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Overview of Magnolias of Eutawville

Eutawville, SC, is the town where Magnolias of Eutawville holds its assisted living license. Under that designation, somebody has help on hand for washing, for getting dressed, and for keeping their medication straight.

The building is listed as having 53 beds. Personalized social and activity programs are named, which means the calendar bends toward what people here actually like to do.

The Health Centered Activities Program puts a wellness heading on part of that schedule. Scott Lockwood is the administrator. Somebody who needs help through the day and wants programming aimed at them rather than at everybody is who this is for.

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Overview of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care’s license in Florence, SC, extends to memory care and assisted living. Bathing, dressing, and medication are services where a resident gets help under the assisted living tier of care.

Where dementia has made wandering a risk, memory care takes over, and its setting is secured, with supervision for residents included. With both levels licensed at the address, deepening needs do not send somebody looking elsewhere.

Ninety beds are on the license. Staffing covers the night as much as the day, so help is reachable at any hour. Lorie Hedegor is the administrator.

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Overview of Landings of Georgetown

There is a three-part list at Landings of Georgetown in Georgetown, SC, and it includes respite care, assisted living, and memory care. Help with daily tasks is what the assisted living level covers. The secured area of the building is where memory care happens, under supervision, for a resident whose dementia has made wandering a risk. Respite covers a family caregiver who needs a stretch of time away from caregiving for travel or recovery.

The license here covers 68 beds. Colby Bryant is the administrator, and Georgetown Opco LLC operates the community. Rehabilitation services are named on the list as well.

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Overview of Forest Lake Manor

Administered by Doretha L. Dennis, ​​Forest Lake Manor offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, South Carolina. With a 60-bed capacity, the community provides a secure and supervised environment for adults living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Assistance with daily tasks is also provided while helping residents maintain their independence.

The community also provides access to nursing services, along with 24-hour staffing to ensure residents receive the right support whenever needed. Residents can also use an on-site salon and spa. Moreover, restaurant-style meals are served in the dining hall or a resident’s room, giving residents two settings for meals.

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TerraBella James Island

1501 Secessionville Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Overview of TerraBella James Island

Discover the pinnacle of senior living at TerraBella James Island, a leading senior living community in Charleston, SC, offering assisted living and respite care. The community features studios and one-bedroom apartments designed to provide privacy and comfort with accessibility to numerous amenities, activities, and dining options. Residents revel in a variety of engaging social events and activities, complemented by the attentive support of a dedicated team trained to provide excellent assistance and personal care.

With their notable Fast Track program, new residents can move in within as little as 24 hours when necessary. Offering comprehensive recovery support under the expert care of a well-trained team, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care even as their needs change. Honoring veterans, the community offers a special veteran program that helps new residents who are past servicemen and women to save a lot from huge discounts.

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Overview of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Okatie, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while nursing home care provides a residential setting for people who need ongoing nursing support.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. With 58 beds, the community is small enough for residents and staff to become familiar with one another.

Chef-designed menus featuring modern and local cuisine are served with multiple options in dining rooms, giving residents a range of meal selections in a dedicated dining setting. On-site therapies support rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and scheduled transportation is available for confirmed community transportation needs.

Teresa Griffing serves as the administrator, and Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton operates the community.

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Overview of Trinity on Laurens

With a 55-bed capacity, Trinity on Laurens offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and respite care in Aiken, SC. Private living is supported while assistance with daily tasks is provided. Moreover, short-term stays are welcome to provide usual caregivers time to recover. The community also provides comfort-focused care for those in end-of-life care.

The combination of independent living and assisted living can suit a resident whose support needs may grow over time. Moreover, dining staff get to know residents’ preferences and use them to shape the dining experience. Lutheran Homes of South Carolina operates the community, with Heather E. Dorries serving as the administrator.

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Overview of Westminster Towers Residential

Westminster Towers Residential offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Rock Hill, SC. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private living space.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels does not require leaving the community.

Opened in 1989, Westminster Towers Residential has 57 beds and allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. Medicare and private pay are accepted as the two listed ways to cover care, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident; Westminster Presbyterian Center operates the community, and William F., Iii. Bosdell serves as administrator.

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Overview of Divine Manor Assisted Living

Divine Manor Assisted Living is a dedicated assisted living community in Rock Hill, SC, that offers personal care. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by a compassionate team that ensures they are treated like family. With 24-hour assistance, nutritious meals, and housekeeping, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and habits, providing individualized care plans.

Fun gatherings, light exercises, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and stay active. Spacious rooms and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and lounge comfortably. Residents also experience a laid-back retirement, as it is ideally located in the lively Rock Hill neighborhood. With its high standards of care, this assisted living community is a highly regarded option for senior living in South Carolina.

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Overview of Reid House

Reid House provides assisted living and home care in Wellford, SC. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they live at the community, while home care brings services to residents in their own homes. The combination may suit someone whose needs can be served either in a residential setting or at home.

Established in 2008, Reid House has 42 beds. Private rooms give one resident personal living space, while companion rooms allow someone who prefers to share that space with another person. Keisha G. Daniels serves as the administrator.

A salon gives residents an on-site place for hair and grooming appointments. Transportation is available when residents need rides beyond the community. Music and sing-alongs, gardening, arts and crafts, senior exercise, family barbecues and cookouts offer ways to take part in music, creative activities, physical exercise, gardening and family gatherings.

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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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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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  • 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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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.