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Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 360 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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Last updated
Jul 2026
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360 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 32/ 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

Compare Senior Communities around South Carolina

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.

TidePointe, a Vi Community
SC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Hilton Head Island
25
Facility 25
SC AVG 90
Rank #296 / 307
No
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 32
Rank #205 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed / CottageA
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia (Still Hopes Drive)
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #301 / 307
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 32
Rank #14 / 230
-A+
The Village at Summerville
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Summerville (Palmetto Park)
48
Facility 48
SC AVG 90
Rank #266 / 307
No
45
Facility 45
SC AVG 32
Rank #58 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #271 / 307
Yes
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 32
Rank #196 / 230
1 bed-
TerraBella Greenville
SC
IL
Greenville (East Augusta Place)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
SC AVG 32
Rank #2 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC
Nhc Healthcare Charleston
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Charleston
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #37 / 307
No--A+
Waterstone on Augusta
SC
AL
MC
Greenville (Greater Sullivan)
126
Facility 126
SC AVG 90
Rank #55 / 307
Yes
75
Facility 75
SC AVG 32
Rank #3 / 230
1 bed / 2 bed-
Nhc Healthcare Anderson
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Anderson
290
Facility 290
SC AVG 90
Rank #2 / 307
No---
Nhc Healthcare Clinton
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Clinton
131
Facility 131
SC AVG 90
Rank #53 / 307
No---
Nhc Healthcare Parklane
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Columbia
180
Facility 180
SC AVG 90
Rank #7 / 307
No---
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 90
Rank #228 / 307
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 32
Rank #117 / 230
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community
SC
IL
Greenville (Verdin Road)
-Yes
54
Facility 54
SC AVG 32
Rank #29 / 230
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenville
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #241 / 307
Yes--A+
Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center
SC
NH
SNF
Rock Hill
99
Facility 99
SC AVG 90
Rank #118 / 307
No---
Preston Health Center
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Hilton Head Island
77
Facility 77
SC AVG 90
Rank #177 / 307
No---
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Overview of Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care

At The Pines at Greenville, residents can truly be themselves. This Greenville, South Carolina Community offers an array of services, including residential assisted living and engaging memory care activities, all aimed at providing a comfortable and enriching experience.

Residents can look forward to movie nights, restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, and more, including specialized memory care activities. Thorough health assessments are conducted to determine the appropriate level of care, keeping families well-informed. The facility’s commitment to handling housekeeping, home maintenance, and meal preparation also helps reduce stress and brings peace of mind to seniors and their families.

Contact Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Brightwater Assisted Living

Brightwater Assisted Living is a privately-owned senior living community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Licensed as a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) with 56 beds, the community is owned by Brightwater Retirement LLC and administered by David Dunn, with management affiliated with the Maxwell Group. Medicare and private-pay arrangements are also accepted. Notably, the community received six national awards, a distinction that places it among the more highly recognized senior living providers in the Grand Strand market.

CMS ratings position the community well above South Carolina averages overall, with particularly strong performance in staffing measures. Moreover, total nursing care hours average five hours per resident per day, exceeding statewide benchmarks and ranking among the stronger staffing levels among skilled nursing communities in the state. Weekend nursing coverage and staff-to-resident ratio also significantly outperform the South Carolina average. Health inspection scores are similarly above statewide benchmarks, reflecting generally favorable regulatory performance.

Since 2022, the community has received 15 health citations, including two categorized as critical in severity. While this exceeds the South Carolina average for critical citations, no serious citations were identified, and all deficiencies have been corrected. Additionally, a civil money penalty was issued in July 2023, substantially below the South Carolina average penalty amount, and no payment denials were reported.

Several long-stay quality indicators compare favorably with state averages, with measures related to declines in daily living activities, urinary tract infection rates, and vaccination coverage performing particularly well. Other measures, including rates of bowel and bladder incontinence, falls with major injury, and pressure ulcers, were also above state averages and can be worthwhile discussion points for families evaluating care needs and clinical oversight.

An indoor heated therapy pool, secured courtyard spaces, wellness classes, concierge services, transportation assistance, a professional salon, pet-friendly accommodations, and a 24-hour emergency response system are among the amenities available. Dining services are made-to-order restaurant-style meals.

Combining elevated staffing levels, rehabilitation-focused amenities, and broad care offerings, Brightwater Assisted Living is well-suited for older adults seeking rehabilitation, assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care services within a highly staffed and amenity-rich environment in the Myrtle Beach area, particularly families exploring Medicare-supported or private-pay senior care options.

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Life Care Center of Charleston

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
Overview of Life Care Center of Charleston

Life Care Center of Charleston offers easy access to the vibrant metropolitan area in North Charleston, South Carolina. The facility prides itself on cultivating a homelike environment, ensuring a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere for residents and patients alike. Here, the primary focus centers on providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, all underpinned by 24-hour skilled nursing care.

Inside, a dedicated team of in-house rehabilitation and nursing professionals collaborates to construct individualized care plans, emphasizing aligning with the unique goals and aspirations of each resident and patient, thus fostering a journey to recovery that is both effective and uplifting. Positioned less than a mile from Trident Medical Center, this nursing home is an ideal choice for those needing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery.

Contact Life Care Center of Charleston

Overview of Vitality Living Columbia

At $4,075 per month to start, Vitality Living Columbia is priced at the lower end of what an 118-bed mid-rise assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina, typically runs.

The facility is part of the Vitality Living family and sits at 1951 Clemson Rd, 0.3 miles from the nearest hospital. Walk Score is 34, so transportation on-site matters, and the community confirms it’s available. Housing runs from studio through two-bedroom, which gives families some flexibility depending on whether a resident is moving alone or with a partner.

Care is staffed around the clock with licensed nurses and CNAs. The memory care side has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, not just a general memory wing, which is a structural distinction worth noting for families specifically navigating Alzheimer’s placement. Respite care is available for short-term stays.

The amenity profile is one of the denser ones for this care type: salon, spa, chef-prepared meals three times daily, housekeeping, maintenance, cable and Wi-Fi included in the rate, move-in coordination, and a wireless call system throughout the building. The community is pet-friendly. Sheila Flaschberger, the Executive Director, has over 25 years in senior living across multiple care types and countries; Keara Lee-Potter serves as Administrator.

Vitality Living Columbia is a mid-size community offering assisted living and dedicated Alzheimer’s care with a competitive starting price, an included-utilities model, and leadership depth that goes beyond what most communities at this tier document.

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Overview of The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare

The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a nonprofit continuing care community in Chapin, South Carolina, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care within a comprehensive Life Plan setting. Operated under Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc., the community includes a 176-bed skilled nursing component and ranks among the larger retirement and healthcare campuses serving the greater Columbia, Chapin, and Lexington County region.

As part of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, the community benefits from the support of a longstanding nonprofit organization with a faith-centered mission and established experience in older adult services. Its multiple levels of care also allow residents to transition within the same residential environment as their health needs evolve.

Services include licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, rehabilitation programming, memory support services, volunteer opportunities, and various community engagement programs. With the availability of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing within one setting, the community creates continuity that appeals to residents and families seeking long-term stability and coordinated support over time.

Located in the growing Lake Murray and Chapin corridor of Lexington County, the community is set in an area that has become increasingly popular among older adults seeking residential living options near Columbia while maintaining access to healthcare, recreation, and community amenities. Its setting also attracts those looking for a balance between suburban residential living and access to larger metropolitan medical resources.

The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare is well-suited for older adults and families in the Chapin, Irmo, and greater Lake Murray region seeking a nonprofit Life Plan community with a faith-informed mission and multiple levels of care.

Contact The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare

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.

Contact Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greer

Overview of Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

Caris Healthcare takes pride in their personalized approach, recognizing the uniqueness of every patient’s journey. As part of the We Honor Veterans program, they extend their honoring hands to vets, acknowledging their dedicated service to the nation. In the field of senior care, Caris Healthcare shines with highly qualified professionals who embody the community’s core values: expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication.

Their specially trained team listens intently to each story, offering care that not only addresses physical needs but also eases mental and spiritual struggles during the end-of-life stage. Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, they extend their compassionate services even to pediatric hospice, making them a beacon of support for families in their most vulnerable moments.

Contact Caris Healthcare – Greenwood

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.

Contact Hitchcock Square

Overview of The Residences at Greer

Serving older adults in Greer, South Carolina, The Residences at Greer is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Phoenix At Greer LLC operates the community at 715 S. Buncombe Road, about 2 miles from downtown Greer. The multiple levels of care in one location allow residents to transition between services as their needs change without moving to a different community.

The two-story community has 110 beds. It has been serving residents for 23 years, giving it a long-established presence in the area. Residents can choose from studio and suite floor plans ranging from about 335 to 564 square feet, providing options for different space needs and budgets.

A dedicated memory care unit supports residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Through this, residents receive specialized care on-site instead of relocating as their needs progress. There are transportation services for residents with appointments and outings. Fitness and recreation programs encourage an active lifestyle.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11, so most errands require a vehicle. Families planning visits or regular outings should keep that tradeoff in mind because the surrounding neighborhood is not well suited for walking to nearby shops or services. Residents can bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The Residences at Greer combines multiple levels of care, dedicated memory care services, and everyday lifestyle support in one well-established community. That flexibility can be valuable for families whose loved one’s care needs may change over time.

Contact The Residences at Greer

Overview of Somerby Mount Pleasant

Somerby Mount Pleasant, located in the charming Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a reputable senior community that offers a range of senior care services, including independent living programs, memory care living, assisted living, respite care, and therapy. It’s a trusted choice among the senior communities in the area, known not only for its top-notch approach but also for its dynamic activities, social opportunities, and innovative approaches.

The home also provides a variety of spacious and comfortable independent living floor plans, along with modern amenities and expert assistance available daily. It places a strong emphasis on fostering social connections and recreational opportunities, offering a pet-friendly living environment. With a selection of independent living apartments and villas, Somerby Mount Pleasant truly offers a place that residents can proudly call home.

Contact Somerby Mount Pleasant

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 360 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.