Page 10 of Best Independent Living in South Carolina

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Overview of Brookdale Greenwood

Carmel Health & Living Community, in Carmel, IN, offers skilled nursing, nursing home care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Under skilled nursing and nursing home care, nursing by licensed staff is on site through every hour. For people with dementia, memory care means a supervised setting.

Skilled nursing keeps a licensed nurse on duty at all hours. Assisted living leaves residents in their own apartments, with help with dressing, medication, and bathing. Independent living is private, with community services and no daily care, and memory care’s secured, supervised setting is meant for dementia that brings wandering.

With the five levels in a single community, a resident’s care can step up as needs grow, without changing communities. Residents can use the salon and fitness center, and pets are welcome.

Panola Village, the neighborhood around Brookdale Greenwood, rates 34 for walkability, which Walk Score calls car-dependent. Anyone here no longer at the wheel would depend on others for errands.

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South Bay At Mount Pleasant

1400 Liberty Midtown Drive Suite 419, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Overview of South Bay at Mount Pleasant

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.

Starting Price $7,000/Month Info Pricing updated on May 18th, 2026

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Overview of Summit Hills Assisted Living Community

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.

Starting Price $4,170/Month Info Pricing updated on March 20th, 2026

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Overview of 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.

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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 Highpoint at Fort Mill

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.

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Overview of Covenant Place

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.

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Overview of Maples of Honea Path

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.

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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 Brightwater Assisted Living

Brightwater Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Myrtle Beach, 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 management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the Short-Term Rehab program supports temporary recovery needs. With several care levels in one community, Brightwater Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents may get to know each other.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 26m per resident per day, representing the total daily hands-on nurse time per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the family pays directly. David Dunn serves as administrator, Tracy Roman is the director, and Brightwater Retirement operates the community.

Residents can attend wellness classes, use the professional hair care salon, and access an indoor heated therapy pool for aquatic therapy. A secured courtyard provides outdoor access within a contained area, and personal transportation is available for resident trips. Restaurant-style, made-to-order meals are served at lunch and dinner, with a complimentary continental breakfast, and pets are allowed for residents who want to keep a pet in the community.

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Independent Living in South Carolina at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 32/ 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: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90