Page 3 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

At its location in Greenwood, SC, Nhc HealthCare Greenwood provides skilled nursing, hospice care, home care, and nursing home care. That last one is residential nursing care for people who need it on an ongoing basis. For skilled nursing, a licensed nurse is present day and night, and the services include 24-Hour Staffing, and a salon is on-site.

Home care goes to people in their own homes. Hospice care is concerned with comfort for people nearing the end of life.

The home has 152 beds, and nursing time per resident per day amounts to 3 hours and 39 minutes daily. Payment through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay gives a family public coverage or the option to pay directly. Jacob Shearer is the administrator.

Therapy Services and Short-Term Rehab carry recovery through a temporary stay. When the person who usually gives care is away, respite care takes the resident for a short stay. Someone recovering from illness or injury, or a family wanting temporary relief from caregiving, is who this home fits.

Resorts at Beaufort, situated in the heart of scenic Beaufort, is a 170-bed state-of-the-art community offering unparalleled post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care. Family-owned and dedicated to superior care and quicker recoveries, Resorts at Beaufort provides a nurturing environment where residents receive the treatment they need and the service they deserve. Through comprehensive, sub-acute medical services, 24-hour skilled nursing care, and active rehabilitation programs, the community addresses the diverse needs of its residents.

Short-term rehabilitation at Resorts at Beaufort includes individualized treatment plans designed to ensure a safe and effective recovery. With a focus on regaining strength and functionality, the clinical team provides expert physical, occupational, and speech therapies, supporting residents in their transition from hospital to home. Long-term care services are designed to promote emotional health and physical well-being through a range of rehabilitative therapies and 24-hour nursing care. For caregivers needing a break or for those testing senior living, respite care offers a supportive and engaging environment for short-term stays. The community’s promise is to provide quality care and exceptional service, reflecting a commitment to excellence and compassion in every aspect of care.

Overview of Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care

Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Greenville, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs may not require leaving the community. The community has 68 beds. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with their pets. Carrie Jackson serves as the administrator, and Sc Senior 3 operates the community.

Overview of Oaks at Charleston

Oaks at Charleston offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Charleston, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Located in the West Ashley neighborhood, the community has 123 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom option can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 53, so a resident who wants to reach nearby destinations without driving may be able to complete some errands on foot.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant setting, and scheduled local transportation supports trips within the surrounding area. Rehabilitation services are available, while the pet therapy program creates opportunities for animal interaction. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Detra Summers serves as the administrator, and Snh Se Ashley River Tenant operates the community.

Overview of Magnolia Manor Greenwood

Magnolia Manor in Greenwood is a rehabilitation and skilled nursing community that offers all-inclusive healthcare. Specializing in short-term and long-term nursing care, expect to be treated with kindness and immense patience for a more personal approach to nursing. Magnolia Manor is where seniors can thrive and feel rejuvenated during their recovery.

As a reputable 160-bed skilled nursing facility, Riverside Health and Rehab offers specialized care alongside a broad spectrum of services, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, long-term care, hospice care, and respite care. It has a central location in Charleston, South Carolina, provides effortless access to Charleston’s renowned hospitals, and is known for its state-of-the-art CardioPulmonary Pavilion. Complementing this specialty unit, Riverside offers an extensive range of therapies, encompassing Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

This community extends its care to diverse patient profiles, catering to short- and long-term care requirements. Within Riverside’s comprehensive programs, residents benefit from a holistic approach to well-being, featuring exercise regimens, lifestyle education, recreational therapy, informative materials, and personalized nutrition counseling. Guided by constant communication with attending physicians, these programs are meticulously crafted to deliver individualized plans of care that precisely align with each resident’s unique needs. The dedicated Cardio Pulmonary Pavilion focuses on providing tailored care to individuals who have recently encountered cardiac or pulmonary events.

Overview of Brookdale West Ashley

Brookdale West Ashley in Charleston, South Carolina, offers both assisted living and memory care, providing a seamless transition should residents’ needs change over time. The community includes basic utilities and maintenance, a selection of pet-friendly floor plans with great natural light, and 24/7 staff availability for emergencies. Assisted living residents receive help with personal grooming, medication management, and daily living activities, allowing them to spend more time pursuing their interests.

Rooted in a person-centered approach, Brookdale’s memory care program helps seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia maintain their skills and sense of self through a daily structure of socialization, exercise, and entertainment programs. Residents can be as involved as they choose, with options like Zumba, crafting, resident clubs, yoga, gardening, and Bible studies. The dining program offers menu choices to residents’ feedback and preferences, including dementia-friendly selections to support nutrition and a sense of belonging.

Overview of Harmony at Five Forks

Harmony at Five Forks offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Simpsonville, SC. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to increase over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Harmony at Five Forks may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple levels of care in one setting.

The community has 92 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet after moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 57 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Residents can use a movie theater, library, game room, bistro, and walking path for recreation, reading, games, dining, and outdoor walks without leaving the community. Physical and occupational therapy are available on site, so rehabilitation services do not require arranging transportation elsewhere. Elizabeth Byers serves as the administrator, and Greenville Operations operates the community.

The Legacy at Southpointe Drive offers assisted living and memory care in Greenville, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 110 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Located in Greenville’s Mauldin neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 55, placing it in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain errands independently. Pets are allowed; Hollie Bailey serves as administrator, and Navion Southpointe Operations operates the community.