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.
Nhc Healthcare Laurens
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ext Laurens
176No--A+
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
98No---
White Oak Manor Newberry
SC
NH
SNF
Newberry
140No---
Piedmont Post Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Piedmont
88No---
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-
White Oak Manor Columbia
SC
NH
SNF
Columbia
120No---
Lake Marion Health and Rehab
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Summerton
88No---
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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 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 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 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 Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, offers independent living and assisted living. Memory care, respite care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are on its license too, and it is a continuing care retirement community as well.

Under the nursing home and skilled nursing designations, licensed nursing is available at every hour. Assisted living provides staff for bathing, dressing, and medication, and the private space is left intact. Independent living keeps what the community offers and leaves out daily care. Memory care is where a resident goes once wandering turns into a risk, and staff keep watch there inside a secured space.

Housing includes studios, one private room apiece. The continuing care designation is what ties the levels together. A resident whose needs grow changes level without leaving, and a family planning for change can see the whole path in advance. Respite gives a family a brief stay to use while the regular caregiver is away.

Short Term & Outpatient Rehab covers a temporary recovery or scheduled therapy. Wellness & Life Enrichment and Volunteer Opportunities are two further programs for wellness activities and volunteer service. Medicare covers short-term skilled care once a hospital stay ends, and private pay means the family covers the bill itself.

A 57 for Walk Score falls under somewhat walkable, leaving some errands possible on foot. Pets are permitted as well.

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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.

Contact Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living

Overview of Inspire Sandhill

Inspire Sandhill is an independent living community in Columbia, SC, offering private living with community services and no daily care. The community may suit adults 55 and over who want that arrangement.

Residents can choose one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments, with space suited to an individual or couple’s household. There is room to stay active. The fitness center and swimming pool support on-site exercise, while the salon offers salon services within the community. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with their pets. With a Walk Score of 57, the area falls in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby trips independently.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Columbia

White Oak Manor Columbia is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Columbia, SC. Nursing care provides ongoing clinical support, while short term rehabilitation offers a temporary stay focused on recovery and functional improvement. The combination may suit someone who needs continuing nursing support or time limited rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation services include general, amputee, back injury, cardiopulmonary, orthopedic and stroke rehabilitation, along with balance and fall prevention training. Residents can address several injury and recovery needs within the community instead of moving to a separate rehabilitation setting. The home has 120 beds, 4 hours of total nurse staffing per resident each day, and staffing around the clock for people who need support throughout the day and night.

Medicare can cover eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay. Medicaid provides a payment option for eligible residents, while private pay allows families to pay directly. White Oak Manor Columbia is operated by Nhc Healthcare/Columbia Wo.

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Overview of Lake Marion Health and Rehab

Lake Marion Health and Rehab, located in Summerton, South Carolina, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, and respite stays within an 88-bed setting. A specialized secured unit caters to residents with dementia, offering structured supervision for individuals prone to wandering or cognitive challenges. Specialized clinical programming includes stroke recovery, cardiac care, pulmonary rehabilitation, IV therapy, and tube feeding assistance alongside standard short-term rehabilitation.

Administrator Anette C. Miles and operator Clarendon Hospital District oversee daily operations at the facility. Nursing personnel deliver an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes of direct daily care per resident. Community conveniences feature scheduled transportation support and an on-site barber and beauty salon. Payment methods accepted cover Medicare for qualifying rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective residents can contact Lake Marion Health and Rehab to inquire about short-term or long-term placement, discuss clinical capabilities, or arrange a personal campus walkthrough.

Contact Lake Marion Health and Rehab

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.