Page 13 of Best Assisted Living in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 230 assisted living communities in 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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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: 34/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park
AL
IL
MC
RC
Simpsonville
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 34
Rank #63 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Florence Place
AL
MC
Florence (Nob Hill)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 34
Rank #63 / 221
Studio
Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Murrells Inlet
-Yes
49
Facility 49
SC AVG 34
Rank #47 / 221
Studio
Cabading Residential
AL
North Charleston
25
Facility 25
SC AVG 90
Rank #293 / 304
Yes
61
Facility 61
SC AVG 34
Rank #15 / 221
-
Vitality Living Columbia
AL
MC
Columbia
118
Facility 118
SC AVG 90
Rank #73 / 304
Yes
34
Facility 34
SC AVG 34
Rank #114 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Palmettos of Charleston
AL
MC
Charleston (West Ashley)
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 90
Rank #206 / 304
Yes
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 34
Rank #39 / 221
-
TerraBella Rock Hill
AL
MC
RC
Rock Hill (Cedarwood)
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 90
Rank #130 / 304
Yes
39
Facility 39
SC AVG 34
Rank #90 / 221
-
Pee Dee Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Florence
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 90
Rank #165 / 304
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 34
Rank #73 / 221
-
Harbison Shores
AL
MC
RC
Irmo
79
Facility 79
SC AVG 90
Rank #170 / 304
Yes
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 34
Rank #79 / 221
-
Greenville Glen
AL
MC
Greenville
51
Facility 51
SC AVG 90
Rank #253 / 304
No
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 34
Rank #163 / 221
-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every SC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 230 on this page.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park

At 538 Harrison Bridge Rd in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park runs as a three-story community covering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, and pricing starts from $3,200 up to $6,000 a month.

A Walk Score of 44 out of 100 means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, though most errands still call for a car. For families with an animal in the household, pets are welcome here too.

Respite care is built into the offering, useful for families who need a short-term stay rather than a full move. What stands out most, though, is the amenity list: an indoor heated saltwater pool and a theatre aren’t standard features at most communities this size, and they sit alongside a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and an outdoor terrace. Transportation services and additional fitness and recreation programming fill in the rest.

Four care types, real price flexibility across a wide range, and a genuinely distinctive amenity set point to a community built for families who want breadth in care options alongside a fuller slate of lifestyle features, rather than a smaller, no-frills setup.

Contact Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park

Florence Place

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

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.

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Overview of Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care

Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care is an esteemed senior living community located in Murrells Inlet, SC, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and support ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs, rehab services, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and complimentary transportation. Engage in diverse social activities and community events such as outings and celebrations. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories together within the beautiful spaces of this community. At Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

Contact Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care

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 Vitality Living Columbia

At $4,075 per month to start, Vitality Living Columbia is priced at the lower end of what an 118-bed mid-rise assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina, typically runs.

The facility is part of the Vitality Living family and sits at 1951 Clemson Rd, 0.3 miles from the nearest hospital. Walk Score is 34, so transportation on-site matters, and the community confirms it’s available. Housing runs from studio through two-bedroom, which gives families some flexibility depending on whether a resident is moving alone or with a partner.

Care is staffed around the clock with licensed nurses and CNAs. The memory care side has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, not just a general memory wing, which is a structural distinction worth noting for families specifically navigating Alzheimer’s placement. Respite care is available for short-term stays.

The amenity profile is one of the denser ones for this care type: salon, spa, chef-prepared meals three times daily, housekeeping, maintenance, cable and Wi-Fi included in the rate, move-in coordination, and a wireless call system throughout the building. The community is pet-friendly. Sheila Flaschberger, the Executive Director, has over 25 years in senior living across multiple care types and countries; Keara Lee-Potter serves as Administrator.

Vitality Living Columbia is a mid-size community offering assisted living and dedicated Alzheimer’s care with a competitive starting price, an included-utilities model, and leadership depth that goes beyond what most communities at this tier document.

Contact Vitality Living Columbia

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.

Contact The Palmettos of Charleston

TerraBella Rock Hill

1785 Lexington Commons Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Overview of TerraBella Rock Hill

Experience a warm and welcoming senior living experience at TerraBella Rock Hill (Formerly Carolina Gardens of Rock Hill), a lively senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care in the peaceful neighborhood of Rock Hill, SC. At TerraBella Rock Hill, residents relish in service-rich senior lifestyle programs and a jam-packed calendar of activities complemented with personalized care provided by a team of highly skilled professionals.

The community features thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from Suites to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that offer residents privacy and personal space for treasured items they would want in their residences. Additionally, the community has lovely outdoor areas where residents can freely socialize, relax, and bask in the sunshine and fresh air. TerraBella Rock Hill also allows residents to bring their furry friends and provides wifi to ensure residents remain connected with their families and friends despite the distance.

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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.

Contact Pee Dee Gardens

Harbison Shores

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

An outstanding senior living community nestled in Irmo, South Carolina, Harbison Shores offers both assisted living and memory care services. Boasting resort-like amenities, the community ensures a relaxing retirement within its grounds. Furthermore, the individual needs of residents are taken care of by a well-trained and skilled team of professionals and caregivers. Making way for new friends and socialization, the community conducts daily activities that the residents can enjoy and participate in. The exceptional culinary team prepares three healthy and delicious meals daily.

Harbison Shores goes above and beyond the expectation to guarantee the safety and comfort of the residents. This community truly epitomizes excellence in senior living.

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Overview of Greenville Glen

Located in the verdant outskirts of Greenville, lies a truly unique senior living community, known as Greenville Glen. As a nonprofit community, it radiates a warm atmosphere, evoking the essence of southern charm and hospitality. This home offers an array of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, ensuring that residents receive the care they need at every stage of their journey. At Greenville Glen, they understand that true wellness is a holistic concept, encompassing physical, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and social elements. They have designed their programs to cater to all of these aspects, ensuring that their residents enjoy a rich and fulfilling lifestyle.

The community prides itself on its dedicated and professional staff, available round the clock to provide assistance and support. In addition to their onsite therapy services, Greenville Glen offers a host of amenities such as laundry and concierge services, and scheduled transportation. The culinary experience is truly unparalleled as well. Other amenities include a fitness center, beauty and barber salon, and various other activities that keep residents active and engaged. Greenville Glen is an idyllic oasis, making it a perfect choice for seniors seeking to celebrate their golden years everyday.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 230 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.