Best Assisted Living in South Carolina
South Carolina is renowned for its vibrant culture, diverse culinary scene, coastal scenery, and hospitality. The state is also home to various assisted living communities that offer assistance and support tailored to residents’ special needs in retirement. On average, assisted care in the state costs around $4,650 per month, depending on the level of care, accommodation type, community size, and amenities. Take advantage of the state’s low cost of living, plenty of retirement benefits, and age-friendly amenities, and live your life to the fullest.
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Compare Assisted Living around South Carolina
Palmettos of Parklane
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Columbia
85
Yes
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27
PALMETTOS OF PARKLANE LLC
Suite
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The Retreat at Lady’s Island
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Beaufort
83
No
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44
FACTORY CREEK AL LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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VIVA Senior Living at Gaffney
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
SC 29341
90
No
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36
GAFFNEY AL OPCO LLC
Private / Companion Suite
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The Gardens at Eastside
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Greenville
83
Yes
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32
EASTSIDE ASSISTED LIVING LLC
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
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The Pines at Florence Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Florence
82
Yes
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4
SC SENIOR 4 LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Oaks at Aiken
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Aiken
81
Yes
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13
LOTUS PARK SENIOR LIVING-AIKEN LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Indigo Carolina Forest
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Myrtle Beach
85
Yes
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38
BFG COMPASS CAROLINA FOREST PROPCO LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Oaks at Daniel Island
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
RC
Respite Care
Charleston
76
Yes
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53
REVELA AT DANIEL ISLAND LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Brookdale West Ashley
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Charleston
100
Yes
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56
BKD CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
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Chandler Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Rock Hill
92
Yes
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33
NAVION SPRING ARBOR LLC
Studio / Suite
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HarborChase of Rock Hill
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Rock Hill
110
Yes
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40
1611 CONSTITUTION BLVD TENANT LLC
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Spring Oak Lexington
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Lexington
90
No
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22
SPRING OAK LEXINGTON LLC
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Cascades Verdae
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Greenville
44
No
A
9
BANYAN GREENVILLE LLC
1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed
$9,640,268.00
$6,429,202.00
66.7%
35.40
6.1566
1
85.2%
Anderson Oaks Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Conway
80
No
A+
6
HERMAN L ANDERSON INC
Studio / 1 Bed
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Oakview Park
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Greenville
90
Yes
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42
AFF18 OAKVIEW PARK ALF LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
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LAKES AT LITCHFIELD ASSISTED LIVING
The Lakes at Litchfield is a continuing care retirement community located in Pawleys Island, SC. It offers a range of services including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. The community focuses on helping members live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
PRESTON HEALTH CENTER
PRESTON HEALTH CENTER is a skilled-care facility located on the campus of The Cypress of Hilton Head. It provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care services. The center is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare and peace of mind to residents and their families.
FLEETWOOD POST ACUTE
Fleetwood Post Acute is located in Easley, South Carolina. It specializes in providing both long-term and short-term rehabilitative services while maintaining a high level of care and support. The facility has been serving the community for over 50 years.
BROOKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER
Brookview Healthcare Center is a senior healthcare provider in Gaffney, SC. It offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for recovery and well-being.
CHANDLER CREEK POST ACUTE
Chandler Creek Post Acute is located in Greer, South Carolina, and offers rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility has been serving the community since 1974 and provides a caring environment with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. It is recognized for its quality measures and aims to provide comfort and privacy to its residents.
ANGEL OAK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Angel Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Myrtle Beach, SC. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, dementia care, hospice care, and respite care. The facility is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care and has a 5-star Medicare rating.
LINLEY PARK POST ACUTE
Linley Park Post Acute is located in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility provides individualized plans of care to help residents recover after surgery, illness, or injury.
OAK HARBOR HEALTHCARE
Oak Harbor Healthcare is located in Mt. Pleasant, SC. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.
IVA POST ACUTE
Iva Post Acute is located in Iva, South Carolina. It offers rehabilitation and long-term care services in Southern Anderson County. The facility provides individualized plans of care to assist with recovery after surgery, illness, or injury.
LILA DOYLE POST ACUTE
Lila Doyle Post Acute is a premier location in Seneca County for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services tailored to individual needs. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities designed to help them stay active.
Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology
View Full Ranking MethodologyHow We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities
At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.
Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.
What We Prioritize Most
The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:
- Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
- Website quality and digital trust indicators
- Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)
These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.
Balancing Additional Factors
The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:
- Walkability and local accessibility
- Estimated property value
- Pricing information
These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.
Check out our cost guide.
How much does this service cost?
We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
What services do you offer?
- Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
- Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
- Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
- Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
- Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
- Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
- Senior-focused concierge medicine
- Senior-focused nutritionist
- Senior-focused personal training
- Memory care specialists
- Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
- Custom hearing aids
- Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
- Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
- Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos
Resident interviews at our senior living facilities
Check out our resident interviews
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