Best Assisted Living in Sumter County, SC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 assisted living communities in Sumter County, 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.
Sumter Terrace Assisted Living
AL
MC
Sumter
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 77
Rank #153 / 213
No
27
Facility 27
SC AVG 31
Rank #88 / 150
Private / Semi-Private Apartments
Gardens at Sumter
AL
MC
RC
Sumter
140
Facility 140
SC AVG 77
Rank #12 / 213
No--
Covenant Place
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Sumter
70
Facility 70
SC AVG 77
Rank #106 / 213
No--
Sumter Grove Senior Living
AL
Sumter
55
Facility 55
SC AVG 77
Rank #147 / 213
No--

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 4 analyzed for Sumter County. See how we rank facilities

Sumter Terrace Assisted Living

1180 Wilson Hall Rd, Sumter, SC 29150
Overview of Sumter Terrace Assisted Living

Sumter Terrace Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Sumter, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 52 beds, keeping it smaller in scale so staff and residents can get to know one another.

Private and semi private apartments are available. A private apartment provides a single living space, while a semi private apartment suits someone who wants to share space with a companion. Offering both assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Taylor Evans serves as the administrator.

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Gardens at Sumter

2065 Mccrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29154-6111
Overview of Gardens at Sumter

Gardens at Sumter offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Sumter, SC, with a 140-bed capacity. With a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, the community provides specialized care to those with memory-related conditions. Nursing services are also available for residents who need continuous clinical support. Moreover, residents can access care whenever needed with 24-hour staffing available.

Additionally, respite care offers a short-term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. With its multiple levels of care, residents can stay even when their needs grow. Tracy Devaughn serves as administrator, while Sumter Al Holdings operates the community.

Restaurant-style dining includes balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, including special diets, so residents with dietary requirements can dine on site. Moreover, a library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area give residents places to read, spend time indoors, or use a shared outdoor space.

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Overview of Covenant Place

Covenant Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Sumter, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living is for residents who want private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels, Covenant Place can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 70 beds, with private or semi-private accommodations, so a resident can either have a space alone or share living space with a companion. Rehabilitation services are available within the community, and Prinscillia Sumter is the administrator while Sumter Opco operates Covenant Place.

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Overview of Sumter Grove Senior Living

Sumter Grove Senior Living, situated on Lin-Do Court in Sumter, South Carolina, is a 55-bed residential care community. Legally operated and owned by SH1 Lindo Opco LLC, the facility is directed by administrator Melissia Bean. The community provides both independent living and assisted living plans. The family-style residential care model emphasizes companionship, personal relationships, and routine daily living support within a smaller, neighborhood-based scale.

The daily program coordinates resident engagement alongside routine care services such as nutritional support, social activities, and physical assistance. The community functions as a mid-size alternative to larger, institutional campuses in the area, appealing to those seeking an accessible lifestyle.

Families researching assisted living options in the Sumter region can contact the local business office to check current availability.

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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 Sumter County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 27/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sumter County, SC. 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: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sumter County, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Sumter County, SC

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 4 assisted living facilities in Sumter County, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Sumter County, SC?

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 Sumter County, SC, 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 Sumter County, SC?

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.