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Somerby Edgewater

1099 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy, Indian Land, SC 29707
Overview of Somerby Edgewater

Somerby Edgewater offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Indian Land, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow without requiring a move to another community. Somerby Edgewater has 105 beds, with Crystal J. Sellers serving as administrator and Edgewater Senior Care operating the community.

Residents can use the fitness center for exercise, the beauty salon for personal grooming, the movie theater for entertainment, and the library for reading. Chef prepared, restaurant style dining provides freshly prepared meals each day. Daily activities and outings create scheduled ways to spend time both inside and beyond the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Programming includes Lifestyle Plus, Dining & Culinary, Events & Experiences, and Signature Programs.

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Overview of Inverness of Spartanburg

Inverness of Spartanburg delivers a mix of independent living, assisted living, and respite care options in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Residents in independent living manage their own routines without care services, while assisted living provides hand-on help with everyday activities. Short-term respite stays accommodate individuals whose regular caregivers require temporary time off. Combining these distinct programs on one campus enables residents to adjust their support level smoothly as their care needs shift over time.

This 100-bed campus operates under the leadership of administrator Tina H. Metcalf. Dining options feature restaurant-style meals served alongside alternative menu choices to match individual preferences. On-site conveniences include a full-service salon and spa for routine personal grooming and relaxation.

Individuals considering short-term stays or long-term senior care options in the Spartanburg area can reach Inverness of Spartanburg to discuss current availability or request additional details.

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Overview of Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Charleston, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 89 beds. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, because moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time available for each resident’s care. Joe Carr serves as the administrator, and Spring Street Senior Housing Opco operates the community.

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Overview of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Lexington, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. The community has 91 beds, giving it a defined capacity for its residents.

Short term and outpatient rehabilitation are available for temporary recovery needs or therapy without an overnight stay. Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina operates the community, and Meredith Hughes serves as administrator.

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Overview of Vineyard Bluffton

Vineyard Bluffton supplies assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays for seniors in Bluffton, South Carolina. Residents in assisted living retain personal space while receiving help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Those living with cognitive decline stay in a secure area designed to prevent wandering, while respite care gives temporary relief to primary caregivers. Having these distinct options in one place lets residents adjust their support setup if needs change over time.

Managed by Vineyard Bluffton Operations under administrator Janaya Frazier, the community houses up to 108 residents. Daily life features restaurant-style dining for all three main meals, along with snacks available throughout the day. Additional amenities include an on-site salon and spa, rehabilitation therapy, and community-arranged transportation for local travel.

Prospective families looking into long-term or temporary care arrangements can contact Vineyard Bluffton to learn more about current availability or arrange a tour.

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Overview of River Park Senior Living

River Park Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays in Little River, South Carolina. Independent living residents enjoy private apartments free from daily care obligations, whereas assisted living adds personal help with dressing, bathing, and medication routines. Those managing memory loss reside in a secured environment designed to prevent wandering. Having these distinct care levels under one roof allows residents to transition to higher support as their health needs shift.

Operating under Ahr Little River Sc Alf Trs Sub, the 90-bed community is managed by administrator Tommy Jackson. The physical capacity ensures structured support while maintaining personal attention across all care departments.

Older adults looking for flexible senior housing options in Horry County can reach out to River Park Senior Living to explore available floor plans and tour the facilities.

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Overview of Restoration at Simpsonville

Restoration at Simpsonville offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Simpsonville, SC. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

With all three care levels in one community, Restoration at Simpsonville may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. The community has 93 beds, wheelchair accessible living spaces for residents who use wheelchairs in their homes and shared areas, ministry opportunities for faith-based activities, and Lynn Mims as administrator.

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Shepherds Care Center

2100 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29609-3156
Overview of Shepherds Care Center

Shepherds Care Center runs a 90-bed assisted living facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Residents receive routine assistance with tasks such as medication oversight, bathing, and dressing while staying in private quarters. This arrangement serves seniors who require steady daily support without full skilled nursing intervention.

Operator RSLRE of Greenville and administrator Eric M. Thompson maintain a faith-centered, Christian environment across the property. Daily life features restaurant-style dining with table service and accommodation for special diets. Organized schedules bring residents together through morning breakfasts, physical fitness exercises, and bingo games, while dedicated vehicle transport assists residents needing off-site travel.

Prospective representatives exploring regional care options can contact Shepherds Care Center directly to learn more about admissions, schedule a walkthrough, or discuss current room availability.

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Overview of Clemson Heritage

Clemson Heritage offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Clemson, SC. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care through the Short-Term Stays program gives families a temporary care option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are 96 beds, and Nathaniel Nauss serves as the administrator. With several care levels, Clemson Heritage may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, and transportation is available for medical appointments and regularly scheduled shopping trips instead of requiring families to arrange a separate ride.

Contact Clemson Heritage

The Woodlands at Furman

1500 Trailhead Ct, Greenville, SC 29617
Overview of The Woodlands at Furman

The Woodlands at Furman is located on Trailhead Court in Greenville, South Carolina, about 7.4 miles from the downtown area. It’s structured as a “life plan community,” which means it houses nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care all under one roof. From a planning perspective, I find that kind of setup quite efficient; it’s designed to help you avoid the logistical and emotional stress of moving to a new campus if your care needs happen to evolve later on.

The community is in a mid-rise building, and they offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. That’s a wider range of layouts than you usually find in standard skilled nursing facilities, which suggests they’re oriented toward long-term residency rather than just short-term rehab, though they do have rehabilitation services on-site if you need them.

The daily staffing numbers break down to 1 hour and 26 minutes of RN care, 53 minutes of LPN/LVN support, and 3 hours and 14 minutes from nurse aides per resident. The neighborhood itself is very car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 10. You won’t find much within easy walking distance, so visiting family or running errands will definitely require a car.

A major logistical point to factor into your financial planning: The Woodlands at Furman is not a CMS-certified provider for Medicare or Medicaid. They are private-pay only. If you were counting on those government programs to cover costs, you’ll need to look at other options or verify their status directly before making any commitments.

Ultimately, this is a campus designed for someone who wants to plant roots in one place through multiple stages of life, from active living to more intensive support, without having to relocate.

Contact The Woodlands at Furman

Weighting overview

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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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  • Mobile Usability
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  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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 237 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.