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Overview of Inman Healthcare

Inman Healthcare in Inman, South Carolina, delivers nursing care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services within a small, 40-bed community. Short-term rehabilitation programs aid residents during recovery from medical events, while long-term nursing supports individuals requiring ongoing physical care. Meals are planned alongside a registered dietitian, offering therapeutic menus tailored to prescribed dietary restrictions.

Under the direction of administrator Meredith Skrobola and operator Inman Operations, nursing staff provides an average of 4 hours and 3 minutes of daily hands-on coverage per resident. Residents have access to outdoor relaxation grounds and scheduled community outings. Financial options include Medicare for short-term post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid for extended stays, and private pay options.

Interested individuals seeking rehabilitation or long-term nursing care can reach out to Inman Healthcare to verify room availability, schedule a facility visit, or discuss intake details.

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Overview of Palmetto Patriots Home

Providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, Palmetto Patriots Home is a nursing home in Gaffney, SC. 24-hour staffing is also available to ensure residents have access to services as needed. Moreover, residents receive a total of 7 hours and 38 minutes of nursing care daily.n

There are 104 beds in a variety of private suites. Additionally, pharmacy services are available on-site through an on-site pharmacy and a full-time licensed pharmacist. Beauty and barber services also provide grooming at the home, while transportation services offer arranged transportation without requiring residents to organize every trip independently.

Furthermore, meals are prepared on-site, and special diets can be accommodated as prescribed, allowing dietary requirements to be followed through the meal service.
The community is operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs, with Christopher Palmer as the administrator.

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Overview of Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Abbeville, SC offering hospice care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents who need care at the end of life. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight or hospice support within a nursing home setting.

Established in 1968, Lakelands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 94 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Rehabilitation services are available on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. An on-site beauty and barber shop provides grooming services within the community, while regular religious services offer a scheduled faith-based activity. Lisa D. Reavis serves as administrator, and Self Regional Healthcare operates the community.

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Veteran Village

1200 E National Cemetery Rd, Florence, SC 29506
Overview of Veteran Village

Veteran Village is a skilled nursing facility in Florence, South Carolina, dedicated to serving veterans. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, making it suitable for a veteran who needs ongoing clinical support rather than occasional help with daily tasks.

The community has 104 all private beds, giving each resident a private sleeping space. Occupancy is 97 percent, so nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 7 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across the day.

Veteran Village accepts Medicare and private pay. Medicare can help cover eligible skilled nursing services, while private pay allows a resident or family to pay directly for care. Shonda Young serves as administrator, and the community is operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Overview of Ashley River Healthcare

Ashley River Healthcare provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Charleston, SC. Around-the-clock skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care allow a resident to receive nursing support during a temporary recovery or remain there for ongoing care.

The home has 125 beds. In-house therapy keeps rehabilitation on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. A doctor is on staff, and personnel are available at any hour. Ashley River Healthcare may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care in one setting.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay allows a family to pay directly. Orange Grove Healthcare operates Ashley River Healthcare.

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Overview of Greenville Glen

Greenville Glen provides assisted living and memory care in Greenville, SC. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, Greenville Glen may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 51 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Mary C. Hamilton serves as administrator, and Ml Greenville Glen operates the community.

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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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Overview of The Garden House of Anderson

The Garden House of Anderson provides assisted living and memory care in Anderson, SC. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time because both care levels are available.

There are 75 beds, with studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while the smaller options fit one resident. Restaurant-style dining gives residents their meals in a dining setting, and activities include arts and crafts, outings with friends, mah jongg, and poker nights. Keelee P. Sherrer serves as the administrator, and Arhc Ghandsc01 Trs operates the community.

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Overview of Okatie Pines Retirement Community

An independent living community in Okatie, South Carolina, is Okatie Pines Retirement Community. It’s designed for older adults who maintain their independence while enjoying residential community benefits. The three-story building offers flexible housing with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. This allows occupants to choose a layout that fits their lifestyle and preferences.

Situated at 142 Okatie Center Boulevard North, the home in the Hardeeville neighborhood has a walk score of 32, meaning some nearby services are walkable, though most errands and activities demand driving. This quieter residential setting captivates those wanting a more relaxed pace than a bustling commercial environment. The pet-friendly facility welcomes residents’ companions into their homes. This pet policy recognizes that for many older adults, the bond with a pet provides companionship, routine, and emotional support that enhances daily life. Independent living is built on the premise that residents manage their own households, cooking, cleaning, and deciding their own daily schedule, while having access to community amenities, social activities, and support services nearby. Occupants live privately in their apartments and join community life as much as they prefer.

For families exploring independent living options in Okatie, Okatie Pines Retirement Community offers a straightforward residential setting with multiple floor plans and a pet-friendly environment. To know the specific amenities, activities, dining options, and services, directly conversing with the team or an in-person visit will give you a crystal-clear picture of daily life there and whether it’s the right fit for your dearest one.

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Overview of Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Summerville, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, making it potentially suitable for someone who wants apartment living with organized dining, activities, and outings instead of daily assistance. The community may be a good fit for a resident who wants that arrangement.

Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom apartment, or two-bedroom apartment, with the two-bedroom layout offering room for a companion in the same residence. The starting price is $3,190 per month, giving a prospective resident a monthly figure for planning independent living costs. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals, three meals daily, snacks, and low-sodium or heart-healthy options, so residents can eat on site while choosing food that matches those dietary preferences.

Activities range from group outings to museums, theaters, and local attractions to painting, journaling, horticulture, exercise and stretching programs, board games, trivia, and live entertainment. There is plenty to choose from. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and Hawthorn Senior Living owns Summerville Estates Gracious Retirement Living.

Starting Price $3,190/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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