Page 9 of Best Senior Communities in South Carolina

Operated by Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, Laurel Crest is a continuum-of-care community in West Columbia, South Carolina. It offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care under one roof. Cessandra Rowlette-Carter serves as the administrator. The 26-bed community is about 0.9 miles from West Columbia’s city centre. It has been operating for 31 years, giving it a long track record in the area.

Residents live in suite-style accommodations. They have access to a fitness centre, outdoor common areas, and recreational spaces. Organised activities and programmes give residents regular opportunities to build connections with one another and staff. Rehabilitative services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Home care services are also available for those who prefer to receive care in their own residence instead of moving to another level of care.

The community has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents living with dementia. Transportation services are available for appointments and outings, helping residents get around without relying on family for every trip. Residents can also bring their pets, allowing them to keep a companion animal during their stay.

The area has a Walk Score of 15 out of 100, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a drive. That layout is typical for the area, especially for families used to suburban South Carolina settings, but it’s worth factoring into visit planning for residents who no longer drive.

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care offers memory care and respite care in Greenville, SC. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia-focused support and whose caregiver needs temporary relief.

The community has 54 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single private space. The starting price is $5,775 per month, providing a baseline for planning the monthly cost of a stay. Residents can take part in art and cooking classes, brain games, scheduled outings, volunteer programs, field trips, community events and social gatherings, with structured ways to pursue interests, participate with others and spend time outside the community.

A Walk Score of 54 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Marisa Smith serves as administrator, and Wc Greenville Memory Care operates the community.

Starting Price $5,775/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Viva Senior Living at Easley is an outstanding community set in the thriving neighborhood of Easley, SC, offering assisted living and respite care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities. Beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are available in a cozy and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy nutritional needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. A 24-hour emergency call system, medication management, and transportation services are provided for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Starting Price $3,600/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Cypress Square provides assisted living in Summerville, SC, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep private apartments. With 44 beds, the community is smaller and may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios and one-bedroom apartments, so a resident can choose either one private space or a separate bedroom.

Pets are allowed, letting a resident continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in a somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently. Johanna Hooley serves as the administrator, and Cypress Square is operated by Summerville Al.

In Greenville, SC, Oaks at Chanticleer focuses on memory care, offering respite care as well. Oversight is central to its memory care, targeting individuals who may wander. Respite provides a short-term accommodation for individuals whose regular caregiver is traveling or recuperating. That combination assists an individual requiring monitored memory assistance, while also benefiting a family seeking short-term care.

The 60 beds are divided into studio units and shared living spaces. A studio serves as a personal area for an individual, whereas a companion accommodation is suitable for someone who likes to share their living quarters. Pets are permitted to remain with their owners. Emily Grote serves as the administrator for the operator, Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer LLC.

TerraBella Greenville is an independent living community on East Augusta Place in Greenville, South Carolina, operated by Provincial Senior Living. The community sits about 2.4 miles from Greenville’s city center in a walkable pocket of the city, scoring 76 out of 100 for walkability, which means many everyday errands can be handled on foot. For residents who prefer not to drive, transportation services are available for appointments and outings.

The building is a three story community offering studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments, with floor plans ranging from roughly 325 to 943 square feet. That spread gives residents room to choose between a compact, easy to manage space and something closer in size to a small house. Pets are welcome, which matters to families who want a parent to keep a companion animal through the move.

Daily life is organized around three named programs. Sensations covers the dining experience, Celebrations brings together social events and educational activities, and Dimensions focuses on health and wellness. Fitness and recreation offerings support that wellness side, giving residents structured ways to stay active without leaving the community.

TerraBella Greenville also arranges supportive services for residents who need a bit more help. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy programs are available on the community’s side, along with hospice services, so a resident’s care can adjust over time without an immediate move elsewhere. For an independent living community, that layer of clinical support is a practical advantage, particularly for couples with differing needs or for someone recovering from a hospital stay. Families weighing the community may want to ask how those therapy and hospice arrangements work in practice.

Overview of Somerby Mount Pleasant

Somerby Mount Pleasant, located in the charming Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a reputable senior community that offers a range of senior care services, including independent living programs, memory care living, assisted living, respite care, and therapy. It’s a trusted choice among the senior communities in the area, known not only for its top-notch approach but also for its dynamic activities, social opportunities, and innovative approaches.

The home also provides a variety of spacious and comfortable independent living floor plans, along with modern amenities and expert assistance available daily. It places a strong emphasis on fostering social connections and recreational opportunities, offering a pet-friendly living environment. With a selection of independent living apartments and villas, Somerby Mount Pleasant truly offers a place that residents can proudly call home.

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Starting Price $4,300/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Spring Oak Conway

Spring Oak Conway offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Conway, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Respite care supports short stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, as well as a family seeking a temporary care arrangement.

Spring Oak Conway has 100 beds. Housing includes private suites and companion suites, allowing someone to live alone or share with a companion. Pets are allowed. Tisha Lodzinski serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,900/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in Greenwood, SC, delivers supportive housing options alongside specialized memory care. Assisted living provides assistance with routine daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medications while residents occupy private living spaces. Secured memory care delivers active supervision for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia who are prone to wandering, allowing care levels to increase smoothly on the same campus over time.

Administrator Sarah F. Hasting manages the 66-bed community under Emerald Gardens of Greenwood. Floor plans include studio and one-bedroom apartments, and residents are welcome to bring pets. On-site features include an outdoor courtyard, walking paths, a salon, and private dining options for hosting visitors.

Organized social outings, cultural trips, and sporting events keep residents engaged, while scheduled transportation handles off-site travel in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walk score of 33.

Prospective residents seeking memory support or flexible assisted living can connect with Emerald Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care to review available floor plans and tour the grounds.

Oaks at Seneca provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Seneca, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 59 beds, placing it among smaller communities where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised setting. Oaks at Seneca is in Seneca’s Thriftwood neighborhood, where the Walk Score of 36 indicates a car dependent setting and most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most errands. Kyle Hicks serves as administrator, and American Senior Living Communities Seneca operates the community.