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Overview of Sprenger Healthcare at Port Royal Assisted Living

With a 59-bed capacity, Sprenger Healthcare at Port Royal Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Port Royal, South Carolina. The community welcomes those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, providing a secured and supervised setting with licensed nurses on-site. Primary caregivers can also rest as the community can provide temporary relief through respite services.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Families can use Medicare for eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay or can pay directly through personal funds.

A therapy gym supports rehabilitation services, the bar holds a daily happy hour with a scheduled beverage gathering, and the chapel provides space for worship. Sprenger Healthcare of Port Royal operates the community, with Teresa Griffing serving as administrator.

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Overview of Clemson Downs Assisted Living

Clemson Downs Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Clemson, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere. Concierge In-home care supports residents who need care where they live, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community’s services.

Clemson Downs Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels within one continuing care retirement community. The community has 56 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Dining includes restaurant-style service, a hot buffet, a full salad bar, a full-service grill, and The Bistro, with several on-site dining formats; Activities & Adventures and Culinary are also named programs. James A. Hill serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Carc.

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Overview of Magnolias of Eutawville

Magnolias of Eutawville, located along the Lake Marion corridor in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, is a 53-bed assisted living community. Legally operated by Magnolias of Eutawville LLC and directed by administrator Scott Lockwood, the facility brings more than 40 years of local operating experience to the region. The residential scale provides a smaller community setting focused on personal attention for its residents.

The daily program coordinates a dedicated Wellness Program alongside structured, health-centered activities and personalized social events for individual needs. This localized care model primarily serves older adults and families from Eutawville, Holly Hill, and the surrounding Orangeburg and Calhoun County areas. The long-standing infrastructure offers a stable residential alternative in a rural geographic market where senior housing choices are otherwise limited.

Prospective residents seeking regional care options can reach the Eutawville administrative office to check on current bed openings.

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Overview of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

Offering assisted living, memory care, and nursing services, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Florence, South Carolina. With a 90-bed capacity, the community is administered by Lorie Hedegor under the ownership of Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care LLC. 24-hour staffing and structured social programming are also provided.

Nursing services are confirmed with 24-hour staffing, indicating a clinical staffing baseline above standard CRCF minimums. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily, either in the dining hall or in-room, which benefits memory care residents with varying mobility or appetite patterns.
The community also features secured building access, a fully sprinklered fire safety system, and an emergency system.

With memory care as a confirmed care type alongside assisted living, this location serves a dual-need population across a combined 90-bed campus, making it one of the larger CRCF communities in the Florence area.

As a larger community with on-site nursing services and active daily programming, Florence Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is an ideal option for older adults and families who need assisted living or structured memory care in Florence and the Pee Dee region.

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Overview of Landings of Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, South Carolina, Landings of Georgetown is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Licensed with 68 beds, this community is administered by Colby Bryant under the ownership of Georgetown Opco LLC.

The combination of memory care with nursing services and on-site rehabilitation makes this community a practical option for families whose loved ones have both medical and cognitive needs. Additionally, nursing services, 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, and respite care are available, which represents a notably comprehensive service list for a CRCF-licensed community. Dining services are also offered.

Through its Georgetown Opco LLC ownership, the community provides access to the same management family as Crossings of Georgetown, the other CRCF-licensed assisted living community in the region, which sits along the same N Fraser Street corridor. Together, these two communities represent the primary CRCF-licensed assisted living options in Georgetown County, giving families a local choice at 50 and 68 beds, respectively.

As one of the larger assisted living options in Georgetown County, Landings of Georgetown is best for older adults in Georgetown and the Waccamaw Neck region seeking assisted living or memory care with nursing services and access to rehabilitation services.

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Overview of Forest Lake Manor

Providing assisted living and memory care, Forest Lake Manor is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Columbia, South Carolina, with 60 licensed beds. Administered by Doretha L. Dennis with the ownership of Forest Lake Manor LLC, the community is dedicated to individuals requiring help with daily living as well as those experiencing cognitive decline.

24-hour staffing and emergency response systems are also provided, along with dining services that include three restaurant-style meals daily. Notably, communal dining or in-room meal service is available, which benefits residents who prefer greater privacy or who have mobility limitations that make dining room participation more difficult.

Located in Columbia’s established Forest Acres area, the community benefits from proximity to medical providers, shopping, and broader healthcare resources throughout the Columbia metropolitan region. The neighborhood setting also appeals to families seeking a more residential atmosphere while still maintaining access to urban services and healthcare infrastructure.

With dedicated memory care services, flexible dining accommodations, and a neighborhood location, Forest Lake Manor may be a good fit for older adults in Columbia and the Midlands region seeking assisted living or memory care support within a community-oriented residential setting.

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TerraBella James Island

1501 Secessionville Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Overview of TerraBella James Island

Discover the pinnacle of senior living at TerraBella James Island, a leading senior living community in Charleston, SC, offering assisted living and respite care. The community features studios and one-bedroom apartments designed to provide privacy and comfort with accessibility to numerous amenities, activities, and dining options. Residents revel in a variety of engaging social events and activities, complemented by the attentive support of a dedicated team trained to provide excellent assistance and personal care.

With their notable Fast Track program, new residents can move in within as little as 24 hours when necessary. Offering comprehensive recovery support under the expert care of a well-trained team, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care even as their needs change. Honoring veterans, the community offers a special veteran program that helps new residents who are past servicemen and women to save a lot from huge discounts.

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Overview of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Okatie, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while nursing home care provides a residential setting for people who need ongoing nursing support.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen without leaving the community. With 58 beds, the community is small enough for residents and staff to become familiar with one another.

Chef-designed menus featuring modern and local cuisine are served with multiple options in dining rooms, giving residents a range of meal selections in a dedicated dining setting. On-site therapies support rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and scheduled transportation is available for confirmed community transportation needs.

Teresa Griffing serves as the administrator, and Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton operates the community.

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Overview of Trinity on Laurens

With a 55-bed capacity, Trinity on Laurens offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and respite care in Aiken, SC. Private living is supported while assistance with daily tasks is provided. Moreover, short-term stays are welcome to provide usual caregivers time to recover. The community also provides comfort-focused care for those in end-of-life care.

The combination of independent living and assisted living can suit a resident whose support needs may grow over time. Moreover, dining staff get to know residents’ preferences and use them to shape the dining experience. Lutheran Homes of South Carolina operates the community, with Heather E. Dorries serving as the administrator.

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Overview of Westminster Towers Residential

Westminster Towers Residential offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Rock Hill, SC. Independent living means a resident has a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps a private living space.

Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels does not require leaving the community.

Opened in 1989, Westminster Towers Residential has 57 beds and allows pets, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. Medicare and private pay are accepted as the two listed ways to cover care, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need that support. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 21 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident; Westminster Presbyterian Center operates the community, and William F., Iii. Bosdell serves as administrator.

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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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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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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.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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.

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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 378 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.