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Overview of Ashlan Village

The license at Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC, includes assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living covers bathing, dressing, and medication, and leaves the living space private. Independent living is the version with community services and no daily help.

Memory care has a designation behind it here, a Dedicated Alzheimer’s Unit, which is where the secured setting and the supervision a wandering risk calls for are concentrated. All three levels run under one license, so a resident whose needs change does not have to.

Seventy-five beds are licensed, and a $750 nonrefundable deposit holds a room, which is a one-off reservation payment rather than a monthly rate. Walking and jogging paths are on the amenity list, along with a salon and a chapel, and religious services run on-site. Lynel Hill is the named administrator here, and Ashlan Properties LLC holds the operating side.

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Overview of Magnolias of Santee

Magnolias of Santee is an assisted living community in Santee, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep their own apartment, so the community may suit someone who needs this support without skilled nursing care.

The community has 61 beds. Kimberly Faye Harrell serves as administrator, and Cedar Communities At Santee operates Magnolias of Santee.

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Overview of Place at Shadow Oaks

Place at Shadow Oaks is an assisted living community in Aiken, SC, with 56 beds. Assisted living here includes help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks while residents live in a private or shared suite. Housing includes 28 private suites, 8 semi private companion suites, 4 semi private suites, and 2 deluxe companion suites, so residents can choose a private space or share with a companion.

Place at Shadow Oaks may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks and may benefit from rehabilitation services, including short term rehab. Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments, and meals can accommodate special dietary needs. Residents can use the full service hair salon staffed by a licensed cosmetologist without arranging a separate salon visit.

There are organized options for recreation and participation throughout the week. Planned activities include weekly outings, exercise, crafts, bingo, sing alongs, religious services, entertainment, picnics, cookouts, and interaction times. Carmella W. Burton is the administrator, and Stephanie Frison, RN, is the director.

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Overview of Ansley Glen at Greenwood

With 52 beds, Ansley Glen at Greenwood provides assisted living and memory care in Greenwood, SC. Residents also receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Licensed nurses and CNAs, along with 24-hour staffing, are also available on-site, ensuring residents have access to services at all times.

An on-site salon supports personal grooming without requiring a resident to leave the community, and the outdoor courtyard provides a designated place to spend time outside. Moreover, restaurant-style meals are served in the dining hall or in a resident’s room, allowing residents to choose either setting for meals. Amanda Moon serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Crossings of Georgetown

Crossings of Georgetown is an assisted living community in Georgetown, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. With 50 beds, the community is smaller, which can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents get to know each other.

Restaurant-style dining includes healthy, balanced meals prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs, including special diets. Onsite therapy and rehabilitation services allow a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, while onsite pharmacy and provider services give residents access to those services within the community. Transportation services are also available, and staff are present around the clock. Joan Cisneros serves as the administrator, and Georgetown Opco Ii operates the community.

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Overview of Windsor House Greenville

Windsor House Greenville operates as a 50-bed assisted living community located in Greenville, South Carolina. Residents occupy single-occupancy studio apartments while receiving assistance with daily personal care, including bathing, dressing, and routine medication management.

Managed by Windor House Greenville-Fhe and led by administrator Renee Wilson, the property offers access to physical rehabilitation, a salon and barber shop, and an on-site library.

Prospective representatives seeking daily support options for a family member can reach out to Windsor House Greenville for additional details or to set up a tour to view the area.

Starting Price $3,477/Month

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Overview of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Clinton

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Clinton offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Clinton, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community has 43 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community, while respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short-term rehabilitation is also available for a time-limited recovery stay.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay lets a family cover services directly.

Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. Tamieka Hawkins serves as the administrator, and Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina operates the community.

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Overview of Willows of Easley

Willows of Ealsey offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Easley, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short-term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 50 beds. Its Graceful Respite Stays program may suit a family seeking short-term support, while the assisted living and independent living services may fit a resident whose needs call for daily assistance or independent living services.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet at the community. Laura G. Spearman serves as administrator, and Vop Willows Easley operates the community.

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Overview of Sc Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (crcf)

Sc Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (crcf) offers nursing home care, adult day care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in West Columbia, 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 management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Adult day care offers daytime support without an overnight stay, and respite care provides a short-term stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the community. Opened in 1975, the community has 48 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care. South Carolina Episcopal Home At Still Hopes operates the community, with Nikki W. Robertson serving as administrator.

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Overview of Benton House of West Ashley

Benton House of West Ashley is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Charleston. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place that residents can truly call home for assisted and memory care living. They also offer an adult day program that provides seniors with numerous opportunities to enjoy themselves through various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents personalized care that is catered to their needs.

Benton House offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that provides residents with the freedom to escape the clinical care setting. They also offer access to a one-of-a-kind neighborhood and lifestyle that fosters fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.

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Weighting overview

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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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  • 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.