Page 17 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
Harbison Shores
SC
AL
MC
RC
Irmo
79Yes 41
Spring Oak Lexington
SC
AL
MC
Lexington
90Yes 22
White Oak Manor Spartanburg
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Spartanburg
60No-
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pawleys Island
79Yes-
Lodge at Wellmore
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tega Cay
60Yes-
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
SC
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
388No-
Fountain Inn Post Acute
SC
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fountain Inn
60No-
Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Seneca
132No-
Saluda Nursing Center
SC
NH
SNF
Saluda
176No-
Cheraw Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Cheraw
120No-
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Harbison Shores

990 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063
Overview of Harbison Shores

Harbison Shores provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Irmo, SC. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, so Harbison Shores may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia support or a temporary care arrangement.

The community has 79 beds and staffing is available around the clock, allowing residents to receive assistance at any hour. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet as part of the move. Crafts and game rooms provide places for creative activities and games, while restaurant style dining offers a shared setting for meals. A beauty salon and barber are available on site, without the need to arrange an appointment off site.

Scheduled transportation supports planned trips. Rehabilitation services provide access to recovery focused care, and social and wellness programs add organized activities to the community’s routine. A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride.

Glenn Ferrere serves as the administrator, and Alf Project Hb operates Harbison Shores.

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Spring Oak Lexington

5422 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Overview of Spring Oak Lexington

Spring Oak Lexington is a blissful senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Lexington, SC, offering various living options including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay. Providing a comfortable and safe residence for seniors, the community includes 24-hour assistance from a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. A place where seniors may rest and keep their family’s minds at peace, Spring Oak Lexington Senior Living ensures the happiness and wellness of its residents.

Fostering meaningful connections among its residents, the community conducts enrichment activities and outings. Spring Oak Lexington values the independence and dignity of the residents, providing them with care tailored to their needs. With its eye-pleasing and spacious residences, the community offers care like no other in a family-like environment.

Starting Price $4,200/Month

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Overview of White Oak Manor Spartanburg

White Oak Manor Spartanburg provides nursing home, memory care and skilled nursing in Spartanburg, SC. Nursing home services include long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting, with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 60 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 55 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need short-term support during recovery.

White Oak Manor Spartanburg accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families those payment methods for covered or privately financed care. Nhc Healthcare/Spartanburg operates the community, and O Kent, III. Cecil serves as administrator.

The combination of long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation and memory care may suit a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing support, rehabilitation or a secured setting.

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Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living

120 Lakes At Litchfield Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-5515
Overview of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living

Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, features independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing services. Private housing options accommodate active seniors, whereas assisted living programs aid with daily personal tasks. Secured memory units protect individuals prone to wandering, and short-term respite stays allow temporary caregiver relief.

This 79-bed facility maintains an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Litchfield Retirement operates the location alongside administrator Joseph Mason, and pet-friendly accommodations are welcome. Payment structures include private pay as well as Medicare for eligible short-term stays following a hospitalization.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living to confirm room availability, review financial arrangements, and plan a site visit.

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Overview of Lodge at Wellmore

Lodge at Wellmore offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Tega Cay, South Carolina. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living lets a resident keep an apartment with help with dressing, bathing, and medications. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing care and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen without leaving the community. The community has 60 beds, which gives families a clear sense of its overall size but does not show how care is delivered. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the family pays directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

On site rehabilitation services and the Short Term Rehab program let residents recovering from an injury or illness receive therapy without arranging outside transportation. Fine dining and a café and bar give residents places to eat and spend time, while a salon and spa provide personal grooming services. The pet friendly policy allows residents to keep a pet, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. David M. Dunn is the administrator, Jasmine Richard is the director, and Wellmore Of Tega Cay operates the community.

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Overview of Lexington Medical Center Extended Care

Lexington Medical Center Extended Care provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lexington, SC. Nursing home services include long-term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Rehabilitation services support residents recovering from an illness or injury who need care during that process.

Lexington Medical Center Extended Care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing support, memory care, or rehabilitation services. The home has 388 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Kathryn Gill serves as the administrator, and Lexmed operates the community.

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Overview of Fountain Inn Post Acute

Fountain Inn Post Acute operates in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, delivering nursing home care, skilled nursing, memory care, palliative services, hospice care, and respite stays. Memory care accommodates residents living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia within a structured environment, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort-based needs. Rehabilitation facilities include an expansive on-site gym where residents complete short-term therapy sessions, while residential accommodations feature private bathrooms with showers, salon services, and outdoor courtyards.

Managed by Fountain Inn Healthcare with Katherine Joy as administrator, this 60-bed facility averages 3 hours and 18 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Kitchen staff prepares daily meals aligned with individual dietary and therapeutic requirements. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Prospective families interested in long-term placement or short-term rehab can reach Fountain Inn Post Acute to check room availability, schedule a facility walkthrough, or review specific care plans.

Contact Fountain Inn Post Acute

Overview of Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center

Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Seneca, South Carolina. Licensed nursing care is available on site, while rehabilitation supports residents working toward recovery or maintaining function. Short term rehabilitation may suit someone who needs a temporary stay rather than ongoing residence.

The community has 132 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time available to each resident across a day. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. With private pay, the resident or family pays directly. Kathleen S. Wilson serves as administrator, and Seneca Facility operates the community.

Contact Seneca Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Saluda Nursing Center

Saluda Nursing Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Saluda, SC, with 176 beds and an 86% occupancy rate. Some beds are unoccupied, although availability can change as residents move in or out. Twenty-four-hour staffing supports nursing home care and skilled nursing, so residents have staff support throughout the day and night.

Short-term rehabilitation includes physical and occupational therapy for time-limited recovery, while outpatient therapy serves people who receive therapy without an overnight stay. Total nurse staffing is 4h 37m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include Medicare for eligible short-term skilled care, Medicaid for qualifying long-term needs and direct private payment. Saluda County operates the center, James H. Mack serves as administrator, and the community opened in 1968. Saluda Nursing Center may be a good fit for a resident who needs continuous nursing support or short-term rehabilitation.

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Overview of Cheraw Post Acute

Cheraw Post Acute provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Cheraw, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide clinical care for residents who need ongoing support, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for people with serious illness. Respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover. The home has 120 beds, with 94% occupied.

Rehabilitation services can support recovery or help a resident maintain function as part of their care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment paths for eligible care. Chrystal Hayes serves as the administrator, and 400 Moffat Opco operates the community. The combination of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and respite care may suit a resident who needs clinical support, comfort focused services, recovery assistance, or a temporary stay.

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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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Senior Communities in South Carolina at a glance

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 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 377 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.