Page 9 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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
Brookdale Columbia
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbia (Dentsville)
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 77
Rank #153 / 213
Yes
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 31
Rank #68 / 150
Suite
Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 77
Rank #183 / 213
Yes
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 31
Rank #131 / 150
1 bed
PruittHealth Columbia
AL
NH
Columbia
144
Facility 144
SC AVG 77
Rank #9 / 213
No
24
Facility 24
SC AVG 31
Rank #91 / 150
-
Aiken Memory Care
AL
MC
Aiken (Robinwood Estates)
48
Facility 48
SC AVG 77
Rank #178 / 213
Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 31
Rank #54 / 150
Studio
Oaks at Aiken
AL
MC
Aiken (Conger Woods)
81
Facility 81
SC AVG 77
Rank #88 / 213
Yes
13
Facility 13
SC AVG 31
Rank #118 / 150
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Brushy Creek
AL
Greer
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 77
Rank #153 / 213
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 31
Rank #74 / 150
Suite
Care With Love
AL
HC
SNF
North Charleston (Nafair Ii)
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 77
Rank #213 / 213
No
66
Facility 66
SC AVG 31
Rank #3 / 150
-
Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 77
Rank #89 / 213
No--
Lancaster Grove Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Lancaster
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 77
Rank #119 / 213
Yes
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 31
Rank #104 / 150
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Brookdale Harbison

Nestled in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, Brookdale Harbison offers an assisted living community where residents can pursue their best life. The community provides personalized service plans, restaurant-style dining, elegant accommodations, and a fun-filled community calendar. Brookdale Harbison utilizes the InTouch system to tailor activities for both large and small groups, allowing residents to communicate with friends and relatives who cannot visit.

Residents can also take virtual trips around the world and keep up with their hometowns. The community offers a fun-filled calendar with walking clubs, movie nights, fitness classes, and more, as well as private residences for peace and quiet. Brookdale Harbison’s staff can handle household chores like cleaning and laundry, and 24/7 emergency assistance is available. Residents can enjoy the city’s thriving arts scene, world-class museums, and delicious southern cuisine, all while being close to medical facilities like Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital.

Starting Price $4,090/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Columbia

Brookdale Columbia offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Columbia, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. Brookdale Columbia may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community. With 52 beds, it is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another, and suite housing can suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring their pets when moving in. A Walk Score of 35 / 100 places the community in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride, meaning a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Transportation and outings support travel beyond the community, while the fitness center, therapy room, café/bistro, beauty and barber shop, courtyard, and garden give residents places for exercise, therapy activities, refreshments, grooming, and outdoor time; Tim Schick serves as the administrator, and Springtree Manor operates the community.

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Overview of Linville Court at the Cascades Verdae

Linville Court at the Cascades Verdae offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Greenville, SC. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

There are 44 beds. The smaller size gives staff and residents the opportunity to get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4h 52m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Elizabeth Byers serves as administrator, and Cascades Nursing operates the community. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

Pets are allowed. A resident can bring a pet to the community.

Contact Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae

Overview of PruittHealth Columbia

PruittHealth Columbia runs 185 beds in Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina, operating under the PruittHealth brand. At 80.8% occupancy with 140 residents and an average stay of 140 days, the facility skews short-term: the profile classifies it as primarily a short-stay destination, and the care model bears that out.

Rehabilitation is the center of gravity here. The facility confirms physical, occupational, speech, aquatic, and fitness therapy, targeting recovery from post-surgical wounds, injuries, and stroke. Hospice and palliative care round out the clinical offering for residents who need end-of-life support rather than a return to independence. Long-term skilled nursing is available as well, though it is not the primary profile.

Total nursing time is 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and carries CMS certification for both government pathways. An active resident council meets regularly. The neighborhood is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 24, so families and visiting staff should plan on driving.

PruittHealth Columbia is a large, rehabilitation-oriented nursing facility built around post-hospital recovery, with enough breadth in its therapy offerings and care types to handle complex clinical presentations, and enough size, at 185 beds, to maintain consistent availability.

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Overview of Aiken Memory Care

Aiken Memory Care, nestled in the heart of Aiken, South Carolina, stands as an integral part of the local community, offering comprehensive care services tailored to meet the individual needs of its residents. Positioned near various local attractions, including cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, and outdoor activities, families enjoy convenient access to their favorite spots. The community also offers multiple options for medical care centers and physicians, catering to residents’ specific health requirements. Memory care services at Aiken Memory Care are intricately personalized for each resident. The community offers floor plan options featuring kitchenettes and bathrooms and safety features like fire and medical alert systems for added peace of mind. The core of this community lies in its compassionate staff, transforming the community into a genuine home. Meals, crafted with years of culinary experience, are prepared with care. The array of amenities and services, from indoor common areas to beautiful outdoor spaces cater to various preferences.

Aiken Memory Care is an inviting haven for those seeking a place where the golden years are embraced gracefully. The community’s approachable and supportive staff creates an environment where residents flourish, maintaining independence while receiving the necessary assistance. An array of structured programs ensures a vibrant life with social, educational, and entertaining activities. Aiken Memory Care prioritizes residents’ comfort and dignity within its secured neighborhoods. The dedicated staff ensures a worry-free environment, fostering a sense of dignity for seniors daily. Whether for a visit or shared meals in the cozy dining area, friends and family are warmly welcomed.

$5,700/Month

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Overview of Oaks at Aiken

Oaks at Aiken offers assisted living and memory care in Aiken, South Carolina, in the Conger Woods neighborhood. In assisted living, residents keep their own living space while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for people with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, including residents at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time, since a resident can change levels without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care is available for short stays when a primary caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services support recovery or mobility goals, and staff are available around the clock when help is needed.

The community has 81 beds, with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom units. A studio gives one resident a private space, while a two bedroom unit can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring an animal companion when they move.

Stacey Sanford serves as administrator. The community is operated by 3400 Whiskey Rd Opco.

 

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Overview of Brookdale Brushy Creek

Brookdale Brushy Creek provides assisted living in Greer, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a residential setting. The community also offers respite care for a short stay, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, along with short-term rehab for temporary recovery needs.

Brookdale Brushy Creek has 52 beds and suite-style housing. Assisted living starts at $4,205 per month, giving families a listed starting point for budgeting monthly care costs. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

A salon or spa gives residents a place for personal care, while the courtyard and garden offer time outdoors. Daily fitness classes, social events, and creative workshops provide scheduled ways to stay active, connect with others, and pursue creative interests. Transportation is available for residents who need rides. The Walk Score of 33 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

The community is administered by Kimoni Henderson and operated by Ahc Sterling House Of Greenville. Brookdale Brushy Creek may be a good fit for someone who needs help with everyday tasks and would benefit from respite or short-term rehabilitation options in the same community.

Starting Price $4,205/Month

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Care With Love

3408 Lenape St, North Charleston, SC 29405
Overview of Care with Love

Care with Love provides home care and skilled nursing in North Charleston, in the Nafair II neighborhood. Home care includes private personal care and medical care, so people can receive help with daily needs and health services in their own residence. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has five beds and is at 100% occupancy, so no bed is currently listed as open. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery or functional support.

Medicare is accepted, which can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Hattie Feilds serves as the administrator, and Sheila Nelson operates the community; the five bed setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller community and needs either home care or skilled nursing.

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Overview of Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, independent living, and respite care in Columbia, SC. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. As a continuing care retirement community with several care levels, Rice Estate can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 80 beds.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for a temporary stay focused on recovery. A daily menu crafted from fresh, local fare is served in the Magnolia dining room, while courtyard gardens and walking trails give residents outdoor places to spend time; the community also has a beauty and barber salon and a fitness room. Payment options include Medicare for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay and private pay for direct payment of care, while Daniel John Amodio serves as administrator and Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina operates the community.

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Overview of Lancaster Grove Senior Living

Overlooking the neighborhood of Lancaster, SC, Lancaster Grove Senior Living is an idyllic senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community provides a wonderful place for an active yet relaxing lifestyle with its carefully curated accommodations and inviting common spaces. Residents can live their lives with confidence knowing that a reliable care team is always available to offer them a helping hand.

Dedicated to filling its residents’ day to day life with meaningful interactions and experiences, the community conducts a vibrant range of activities all year round. The hassles of cooking and cleaning are removed from residents’ lives giving them more time for more meaningful activities. Here, residents are offered with all the conveniences they need to fully enjoy their retirement years.

Starting Price $3,995/Month

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.