Page 25 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 359 senior communities in SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in SC
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Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
Jenni-Lynn Assisted Living
SC
AL
West Columbia
-No
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 34
Rank #150 / 221
-
Savannah Place
SC
AL
Charleston
-Yes
21
Facility 21
SC AVG 34
Rank #157 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed
Holiday Columbia Pines
SC
IL
Columbia
-Yes
16
Facility 16
SC AVG 34
Rank #169 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wellmore of Lexington
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lexington
174
Facility 174
SC AVG 90
Rank #16 / 304
Yes--
Nhc Healthcare Mauldin
SC
HC
HOS
NH
SNF
Greenville
180
Facility 180
SC AVG 90
Rank #7 / 304
No--
Forest Acres Post Acute
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Columbia
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #36 / 304
No--
Westminster Memory Care of Lexington
SC
AL
MC
NH
Lexington
48
Facility 48
SC AVG 90
Rank #264 / 304
Yes-Studio
Indigo Hall
SC
AL
MC
RC
Charleston
179
Facility 179
SC AVG 90
Rank #9 / 304
No--
Maria‘s Priority Care
SC
AL
Charleston
-No
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 34
Rank #10 / 221
-
The Parker
SC
AL
MC
Greenville
-Yes
61
Facility 61
SC AVG 34
Rank #15 / 221
-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every SC community we track that reports that metric, not just the 359 on this page.

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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

Savannah Place

1501 Secessionville Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Overview of Savannah Place

Nestled on Secessionville Road in the Stonebridge at Seaside Plantation neighborhood, Savannah Place is a two-story assisted living community in Charleston, South Carolina. The residence welcomes seniors seeking personalized care in a tranquil, active environment built to help them thrive in their later years.

The community offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans, which are flexible housing options to suit individual preferences. The building’s two-story layout creates an intimate residential setting. The property’s interior spaces comprise comfortable common areas and reading nooks promoting relaxation and social life among residents. Savannah Place sits in a car-dependent area where most daily errands and appointments need a vehicle or arranged transportation. Occupants and their families must plan accordingly for accessing local services, shopping, medical appointments, and entertainment in the greater Charleston area. The facility spotlights personalized assisted living, focusing on engaging activities that bolster residents’ well-being and life quality. This approach reflects a commitment to helping seniors stay independent and active during their time here.

Contact Savannah Place to schedule a tour or for current information about availability, specific care services, amenities, activities, staffing, and pricing.

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Overview of Holiday Columbia Pines

Rest and relaxation come naturally in warm, serene environments such as Holiday Columbia Pines, South Carolina. A picturesque spot among independent living retirement communities, you get the best of both worlds with a lush greenery surrounding comfortable, minimalist private senior apartments that feature walk-in showers or tubs, a modern kitchenette, blanketed in your ideal temperature with self-controlled heating/cooling. Activity areas provide secure venues for recreation on your own or with other community members. Three full meals are served daily, to energize you for a robust calendar of enriching activities for a wide range of interests.

Safety and security are top-priority at Holiday Columbia Pines, with expert staff and comprehensive emergency response plans, at the ready. Annual surprise quality enhancement reviews, state oversight and regulation, are also key aspects of their commitment to gold-standard quality of service.

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Overview of Wellmore of Lexington

Wellmore of Lexington is a 174-bed continuing care retirement campus managed by administrator Crystal C. Butcher and operated by Wellmore of Lexington LLC. The facility blends independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing, leaning heavily on a short-term rehabilitation model. Admissions mirror this post-acute focus, with 76% using Medicare and 24% paying privately, generating a brief 51-day average stay. On-site features include an indoor therapy pool, a spa and salon, fine dining rooms, and dedicated workout spaces. However, the property faces severe occupancy challenges, sitting at 64.4%, and logged a 2023 operating loss of $1.6 million on $9.8 million in revenue.

Public health summaries show standard to solid daily attention, with overall nursing care averaging 4 hours and 9 minutes per resident to run slightly ahead of the South South Carolina baseline. This model keeps registered nurse coverage 32% above state averages, though the building relies on outside staffing agencies to fill about a quarter of its hours. Clinical tracking records detail a sharp split in patient outcomes; permanent residents maintain a zero percent depression rate and steady daily activity habits, but they experience high rates of pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections.

Short-stay rehab metrics also run behind state targets, with reports noting higher rates of emergency hospital readmissions and a major injury rate from short-term falls that tracks 60% worse than the state average. The operator’s regulatory history includes a low $16,000 in total federal fines over the past three years.

Interested individuals weighing local short-term rehab or extended senior care options can utilize these government tracking dossiers to view the provider’s overall operations. Since the public data notes above-average daily nursing times and strong behavioral health scores alongside clear multi-year financial losses, thin occupancy, and higher short-stay fall risks, the documentation calls for balancing the property’s amenities against its clinical trends.

Contact Wellmore of Lexington

Overview of Nhc Healthcare Mauldin

Serving residents in Greenville, South Carolina, Nhc Healthcare Mauldin is a skilled nursing home that provides nursing care, rehabilitation services, or a combination of both. The facility is operated by NHC Healthcare and administered by Gideon A. Gideon Sellars is the owner. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care needs.

The 180-bed home operates at 90% occupancy. Residents stay an average of 78 days, which is a mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents and those on longer care plans. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care each day, a substantial level of hands-on support. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed vocational nurses work together to provide continuous care.

The facility has comprehensive rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Respite care and short-term rehabilitation programs are also available. This makes the home a practical option for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Home care and hospice services are available as well for different stages of care. The facility has 24-hour staffing, so help is available around the clock.

Meals are prepared by a dietitian and chef, which are tailored to individual nutritional needs. Residents also have access to an on-site beauty and barber shop, housekeeping and laundry services, high-speed wireless internet, and cable television in every room. There is also a dining room, an outdoor relaxation area, and structured daily activities and entertainment programs.

State inspections have reviewed areas such as medication management, food safety, infection control, and resident assessment records. These are important parts of daily operations in a nursing home. Families considering the facility should ask how these areas are managed and monitored daily.

Contact Nhc Healthcare Mauldin

Overview of Forest Acres Post Acute

Forest Acres Community Healthcare LLC-operated and Melissa R Kizer-administered, Forest Acres Post Acute is a 132-bed skilled nursing home on Forest Drive in Columbia, South Carolina. It’s oriented toward post-acute rehabilitation and short-term recovery. Averaging a stay length of 39 days, the home serves residents transitioning from hospitalization or major procedures who need intensive care and therapy support during healing. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple coverage options.

Daily nursing care averages 3 hours per resident, paired with dedicated rehabilitation services and respite care. To support residents throughout their stay and recovery process, the facility maintains 24-hour staffing. Current occupancy is at 81 percent, reflecting consistent use of the 132 beds.

Forest Acres Post Acute is set to support families requiring focused rehabilitation and skilled nursing care for loved ones in a structured recovery setting. The highlight on short-term rehab and respite services makes it a grounded choice for post-hospital care or momentary stays while a family member heals and regains independence.

Contact Forest Acres Post Acute

Overview of Westminster Memory Care of Lexington

Westminster Memory Care of Lexington is a distinguished senior living community committed to providing exceptional care and support to individuals coping with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In Lexington, South Carolina, they offer local families peace of mind, knowing their loved ones receive exceptional care in a warm and welcoming setting. The community boasts a team of caregivers trained in dementia care, ensuring round-the-clock assistance and supervision.

Westminster Memory Care of Lexington residents benefit from personalized care plans meticulously crafted through collaborative efforts with families. This approach enables the team to understand each resident’s preferences, interests, and distinctive characteristics, fostering an environment of familiarity and support. The community prides itself on delivering unparalleled care and comfort, leveraging advanced technologies and a compassionate caregiving team.

Contact Westminster Memory Care of Lexington

Overview of Indigo Hall

Indigo Hall is an assisted living community in Charleston, South Carolina, that offers personal care, memory care, and respite care. Licensed as a 179-bed Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), the community operates under Indigo Hall Operating Co LLC with Lindsay French as administrator. Serving older adults in the James Island area and throughout the greater Charleston region, the community’s larger size allows for an expanded selection of resident programming, shared amenities, and structured support services within a highly competitive senior living market.

Housekeeping, scheduled transportation, maintenance services, and restaurant-style dining with dietitian-approved meals are provided, along with 24-hour staffing coverage and respite care. A secured perimeter is also in place, providing an added level of protection and supervision for residents living with memory-related conditions. Additionally, its location in James Island offers convenient access to major regional healthcare providers, including MUSC Health and Roper St. Francis.

Featuring extensive amenities, a secured environment, and an individualized dining and care planning approach, Indigo Hall is well positioned for older adults with varying levels of care needs, including those seeking assisted living support as well as those requiring a secured memory care setting while remaining close to Charleston-area resources. Its larger residential scale supports a more active community atmosphere with broader lifestyle programming and social opportunities.

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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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Overview of The Parker

The Parker’s prime location, in close proximity to renowned attractions such as the Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville Zoo, and Artisphere, ensures that residents can indulge in a vibrant and engaging lifestyle, with a range of accommodation options, including suite apartments, one-bedroom, and one-bedroom deluxe living quarters, residents can find the perfect fit to meet their individual needs. With every convenience just a stone’s throw away, residents can immerse themselves in the bustling energy of the city, all while enjoying the tranquility and security of The Parker.

As a symbol of their dedication to resident comfort and wellbeing, The Parker offers WiFi and other state-of-the-art amenities. One of the many unique features of the home is its focus on fostering meaningful connections between residents. The community recognizes the importance of social bonding and organizes an array of engaging activities to facilitate a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It is unquestionable how The Parker gracefully represents the pinnacle of luxurious senior living in Greenville.

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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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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 359 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.