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| VIVA Senior Living at Gaffney |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Gaffney |
90
Facility
90
SC AVG
90
Rank
#132 / 309
| No |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
32
Rank
#102 / 232
| Private / Companion Suite | - |
| Indigo Carolina Forest |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Myrtle Beach |
85
Facility
85
SC AVG
90
Rank
#159 / 309
| Yes |
38
Facility
38
SC AVG
32
Rank
#95 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale West Ashley |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Charleston (West Ashley) |
100
Facility
100
SC AVG
90
Rank
#109 / 309
| Yes |
56
Facility
56
SC AVG
32
Rank
#27 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Cascades Verdae |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Greenville (Cascades Verdae) |
92
Facility
92
SC AVG
90
Rank
#127 / 309
| No |
9
Facility
9
SC AVG
32
Rank
#195 / 232
| 1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed | A |
| The Residences at Greer |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Greer (Maple) |
110
Facility
110
SC AVG
90
Rank
#90 / 309
| Yes |
11
Facility
11
SC AVG
32
Rank
#188 / 232
| Studio / Suite | - |
| The Artisan Mount Pleasant |
IL
AL
MC
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Mt Pleasant |
112
Facility
112
SC AVG
90
Rank
#86 / 309
| No |
40
Facility
40
SC AVG
32
Rank
#88 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Portside at Grande Dunes |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Myrtle Beach |
120
Facility
120
SC AVG
90
Rank
#63 / 309
| Yes |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
32
Rank
#102 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Harmony at Columbia |
IL
AL
MC
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Columbia |
110
Facility
110
SC AVG
90
Rank
#90 / 309
| Yes |
36
Facility
36
SC AVG
32
Rank
#102 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Somerby Mount Pleasant |
IL
AL
MC
RC
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Mt Pleasant |
118
Facility
118
SC AVG
90
Rank
#74 / 309
| Yes |
7
Facility
7
SC AVG
32
Rank
#203 / 232
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| The Willows of Easley |
IL
AL
RC
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Easley (North Hills) |
50
Facility
50
SC AVG
90
Rank
#257 / 309
| Yes |
8
Facility
8
SC AVG
32
Rank
#198 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Harmony at Five Forks |
IL
AL
MC
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Simpsonville (Five Forks Road) |
92
Facility
92
SC AVG
90
Rank
#127 / 309
| Yes |
57
Facility
57
SC AVG
32
Rank
#23 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Laurel Crest |
IL
AL
MC
NC
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West Columbia |
26
Facility
26
SC AVG
90
Rank
#297 / 309
| Yes |
15
Facility
15
SC AVG
32
Rank
#173 / 232
| Suite | - |
| Mill Creek Manor |
IL
AL
MC
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Columbia (Williamsburg East) |
59
Facility
59
SC AVG
90
Rank
#225 / 309
| Yes |
8
Facility
8
SC AVG
32
Rank
#198 / 232
| Private Rooms | B+ |
| Brookdale Anderson |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Anderson (Windsor Place) |
160
Facility
160
SC AVG
90
Rank
#20 / 309
| Yes |
43
Facility
43
SC AVG
32
Rank
#71 / 232
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Wildewood Downs Retirement Community |
IL
AL
MC
NH
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Columbia (Williamsburg East) |
57
Facility
57
SC AVG
90
Rank
#229 / 309
| Yes |
33
Facility
33
SC AVG
32
Rank
#119 / 232
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Gaffney, SC, VIVA Senior Living at Gaffney is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring two distinct floor plans, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. A kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ personal needs, ensuring they enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.
Stimulating programs and exciting events are conducted to enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides medication management and transportation services for residents’ convenience. Residents can keep their peace of mind amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Situated in the scenic community of Myrtle Beach, SC, the Indigo Carolina Forest is an enticing senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from spacious and comfortable accommodations with varying floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program addressing their immediate needs with compassion and dignity by an expert and empathetic team.
Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping and maintenance services, concierge service, barber and salon services, and many more. Enhance physical endurance by joining wellness programs in its fitness center. Attend a full calendar of social activities and events coordinated by a professional team. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors are guaranteed an all-encompassing living experience with Indigo Carolina Forest.
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.
Cascades Verdae sits at 10 Fountainview Terrace in Greenville, South Carolina, in a car-dependent part of the city where a Walk Score of 9 means essentially no walkable access to services. What makes this address worth noting is what’s happening inside the building rather than outside it. This is a 92-bed nursing facility running at 85% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 56 days. That stay length is the operational signal here: Cascades Verdae is built around short-term post-acute recovery, not long-term residence.
The staffing figures are among the more telling pieces of information available on the community. Total nursing care runs 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, including 3 hours and 9 minutes of nurse aide time, 1 hour and 27 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage, and 56 minutes of RN time. The facility carries rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing on its service list. Medicare and private pay are both accepted.
The amenity set is genuinely unusual for a nursing home. An indoor heated therapy pool, salon and spa services, concierge service, restaurant-style dining, complimentary continental breakfasts, and pet-friendly accommodations together describe a physical environment that prioritizes comfort alongside clinical function.
For someone leaving a hospital who has a choice in where they recover, that combination of solid staffing hours, a post-acute service model, and resort-adjacent amenities in Greenville are features worth taking seriously.
The Artisan Mount Pleasant offering luxury independent living, assisted living, and memory care stands as one of the trusted communities in the city. The elegant home presents a sprightly filled ambiance– a sublime environment that matches your lifestyle. There is a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs of each individual. The Artisan Mount Pleasant approaches modern senior care through their person-centered service.
Expect residential houses with fully equipped amenities to help with the residents’ daily duties– a movie theater, art studio, walking paths, and courtyards, are just a few of their forward-thinking amenities. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.
The Residences at Greer aims to enhance the lifestyles of its seniors through independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. Residents are supported in achieving their needs. When setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the retirement home is the place perfect for seniors to thrive and live a purposeful life.
The community offers enriching activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years. These include delicious dining for an expansive culinary experience, scheduled outings and activities to stimulate their wellness, and specialized memory care programs.
Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, envisions a community where every resident is valued as a unique individual, and their lifestyle and interests are celebrated. The mission of this community is to exceed expectations by offering various living options like assisted living, independent living, and memory care and providing daily wellness, cultural, and educational programs. The community’s values are rooted in creating an environment where residents can live their best life, feeling at home and understood.
Portside at Grande Dunes provides a range of living options, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment styles for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term/Respite Stays. The amenities and facilities reflect a commitment to personalized care, offering diverse living arrangements to cater to individual needs and preferences. Residents can choose from companion suite and studio apartment styles in Memory Care, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment. The community stands as a welcoming home that prioritizes the well-being and fulfillment of its residents.
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.
Three care levels in a single building is a meaningful structural fact. At Harmony at Columbia, independent living, assisted living, and memory care all operate at 2300 Clemson Rd, which means a resident’s care needs can shift without requiring a move. That continuity matters most for families managing progressive conditions, and the dedicated Alzheimer’s unit underscores that this isn’t a token memory care offering.
The community is 4 years old, operated by Columbia Al Operations LLC, and sits 14.6 miles from Columbia’s city center with a hospital under a third of a mile away. The Walk Score of 36 places it firmly in car-dependent territory, though on-site transportation is available. Units run from studios at 280 to 400 square feet up to two-bedrooms reaching 1,218, with 110 beds total across the building. Pets are welcome, and a fitness area is on-site.
What the profile confirms in plain terms: this is a newer community with a broad care range, a dedicated cognitive care unit, and enough space variety to suit residents with different needs and budgets. Harmony at Columbia fits older adults and families who want to make a single placement decision that can hold across multiple care transitions, particularly those anticipating memory care needs down the line.
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.
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in South Carolina
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 105 independent living communities in South Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.





