Page 20 of Best Assisted Living in South Carolina

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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

Pines at Columbia

190 Mcswain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169-4825
Overview of Pines at Columbia

Offering assisted living and respite care, Pines at Columbia is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in West Columbia, South Carolina, with 90 licensed beds. Administered by Brian D. Shull under the ownership of Pines-Columbia LLC, this community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

This community has a 4-star overall CMS quality rating, which is approximately 36.5% above the South Carolina state average. Its health inspection scores, staffing levels, and quality measures are all above average. Additionally, total nursing hours reach 5 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, which is 42% above the South Carolina average of 4 hours 5 minutes. Weekend nursing hours are 5 hours 11 minutes per day, also substantially above average.

The staff-to-resident ratio is 6.56:1, representing a 266% improvement over the South Carolina average of 1.80:1. As of Q2 2025, the community has 105 total staff members, comprising 79 employees and 26 contractors, with an average of 23 staff per day working an average shift of 6.8 hours, which is modestly below the state average shift length of 7.9 hours.

Across 5 total inspections, which is above the state average, the most recent inspection was in June 2025. Only 10 total health citations were recorded, remaining well below the state average of 13.7, and all of which are of moderate severity and corrected. Critically, zero critical and zero serious citations were recorded since 2022, compared to state averages of 1.0 and 0.3, respectively. Citation categories include pharmacy services, abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and resident rights.

Occupancy stands at 72.7%, below the state average of 82.1%, suggesting more availability. Additionally, the average length of stay is 123 days. Operating hours are Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

With a clinically robust care team, strong regulatory performance, and published quality data that compares favorably to state benchmarks, Pines at Columbia is a strong option for older adults and families in West Columbia and the greater Columbia metro area seeking assisted living, particularly those covered under Medicare or Medicaid.

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Overview of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet

Featuring a full-continuum lifestyle, Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, respite care, and residential villa homes. Licensed with 82 beds, the community is administered by Katherine Weaver and operated by BFG Compass Murrells Inlet Propco LLC.

With a relatively extensive set of amenities among CRCF communities in the region, the community provides access to restaurant-style dining, along with wellness and social programming. A swimming pool, fitness center, beauty salon, and barber services, concierge support, housekeeping, maintenance services, and scheduled transportation are also offered. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants also provide 24-hour coverage, while rehabilitation services and respite care are also provided. Residential villa homes are offered as a separate living option, which provides independent living residents with additional privacy and expanded living space.

Its location in TPC Boulevard also places the community within the Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island coastal corridor, which allows convenient access to healthcare providers, restaurants, shopping, and the recreational attractions of the Grand Strand area.

Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is well-suited for older adults and families seeking a comprehensive coastal living community that combines villa-style independent living with assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation support, and a wide range of lifestyle amenities in the Murrells Inlet area.

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Overview of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing services, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Florence, South Carolina. With a 90-bed capacity, the community is administered by Lorie Hedegor under the ownership of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care LLC. 24-hour staffing and structured social programming are also provided.

Nursing services are confirmed with 24-hour staffing, indicating a clinical staffing baseline above standard CRCF minimums. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily, either in the dining hall or in-room, which benefits memory care residents with varying mobility or appetite patterns.
The community also features secured building access, a fully sprinklered fire safety system, and an emergency system.

With memory care as a confirmed care type alongside assisted living, this location serves a dual-need population across a combined 90-bed campus, making it one of the larger CRCF communities in the Florence area.

As a larger community with on-site nursing services and active daily programming, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is an ideal option for older adults and families who need assisted living or structured memory care in Florence and the Pee Dee region.

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Overview of Palmettos of Bluffton

Located within the growing Lowcountry corridor between Hilton Head Island and the Savannah metro area in Bluffton, South Carolina, Palmettos of Bluffton is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers assisted living services. This 88-bed community is administered by Heather Wiegand and owned by Palmettos of Bluffton LLC, an affiliate of NHC Care.

At 88 beds, this location is among the larger CRCF-licensed assisted living communities in the Bluffton market. Its Okatie Highway address also provides access to the broader Bluffton and Hilton Head Island corridor, an area with a rapidly growing population of older adults and increasing demand for local assisted living options.

The NHC Care affiliation also places this community within a larger regional care management organization that operates care providers across the Southeast. This network affiliation can carry advantages in clinical protocols, staff training standards, and operational consistency.

Palmettos of Bluffton is great for older adults in Bluffton and Beaufort County seeking assisted living within a larger community setting affiliated with an established care organization.

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Shepherds Care Center

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

Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Shepherds Care Center is a faith-based Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers assisted living. Administered by Eric M. Thompson and owned by RSLRE of Greenville LLC, also known as Restoration Senior Living, this community is licensed with 90 beds.

24-hour staffing and nutritious restaurant-style meals are provided, along with a variety of activities. Religious services and spiritual programming are also central to the community’s identity, consistent with the Christian mission of Restoration Senior Living. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM, Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, 1 PM to 5 PM, suggesting staffed programming during those windows rather than 24-hour structured activity. However, 24-hour staffing is also confirmed.

With a mission-driven approach, Shepherds Care Center is well-suited for older adults in Greenville seeking faith-aligned assisted living within a Christian community environment in the Upstate South Carolina market, particularly those who value spiritual integration, professional dining, and a structured daily schedule.

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Overview of Maples of Honea Path

Operated by Maple Manor Inc., Maples of Honea Path is a Community Residential Care Community (CRCF) in Honea Path, South Carolina, that provides independent living, assisted living, and 24-hour nursing support in a close-knit, small-town environment. Located on Wildwood Drive in Anderson County, the community is administered by Mark N. Willis. With 74 licensed beds, it is considered one of the larger residential care communities in its immediate area and ranks among the mid-sized CRCFs in South Carolina.

One of the community’s distinguishing characteristics is its staffing structure, which consists of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide continuous 24-hour coverage. This level of clinical oversight is an important consideration for families whose loved ones may require ongoing health monitoring or more consistent daily support, since not all assisted living or independent living communities in the state provide this degree of around-the-clock clinical staffing.

Three daily meals are provided, while snacks and beverages are available upon request. With a focus on comfort, familiarity, and personalized attention, the community maintains a family-oriented atmosphere in a smaller-town setting.

Maples of Honea Path offers families in Upstate South Carolina, particularly those in the Honea Path, Greenwood, and Anderson County areas, a licensed and locally established senior living community with independent living, assisted living, and nursing support services. Its size, staffing resources, and resident-centered culture also create an environment designed to balance supportive care with a more personal and community-focused living experience.

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Overview of Summit Hills Assisted Living Community

Summit Hills Assisted Living Community is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Spartanburg, South Carolina, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services. Licensed with 79 beds, the community is administered by Jana Marie Crowe and owned by Summit Hills LLC. It is also affiliated with the Maxwell Group, the regional organization that also operates Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach.

The community is also a six-time National Award winner, reflecting a level of recognition not commonly found among assisted living providers in the Spartanburg market. Medicare is also accepted.

Clinical and support services are among the most comprehensive available in the local assisted living market, which include rehabilitation services, respite care, nursing support, physician services with a doctor on staff, and 24-hour staffing coverage. A 24-hour emergency call system is also available on-site. Wellness programming, housekeeping services, concierge support, medication management, personal transportation, pet-friendly accommodations, and organized social events are also offered, along with made-to-order meals.

Among similar assisted living communities in the Spartanburg area, the community’s Medicare acceptance and on-site physician access is a notable distinction. Located in Spartanburg, the community also provides convenient access to Spartanburg Medical Center and the broader Upstate healthcare network.

Summit Hills Assisted Living Community is best for older adults seeking a community that combines extensive clinical support with a more upscale residential experience, particularly older adults requiring rehabilitation, memory care, or higher-acuity assisted living services. Its physician presence, Medicare participation, and robust amenity offerings also appeal to families prioritizing both care depth and quality-of-life features.

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Overview of Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House

Featuring a 150-acre wooded campus, Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House is part of a Life Plan Community in Greenwood, South Carolina, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, and respite care. Licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), this 70-bed community is administered by Doris E. Davis and operated by Wesley Commons, a nonprofit organization centered on resident dignity, independence, and long-term support.

With the Special Care House, the community’s dedicated memory care component provides a more intentional and specialized approach to cognitive support rather than a shared or integrated care arrangement. Rehabilitation support, respite care, and independent living cottages are also provided, along with licensed care and support services across multiple levels of the campus.

Additionally, its 150-acre wooded setting provides access to natural surroundings, outdoor recreation, and a quieter residential atmosphere, which is uncommon among senior living communities of similar scale. Its Greenwood location also offers convenient access to regional healthcare resources, including Self Regional Healthcare and other local medical providers.

Offering specialized memory support programming, rehabilitation services, and long-term care continuity, Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House appeals to older adults and families seeking a campus-based continuing care environment with a strong nonprofit mission, extensive outdoor space, and access to multiple levels of support within one setting.

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Overview of Wesley Court Assisted Living Community

Licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), Wesley Court Assisted Living Community in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, that serves older adults throughout Spartanburg County’s expanding suburban corridor with assisted living services. Owned by Wesley Court Assisted Living Facility LLC and administered by Keith Aldon Paul, this 70-bed community is also affiliated with the Tutera Senior Living network, a multi-state senior living operator with experience overseeing communities across several regions.

Its affiliation with the Tutera Senior Living organization also provides operational advantages through standardized staff training, established care practices, and broader management infrastructure. Moreover, its location near Spartanburg Medical Center and the broader healthcare network of the I-85 corridor provides convenience for ongoing medical care and specialist access.

Care services include rehabilitation support, respite care, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing coverage, creating a clinically supportive environment outside of a traditional nursing home setting. Chef-prepared meals are served in a restaurant-style atmosphere, while additional amenities include outdoor common spaces, wellness-focused programming, and organized community activities. Operating continuously throughout the week, the community has staff available 24/7.

Wesley Court Assisted Living Community appeals to older adults and families in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg, and surrounding Upstate communities seeking assisted living services with access to rehabilitation and short-term respite support.

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Quillen Manor

709 Quillen Ave, Fountain Inn, SC 29644-9444
Overview of Quillen Manor

Located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, Quillen Manor is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services for older adults in the southern Greenville County area. Owned and operated by Quillen Manor LLC and administered by Heidi Renee Schaaf, the community has a 78-bed capacity. The community also maintains a smaller community environment, despite its location between Greenville and Simpsonville being one of the region’s growing residential bases.

A 24-hour awake care staff is available, meaning team members remain alert and actively available overnight rather than serving only in an on-call capacity. Housekeeping, laundry assistance, salon and barber services, WiFi access, and a schedule of daily social programs and activities are also provided, along with common spaces and an outdoor courtyard. Secured access systems and a fully sprinklered fire protection system are also available. Meals are also served restaurant-style in the dining hall or residents’ rooms.

With multiple levels of care offered, Quillen Manor is a good option for older adults seeking a continuum of care, from independent living to memory care services within Greenville County’s southern growth corridor. Its 24-hour awake staffing model also attracts families who place particular importance on overnight supervision.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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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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  • Review Volume
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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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  • State Inspections
  • 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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  • Video Tours
  • 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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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • 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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  • 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.