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Overview of Highpoint at Fort Mill

Highpoint at Fort Mill offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in Fort Mill, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels allows a resident whose needs grow over time to remain at the same community instead of moving elsewhere.

The community has 78 beds and staffing available around the clock, so assistance is available at any hour. A doctor on staff provides physician care on site. Pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them. Highpoint at Fort Mill is operated by Hc Fort Mill Management Sc, with Leslie Walker serving as administrator.

Chef-prepared meals feature local, seasonal selections and flexible dining options, giving residents different ways to enjoy prepared meals. Residents can use the fitness center, swimming pool and pickleball courts for exercise and recreation, while the salon and spa provide on-site personal care services. Scheduled local transportation covers medical appointments, shopping and off-site recreational outings. Cultural, social, recreational and educational activities offer organized ways to spend time and participate in events, and Medicare is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents using Medicare-covered services.

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Overview of Covenant Place

Covenant Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Sumter, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living is for residents who want private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels, Covenant Place can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 70 beds, with private or semi-private accommodations, so a resident can either have a space alone or share living space with a companion. Rehabilitation services are available within the community, and Prinscillia Sumter is the administrator while Sumter Opco operates Covenant Place.

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Overview of Maples of Honea Path

Maples of Honea Path offers assisted living and independent living in Honea Path, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Having both care levels in one community may suit someone whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 74 beds. That gives families a clear sense of its size without indicating a specific room arrangement. Nursing services are among the community’s programs, providing nursing support as part of residents’ care. The community opened in 1980, is administered by Mark N. Willis, and is operated by Maple Manor.

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Overview of Foothills Assisted Living

Foothills Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in West Union, SC. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The memory care setting may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of supervision.

The community has 76 beds, giving families a clear sense of its licensed capacity. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support, and staff are available 24 hours a day so residents can reach someone at any hour. Kymberly Nichols serves as the administrator, and Cite Health Management Services operates the community.

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Overview of May River Landing

May River Landing offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bluffton, SC. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The three care levels may make May River Landing a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. May River Landing has 68 beds. Terry Shawn Williams serves as administrator, and Swc Bluffton Opco operates the community.

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Overview of Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff

Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff provides assisted living and memory care in Woodruff, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 60 beds and 24 hour staffing, so assistance is available at any hour. Rehabilitation services are available, and Amie Shank serves as the administrator; the community may be a good fit for someone who needs either daily living support or supervised memory care.

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Overview of Brightwater Assisted Living

Brightwater Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the Short-Term Rehab program supports temporary recovery needs. With several care levels in one community, Brightwater Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 28m per resident per day, representing the total daily hands-on nurse time per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the family pays directly. David Dunn serves as administrator, Tracy Roman is the director, and Brightwater Retirement operates the community.

Residents can attend wellness classes, use the professional hair care salon, and access an indoor heated therapy pool for aquatic therapy. A secured courtyard provides outdoor access within a contained area, and personal transportation is available for resident trips. Restaurant-style, made-to-order meals are served at lunch and dinner, with a complimentary continental breakfast, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet in the community.

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Overview of Sprenger Healthcare at Port Royal Assisted Living

Sprenger Healthcare at Port Royal Assisted Living in Port Royal, SC, offers assisted living and nursing home care. Skilled nursing and respite care follow them. Dressing, bathing, and medication get support under assisted living. The skilled nursing designation is about who may give the care rather than how much of it there is.

A family caregiver with travel or a recovery ahead uses respite care for the days involved. Short-term rehab is named on the same service list.

Fifty-nine beds put the home at the smaller end, where staff and residents come to know one another. One resident’s day here includes four hours and five minutes of nursing. A bar and a chapel are the two named gathering places on the amenity list, one for company and the other for quiet.

Medicare and private pay are the two routes. Medicare reaches short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and not a permanent address, and private pay is money from the resident or the family. Teresa Griffing is the administrator, and Sprenger Healthcare of Port Royal Inc operates the community.

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South Bay At Mount Pleasant

1400 Liberty Midtown Drive Suite 419, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Overview of South Bay at Mount Pleasant

South Bay at Mount Pleasant offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Mount Pleasant, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Respite care can also suit a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver is away or recovering.

Pricing starts at $7,000, giving families an initial figure to use when budgeting for care. A salon and barber let residents arrange grooming services within the community, while the pool and wellness classes provide settings for exercise and recreation.

Rehabilitation services are also available through the community, giving residents access to therapy services on site. A resident who may need increasing support over time, or a family seeking a short stay during a caregiver’s absence or recovery, may find the range of care options relevant.

Starting Price $7,000/Month

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Overview of Clemson Downs Assisted Living

Clemson Downs Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Clemson, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere. Concierge In-home care supports residents who need care where they live, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community’s services.

Clemson Downs Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels within one continuing care retirement community. The community has 56 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Dining includes restaurant-style service, a hot buffet, a full salad bar, a full-service grill, and The Bistro, with several on-site dining formats; Activities & Adventures and Culinary are also named programs. James A. Hill serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Carc.

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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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  • Walk Score
  • 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.