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Overview of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living

Outpatient therapy and a nurse practitioner are unusual things to find in a 58-bed community, and both are named programs at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living in Okatie, South Carolina. Skilled nursing and rehabilitation, home health, and on-site therapies fill out that list. Therapy without an inpatient stay is a real option here, which matters to anyone who wants the treatment without the admission.

The care levels run from independent living, which is private living with community services and no daily care, up through assisted living for dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care operates as a secured, supervised setting. Nursing home care and skilled nursing put licensed nursing on the floor at every hour.

A building this small means faces repeat. It also means a resident whose needs deepen can shift levels without leaving the people they eat breakfast beside.

Respite is available for a short stay while a caregiver travels or recovers. Some families use one as a way to sort out longer-term arrangements without deciding everything in a single week. Teresa Griffing is the administrator, and Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton operates the community.

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Overview of Clemson Downs Assisted Living

Located in Clemson, South Carolina, Clemson Downs Assisted Living is a continuing care retirement community that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care. This 56-bed community is licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), with ownership of CARC Inc. and administration of James A. Hill. With a continuing care retirement community model, the community allows residents to transition between different levels of care without leaving the campus, providing added continuity and long-term planning stability that differs from many standalone assisted living communities in Pickens County.

Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are provided, with additional access to onsite rehabilitation services and a dedicated memory support program for residents living with cognitive conditions. A full-course restaurant-style meal service, as well as a hot buffet, salad bar, full-service grill, and a casual dining venue known as The Bistro make up the community’s dining services, which differentiates it from similar communities.

Additional services and programming include concierge in-home care support and organized activities and outings. Its location near Clemson University also offers residents proximity to cultural programs, sporting events, educational opportunities, and other activities associated with a college-town setting.

Offering a continuum of care, Clemson Downs Assisted Living is great for older adults in the Clemson, Seneca, and Anderson areas who value the long-term stability of a continuing care campus and want access to multiple levels of support within one community, particularly those seeking both healthcare continuity and an active lifestyle in the Upstate region.

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Overview of Trinity on Laurens

Trinity on Laurens is a Community Residential Care Community (CRCF) in Aiken, South Carolina, offering independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite care. Operated by Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc. and administered by Heather E. Dorries, the community has 55 licensed beds, making it a moderately sized assisted living community within the state.

As part of a nonprofit, faith-based continuing care retirement network, the community provides multiple levels of support designed to accommodate changing care needs over time. Independent living, assisted living, and short-term respite stays are all available, giving families flexibility when planning for long-term living arrangements or temporary recovery support. Compared with other CRCFs in South Carolina, the community maintains a smaller and more intimate residential environment that appeals to residents seeking a quieter and more personalized setting.

Care and lifestyle services include structured respite care and individualized dining support tailored to resident preferences. Meanwhile, staff members are also trained to recognize personal tastes and dietary needs, helping create a more comfortable and resident-focused dining experience that goes beyond standard care services.

Offering both independent and assisted living options, the community can accommodate individuals or couples with varying levels of care needs who wish to remain under one roof even as their needs change. Its location in Aiken also provides convenient proximity to medical services, retail centers, restaurants, and parks for residents who enjoy staying connected to the surrounding area.

Trinity on Laurens is ideal for older adults and families seeking nonprofit ownership, experienced leadership, and a continuum of care within a welcoming downtown community setting in Aiken.

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Overview of Magnolias of Eutawville

Magnolias of Eutawville, located along the Lake Marion corridor in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, is a 53-bed assisted living community. Legally operated by Magnolias of Eutawville LLC and directed by administrator Scott Lockwood, the facility brings more than 40 years of local operating experience to the region. The residential scale provides a smaller community setting focused on personal attention for its residents.

The daily program coordinates a dedicated Wellness Program alongside structured, health-centered activities and personalized social events for individual needs. This localized care model primarily serves older adults and families from Eutawville, Holly Hill, and the surrounding Orangeburg and Calhoun County areas. The long-standing infrastructure offers a stable residential alternative in a rural geographic market where senior housing choices are otherwise limited.

Prospective residents seeking regional care options can reach the Eutawville administrative office to check on current bed openings.

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Overview of Landings of Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, South Carolina, Landings of Georgetown is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Licensed with 68 beds, this community is administered by Colby Bryant under the ownership of Georgetown Opco LLC.

The combination of memory care with nursing services and on-site rehabilitation makes this community a practical option for families whose loved ones have both medical and cognitive needs. Additionally, nursing services, 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care are available, which represents a notably comprehensive service list for a CRCF-licensed community. Dining services are also offered.

Through its Georgetown Opco LLC ownership, the community provides access to the same management family as Crossings of Georgetown, the other CRCF-licensed assisted living community in the region, which sits along the same N Fraser Street corridor. Together, these two communities represent the primary CRCF-licensed assisted living options in Georgetown County, giving families a local choice at 50 and 68 beds, respectively.

As one of the larger assisted living options in Georgetown County, Landings of Georgetown is best for older adults in Georgetown and the Waccamaw Neck region seeking assisted living or memory care with nursing services and access to rehabilitation services.

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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 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 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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    Visual Media
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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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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • 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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  • 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.