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Overview of The Residences at Greer

Serving older adults in Greer, South Carolina, The Residences at Greer is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Phoenix At Greer LLC operates the community at 715 S. Buncombe Road, about 2 miles from downtown Greer. The multiple levels of care in one location allow residents to transition between services as their needs change without moving to a different community.

The two-story community has 110 beds. It has been serving residents for 23 years, giving it a long-established presence in the area. Residents can choose from studio and suite floor plans ranging from about 335 to 564 square feet, providing options for different space needs and budgets.

A dedicated memory care unit supports residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Through this, residents receive specialized care on-site instead of relocating as their needs progress. There are transportation services for residents with appointments and outings. Fitness and recreation programs encourage an active lifestyle.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 11, so most errands require a vehicle. Families planning visits or regular outings should keep that tradeoff in mind because the surrounding neighborhood is not well suited for walking to nearby shops or services. Residents can bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The Residences at Greer combines multiple levels of care, dedicated memory care services, and everyday lifestyle support in one well-established community. That flexibility can be valuable for families whose loved one’s care needs may change over time.

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Overview of Vitality Living Columbia

At $4,075 per month to start, Vitality Living Columbia is priced at the lower end of what an 118-bed mid-rise assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina, typically runs.

The facility is part of the Vitality Living family and sits at 1951 Clemson Rd, 0.3 miles from the nearest hospital. Walk Score is 34, so transportation on-site matters, and the community confirms it’s available. Housing runs from studio through two-bedroom, which gives families some flexibility depending on whether a resident is moving alone or with a partner.

Care is staffed around the clock with licensed nurses and CNAs. The memory care side has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, not just a general memory wing, which is a structural distinction worth noting for families specifically navigating Alzheimer’s placement. Respite care is available for short-term stays.

The amenity profile is one of the denser ones for this care type: salon, spa, chef-prepared meals three times daily, housekeeping, maintenance, cable and Wi-Fi included in the rate, move-in coordination, and a wireless call system throughout the building. The community is pet-friendly. Sheila Flaschberger, the Executive Director, has over 25 years in senior living across multiple care types and countries; Keara Lee-Potter serves as Administrator.

Vitality Living Columbia is a mid-size community offering assisted living and dedicated Alzheimer’s care with a competitive starting price, an included-utilities model, and leadership depth that goes beyond what most communities at this tier document.

Starting Price $3,875/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Oakview Park

Oakview Park provides 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 an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or whose caregiver needs temporary support.

Oakview Park has 90 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom housing, including a single private space or a layout with a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Jennifer Klein serves as the administrator, and Aff18 Oakview Park Alf operates the community.

$6,195/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park

The Blake at Hollingsworth Park is an assisted living and memory care community in the Verdae area of Greenville, South Carolina, sitting along Woodruff Road about four miles from the city center. It is operated by Blake At Hollingsworth Park LLC and administered by Amy Howard. The setting mixes a residential neighborhood feel with easy access to a busy commercial corridor, which makes errands and visits straightforward for family living in the area.

The community is a two-story building with 114 beds, placing it among the larger assisted living options in Greenville. Residents choose from one bedroom and two bedroom floor plans, and pets are welcome. A larger community like this one often means more common spaces and a fuller schedule of organized programming than a small residential home can offer.

Memory care is a defined part of what The Blake does, with a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit and secure suites built for residents living with dementia. Those suites use personalized floor plans along with security and monitoring technology, so residents can move about with a measure of independence while staff keep watch. Wellness programs are tailored to individual residents, which suits families weighing how care might adjust over time.

Daily life is supported by hospitality services including a concierge and laundry assistance, along with transportation services for appointments and outings. Fitness and recreation programming rounds out the week for residents who want to stay active. The neighborhood scores 35 out of 100 for walkability, so a few nearby services are reachable on foot while most trips will involve a short drive or the community’s transportation.

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Overview of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet in Murrells Inlet, SC, provides assisted living along with memory care services. A resident in assisted living has personal space and receives assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management as well. For individuals with dementia, memory care offers oversight in a secured environment.

The 110 beds consist of studios and one-bedroom units, offering a selection between a single-room design or one with a distinct bedroom. Respite stays are brief and assist families when their usual caregiver needs to be away for a time or needs to recuperate.

With a Walk Score of 36, the area is considered car-dependent, meaning that a person without a car must depend on rides for errands instead of walking. Larrisa Kostal serves as the administrator for the operator, Murrells Inlet Senior Services LLC.

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Overview of Swansgate Retirement Community

Swansgate Retirement Community is a 189-bed residential community at 400 Swansgate Pl in Greenville, South Carolina. It supplies an array of housing configurations with one-, two-, and three-bedroom options.

The setting sits in an area with a Walk Score of 36, indicating it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be within walking distance, but most daily needs need transportation. This location fits occupants and visiting families at ease with a neighborhood environment where a car is typically needed for shopping and errands.

For families contemplating Swansgate Retirement Community, an in-person visit is a valuable way to see room options, speak with staff about existing services and programs, and get a feel for daily life there. Visiting can help you know the community offerings and whether it matches your needs.

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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 Wildewood Downs Retirement Community

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Columbia, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing brings licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 57 beds. That smaller setting gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Housing includes one, two, and three bedroom options in Cottage Homes and Villa Apartments, accommodating individuals as well as residents moving with a companion. Cottage Home pricing ranges from the $200s to the high $500s per month, while Villa Apartment pricing is in the $100s per month, with the amount depending on the housing option.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those two listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Transportation and rehabilitation services are available, and pets are allowed. Robert Hernandez serves as administrator, and Wildewood Retirement operates the community.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Wildewood Downs Retirement Community may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels, including memory care and skilled nursing, within one community.

$100/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Patewood Post-Acute

Patewood Post-Acute provides skilled nursing, nursing home, and hospice care in Greenville, SC. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing help with daily needs as well as clinical care. Hospice services support residents receiving end of life care.

The home has 120 beds. Short term rehabilitation takes place in a rehabilitation gym, so residents can receive therapy on site, and complex wound care is also available. Courtyards give residents outdoor areas within the community. Patewood Post-Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation, ongoing skilled care, complex wound care, or hospice services. Russell Evatt serves as the administrator, and Greenville Community Healthcare operates the community.

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Longwood Plantation

1687 Longwood Rd Ne, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Overview of Longwood Plantation

Longwood Plantation is an esteemed assisted living community in Orangeburg, SC, that offers 24-hour care. With its home-like setting, the community strives to keep residents’ comfortable and safe. Here, residents can freely interact with their surroundings with a variety of recreational activities and cozy communal spaces.

Wellness programs, light exercises, and social events are just some of the community’s calendar of activities, dedicated to residents’ leisure and well-being. With a dining room, sun room, and spacious living room, residents have more opportunities to interact with their peers. As one of the best options for retirement in Orangeburg, South Carolina, this senior living community is dedicated to improving residents’ living experiences.

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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