Best Memory Care in Hartsville, SC

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 memory care providers in Hartsville, SC using SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in SC
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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. 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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
The Legacy of Hartsville
MC
AL
Hartsville
54
Facility 54
SC AVG 86
Rank #138 / 165
No
24
Facility 24
SC AVG 33
Rank #77 / 118
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus
MC
AL
RC
Hartsville
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 86
Rank #117 / 165
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other SC memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Hartsville. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Legacy of Hartsville

The Legacy of Hartsville operates a 54-bed residential community on West Carolina Avenue in Hartsville, South Carolina. Supervised by administrator Lori K. Turner and operated by SNH SC Tenant LLC, the single-story building features studio, suite, and one-bedroom apartment floor plans. The single-level design provides an environment free of stairs, helping residents with physical limitations move through the common spaces easily.

The surrounding area is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 24 out of 100, which means local families and staff require a vehicle to handle off-site errands. Daily services encompass routine meals, snacks, fitness activities, and coordinated transit for medical and professional appointments.

For individuals requiring cognitive support, the facility runs a dedicated secure memory care unit featuring the Pathways to Discovery program, which incorporates structured activities for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. On-site staff members also manage weekly laundry, housekeeping, maintenance, and an emergency response system operating around the clock.

Families can call the administrative office to inquire about current apartment availability and monthly pricing structures.

Contact The Legacy of Hartsville

Overview of English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus

Respite care, assisted living, and memory care are the three named care types at English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus in Hartsville, SC. Bathing, dressing, and medication administration all come under assisted living. Memory care means a secure setting with supervision for somebody at risk of wandering. Respite is the short stay a resident takes while the usual caregiver has to travel or recover.

The licensed count is 60 beds, and rates are listed by layout. A studio runs $4,995, the two one-bedroom plans $5,595 and $6,195, and a semi-private or two-bedroom $7,195.

Susan Ka-Ran Howle is named as administrator, and Pine Tree Hill Al LLC operates the community. Having both the assisted living and the memory care levels here mean growing needs don’t send a resident to a different community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

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
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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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Memory Care in Hartsville at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hartsville, SC. 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: 57The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hartsville, SC. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Hartsville, SC

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does South Carolina Medicaid cover memory care?

South Carolina Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including South Carolina) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 memory care communities in Hartsville, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Hartsville, SC?

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 Hartsville, SC, 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 memory care communities in Hartsville, SC?

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.