Page 12 of Best Assisted Living in South Carolina

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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
Wellmore of Daniel Island
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charleston (Daniel Island)
174
Facility 174
SC AVG 77
Rank #5 / 213
Yes
12
Facility 12
SC AVG 31
Rank #121 / 150
-
The Legacy of Camden
AL
Camden (Edgewood)
49
Facility 49
SC AVG 77
Rank #173 / 213
No
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 31
Rank #142 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cabading Residential
AL
North Charleston
25
Facility 25
SC AVG 77
Rank #204 / 213
Yes
61
Facility 61
SC AVG 31
Rank #7 / 150
-
The Palmettos of Charleston
AL
MC
Charleston (West Ashley)
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 77
Rank #126 / 213
Yes
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 31
Rank #23 / 150
-
Oaks At Salem Road
AL
RC
Beaufort (Salem Plantation)
49
Facility 49
SC AVG 77
Rank #173 / 213
Yes
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 31
Rank #105 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Oak Estates
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Spartanburg
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 77
Rank #75 / 213
No--
The Gables on Pelham
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville
119
Facility 119
SC AVG 77
Rank #20 / 213
No
14
Facility 14
SC AVG 31
Rank #115 / 150
-
Park Pointe Village
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Rock Hill
20
Facility 20
SC AVG 77
Rank #209 / 213
Yes
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 31
Rank #134 / 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
Harbison Shores
AL
MC
RC
Irmo
79
Facility 79
SC AVG 77
Rank #94 / 213
Yes
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 31
Rank #45 / 150
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Overview of Wellmore of Daniel Island

Wellmore of Daniel Island offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing in Charleston, SC. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care and short-term rehabilitation are also available, giving families a temporary option when a primary caregiver needs to travel or recover, with rehabilitation services provided on site.

The community has 174 beds, so it is a larger setting with more residents, staff and programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 44 minutes per resident per day, which represents the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care.

Wellmore of Daniel Island is in the Daniel Island neighborhood, and pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in. Specific amenities include restaurant-style fine dining, a salon and spa, and a heated indoor therapy pool. On-site rehabilitation allows residents to receive therapy within the community. Julianna Rae-Lau Hawthorne serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Legacy of Camden

The Legacy of Camden is an assisted living community in Camden, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing residents to keep a private living space.

With 49 beds, the community has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts; the larger option can accommodate a couple or a resident who wants a companion. Holly Gause serves as the administrator, and Snh Sc Tenant operates the community.

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Cabading Residential

2149 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
Overview of Cabading Residential

A blissful senior living community situated at Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC, Cabading Residential provides assisted living. The community features cozy and warm accommodations, ensuring a comfortable and secure stay. Moreover, Cabading Residential delivers round-the-clock non-medical care and assistance with a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team.

Cabading Residential fosters a vibrant environment, orchestrating activities and programs that seniors may engage with. Catering to the senior’s dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Amenities include a library and beautiful outdoor spaces for its residents’ relaxation.

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Overview of The Palmettos of Charleston

Serving seniors in Charleston’s West Ashley neighborhood, The Palmettos of Charleston offers assisted living and memory care. It is about 6. 5 miles from downtown Charleston. Operated by NHC Place-Charleston LLC, it is affiliated with NHC Healthcare. The profile also notes that a physician founded the community. Kalyn Huether serves as administrator.

The 60-bed community has a smaller and more personal scale than some larger local options. Care includes a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents living with memory loss. Broader assisted living services are also available. Residents are reviewed case by case, so care plans can reflect personal needs and choices. The community also values open communication among staff, residents, and families.

Each apartment has individually controlled heating and cooling. Housekeeping and laundry service help with daily upkeep. Shared amenities include an on-site salon, a library and resource center, and a hobby center. Residents can also use a theater with a DVD player. Optical care and transportation services are available on-site.

Safety features include fire alarm and sprinkler systems throughout the building. The Palmettos welcomes pets, which may help residents feel more at home. Residents can also bring their own furniture and personal belongings to make their living space feel familiar.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 52. Some errands are within walking distance, but other trips require driving. Families comparing memory care with regular assisted living should ask how staff move residents between care levels when needs change.

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Overview of Oaks at Salem Road

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Old Salem Road, Beaufort, SC, Oaks at Salem Road is a one-of-a-kind senior living community offering assisted living and respite care. The community features ideal accommodation for seniors with a selection of wonderful floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Experience top-notch care and assistance and live your retirement in comfort and style with Oaks at Salem Road.

The community fosters a vibrant environment, orchestrating a wide array of activities and programs carefully curated to match its residents’ strengths and interests. Converse with the community and enjoy delightful and nutritious meals served to provide comfort and foster socialization. Oaks at Salem Road is a great place to find solace and peace of mind with its ethereal campus surrounded by stunning gardens and wonderful amenities.

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Overview of White Oak Estates

White Oak Estates offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short term rehabilitation in Spartanburg, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 88 beds, giving families a clear sense of its size without indicating a particular level of occupancy. Total nurse staffing is 3h 58m per resident per day, representing daily hands on nursing time for each resident.

Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means paying directly. Emma Bowers serves as the administrator, and Nhc Estates operates the community.

The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, because moving to another care level may not require leaving the community.

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Overview of The Gables on Pelham

The Gables on Pelham is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in the city– offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that reinvents the meaning of senior care. The home-like community enriches and encourages all residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. The Gables is a home that honors your trust in them; they ensure that seniors are given the utmost level of care and respect.

The vibrant home offers a list of services that include 24-hour nursing supervision, transportation, housekeeping, medication management, an emergency call response system in every room, and cozy outdoor and indoor common areas. Other activities include movie nights, fitness classes, and other scheduled social events. 

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Overview of Park Pointe Village

Operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc, Park Pointe Village is a nursing home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It offers skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living, hospice, and palliative care. Marie Lunow serves as the administrator. Residents live in private suites and have cable TV and emergency call systems, with staff available around the clock.

The two-story community has 20 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. It currently has an occupancy rate of 82%. Residents stay an average of 99 days, reflecting a strong focus on short-term rehabilitation. The community accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families more than one way to cover the cost of care.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents recovering from neurological conditions, joint replacement, orthopaedic surgery, or arthritis-related mobility challenges. Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care each day. This includes roughly 55 minutes provided by registered nurses.

A dedicated memory care program is available for residents who need specialised support. Fitness and recreation programmes, transportation services, and a pet-friendly policy are also part of daily life. The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 7. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

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Pinewood Square

101 Centennial Blvd, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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.

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Harbison Shores

990 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063
Overview of Harbison Shores

Harbison Shores provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Irmo, SC. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, so Harbison Shores may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia support or a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 79 beds and staffing is available around the clock, allowing residents to receive assistance at any hour. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet as part of the move. Crafts and game rooms provide places for creative activities and games, while restaurant style dining offers a shared setting for meals. A beauty salon and barber are available on site, without the need to arrange an appointment off site.

Scheduled transportation supports planned trips. Rehabilitation services provide access to recovery focused care, and social and wellness programs add organized activities to the community’s routine. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

Glenn Ferrere serves as the administrator, and Alf Project Hb operates Harbison Shores.

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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 South Carolina at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,521The average monthly cost across facilities in South Carolina. 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: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in South Carolina. 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: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 236 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.