Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 senior communities in SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in SC
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Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. SC (Senior Communities):
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.
Manning Square
SC
AL
Greer
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #269 / 304
Yes
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 34
Rank #110 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed
Lancaster Grove Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Lancaster
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 90
Rank #198 / 304
Yes
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 34
Rank #161 / 221
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation
SC
NH
SNF
Hanahan
135
Facility 135
SC AVG 90
Rank #34 / 304
No--
Edgefield Post Acute
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Edgefield
120
Facility 120
SC AVG 90
Rank #62 / 304
No--
Mountainview Nursing Home
SC
NH
Spartanburg
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #36 / 304
No--
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Summerville
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 90
Rank #142 / 304
No--
Hammond Square
SC
AL
North Augusta
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #269 / 304
Yes
24
Facility 24
SC AVG 34
Rank #145 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed
Langit Assisted Living Facility
SC
AL
North Charleston
70
Facility 70
SC AVG 90
Rank #184 / 304
Yes
61
Facility 61
SC AVG 34
Rank #15 / 221
-
Sumter Terrace Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Sumter
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #239 / 304
No
27
Facility 27
SC AVG 34
Rank #139 / 221
Private / Semi-Private Apartments
The Legacy of Hartsville
SC
AL
MC
Hartsville
54
Facility 54
SC AVG 90
Rank #236 / 304
No
24
Facility 24
SC AVG 34
Rank #145 / 221
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every SC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 359 on this page.

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Overview of Manning Square

Part of the Navion Senior Solutions network, Manning Square is an assisted living community in the Companion Court neighborhood of Greer, South Carolina. Greer AL LLC operates the community, with Tyquanna Murphy-Davis serving as the administrator.

The single-story community has 44 beds. It offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 340 to 540 square feet, so residents can choose a layout that fits their space needs. The single-story design also makes it easier for residents to move around the community independently.

Residents have access to a recreation room, wellness programs, and organized social activities. Transportation services, in-house maintenance, and daily seasonal menus are offered here. Manning Square welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving into the community.

Manning Square is about 1.4 miles from downtown Greer. The area has a Walk Score of 35. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, but most trips require a car. Families looking for a quieter setting with convenient driving access to downtown amenities may find that tradeoff a good fit.

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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.

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Overview of The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Operated by Railroad Crossing Healthcare Inc under the administration of Gregory Hicks, Jr. , The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing home in Hanahan, South Carolina. The 135-bed home is located on Eagle Landing Boulevard. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Residents stay an average of 74 days, including post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care needs.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility. In-house therapy is available for residents recovering from hospitalization, surgery, and other acute health events.

Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses provide 32 minutes of direct care daily, nurse aides contribute 1 hour and 44 minutes, and licensed practical nurses provide 1 hour and 7 minutes. This staffing level provides 24-hour nursing coverage and hands-on care for residents with medical and recovery needs. The facility has an occupancy rate of 62%, and it houses 84 residents.

State inspections have reviewed the facility’s operations and care practices over the past several years. These are important parts of daily operations in a nursing home. Families considering the facility should ask about inspection findings through the state regulator to understand any areas of focus.

Contact The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Overview of Edgefield Post Acute

Operated by Edgefield Community Healthcare LLC under the ownership of Michael Faircloth and administered by Kevin J Ginn, Edgefield Post Acute is a skilled nursing home in Edgefield, South Carolina. The 120-bed facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 89%. Residents stay an average of 190 days, including a mix of people receiving post-acute rehabilitation and those needing ongoing nursing support. Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility, and respite care is available for families who need temporary support for a loved one. The home has 24-hour staffing for continuous coverage.

Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 10 minutes of nursing care each day. Nurse aides provide 2 hours and 43 minutes of that daily care. The level of staffing supports hands-on assistance and daily nursing needs for residents recovering from illness, surgery, or hospitalization, and those requiring longer-term skilled care.

Families exploring care options for someone recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay should consider Edgefield Post Acute because of its smaller-town setting with proximity to local medical facilities.

Contact Edgefield Post Acute

Mountainview Nursing Home

340 Cedar Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302-4697
Overview of Mountainview Nursing Home

Located on Cedar Springs Road, Mountainview Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. Community Services For The Aging, Inc. operates the home, and Wilson K. Dillard serves as administrator. Alongside nursing care, the facility offers rehabilitation services, memory care, and respite stays. These options give families different ways to enter the community based on a loved one’s needs.

Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term and long-term stays. Mountainview has 132 beds and currently operates at about 91% occupancy. Residents stay an average of roughly 1,102 days, a length that points to a resident population focused more on long-term care than brief rehabilitation stays.

Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 6 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses provide about 11 minutes of that total. Daily support includes a dedicated CNA support program, which works alongside the facility’s broader rehabilitation services.

Residents also have access to organized activities, social services, and dietary support as part of daily life. State inspections have often focused on care documentation, pharmacy practices, and resident rights. Families touring Mountainview may ask how staff manage these areas daily.

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Overview of Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center is an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Rusty Flathmann in Summerville, South Carolina. Owned and operated by Oakbrook Health Care LLC in Dorchester County, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It serves short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents with 110 days average stay. Occupancy stands at 87.1 percent, above South Carolina’s 82.1 percent average.
CMS rates the facility 1 star, 66 percent below South Carolina average, with health inspection and staffing sub-ratings trailing the state by over 60 percent. 10 total health citations have been recorded across four inspections since 2021, below South Carolina’s 13.7 average, though the severity profile is concerning: 1 critical citation and 2 serious citations are on record, with 2 serious citations placing the facility 567 percent above the 0.3 state average. The latest inspection in July 2025 produced a quality of care critical citation; correction status was not confirmed. A $20,000 civil money penalty was assessed on the same date, alongside two $4,000 penalties from February 2025, bringing the three-year total to $29,000. 3 of the 10 citations came from complaint investigations. Staffing is a structural weakness. Total nursing hours reach 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, ranking 101st of 112 South Carolina skilled nursing facilities and 25 percent below the state average of 4 hours and 5 minutes. RN hours at 15 minutes per day are 61 percent below the state average, and weekend RN coverage at 5 minutes per day is 79 percent below South Carolina’s 24 minutes benchmark. Contractor staff account for around 32 percent of all hours, including the majority of CNA and LPN coverage. Long-stay quality measures are rated above average, with hospitalization rates 16 percent better than the state average and strong results on functional decline metrics. Self-care at discharge for short-stay residents at 30 percent is 44 percent below South Carolina’s 53.7 percent average.
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center serves Dorchester County families primarily in long-term care, where clinical outcome measures are above average. Families should discuss the July 2025 critical citation, weekend RN coverage, and contractor staffing levels with facility leadership before proceeding.

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Overview of Hammond Square

Burrowed in the inviting place of North Augusta, SC, the Hammond Square is an enticing senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can select from a wide array of spacious and comfortable accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to studio. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

With its top-tier amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Enjoy its illuminated entryways and engage in diverse social activities and community events. Meet new companions and create memorable experiences within the beautiful spaces of this community. At the Hammond Square, seniors are guaranteed a memorable living experience.

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Overview of Langit Assisted Living Facility

Operated by Langit’s Residential Home Care Inc, Langit Assisted Living Facility is a 70-bed, single-story assisted living community in North Charleston, South Carolina. It’s about 2.2 miles from the city center. Langit serves as the administrator. The community is near Westvaco Park, grocery stores, and bus stops, giving residents and visiting family convenient access to everyday errands and outdoor spaces.

Daily life at Langit centers on personal, hands-on support. Residents receive 24-hour staff assistance, medication management, nutritious meals, and individualized care plans based on each person’s needs. Transportation services are also available. Residents can easily attend appointments or enjoy outings without relying on family for every trip.

The community also focuses on helping residents stay socially and physically active. Arts and crafts, light exercise, and organized social events give residents regular opportunities for recreation and connection with neighbors. The building includes thoughtfully designed rooms and shared spaces to provide a more home-like feel than an institutional setting. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61 out of 100. Some errands can be completed on foot, but other trips require driving. The community’s 70-bed size places it in a comfortable middle ground. It is large enough to offer structured programming and 24-hour support, within a personal, home-like setting.

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Sumter Terrace Assisted Living

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

Beautifully situated in the quiet residential area of Sumter, SC, Mainstay Sumter Terrace is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Here, daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household tasks, are taken care of 24/7, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Fun activities and enriching programs, including yoga and arts and music-related activities, are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication reminders, physical and occupational therapy are available for residents’ healthcare needs. This pet-friendly community has well-maintained amenities and top-notch services that create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Legacy of Hartsville

The Legacy of Hartsville operates a 54-bed residential community on West Carolina Avenue in Hartsville, South Carolina. Supervised by administrator Lori K. Turner and operated by SNH SC Tenant LLC, the single-story building features studio, suite, and one-bedroom apartment floor plans. The single-level design provides an environment free of stairs, helping residents with physical limitations move through the common spaces easily.

The surrounding area is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 24 out of 100, which means local families and staff require a vehicle to handle off-site errands. Daily services encompass routine meals, snacks, fitness activities, and coordinated transit for medical and professional appointments.

For individuals requiring cognitive support, the facility runs a dedicated secure memory care unit featuring the Pathways to Discovery program, which incorporates structured activities for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. On-site staff members also manage weekly laundry, housekeeping, maintenance, and an emergency response system operating around the clock.

Families can call the administrative office to inquire about current apartment availability and monthly pricing structures.

Contact The Legacy of Hartsville

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in South Carolina

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 359 senior communities in South Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.