
Compare Assisted Living around Florence (Metro Area)
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.
| Florence Place | AL MC | Florence (Nob Hill) | - | Yes |
44
Facility
44
SC AVG
32
Rank
#63 / 230 | Studio |
| Pee Dee Gardens | AL MC RC | Florence | 80
Facility
80
SC AVG
90
Rank
#167 / 307 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
SC AVG
32
Rank
#73 / 230 | - |
| Benton House of Florence | AL MC RC | Florence | - | Yes |
38
Facility
38
SC AVG
32
Rank
#93 / 230 | - |
| The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC RC | Florence | 82
Facility
82
SC AVG
90
Rank
#163 / 307 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
SC AVG
32
Rank
#211 / 230 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL MC | Florence | 90
Facility
90
SC AVG
90
Rank
#132 / 307 | No | - | - |
Florence Place is an elegant residential assisted living and memory care that enhances seniors’ living standards in the city. Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness; they ensure that residents enhance their lives with care and ease with personalized care that caters to their unique needs.
Florence Place creates a stress-free lifestyle centered on each individual’s comfort and safety. They ensure that the unmatched level of community accommodations is delivered to each resident. These include housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, memory care activities, fitness classes, medication management, routine maintenance, 24-hour snacks and beverages, life enrichment programs, and transportation services.
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.
Benton House of Florence is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home. Taking pride in its professional care staff, management provides seniors with numerous opportunities to enjoy themselves through various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents with personalized care that is catered to their needs.
Residential living offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. They also provide access to a one-of-a-kind neighborhood and lifestyle that promotes fitness, relaxation, and new experiences. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting.
The Pines at Florence excels in providing personalized care uniquely designed for individuals’ specific needs. An assisted living and memory care home offers a holistic approach to wellness, with various care options catering to individual needs. Management and staff have done outstanding work providing care for their residents’ growth. The upscale residential senior living home is ideal for an easy and perfect transition into a convenient, well-designed life.
As the premier choice of communities in South Carolina, The Pines lifestyle encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment. Community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio.
Offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing services, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Florence, South Carolina. With a 90-bed capacity, the community is administered by Lorie Hedegor under the ownership of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care LLC. 24-hour staffing and structured social programming are also provided.
Nursing services are confirmed with 24-hour staffing, indicating a clinical staffing baseline above standard CRCF minimums. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily, either in the dining hall or in-room, which benefits memory care residents with varying mobility or appetite patterns.
The community also features secured building access, a fully sprinklered fire safety system, and an emergency system.
With memory care as a confirmed care type alongside assisted living, this location serves a dual-need population across a combined 90-bed campus, making it one of the larger CRCF communities in the Florence area.
As a larger community with on-site nursing services and active daily programming, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is an ideal option for older adults and families who need assisted living or structured memory care in Florence and the Pee Dee region.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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.














