Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 236 assisted living communities in SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in SC
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Info below is compiled from the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Oakview Park
AL
MC
RC
Greenville
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 77
Rank #64 / 213
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 31
Rank #41 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed-
The Blake at Hollingsworth Park
AL
MC
Greenville
114
Facility 114
SC AVG 77
Rank #26 / 213
Yes
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 31
Rank #68 / 150
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
AL
MC
Murrells Inlet
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 77
Rank #34 / 213
No
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed-
Swansgate Retirement Community
AL
Greenville (Club Forest)
189
Facility 189
SC AVG 77
Rank #2 / 213
No
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Lake Wylie Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Lake Wylie
-Yes
45
Facility 45
SC AVG 31
Rank #34 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Wesley Commons
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenwood (Parkwood)
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 77
Rank #89 / 213
No--A+
Longwood Plantation
AL
MC
Orangeburg
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 77
Rank #195 / 213
No
14
Facility 14
SC AVG 31
Rank #115 / 150
SuitesA+
The Retreat at Lady’s Island
AL
MC
RC
Beaufort
83
Facility 83
SC AVG 77
Rank #83 / 213
Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 31
Rank #36 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
TerraBella Rock Hill
AL
MC
RC
Rock Hill (Cedarwood)
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 77
Rank #64 / 213
Yes
39
Facility 39
SC AVG 31
Rank #51 / 150
-C+
Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Mt Pleasant (Somerset Point)
64
Facility 64
SC AVG 77
Rank #121 / 213
Yes
54
Facility 54
SC AVG 31
Rank #18 / 150
Studio-

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Overview of Oakview Park

Oakview Park provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Greenville, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or whose caregiver needs temporary support.

Oakview Park has 90 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom housing, including a single private space or a layout with a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Klein serves as the administrator, and Aff18 Oakview Park Alf operates the community.

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Overview of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park

The Blake at Hollingsworth Park is an assisted living and memory care community in the Verdae area of Greenville, South Carolina, sitting along Woodruff Road about four miles from the city center. It is operated by Blake At Hollingsworth Park LLC and administered by Amy Howard. The setting mixes a residential neighborhood feel with easy access to a busy commercial corridor, which makes errands and visits straightforward for family living in the area.

The community is a two-story building with 114 beds, placing it among the larger assisted living options in Greenville. Residents choose from one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans, and pets are welcome. A larger community like this one often means more common spaces and a fuller schedule of organized programming than a small residential home can offer.

Memory care is a defined part of what The Blake does, with a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit and secure suites built for residents living with dementia. Those suites use personalized floor plans along with security and monitoring technology, so residents can move about with a measure of independence while staff keep watch. Wellness programs are tailored to individual residents, which suits families weighing how care might adjust over time.

Daily life is supported by hospitality services including a concierge and laundry assistance, along with transportation services for appointments and outings. Fitness and recreation programming rounds out the week for residents who want to stay active. The neighborhood scores 35 out of 100 for walkability, so a few nearby services are reachable on foot while most trips will involve a short drive or the community’s transportation.

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Overview of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

Conveniently located in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Legacy Village is a premier assisted living and memory care community committed to serving seniors with honor, respect, faith, and integrity. Residents can choose from a variety of accommodations, including studios, one-bedroom, and deluxe one-bedroom apartments. The community provides a lively social calendar, experienced caregivers and exceptional services for their residents’ individual needs and levels of care.

With a licensed and certified team available around the clock, residents can enjoy top-notch amenities and services such as nutritionally balanced home-cooked meals, exciting activities and community events, and attentive personal care. For memory care, the community provides specialized programs designed to serve each resident’s unique needs. At Legacy Village, seniors can truly enjoy a worry-free stay.

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Overview of Swansgate Retirement Community

Swansgate Retirement Community is a 189-bed residential community at 400 Swansgate Pl in Greenville, South Carolina. It supplies an array of housing configurations with one-, two-, and three-bedroom options.

The setting sits in an area with a Walk Score of 36, indicating it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be within walking distance, but most daily needs need transportation. This location fits occupants and visiting families at ease with a neighborhood environment where a car is typically needed for shopping and errands.

For families contemplating Swansgate Retirement Community, an in-person visit is a valuable way to see room options, speak with staff about existing services and programs, and get a feel for daily life there. Visiting can help you know the community offerings and whether it matches your needs.

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Overview of Lake Wylie Assisted Living and Memory Care

Lake Wylie Assisted Living and Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Lake Wylie, SC. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between assisted living and memory care can happen without leaving the community. Studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments give individuals and couples layouts suited to their living arrangements, while pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet along. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Wesley Commons

Wesley Commons offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, and independent living in Greenwood, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. With several care levels on one campus, Wesley Commons may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Respite care is available for short stays. That can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Wesley Commons has 80 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

A wellness complex measuring 7,500 square feet includes an indoor pool and fitness center, while nature trails, pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, and a putting green offer additional spaces for exercise and recreation. Social activities and interest groups provide organized ways to spend time with others, and volunteer opportunities offer another way to take part in community life. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary recovery needs at the community. David B. Buckshorn serves as director, and the range of care, respite option, and rehabilitation services can suit a resident or family seeking both ongoing support and short term care options.

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Longwood Plantation

1687 Longwood Rd Ne, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Overview of Longwood Plantation

Longwood Plantation is an esteemed assisted living community in Orangeburg, SC, that offers 24-hour care. With its home-like setting, the community strives to keep residents’ comfortable and safe. Here, residents can freely interact with their surroundings with a variety of recreational activities and cozy communal spaces.

Wellness programs, light exercises, and social events are just some of the community’s calendar of activities, dedicated to residents’ leisure and well-being. With a dining room, sun room, and spacious living room, residents have more opportunities to interact with their peers. As one of the best options for retirement in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this senior living community is dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences.

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Overview of The Retreat at Lady’s Island

Come and visit The Retreat at Lady’s Island located in Beaufort, SC. This vibrant senior living community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. This community is known to have scenic views from the historic area of Beaufort and is accessible to other nearby places for dining, festivals, and cultural events. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of accommodations with varying floor plans that are specially designed to their personal preferences. In terms of memory care services, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are treated through the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood. As for respite care, residents can avail a short-term stay of up to 60 days.

The community is dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive environment wherein residents can enjoy the following amenities and services: full-service salon, courtyard, movie theater, on-site chapel, game room, pet therapy, main and private dining room, medication management, daily housekeeping, personal laundry and linen service, etc. With its commitment to delivering the best-in-class care, seniors can acquire a safe and secure living.

Contact The Retreat at Lady’s Island

TerraBella Rock Hill

1785 Lexington Commons Dr, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Overview of TerraBella Rock Hill

Experience a warm and welcoming senior living experience at TerraBella Rock Hill (Formerly Carolina Gardens of Rock Hill), a lively senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care in the peaceful neighborhood of Rock Hill, SC. At TerraBella Rock Hill, residents relish in service-rich senior lifestyle programs and a jam-packed calendar of activities complemented with personalized care provided by a team of highly skilled professionals.

The community features thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from Suites to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments that offer residents privacy and personal space for treasured items they would want in their residences. Additionally, the community has lovely outdoor areas where residents can freely socialize, relax, and bask in the sunshine and fresh air. TerraBella Rock Hill also allows residents to bring their furry friends and provides wifi to ensure residents remain connected with their families and friends despite the distance.

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Overview of Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living

Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living offers nursing home, assisted living, and skilled nursing care in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication in a studio. With multiple care levels, Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living can be a good fit for someone whose care needs may change over time.

The community is in the Somerset Point neighborhood. A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may have some independent access to daily destinations. There are 64 beds, with studio housing that provides a single private living space, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Kimberly Greene serves as administrator, and Mt. Pleasant Community Healthcare operates the community.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • 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 236 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.