Page 18 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. 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.
Cooper River Post Acute
SC
NH
SNF
Mount Pleasant
176No--
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
SNF
Summerville
88No--
Dayspring Assisted Living of Johns Island
SC
AL
MC
Johns Island
24No 2 Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
HarborChase of Riverwalk
SC
AL
MC
Rock Hill
97No 20 -
TerraBella Marchbanks
SC
AL
MC
Anderson
60Yes 39 -
The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Chapin
176No--
Savannah Grace
SC
AL
Mt Pleasant (Point Pleasant)
16No 57 -
Atria Forest Lake
SC
AL
MC
Columbia
-Yes 65 Private Rooms
Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
SC
IL
Charleston (West Ashley)
-Yes 71 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Greenville
SC
IL
Greenville (Payne-Logan)
-Yes 74 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Cooper River Post Acute

1049 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3133
Overview of Cooper River Post Acute

Cooper River Post Acute provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Mount Pleasant, SC. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports ongoing residential care. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs continuous nursing support or a short-term rehabilitation stay.

Opened in 1970, Cooper River Post Acute offers short-term rehabilitation for residents recovering and working toward greater function before returning to their usual setting. Therapy takes place within the community, so residents do not need separate travel for each session. That can make the rehabilitation routine more straightforward. The community also has a beauty salon and person-centered activities, giving residents access to grooming services and structured activities on site.

The community has 176 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 10 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted.

Tanner Litchfield serves as administrator, and Mtpleasant Snf operates the community.

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Overview of Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Summerville, SC, offering skilled nursing. Licensed nurses provide care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents who need help regaining or maintaining function. The center may be a good fit for a resident who needs both nursing care and rehabilitation in the same setting.

The center has 88 beds and a 94% occupancy rate. Most of the beds are filled, so availability can change. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time associated with each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Rusty Flathmann serves as administrator, and Oakbrook Health Care operates the community.

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Overview of Dayspring Assisted Living of Johns Island

Set in a peaceful area in Johns Island, SC, Dayspring Assisted Living of Johns Island is a close-knit senior living community that offers compassionate assisted living. Residents live confidently and comfortably knowing that their needs are being met with access to services like diabetic care, incontinence care, ancillary services, and non-ambulatory care. The community makes sure residents thrive with private and well-built residences and a dedicated team on standby to accommodate residents’ unique needs and emergencies.

With a plethora of engaging, stimulating, and entertaining activities both on-site and off-site, residents are guaranteed to enjoy plenty of opportunities to make new connections, get back to their old hobbies, or make new meaningful experiences. Delicious and nutritious meals are also offered to save residents from the trouble and hassle of cooking their own meals. A variety of inviting and cozy indoor common areas are also available to provide residents with a relaxing space for doing the things they love.

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Overview of HarborChase of Riverwalk

HarborChase of Riverwalk offers assisted living and memory care in Rock Hill, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from daily living assistance to memory focused support.

The community has 97 beds. Its starting price is $5,195 per month, but the available facts do not identify which care level or services that figure covers, so it cannot be assigned specifically to assisted living or memory care. Transitional Memory Care gives residents access to a program focused on changing memory care needs, and restaurants provide on site dining.

Respite care is available for short stays. This can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Chrystal Wood serves as the administrator, and Vop Hc Riverwalk operates the community.

Starting Price $5,195/Month

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TerraBella Marchbanks

2203 Marchbanks Ave, Anderson, SC 29621
Overview of TerraBella Marchbanks

Set in the vibrant community of Anderson, SC, TerraBella Marchbanks is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Offering round-the-clock professional care to its assisted living residents and person-centered care and support to residents dealing with memory loss, the community ensures that seniors’ needs are met wherever they are in their stages of retirement. With the residents’ welfare and comfort in mind, the community offers thoughtfully designed apartments equipped with safety features, individual climate controls, and plenty of storage space.

Committed to delivering an all-encompassing senior living experience, TerraBella Marchbanks conducts fun and engaging activities and offers comprehensive on-site speech, occupational, and physical therapies. Here, residents have plenty of opportunities to do the things they love or explore new interests with a broad range of amenities designed to maintain residents’ wellness and engagement. Residents enjoy access to daily housekeeping services, transportation assistance, delicious meals, professional salon services, and beautiful common areas.

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Overview of The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare

The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation and Healthcare offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chapin, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the community can support changing care needs without requiring a move to another community.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, and hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. The Rehabilitation & Nursing program includes rehabilitation services, giving residents access to recovery focused care through the community’s programs. The community has 176 beds. Amanda Knowles serves as administrator, and Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina operates the community.

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Savannah Grace

1010 Lake Hunter Cir, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Overview of Savannah Grace

Savannah Grace is an assisted living community in Mt Pleasant, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment.

The community has 16 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Savannah Grace is in the Point Pleasant neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 57, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot.

A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently, while other errands may require a car or ride. Allison Dolan serves as the administrator, and Snh Se Sg Tenant operates the community.

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Overview of Atria Forest Lake

Atria Forest Lake offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available, Atria Forest Lake may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community rather than move to a different setting. Private rooms give residents an individual room instead of a shared sleeping space, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet with them.

The community has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to walk for some errands, while other trips may require a car or ride.

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Overview of Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes, a 55+ community in Charleston, SC, is set up for independent living. It stands in the West Ashley neighborhood.

Apartments are private one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, with community services around them and daily care out of the picture. The two-bedroom works for spouses moving in together, and the one-bedroom gives a single resident a more compact home. Keeping pets is fine here.

Outside, there are pickleball courts, a patio, and a crabbing dock. The area rates as very walkable with a Walk Score of 71, which keeps most errands walkable even without a car. An adult who wants independent living in a 55+ setting, with recreation on site and a walkable area around it, is who this place suits.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Greenville

Merrill Gardens at Greenville is an independent senior living community offering resort-style amenities in Greenville, South Carolina. Located near the historic Main Street, the Kroc Aquatic Center, and Fluor Field, the community is within walking distance of numerous shopping and dining options, providing easy access to a wide variety of local attractions, parks, and museums.

With a month-to-month rental option, Merrill Gardens at Greenville offers flexibility and quality senior living from a family-owned company that values connection. Residents can choose from 129 apartment options, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and enjoy concierge services, scheduled transportation, 24-hour staffing, and weekly housekeeping. The community’s Anytime Dining program provides fresh, restaurant-style meals served seven days a week, allowing residents to live a full and happy life built around their delights and hobbies. Established in 1993, Merrill Gardens is one of the most respected senior living providers in the country, with a strong foundation of family, community, and entrepreneurial spirit. Merrill Gardens at Greenville is designed to promote easy access to local attractions and offer residents a vibrant, neighborhood-like living experience.

Starting Price $2,895/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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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.