Page 19 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Merrill Gardens at Greenville
SC
IL
Greenville (Payne-Logan)
-Yes 74 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Nhc Healthcare Laurens
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ext Laurens
176No--A+
White Oak Manor Newberry
SC
NH
SNF
Newberry
140No---
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
98No---
Piedmont Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Piedmont
88No---
Pruitthealth Rock Hill
SC
NH
SNF
Rock Hill
132No---
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia (Seven Oaks)
-Yes 57 Studio-
TerraBella Summit
SC
AL
MC
RC
Greenville
65Yes 33 --
Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living
SC
AL
West Columbia
-No 23 -A+
Inspire Sandhill
SC
IL
Columbia
-Yes 57 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
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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.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Laurens

Operating for 26 years, Nhc Healthcare Laurens offers nursing home, home care, hospice care, nursing care, and skilled nursing services in Laurens, South Carolina. The community provides comfort and symptom management to accommodate older adults with life-limiting conditions. Moreover, residents receive ongoing support with licensed nurses on-site and 24-hour staffing.

Rehabilitation services support recovery and short-term clinical needs, while home care brings support to a person’s residence. The community has 176 beds with 91.5% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 18 minutes of nursing care daily.

An on-site beauty and barber shop provides grooming services on-site. Moreover, live entertainment and activities give residents options for entertainment and socialization. Housekeeping and laundry are also available to help with household tasks. Dietitian- and chef-approved meals are also tailored to residents’ nutritional needs, so meal planning can reflect individual dietary requirements.

Administered by Rickie L. Shearer, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving eligible residents the option to use public benefits or pay privately for care.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Newberry

White Oak Manor Newberry provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Newberry, SC. Nursing care includes around the clock support for residents who need ongoing clinical attention, while short term rehabilitation offers a temporary setting for recovery without requiring a long term residence. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care or a short term rehabilitation stay.

The community has 140 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to fund eligible care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services include therapy seven days a week, wound care, and speech language therapy, so residents can receive these services within the nursing center.

Case management, discharge planning, and home evaluations support planning for a resident’s transition after rehabilitation or nursing care. Melissa S. Gilliam serves as the administrator, and NHC Healthcare Newberry operates the community.

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Overview of Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation

Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation in West Columbia, South Carolina, provides long-term nursing home care, skilled nursing support, and memory care programs. Memory care services incorporate secured spaces to assist individuals experiencing memory loss or wandering tendencies. Physical rehabilitation therapies take place directly within the facility, eliminating the need to travel off-site for recovery appointments.

Southern Charm Healthcare manages the 98-bed community, with daily administration directed by Jose Rodriguez. Nursing metrics show an average of 3 hours and 44 minutes of hands-on nursing time assigned per resident each day. Financial options for residents and their sponsors include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Individuals researching specialized memory care or post-hospital rehabilitation can contact Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation to learn more about current bed availability, review funding requirements, or arrange a private tour.

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Overview of Piedmont Post Acute

Piedmont Post Acute, in Piedmont, SC, holds a nursing home designation with hospice care and skilled nursing on it. 24-Hour Skilled Nursing is written into the program list rather than assumed. A wound that needs redressing on schedule does not wait for daylight, and neither does a hospice symptom.

Rehabilitation belongs to the service list here, and Complex Wound Care is the second named program. Around-the-clock nursing, rehabilitation, complex wound care, and hospice in one setting are what this suits. The count is eighty-eight beds.

Nursing time settles at 3 hours and 32 minutes for a resident daily. A bill is settled through Medicaid, Medicare, or from the family’s funds. Piedmont Skilled Nursing LLC operates the place, and Reinaldo Hall administers it. There is a courtyard for time outdoors.

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Overview of Pruitthealth Rock Hill

Pruitthealth Rock Hill offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in a compassionate environment. The facility provides a comprehensive menu of services tailored to individual health care needs. With a focus on quality care, the staff is dedicated to ensuring comfort and companionship for residents.

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Overview of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Seven Oaks emphasizes enriching and empowering its seniors’ lives. With an emphasis on short-term and outpatient nursing, management and staff offer best-in-class service when attending to any resident’s needs. The home helps residents thrive, reach their fullest potential, and cultivate holistic wellness. The Presbyterian guarantees unparalleled, luxurious care in a hotel-like community.

All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, linen services, and housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, and physical; 24/7 nursing care, health and wellness activities, therapy coverage, personalized care programs, and routine check-ups– among many others.

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TerraBella Summit

414 Summit Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Overview of TerraBella Summit

Nestled in Greenville, South Carolina, TerraBella Summit offers residents an unrivaled senior living experience. The community provides a combination of superior care, lifestyle programs, amenities, and personalized service. TerraBella Summit caters to area seniors who desire round-the-clock service and care, as well as a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community offers two distinct living options – Assisted Living and Memory Care – on a shared campus. This allows the community to satisfy individual senior living needs and provide continuing care solutions as needs change over time. The Assisted Living program unlocks a more active lifestyle, while the secure Memory Care option ensures specialized care and dementia programming in a home-like setting.

TerraBella Summit’s exclusive senior living programs are designed to provide residents with stress-free, easy, and fun living. Residents can enjoy fine dining, socialize with neighbors, take advantage of health and wellness opportunities, and go on scheduled trips. The community also offers a host of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, senior-specific wellness classes, in-house religious services, and a professional beauty salon and barber shop.

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Overview of Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living

Greg Thompson serves as the regional president for Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living, located at 915 Hook Ave in West Columbia, South Carolina. The property has been in operation for 33 years and employs a full-time staff of 22 people. The single-story building design allows residents to move between their private living spaces and the common dining room without the use of stairs.

Daily activities include group exercise classes, neighborhood outings, and on-site beauty salon services. The community also features a pet-friendly policy. The surrounding area is car-dependent, with a walk score of 18 out of 100, meaning staff and visitors will need a vehicle to reach nearby spots like Walmart or local restaurants. The business currently maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Individuals looking into regional assisted living options can call the office to check on current room vacancies.

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Overview of Inspire Sandhill

Nestled in the picturesque city of Columbia, South Carolina, Inspire Sandhill by Liberty Senior Living offers an exquisite living experience tailored to your desired lifestyle. Whether you are enjoying retirement or seeking a maintenance-free housing option, Inspire Sandhill provides an array of luxurious features and amenities for your comfort and convenience.

Embrace a life free from the responsibilities of traditional homeownership at Inspire Sandhill. Thoughtfully curated in-home features and community amenities have been specifically designed to cater to our active adult residents aged 55 and over. Take advantage of the outdoor putting green, let your creativity run wild at the art center, stay fit at the on-site fitness center guided by a trainer, cool off in the swimming pool, or pamper yourself at the on-site salon and barber shop. Their concierge services further enhance your experience, granting you more time to indulge in the activities you cherish most.

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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 378 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.