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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Tap a city below to explore the communities we have there.
AikenAndersonBeaufort CountyBeaufortCamdenCharlestonCherokee CountyClintonColumbiaFlorenceGreenvilleGreenwoodGreerHartsvilleHilton Head IslandHorry CountyLancasterMount PleasantMyrtle BeachNorth AugustaNorth CharlestonOrangeburgPickens CountyPort RoyalRed HillRock HillSenecaSpartanburgSummervilleSumter CountyTaylors
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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PIEDMONT POST ACUTE
Piedmont Post Acute is a skilled nursing home located in Piedmont, South Carolina. It focuses on the safety, wellness, and healing of its patients, providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services. The facility offers 24/7 nursing care and a state-of-the-art rehab gym.
EDISTO POST ACUTE
Edisto Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Orangeburg, SC. It offers both short and long-term rehabilitation services, including nursing and social services. The facility is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents.
JOHNS ISLAND POST ACUTE
Johns Island Post Acute is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located on Johns Island, just 10 minutes from historic downtown Charleston. The facility offers a range of services including nursing, post-hospital extended care, rehabilitation, wound care, and respite care. With a focus on individualized care, the experienced staff is dedicated to helping residents achieve their recovery goals.
POWDERSVILLE POST ACUTE
Powdersville Post Acute is located in Easley, South Carolina. It is a choice for rehabilitation and long-term care in Pickens County. The facility provides individualized plans of care to help patients recover after surgery, illness, or injury.
CHERRYDALE POST ACUTE
Cherrydale Post Acute is located in Greenville, South Carolina. It offers rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care. The facility is committed to providing a home-like environment for its residents.
RIDGEWAY MANOR HEALTHCARE CENTER
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in Ridgeway, SC. The facility provides a supportive environment that focuses on the physical and emotional well-being of residents. With a dedicated team and a variety of services, it aims to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for seniors.
EDGEFIELD POST ACUTE
Edgefield Post Acute is a skilled nursing home located in Edgefield, South Carolina. It offers rehabilitation and long-term care services to patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. The facility is recognized for its quality care and has a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
NHC HEALTHCARE CLINTON
NHC HealthCare Clinton is a skilled nursing facility located in Clinton, SC. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment.
THE RESERVE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation is located in Hanahan, SC. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.
MANNA POST ACUTE
Manna Post Acute is located in Pickens, South Carolina, specializing in rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and social services to support residents' needs. Therapy is provided seven days a week, ensuring individualized care plans for each patient.
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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