
Compare Memory Care around Hilton Head Island (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
| Village Cove Assisted Living | MC AL | Hilton Head Island | 52
Facility
52
SC AVG
90
Rank
#242 / 309 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
SC AVG
32
Rank
#27 / 232 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harbor Cove Memory Care | MC AL | Hilton Head Island | 36
Facility
36
SC AVG
90
Rank
#293 / 309 | No |
43
Facility
43
SC AVG
32
Rank
#71 / 232 | - |
| Preston Health Center | MC NC NH | Hilton Head Island | 77
Facility
77
SC AVG
90
Rank
#178 / 309 | No | - | - |
| Pines at Hilton Head | MC AL RC | Hilton Head Island | 72
Facility
72
SC AVG
90
Rank
#185 / 309 | No | - | - |
| Broad Creek Care Center Skilled Nursing | NH | Hilton Head Island | 25 | — | — | — |
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hilton Head Island, SC, Village Cove Assisted Living is a charming senior living community that offers compassionate assisted living services. Residents here enjoy the comfort of bright and stunning accommodations that offer plenty of privacy and comfort for enjoying their precious personal time comfortably. A dedicated care team is available to cater to residents’ unique needs, offering them compassionate assistance with their daily living activities, medications, mobility, grooming, and more.
Relieved from the burdens of daily chores like cleaning and maintenance, residents have more to spend on making new friends, reconnecting with their old hobbies or learning new things. Dynamic activities and amenities like sunrooms, cozy lounges, and a salon are offered to make residents’ living experience more relaxing and convenient. At the Village Cove Assisted Living, residents always feel and look their best for an enjoyable experience.
Harbor Cove Memory Care, nestled in Hilton Head, South Carolina, is a beacon of innovative and personalized memory care services. This vibrant community is dedicated to preserving residents’ identity, dignity, and passions by integrating life skills, music therapy, art therapy, and other tailored techniques. A team specially trained in dementia care oversees programming, activities, and support, ensuring residents feel secure, engaged, and content each day.
Beyond merely providing memory care, Harbor Cove is a thriving community where residents flourish. With apartment-style suites boasting updated amenities, residents feel truly at home. This community places resident comfort and well-being as its foremost priorities. The intimate size fosters genuine connections between staff and residents, creating a positive and nurturing environment where meaningful relationships flourish, inspiring employees to develop fulfilling life experiences for those in Hilton Head seeking dementia care. Fostering an amenity-rich environment, Harbor Cove Memory Care is committed to elevating residents’ quality of life.
Situated in one of the Southeast’s most desirable resort islands, Pines at Hilton Head is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With a 72-bed capacity, this community is administered by Laura Camper-Dillittle and owned by Pines-Hilton Head LLC.
Services include respite care, with operating hours of Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For context, in the Hilton Head Island care market for older adults, nearby skilled nursing communities like the Preston Health Center carry a 5-star CMS rating with 87.5% occupancy and total nursing hours of 7.43 per resident per day, which is among the highest in South Carolina, and operates under The Cypress Club, a well-regarded nonprofit. Life Care Center of Hilton Head is another 5-star rated community featuring independent living, assisted living, and memory care. These skilled nursing peers reflect the broader quality expectations of the Hilton Head Island care market for older adults.
Pines at Hilton Head is best for older adults in Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County seeking assisted living or memory care within the island community, particularly those aiming to remain on Hilton Head rather than relocating to mainland Bluffton or Savannah for care.
Operated by The Cypress Club Inc under the administration of Monique McRae, Preston Health Center is a skilled nursing home on Birdsong Way in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The facility provides post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility in covering both short-term recovery stays and extended care. The 77-bed home has an occupancy rate of 88%, reflecting steady demand for its services.
One of the facility’s key strengths is its staffing level. Residents receive an average of 7 hours and 26 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs make up the care team. The level of support helps residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Most stay an average of 60 days, which aligns with the facility’s focus on short-term rehabilitation and recovery.
The facility’s rehabilitation program, known as The Preston Difference, is a major part of the community’s clinical identity. The program mainly helps residents return to their previous level of function and, when possible, return home. Private and semi-private rooms are available. Meals are prepared on site by the culinary team at The Cypress. The Preston Spa is also available and provides a bathing area for residents’ dignity and safety.
State inspections have reviewed the facility over the years. A recent annual inspection found no health deficiencies and no complaints. Earlier inspections found gaps in medication management, food storage, refuse disposal, and staff training. These are important parts of daily operations in a nursing home. Inspection records show the facility has worked to address those areas over time.
Families considering short-term rehabilitation should take a tour of the facility to get an idea of the staffing ratios physical spaces, and how clinical teams talk about their approach to recovery and transition planning.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Hilton Head Island, 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 4 memory care communities in Hilton Head Island, SC. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, 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.













