compared with other CRCFs in South Carolina, the community maintains a smaller and more intimate residential environment that appeals to residents seeking a quieter and more personalized setting.
Care and lifestyle services include structured respite care and individualized dining support tailored to resident preferences. Meanwhile, staff members are also trained to recognize personal tastes and dietary needs, helping create a more comfortable and resident-focused dining experience that goes beyond standard care services.
Offering both independent and assisted living options, the community can accommodate individuals or couples with varying levels of care needs who wish to remain under one roof even as their needs change. Its location in Aiken also provides convenient proximity to medical services, retail centers, restaurants, and parks for residents who enjoy staying connected to the surrounding area.
Trinity on Laurens is ideal for older adults and families seeking nonprofit ownership, experienced leadership, and a continuum of care within a welcoming downtown community setting in Aiken.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
55Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Trinity on Laurens is legally operated by Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc, and administered by Heather E Dorries.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
213 Laurens St Nw, Aiken, SC 29801-3911
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| Oaks at Aiken | AL MC | Aiken (Conger Woods) | 81 | Yes | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Place at Shadow Oaks | AL | Aiken | 56 | No | - | - |
| Trinity on Laurens | AL HOS IL RC | Nw Aiken | 55 | No | - | - |
| We Care Residential | AL | Aiken (Talatha) | 55 | No | 5 | Private Rooms |
| Hitchcock Square | AL | Aiken (Cardinal Park) | 44 | Yes | 49 | Studio / 1 Bed |
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Trinity on Laurens is located in NW AIKEN, South Carolina.
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Trinity on Laurens is legally operated by Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina Inc, and administered by Heather E. Dorries.
According to SC state health department records, Trinity on Laurens's license number is CRC-0935.
No, Trinity on Laurens has a no-pet policy.
The team at Trinity on Laurens can be reached at HDORRIES@TRINITYONLAURENS.ORG.
Heather E. Dorries is the administrator of Trinity on Laurens.
Trinity on Laurens has 55 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Trinity on Laurens in the photo gallery on this page.
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