Page 3 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
TerraBella Summerville
SC
AL
MC
Summerville
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 90
Rank #202 / 304
Yes
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 34
Rank #100 / 221
Private / Companion SuitesA
Brookdale Anderson
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Anderson
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 90
Rank #20 / 304
Yes
43
Facility 43
SC AVG 34
Rank #69 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Patewood Post-Acute
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Greenville
120
Facility 120
SC AVG 90
Rank #62 / 304
No
51
Facility 51
SC AVG 34
Rank #43 / 221
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
West Columbia
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #298 / 304
Yes
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 34
Rank #14 / 221
-A+
Brookdale Ebenezer Road
SC
AL
Rock Hill (Old Point Station)
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #239 / 304
Yes
39
Facility 39
SC AVG 34
Rank #90 / 221
SuiteA+
Brookdale North Augusta
SC
AL
North Augusta (Fairview Gardens)
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #239 / 304
Yes
38
Facility 38
SC AVG 34
Rank #93 / 221
SuiteA+
The Legacy at Southpointe Drive
SC
AL
MC
Greenville (Mauldin)
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 90
Rank #88 / 304
Yes
55
Facility 55
SC AVG 34
Rank #28 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale West Ashley
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Charleston (West Ashley)
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 90
Rank #107 / 304
Yes
56
Facility 56
SC AVG 34
Rank #26 / 221
Studio / 1 Bed-
White Oak Manor Lancaster
SC
NH
SNF
Lancaster
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #36 / 304
No
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 34
Rank #196 / 221
--
Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg
SC
NH
Spartanburg
120
Facility 120
SC AVG 90
Rank #62 / 304
No--A+

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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TerraBella Summerville

335 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485
Overview of TerraBella Summerville

Located in Summerville, South Carolina, TerraBella Summerville is a premier senior living community. The town is known for its annual Sweet Tea Festival, local eateries, boutiques, and Farmer’s Market. Residents can enjoy easy access to shopping at Tanger Outlets and downtown Charleston for big city fun. The community features southern charm with updated elements, including a fenced-in courtyard surrounded by beautiful Magnolia trees. TerraBella Summerville offers two lifestyle options: Senior Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Senior Assisted Living program blends independence with support for daily needs, while the Memory Care program provides a safe, comfortable setting for seniors living with memory-related conditions. The community’s loving staff and compassionate caregivers deliver personalized care to residents and their loved ones.

The community’s amenities include in-house religious services, senior-specific wellness classes, a professional beauty salon and barber shop, a private courtyard and community garden, on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and handicap accessibility throughout the entire community. TerraBella Summerville offers a worry-free way of life that residents decidedly deserve.

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Overview of Brookdale Anderson

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brookdale Anderson is a luxury senior living community in Anderson, South Carolina, offering independent living and assisted living on one campus. The community provides elegant accommodations, restaurant-style dining, and opportunities to live a worry-free retirement filled with adventures. Residents enjoy spacious and comfortable apartments, thoughtful amenities, and quality care that allows aging in place, with 24/7 emergency staff available.

Brookdale Anderson’s dining program offers healthy and delicious menu choices, with resident feedback and favorite recipes incorporated. The community supports residents in pursuing their interests, hobbies, and passions, with activities like game nights, bingo, happy hours, exercise classes, and more. Independent living residents trade home ownership worries for the comforts of home and opportunities to socialize, while assisted living provides redefined independence through services like medication management and housekeeping, with collaborative care partnerships supporting wellness.

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Overview of Patewood Post-Acute

Patewood Post-Acute Nursing and rehabilitation center is focused on providing the best possible care to those in need. The multi-awarded nursing home promotes an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing atmosphere where the potential of all seniors is maximized for a better quality of life. Patewood is dedicated to providing a unique customized solution to the needs of its residents for a speedy recovery. 

The nursing home compares the individual needs of its residents before providing a specific care plan tailored just for them. The specialties provided are centered on the rehabilitative therapies needed such as physical, occupational, and speech offered. Skilled nursing services include wound care, catheter care, ileostomy care, and restorative nursing. Hospice care, dementia care, and social services are also offered.

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Overview of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

Situated upon 44 acres of tranquil woods in the greater Columbia area, Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community’s open arms welcome all who seek an active independent living home to make the most of their golden years. A range of cozy apartments and free-standing cottages are available, coupled with a staff of well-trained nurses that provide individualized care upon request, making for a safe environment, conducive to relaxation. Still Hopes offers a Wellness Center, Solutions for Living at Home services such as cooking, cleaning, and even healthcare, and rehabilitation plans, for a holistic approach to daily physical and mental rejuvenation. Learn to love your artistic side, discover musical talent you never knew you had, or work on your backhand on the golf course; there’s no shortage of activities you can finally make time for all while your basic necessities are covered.

Should you want to venture out ever so often, Still Hopes is an independent living home that’s not only peaceful but accessible; around seven minutes away is the center of downtown Columbia with every manner of establishment well-within reach.

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Overview of Brookdale Ebenezer Road

Brookdale Ebenezer Road offers a unique assisted living experience that defies the typical senior living community. This quaint campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina, provides residents with a luxury feel, from the comfortable living quarters to the inviting common areas. Residents can enjoy the freedom of assisted living, where the community handles the cooking, cleaning, and other chores, allowing them to focus on pursuing their passions and hobbies.

The dedicated staff provides peace of mind and enhances the quality of life, supporting residents’ independence on their own terms. The community’s landscaped grounds, walking paths, and gardens create a serene, resort-like atmosphere. Residents can explore the charming city of Rock Hill, visiting local attractions, cultural centers, and outdoor recreation. The community’s robust activities calendar caters to residents’ interests, from Wii bowling and arts and crafts to devotional services and social events, fostering a vibrant, welcoming environment. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-prepared meals tailored to their preferences.

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Overview of Brookdale North Augusta

Nestled in North Augusta, South Carolina, Brookdale North Augusta offers assisted living where residents can pursue their passions and live their best life. The community provides a variety of choices for how to spend time, whether pursuing an old interest like gardening or learning something new like tai chi. Residents can focus on the things they love while the staff handles daily tasks and little things. Brookdale North Augusta offers a selection of pet-friendly floor plans to fit each resident’s style, and 24/7 emergency staff is available.

The assisted living program supports residents with daily living while allowing them to maintain their freedom and dignity. The community calendar includes activities like gardening club, bingo, movie matinees, Bible study, and volunteering. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining with menu options like pork roast, battered cod, and chicken, with their feedback and favorite recipes incorporated. Brookdale North Augusta is conveniently located near medical facilities and offers easy access to the city’s amenities, allowing residents to live an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of The Legacy at Southpointe Drive

In the very heart of the vibrant Greenville community, The Legacy at Southpointe Drive sits as an awe-inspiring and luxurious assisted living and memory care community that promises to deliver the ultimate care experience for its residents. Basked in a serene residential environment, this community offers the perfect balance of personal freedom and intentional care that guarantees a remarkable stay for its guests. The spacious, cozy, and well-appointed rooms create an inviting and warm atmosphere that residents will surely find irresistible. With the reliable emergency response system that we have in place, residents are assured of their safety at all times. 

Their dedicated staff provides housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, ensuring that residents are relieved of any mundane chores and can focus on the more enjoyable aspects of life. With seasonal menus available, seniors are spoilt for choice, and their reliable transportation services to physician, dental, therapy, specialist, and optometrist appointments take away any worries that residents may have. At The Legacy at Southpointe Drive, they create harmonious living space that perfectly reflects the tastes and preferences of its residents.

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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.

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Overview of White Oak Manor Lancaster

Set in a peaceful area in Lancaster, SC, White Oak Manor Lancaster is an inviting senior living community, offering long term nursing care, as well as short term rehabilitation. Featuring 132 units of comfortably designed accommodations, the community ensures every resident are provided with a living space that matches their needs. A team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, physicians, and therapists work hand-in-hand in creating residents’ individualized care plans, ensuring they are provided with the care they need.

Thanks to the community’s prime location, residents also enjoy easy access to the city’s local amenities, including attractions, restaurants, shops, and parks that provide plenty of opportunities for recreation. Committed to enhancing residents’ overall quality of life, the community makes sure they are provided with services that cater to their overall needs. With its expansive services, residents of White Oak Manor Lancaster are guaranteed to enjoy a speedy recovery and comfortable living experience.

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Overview of Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg

Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Andy Clements in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Owned by THI of South Carolina at Magnolia Place at Spartanburg LLC in Spartanburg County, the facility serves a mix of short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Average stay is 129 days, with 77.7 percent of current residents on Medicaid. Occupancy stands at 90.3 percent, above South Carolina’s 82.1 percent average.

CMS grades the facility 1 star, with all four sub-categories trailing the state average. 33 total health citations across seven inspections since 2021 rank the facility 111th of 113 South Carolina nursing homes, against a state average of 13.7 citations. 7 citations arose from complaint investigations. The inspection record includes 1 critical citation and 1 serious citation, with resident rights accounting for 9 of the 33 total deficiencies. 2 civil money penalties totaling $10,000 were assessed in November 2024. Contractor staffing accounts for 40 percent of all staff hours, including around 82 percent of RN hours, 70 percent of LPN hours, and 79 percent of CNA hours, representing significant reliance on agency labor that directly affects the 1-star staffing sub-rating. Total nursing hours reach 3 hours 17 minutes per resident per day, 20 percent below the South Carolina average of 4 hours 5 minutes. The long-stay quality measures contrast meaningfully with the inspection and staffing record: CMS rates long-stay performance as significantly above average. Hospitalizations run at 1.37 per 1,000 long-stay resident days, 33 percent better than the South Carolina average of 2.03, and ED visits at 0.63 per 1,000 days are 67 percent better than the state figure. Falls with major injury at 1.5 percent are 49 percent below the state average. Walking ability worsened at 27.7 percent of long-stay residents is 71 percent above the state benchmark, the most significant adverse long-stay measure.

Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center of Spartanburg suits families in Spartanburg County who find long-stay hospital avoidance and fall prevention data compelling but should weigh that against the 1-star overall rating, the inspection history in resident rights and pharmacy services, and the heavy reliance on contract staffing.

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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.