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Compare Assisted Living around South Carolina
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.
| TidePointe, a Vi Community | AL IL NH RC SNF | Hilton Head Island | 25
Facility
25
SC AVG
90
Rank
#296 / 307 | No |
6
Facility
6
SC AVG
32
Rank
#205 / 230 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage | A |
| Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | West Columbia (Still Hopes Drive) | 22
Facility
22
SC AVG
90
Rank
#301 / 307 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
SC AVG
32
Rank
#14 / 230 | - | A+ |
| The Village at Summerville | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Summerville (Palmetto Park) | 48
Facility
48
SC AVG
90
Rank
#266 / 307 | No |
45
Facility
45
SC AVG
32
Rank
#58 / 230 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae | AL IL MC NH SNF | Greenville (Cascades Verdae) | 44
Facility
44
SC AVG
90
Rank
#271 / 307 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
SC AVG
32
Rank
#196 / 230 | 1 bed | - |
| Waterstone on Augusta | AL MC | Greenville (Greater Sullivan) | 126
Facility
126
SC AVG
90
Rank
#55 / 307 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
SC AVG
32
Rank
#3 / 230 | 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbia (Williamsburg East) | 57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#228 / 307 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
32
Rank
#117 / 230 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility | AL IL MC NH SNF | Greenville | 52
Facility
52
SC AVG
90
Rank
#241 / 307 | Yes | - | - | A+ |
| Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pawleys Island | 79
Facility
79
SC AVG
90
Rank
#172 / 307 | Yes | - | - | A+ |
| Kempton of Charleston | AL MC NH SNF | Charleston | 89
Facility
89
SC AVG
90
Rank
#142 / 307 | No | - | - | - |
| Cascades Verdae | AL IL MC NH SNF | Greenville (Cascades Verdae) | 92
Facility
92
SC AVG
90
Rank
#127 / 307 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
SC AVG
32
Rank
#193 / 230 | 1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed | A |
| Park Pointe Village | AL HOS IL MC NH PC SNF | Rock Hill | 20
Facility
20
SC AVG
90
Rank
#302 / 307 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
SC AVG
32
Rank
#201 / 230 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Oaks at Charleston | AL MC RC | Charleston (West Ashley) | 123
Facility
123
SC AVG
90
Rank
#59 / 307 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
SC AVG
32
Rank
#35 / 230 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Rosecrest Community Residential Care | AL IL MC NH SNF | Inman | 45
Facility
45
SC AVG
90
Rank
#270 / 307 | No | - | - | - |
| Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Charleston | 123
Facility
123
SC AVG
90
Rank
#59 / 307 | No | - | - | - |
| Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Okatie | 60
Facility
60
SC AVG
90
Rank
#208 / 307 | No | - | - | - |
Overlooking the neighborhood of Lancaster, SC, Lancaster Grove Senior Living is an idyllic senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community provides a wonderful place for an active yet relaxing lifestyle with its carefully curated accommodations and inviting common spaces. Residents can live their lives with confidence knowing that a reliable care team is always available to offer them a helping hand.
Dedicated to filling its residents’ day to day life with meaningful interactions and experiences, the community conducts a vibrant range of activities all year round. The hassles of cooking and cleaning are removed from residents’ lives giving them more time for more meaningful activities. Here, residents are offered with all the conveniences they need to fully enjoy their retirement years.
Part of the Navion Senior Solutions network, Manning Square is an assisted living community in the Companion Court neighborhood of Greer, South Carolina. Greer AL LLC operates the community, with Tyquanna Murphy-Davis serving as the administrator.
The single-story community has 44 beds. It offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 340 to 540 square feet, so residents can choose a layout that fits their space needs. The single-story design also makes it easier for residents to move around the community independently.
Residents have access to a recreation room, wellness programs, and organized social activities. Transportation services, in-house maintenance, and daily seasonal menus are offered here. Manning Square welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving into the community.
Manning Square is about 1.4 miles from downtown Greer. The area has a Walk Score of 35. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, but most trips require a car. Families looking for a quieter setting with convenient driving access to downtown amenities may find that tradeoff a good fit.
Indigo Hall is an assisted living community in Charleston, South Carolina, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Licensed as a 179-bed Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), the community operates under Indigo Hall Operating Co LLC with Lindsay French as administrator. Serving older adults in the James Island area and throughout the greater Charleston region, the community’s larger size allows for an expanded selection of resident programming, shared amenities, and structured support services within a highly competitive senior living market.
Housekeeping, scheduled transportation, maintenance services, and restaurant-style dining with dietitian-approved meals are provided, along with 24-hour staffing coverage and respite care. A secured perimeter is also in place, providing an added level of protection and supervision for residents living with memory-related conditions. Additionally, its location in James Island offers convenient access to major regional healthcare providers, including MUSC Health and Roper St. Francis.
Featuring extensive amenities, a secured environment, and an individualized dining and care planning approach, Indigo Hall is well positioned for older adults with varying levels of care needs, including those seeking assisted living support as well as those requiring a secured memory care setting while remaining close to Charleston-area resources. Its larger residential scale supports a more active community atmosphere with broader lifestyle programming and social opportunities.
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.
Located in the heart of Rock Hill, South Carolina, HarborChase of Riverwalk is a community where assisted living and memory care services seamlessly blend within a warm and compassionate environment. In this welcoming haven, cherished relationships take precedence, and residents discover a supportive sanctuary where their well-being is the highest priority.
Explore this picturesque neighborhood, where the commitment to residents’ welfare isn’t just a promise but an integral way of life. This assisted living community prides itself on convenient amenities and specialized care programs meticulously designed to provide exceptional support to residents and their families. HarborChase of Riverwalk is a community where seniors thrive, forge meaningful connections, and relish a personalized and engaging senior living experience.
Spring Oak Lexington is a blissful senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Lexington, SC, offering various living options including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay. Providing a comfortable and safe residence for seniors, the community includes 24-hour assistance from a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. A place where seniors may rest and keep their family’s minds at peace, Spring Oak Lexington Senior Living ensures the happiness and wellness of its residents.
Fostering meaningful connections among its residents, the community conducts enrichment activities and outings. Spring Oak Lexington values the independence and dignity of the residents, providing them with care tailored to their needs. With its eye-pleasing and spacious residences, the community offers care like no other in a family-like environment.
Longwood Plantation is an esteemed assisted living community in Orangeburg, SC, that offers 24-hour care. With its home-like setting, the community strives to keep residents’ comfortable and safe. Here, residents can freely interact with their surroundings with a variety of recreational activities and cozy communal spaces.
Wellness programs, light exercises, and social events are just some of the community’s calendar of activities, dedicated to residents’ leisure and well-being. With a dining room, sun room, and spacious living room, residents have more opportunities to interact with their peers. As one of the best options for retirement in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this senior living community is dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences.
Located in the charming state of South Carolina, Fairforest Grove offers a distinct senior living experience that sets it apart. As a regionally owned and managed community by Mainstay Senior Living, this community provides a warm and family-focused environment tailored specifically for seniors.
Unlike corporate-run facilities, Fairforest Grove takes pride in the personal connections formed with residents and their families, fostering a sense of belonging and kinship. From the moment visitors step through our doors, they are greeted with genuine warmth and friendliness.
Nestled in the beauty of South Carolina, The Willows of Easley offers senior living that goes beyond mere accommodation; it is a true community where residents belong. Independent living and assisted living seamlessly converge at The Willows of Easley, creating an environment where life is embraced to the fullest. Residents can prioritize their well-being in the fitness center, indulge in good books within the cozy library, and gather with friends in the inviting parlor or the sun-drenched sunroom. It’s a lifestyle that joyfully celebrates the best moments life has to offer. Just a mile from downtown Easley, this vibrant community caters to both independent and assisted living residents.
The caring staff ensures a warm and supportive atmosphere, while chef-prepared meals tantalize taste buds. And for those with wanderlust, invigorating day trips await, adding an extra layer of excitement to the exceptional living experience at The Willows of Easley.
Burrowed in the quiet place of Lexington, SC, The Legacy of Lexington is an enticing senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and suite. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.
With its top-tier amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Engage in diverse social activities and community events. Meet new companions and share meaningful memories within the beautiful spaces of this community. At The Legacy of Lexington, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement.
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 South Carolina
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 233 assisted living facilities in South Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in South Carolina?
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 South Carolina, 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 South Carolina?
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.



















