Best Assisted Living in Florence, SC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 assisted living communities in Florence, SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in SC
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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. 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.
The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Florence
82
Facility 82
SC AVG 77
Rank #85 / 212
Yes
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 31
Rank #141 / 149
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pee Dee Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Florence
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 77
Rank #89 / 212
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 31
Rank #40 / 149
-
Florence Place
AL
MC
Florence (Nob Hill)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 31
Rank #35 / 149
Studio
Benton House of Florence
AL
MC
RC
Florence
-Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 31
Rank #53 / 149
-
Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Florence
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 77
Rank #64 / 212
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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 analyzed for Florence. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care, in Florence, SC, offers assisted living and memory care. It takes respite stays as well. An assisted living resident keeps a private apartment, with staff helping at medication times and with dressing and bathing.

Memory care here is a secure, watched-over setting meant for wandering risk. Respite fits a person who mainly needs supervision while the family caregiver travels or recovers. Because assisted living and memory care share the community, rising needs can be handled in place.

Michael Alvarez serves as administrator for SC Senior 4 LLC, the operator. Housing across its 82 beds takes three forms, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom, and the two-bedroom lets two people move in together or gives someone room for a companion. Residents may live with their pets.

$1,900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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.

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Florence Place

1938 Mountain Laurel Ct, Florence, SC 29505
Overview of Florence Place

Florence Place is an assisted living and memory care community in Florence, South Carolina, in the Nob Hill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because changing care would not require starting over in a new community. The studio option gives a resident one private living space. A salon and spa provide on-site personal grooming services, and the outdoor courtyard offers a place to spend time outside.

Pets are allowed. Lorie Hedegor serves as director. Florence Place has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, placing it in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need one of those options for errands.

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Overview of Benton House of Florence

Benton House of Florence offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Florence, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having assisted living and memory care in the same community may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time. Benton House of Florence also offers an Adult Day Program and Help at Home.

Dining centers on family dining while accounting for nutritional needs and resident choice, giving residents a role in selecting meals that fit their preferences. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care’s license in Florence, SC, extends to memory care and assisted living. Bathing, dressing, and medication are services where a resident gets help under the assisted living tier of care.

Where dementia has made wandering a risk, memory care takes over, and its setting is secured, with supervision for residents included. With both levels licensed at the address, deepening needs do not send somebody looking elsewhere.

Ninety beds are on the license. Staffing covers the night as much as the day, so help is reachable at any hour. Lorie Hedegor is the administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Florence at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $4,810The average monthly cost across facilities in Florence, SC. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 32/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Florence, SC. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florence, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Florence, SC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does South Carolina Medicaid cover assisted living?

South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including South Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 5 assisted living facilities in Florence, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Florence, SC?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florence, SC, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Florence, SC?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.