Page 8 of Best Assisted Living in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 237 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. 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.
Brookdale Harbison
AL
Columbia
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 77
Rank #153 / 213
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
Suite
Barclay House of Aiken
AL
MC
Aiken
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 77
Rank #47 / 213
Yes
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 31
Rank #129 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Greenwood
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 77
Rank #115 / 213
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 31
Rank #74 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed
Oaks at Seneca
AL
MC
RC
Seneca (Thriftwood)
59
Facility 59
SC AVG 77
Rank #137 / 213
No
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 31
Rank #59 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Aiken (Gem Lake Estates)
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 77
Rank #34 / 213
No
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 31
Rank #142 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Helena Square
AL
Port Royal (Mariners Watch)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 77
Rank #183 / 213
Yes
47
Facility 47
SC AVG 31
Rank #31 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed
Hitchcock Square
AL
Aiken (Cardinal Park)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 77
Rank #183 / 213
Yes
49
Facility 49
SC AVG 31
Rank #28 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living
AL
MC
Greenwood
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 77
Rank #115 / 213
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 31
Rank #74 / 150
Companion Suite / Small Private Suite / Large Private Suite
Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greer
AL
Greer
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 77
Rank #207 / 213
Yes
59
Facility 59
SC AVG 31
Rank #11 / 150
Private / Companion Suites
The Marsh at Carolina Park
AL
IL
MC
Mt Pleasant
97
Facility 97
SC AVG 77
Rank #56 / 213
Yes
12
Facility 12
SC AVG 31
Rank #121 / 150
Private / Companion Suites

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other SC assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 237 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

At Emerald Gardens, prepare to be immersed in opulence and exceptional service. As the premier assisted living home in Greenwood, it offers a vibrant atmosphere that encourages seniors to fully engage and embrace an elevated lifestyle in their new abode. With a focus on holistic wellness, this community empowers residents to thrive in a home designed to exceed expectations.

Emerald Gardens goes above and beyond, crafting a range of community features that cater to the daily essentials of its cherished residents. From a fully-stocked library to an elegant dining room, and a delightful front porch with rocking chairs, every detail is meticulously thought out. Scheduled transportation ensures convenient mobility, while the community room provides a perfect space for social gatherings, fostering a sense of togetherness and connection.

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Overview of Oaks at Seneca

Oaks at Seneca is a vibrant senior living community that prioritizes personal care, dignity, and independence. Nestled in the charming town of Seneca, South Carolina, this community offers residents a truly empowered lifestyle. Residents can expect a warm, family-like atmosphere, with opportunities to forge meaningful connections with peers, staff, and the local community. The community’s dedicated care partners provide personalized support, ensuring residents’ needs are met with empathy and trust.

Dining is a highlight, with a restaurant-style experience featuring delicious, nutritious meals prepared by expert chefs and dietitians. Residents can enjoy these meals on their own schedule, fostering a sense of freedom and flexibility. Thoughtfully designed apartment suites and secure neighborhoods create a comfortable, convenient, and safe living environment. At Oaks at Seneca, seniors can truly thrive and embrace the next chapter of their lives

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Overview of Helena Square

Located in the heart of Port Royal, SC, the Helena Square is a prominent senior living community providing assisted living services. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to studio are available. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community offers an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

The community is committed to providing a perfect balance between personal freedom and intentional care wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Participate in diverse social activities and community events. Explore other beautiful spaces such as the illuminated entryways. With the Helena Square, seniors are assured of a classic retirement.

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Overview of Hitchcock Square

Settled in the welcoming community of Aiken, SC, the Hitchcock Square is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can select from a wide range of accommodations including one-bedroom and studio. With its trained and engaging team, this community renders an emergency response team and round-the-clock personalized care services.

Committed to delivering high-quality amenities and services, residents can avail of weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Satisfy your cravings with chef-prepared delectable meals and snacks daily. Relive yourself with its illuminated entryways and participate in a full-packed schedule of life-enrichment activities and social events. Meet new friends and share meaningful memories within its beautiful spaces. At the Hitchcock Square, seniors can truly acquire a retirement worth remembering.

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Overview of Emerald Gardens Assisted Living

Emerald Gardens is Greenwood’s premier assisted living home with memory care services, offering exceptional personal care for each individual.  The vibrant assisted and memory care living community performs nothing less than outstanding service provided by its professional and compassionate staff. The beauty the community holds is found in the firm foundation its professional care staff has continued to deliver over the years: a warm and welcoming, family-like, dedicated approach to senior care.

Emerald Gardens residential lifestyle is about satisfying each holistic wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, regardless of whether the resident is on a short-term or long-term stay. Within the community, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, a calendar of activities is given to each resident, a planned list of classes and outings, and specialized memory care activities.

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Overview of Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greer

Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greer operates a 23-bed assisted living facility at 309 Northview Dr in Greer, South Carolina. Managed by administrator Natosha J Pritchett under Pine View Senior Care LLC, the single-story building features private and companion suites. The community focuses on delivering daily personal care for seniors who require functional assistance while aiming to retain personal autonomy.

The facility sits roughly 1.1 miles from the Greer city center in an area with a walkability score of 59 out of 100. This moderate walkability allows visitors and residents to manage some errands on foot, though scheduled transportation services are provided for medical appointments and group outings.

Daily services include on-site meal preparation, light housekeeping, fitness routines, and organized recreational activities, with the community maintaining a pet-friendly policy for residents’ companion animals.

Interested individuals can arrange a walkthrough of the single-story building to evaluate the current room layouts and daily schedules.

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Overview of The Marsh at Carolina Park

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery and offering high-quality care, The Marsh at Carolina Park proves to be the right choice for seniors in Mount Pleasant, SC. Here, residents are assured of enjoying an elevated lifestyle supported by an expert and compassionate team in independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides natural settings and resort-style amenities to further enhance comfort and relaxation. In addition to top-quality care, residents can also take great pleasure in engaging activities and social events prepared by a professional team.

The golden years are made even more exciting and fulfilling in this exceptional community, where residents are offered exceptional amenities such as well-designed patios, a salon and a barbershop, and more. Here, the residents can truly kick back, relax, and enjoy the slow pace of life.

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Overview of Palms of Mt. Pleasant

Administered by Allison Dolan, Palms of Mt. Pleasant is a 44-bed residential community that SNH SE SG Tenant operates. A member of the Five Star Senior Living family, the home at 937 Bowman Road in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is designed to provide resort-style hospitality where seniors can age gracefully. The three-story building offers a set of housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments.

The home delivers an extensive care continuum, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care alongside inpatient and outpatient nursing services and on-site rehabilitation programs. This breadth of services fits residents with changing needs. The facility spotlights life quality via professional services and thoughtfully curated amenities. Occupants benefit from housekeeping, 24-hour concierge service, social events, a library, and on-site beauty and hair salon services. The restaurant-style dining program mirrors an understanding that meals are focal to community living. Transportation services support resident mobility and independence. Physical therapy is offered on-site to bolster rehabilitation and wellness goals. Located on Bowman Road in the Point Pleasant neighborhood, the community sits in a somewhat walkable area (Walk Score 49) where some errands are done on foot, though most outings typically need transportation. The location has a calmer residential setting far from heavy commercial traffic. Pets are welcome, which is vital to many older adults seeking to keep such valuable relationships.

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Overview of Barclay House of Aiken

Barclay House of Aiken is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Augusta, Georgia. They also offer an adult day program that provides opportunities for seniors to enjoy their day with various activities. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place that residents can truly call home. With 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems, they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents.

Their memory care includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that provides residents with the freedom to escape the clinical care setting. They offer a unique neighborhood and lifestyle that fosters fitness, relaxation, and new experiences. Additionally, they provide spiritual services and volunteer programs, as well as daily fitness options and unique events that encourage socialization and entertainment. The varied events cater to different interests and allow residents to go on regular shopping trips, dining out, and visit local places without worrying about traffic and parking.

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Overview of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living

Set in the vibrant neighborhood of Silver Bluff Road, Aiken, SC, Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. Live your golden years without worries within the cozy and well-designed residences of the community in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a compassionate and highly skilled team delivering top-notch care and assistance, seniors keep their peace of mind and live their lives to the fullest.

Meet people with the same interests and cherish unforgettable moments through engaging activities and exciting events. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With its welcoming common areas and friendly environment, Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living is great for seniors seeking solace in their golden years.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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 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.