Page 28 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

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Senior Helpers

132 Maxwell Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646
Overview of Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers in Greenwood, SC, has three care types, and they are home care, memory care, and respite care. In-home programs include Companion Care, Personal Care, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care, Parkinson’s Care, and Chronic Disease Care, all delivered while the client stays at home.

Memory care serves people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Respite care is short-term help for the times a regular caregiver has to step away.

The list goes further, with Return Home Transitional Care, Surgery Assistance, rehabilitation services, and End-of- Life Support Care. Staffing runs around the clock, and the Senior Helpers LIFE Profile serves as the wellness program.

It fits someone needing support at home for a chronic condition, a memory problem, or recovery after surgery. Walk Score rates Greenwood’s surroundings as car-dependent at 46, so most errands require driving. VA Benefit Assistance helps eligible families work through Veteran Affairs benefits.

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Overview of Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie

Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lake Wylie, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. The community has 101 beds, and Catherine Nicole Melton serves as administrator.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Restaurant-style dining offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of options. A beauty salon and barber support on-site grooming, while scheduled transportation provides a community-arranged option for planned trips. Social and wellness programs give residents organized opportunities for activities, and rehabilitation services are available through the community’s offerings.

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Overview of Sunflower Springs at Indian Land

Sunflower Springs at Indian Land provides assisted living and respite care in Indian Land, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment and routine. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for a household needing either ongoing support or temporary care.

The community has 100 beds. Kayla A. Cline serves as the administrator, and Sunflower Springs Alf Of Indian Land operates the community. Restaurant style dining includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. A beauty salon and barber allow residents to receive those services on site, while scheduled transportation is available. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Somerby Edgewater

1099 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy, Indian Land, SC 29707
Overview of Somerby Edgewater

Somerby Edgewater offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Indian Land, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow without requiring a move to another community. Somerby Edgewater has 105 beds, with Crystal J. Sellers serving as administrator and Edgewater Senior Care operating the community.

Residents can use the fitness center for exercise, the beauty salon for personal grooming, the movie theater for entertainment, and the library for reading. Chef prepared, restaurant style dining provides freshly prepared meals each day. Daily activities and outings create scheduled ways to spend time both inside and beyond the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Programming includes Lifestyle Plus, Dining & Culinary, Events & Experiences, and Signature Programs.

Starting Price $5,295/Month

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Overview of Inverness of Spartanburg

Inverness of Spartanburg delivers a mix of independent living, assisted living, and respite care options in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Residents in independent living manage their own routines without care services, while assisted living provides hand-on help with everyday activities. Short-term respite stays accommodate individuals whose regular caregivers require temporary time off. Combining these distinct programs on one campus enables residents to adjust their support level smoothly as their care needs shift over time.

This 100-bed campus operates under the leadership of administrator Tina H. Metcalf. Dining options feature restaurant-style meals served alongside alternative menu choices to match individual preferences. On-site conveniences include a full-service salon and spa for routine personal grooming and relaxation.

Individuals considering short-term stays or long-term senior care options in the Spartanburg area can reach Inverness of Spartanburg to discuss current availability or request additional details.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Clinton

Nhc Healthcare Clinton holds a license in Clinton, SC, for home care, nursing care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and a nursing home designation. The license covers this building’s residents at every hour of the day. Home care is the arm that goes out instead, meeting a person at home.

Hospice care answers end-of-life needs. The building holds 131 beds and runs two clocks at once, since short-term rehabilitation counts in weeks and long-term care counts in years. Respite is a temporary stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

What it really buys is another year of the arrangement at home holding together. Needs that shift between temporary rehabilitation and ongoing nursing are what this range is for. Nursing time here stands at 3 hours and 44 minutes per resident daily.

The bill goes to Medicare, to Medicaid, or to the family. A salon on site handles haircuts. Charles E Holder is the administrator.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

Nhc Healthcare Bluffton runs four care types in Bluffton, SC: skilled nursing, hospice care, home care, and nursing home care. Nursing coverage does not stop at a shift boundary, which is what makes clinical oversight ongoing rather than scheduled. Home care sends the work out to a person’s house instead.

Comfort near the end of life is a different job again, and that is hospice care’s role. Short-term rehabilitation carries a limit inside it, since the point is recovery rather than residence. Temporary needs and permanent ones both have a place here.

The building holds 120 beds. Three hours and 56 minutes of nursing attaches to a resident daily.

Public coverage runs through Medicare or Medicaid, and otherwise the money comes from the family. Haircuts and grooming happen at a salon on the premises. Jaclyn M. McClain is the administrator.

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Overview of Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Charleston, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 89 beds. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, because moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time available for each resident’s care. Joe Carr serves as the administrator, and Spring Street Senior Housing Opco operates the community.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Mauldin

Nhc Healthcare Mauldin, located in Greenville, South Carolina, operates an 180-bed facility offering nursing home care, skilled nursing, home care, and hospice care. Short-term rehabilitation services assist residents recovering from illness, injury, or hospital stays, while respite programs offer temporary care when primary caregivers require time away. Amenities feature an outdoor relaxation space, a beauty and barber shop, dietary oversight with chef-approved meals, and tailored rehabilitation therapy.

The community maintains a 93% occupancy rate under administrator Gideon A. Sellars. Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident across the center. Financial options include Medicare for short-term recovery needs, Medicaid for ongoing residence, and private pay.

Prospective representatives seeking care options can get in touch with Nhc Healthcare Mauldin to inquire about admission requirements, verify current bed availability, or plan a site visit.

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Overview of Forest Acres Post Acute

Forest Acres Post Acute is a nursing home in Columbia, SC, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers short stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need a temporary stay focused on recovery. The community has 132 beds.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time measured for one resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care and services. Melissa R. Kizer serves as the administrator, and Forest Acres Community Healthcare operates the community. Forest Acres Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, a short-term rehabilitation stay, or a family caregiver who needs temporary relief.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.