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Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 22 homes in South Carolina

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and South Carolina Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Senior Communities around South Carolina The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

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Pruitthealth Rock Hill
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Rock Hill
132No--
Heritage at Lowman Residential Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chapin
132No--
Summit Hills Assisted Living Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Spartanburg
79No--
Trinity on Laurens
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aiken
55No--
Wesley Court Assisted Living Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Boiling Springs
70No--
Forest View Manor Retirement Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Mccormick
40No--
Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Greenwood
70No--
Clemson Downs Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Clemson
56No--
Gardens at Sumter
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Sumter
140No--
Sc Episcopal Home at Still Hopes (Crcf)
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

West Columbia
48No--
Maples of Honea Path
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Honea Path
74No--
Bishop Gadsden-Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Charleston
100No--
Somerby Edgewater
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Indian Land
105No--
Somerby Baxter Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Fort Mill
114No--
Palmettos of Bluffton
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Bluffton
88No--
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The Palmettos

1900 Ashley Crossing Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Overview of The Palmettos

The Palmettos is an assisted living facility located in the charming Charleston area and is affiliated with the highly respected NHC Healthcare. Here, residents enjoy a wonderful balance of both independence and privacy, with the added peace of mind that comes from knowing they are receiving the highest quality care from a physician-founded facility. At The Palmettos, open communication is a cornerstone of the community’s values, with residents evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure that their individual needs and preferences are met with compassion and understanding.

The home offers a wide range of services, including specialized care for memory-related issues, along with amenities like an on-site salon, library, and resource center, hobby center, and even a theater with a DVD player. Each apartment is individually controlled, providing residents with comfortable heating and cooling, while housekeeping and laundry services ensure that they never need to worry about the details of daily life. Safety is a top priority at The Palmettos, with arm and fire protection, sprinkler systems, and additional services like optical care and transportation available as well. The facility even welcomes pets and encourages residents to personalize their space by bringing in their furniture and other cherished items from home.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 265 / 250 / 386 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Langston Square

Nestled in the welcoming place of Clinton, SC, the Langston Square is an enticing senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can select from spacious and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans ranging from one-bedroom to studio. With its highly skilled and hardworking team, this community offers an emergency response system and 24/7 personalized care services.

With its top-tier amenities and other services, residents can enjoy delectable meals and snacks daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, in-house maintenance services, and free transportation to all professional services. Enjoy its illuminated entryways and engage in diverse social activities and community events. Meet new people and share meaningful memories within the beautiful spaces of this community. At the Langston Square, seniors are guaranteed a memorable living experience.

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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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.

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Overview of Linville Court at the Cascades Verdae

A proud member of The Cascades Verdae Linville Court stands as one of the premier homes that have set the standard for premium nursing and rehabilitative care. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation– management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. Linville Court has continuously provided world-class hospitality in a resort-like environment.

Linville aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that they have the best services such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and daily assistance with tasks. The nursing home provides quality services that measure high-end levels of care such as wound care, pain management, therapy, and strengthening coordination exercises.

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Overview of Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greenwood

Feel the warmth of a home-like environment with Bayberry Retirement Inn – Greenwood, a blissful senior living community, offering an idyllic setting for independent living. Residents here are provided with the comfort of beautifully designed accommodations and the convenience of daily housekeeping, personal laundry, and transportation services. Offering a round the clock team, residents can comfortably rest and relax, knowing that someone is always there to cater to their needs.

An array of fun and engaging activities are also available to help residents maintain an active and purposeful lifestyle. Tasty home-style meals and replenishing snacks are also offered to ensure residents are always full and energized. Here, residents enjoy a relaxing living experience while maintaining their autonomy and independence.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Savannah Grace

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

Savannah Grace is the region’s premier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, offering assisted living community services within the serene landscapes of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. With an unwavering commitment to quality nursing care and exceptional rehabilitation programs, Savannah Grace offers a comprehensive range of amenities, all within the picturesque setting of a sprawling 12-acre expanse.
Experience the pinnacle of care and comfort at Savannah Grace, where every resident’s well-being is our utmost priority. This inviting center is thoughtfully situated on The Palms of Mt. Pleasant continuing care campus, presenting residents with a harmonious blend of healthcare excellence and natural beauty.

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The Woodlands at Furman

1500 Trailhead Ct, Greenville, SC 29617
Overview of The Woodlands at Furman

The Woodlands at Furman is a life plan community in Greenville, SC, offering independent living, memory care, and personal care. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home. Residents can also maintain their independence, with weekly housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, and concierge services. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences, ensuring they can age gracefully.

Yoga, arts and crafts, and fitness exercises provide residents with more opportunities to learn and have fun. A swimming pool, a library, a club room, and spacious outdoors are also available, so residents can relax and connect with their surroundings. With its peaceful setting in the tree-lined neighborhood of Greenville, residents experience a laid-back retirement. This life plan community is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in South Carolina.

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Room Sizes: 250 - 300 / 415 - 813 / 717 - 2,060 / 2,310 - 2,880 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Overview of Overture Greenville

Overture Greenville is a 55+ adult community that offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  Offering a range of opportunities tailor-fit for its residents, seniors can surely feel inspired in creating a better life with the continuum of care being provided. Leave the daily chores to the staff as the residents are encouraged to live a hassle-free lifestyle. Overture is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents. 

Keeping the residents active and maintaining a healthy wellness, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or social areas.

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Overview of Brookdale Greenwood

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Union Hills provides an exceptional residential assisted living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Greenwood guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.
The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Overview of Maria‘s Priority Care

Maria’s Priority Care Residential Home I, situated in North Charleston, South Carolina, proudly operates as a licensed Community Residential Care Facility. Their dedicated mission is to provide compassionate assisted living services for older adults. 

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.