Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Union Hills provides an exceptional residential assisted living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Greenwood guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.
The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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| Brookdale Greenwood | IL AL MC NH SNF | Greenwood (Panola Village) | - | Yes |
34
Facility
34
SC AVG
32
Rank
#33 / 68 |
| South Bay At Mount Pleasant | IL AL MC RC | Mount Pleasant | - | No |
17
Facility
17
SC AVG
32
Rank
#45 / 68 |
| Summit Hills Assisted Living Community | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Spartanburg | 79
Facility
79
SC AVG
82
Rank
#39 / 78 | No | - |
| Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House | IL AL MC NH SNF | Greenwood | 70
Facility
70
SC AVG
82
Rank
#45 / 78 | No | - |
| May River Landing | IL AL MC | Bluffton | 68
Facility
68
SC AVG
82
Rank
#48 / 78 | No | - |
| Clemson Downs Assisted Living | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | Clemson | 56
Facility
56
SC AVG
82
Rank
#57 / 78 | No | - |
| Highpoint at Fort Mill | IL AL MC | Fort Mill | 78
Facility
78
SC AVG
82
Rank
#41 / 78 | Yes | - |
| Covenant Place | IL AL NH RC SNF | Sumter | 70
Facility
70
SC AVG
82
Rank
#45 / 78 | No | - |
| Maples of Honea Path | IL AL | Honea Path | 74
Facility
74
SC AVG
82
Rank
#44 / 78 | No | - |
| Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Okatie | 58
Facility
58
SC AVG
82
Rank
#54 / 78 | No | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other SC independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 110 on this page. See how we rank facilities
South Bay at Mount Pleasant offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Mount Pleasant, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
Several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since changing to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Respite care can also suit a family seeking short-term support while a primary caregiver is away or recovering.
Pricing starts at $7,000, giving families an initial figure to use when budgeting for care. A salon and barber let residents arrange grooming services within the community, while the pool and wellness classes provide settings for exercise and recreation.
Rehabilitation services are also available through the community, giving residents access to therapy services on site. A resident who may need increasing support over time, or a family seeking a short stay during a caregiver’s absence or recovery, may find the range of care options relevant.
Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, Summit Hills Assisted Living Community in Spartanburg, SC, is a 79-bed community. The community has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents with memory-related conditions. With a doctor on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing, residents can also access continuous clinical support as needed.
Administered by Jana Marie Crowe, the community accepts Medicare, and prices start at $4,170. Moreover, dining follows a restaurant style, with made-to-order meals prepared by an executive chef. An indoor heated therapy pool and rehabilitation services also let residents receive therapy on-site without arranging transportation elsewhere.
Transportation services and a salon or spa provide access to community transportation and grooming services on-site. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring a small animal companion.
Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House
Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Greenwood, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The range of care levels can be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can occur without leaving the community. The community has 70 beds, and Doris E. Davis serves as administrator. A pool is available for swimming, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery or ongoing care. Respite care provides short stays for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
May River Landing offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bluffton, SC. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The three care levels may make May River Landing a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. May River Landing has 68 beds. Terry Shawn Williams serves as administrator, and Swc Bluffton Opco operates the community.
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.
Highpoint at Fort Mill offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in Fort Mill, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels allows a resident whose needs grow over time to remain at the same community instead of moving elsewhere.
The community has 78 beds and staffing available around the clock, so assistance is available at any hour. A doctor on staff provides physician care on site. Pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet with them. Highpoint at Fort Mill is operated by Hc Fort Mill Management Sc, with Leslie Walker serving as administrator.
Chef-prepared meals feature local, seasonal selections and flexible dining options, giving residents different ways to enjoy prepared meals. Residents can use the fitness center, swimming pool and pickleball courts for exercise and recreation, while the salon and spa provide on-site personal care services. Scheduled local transportation covers medical appointments, shopping and off-site recreational outings. Cultural, social, recreational and educational activities offer organized ways to spend time and participate in events, and Medicare is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents using Medicare-covered services.
Covenant Place offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, respite care, and skilled nursing in Sumter, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living is for residents who want private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
With several care levels, Covenant Place can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 70 beds, with private or semi-private accommodations, so a resident can either have a space alone or share living space with a companion. Rehabilitation services are available within the community, and Prinscillia Sumter is the administrator while Sumter Opco operates Covenant Place.
Maples of Honea Path offers assisted living and independent living in Honea Path, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Having both care levels in one community may suit someone whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
The community has 74 beds. That gives families a clear sense of its size without indicating a specific room arrangement. Nursing services are among the community’s programs, providing nursing support as part of residents’ care. The community opened in 1980, is administered by Mark N. Willis, and is operated by Maple Manor.
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.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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.
- Includes
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- Includes
- 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 110 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.
