Page 10 of Best Memory Care in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 187 memory care providers in 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Greenville
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 86
Rank #140 / 165
Yes-A+
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pawleys Island
79
Facility 79
SC AVG 86
Rank #89 / 165
Yes-A+
White Oak Estates
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Spartanburg
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 86
Rank #72 / 165
No--
The Gables on Pelham
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Greenville
119
Facility 119
SC AVG 86
Rank #21 / 165
No
14
Facility 14
SC AVG 33
Rank #91 / 118
-
Park Pointe Village
MC
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Rock Hill
20
Facility 20
SC AVG 86
Rank #164 / 165
Yes
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 33
Rank #107 / 118
-
Spring Oak Lexington
MC
AL
Lexington
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 86
Rank #63 / 165
Yes
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 33
Rank #80 / 118
-
Pee Dee Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Florence
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 86
Rank #84 / 165
Yes
42
Facility 42
SC AVG 33
Rank #36 / 118
-
The Palmettos of Charleston
MC
AL
Charleston (West Ashley)
60
Facility 60
SC AVG 86
Rank #117 / 165
Yes
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 33
Rank #20 / 118
-
Harbison Shores
MC
AL
RC
Irmo
79
Facility 79
SC AVG 86
Rank #89 / 165
Yes
41
Facility 41
SC AVG 33
Rank #40 / 118
-
Comfort Keepers
MC
HC
RC
North Augusta (Fairview Gardens)
-Yes
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 33
Rank #4 / 118
A+

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Overview of Pee Dee Gardens

Operated by Florence Opco LLC, Pee Dee Gardens is a single-story senior living community in Florence, South Carolina. It offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Toni E. Cooke-Evans serves as the administrator. The multiple care options in one community allow residents to transition between services as their needs change. These also give family caregivers access to short-term respite care when needed.

The 80-bed community has a single-story layout, which can be more convenient for residents with mobility or memory care needs. The memory care program includes specialized staff training, ensuring residents living with dementia and other forms of memory loss receive support from caregivers who have completed that preparation.

Residents can participate in recreational activities and wellness programs as part of daily life. Transportation services help residents reach appointments and outings without relying entirely on family members. Housekeeping is included as a standard service. Pets are welcome in the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 42, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, but most trips require a car. Families considering Pee Dee Gardens should ask how the memory care training program and respite care services work as part of the community’s daily routine.

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Overview of Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility

Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility is a nursing home in Greenville, South Carolina, set on a 175 acre campus in Greenville County as part of a continuing care retirement community. The community is operated and owned by Rolling Green Village and has been in continuous operation for 49 years, giving it a long-standing presence in the area. It accepts Medicare and private pay, which gives families more than one way to help cover the cost of care.

The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing alongside its nursing home services, so residents can move between levels of care on the same campus as their needs change. With 52 beds, it’s a moderately sized setting, and residents commonly stay for shorter periods, averaging around 19 days, pointing to a strong emphasis on short-term rehabilitation alongside longer-term nursing care. Occupancy runs at close to 85 percent.

Nursing support stands out here. Total nursing care averages about 7 hours and 30 minutes per resident each day, and residents also have access to on-site speech, physical, and occupational therapy, along with dedicated rehabilitation and respite care services. For residents living with memory loss, the community maintains a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit as part of its care model.

State inspections of the facility have touched on a mix of quality-of-care, resident-rights, and pharmacy-related matters over time, with the items on file noted as corrected. Families touring the community may want to ask how those areas are monitored and maintained day to day.

Dining includes multiple venues, among them a private dining room, giving residents some choice in where and how they eat. The community also allows residents to bring their pets, which can ease the transition into a new home for both residents and their families.

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Overview of The Palmettos of Charleston

Serving seniors in Charleston’s West Ashley neighborhood, The Palmettos of Charleston offers assisted living and memory care. It is about 6. 5 miles from downtown Charleston. Operated by NHC Place-Charleston LLC, it is affiliated with NHC Healthcare. The profile also notes that a physician founded the community. Kalyn Huether serves as administrator.

The 60-bed community has a smaller and more personal scale than some larger local options. Care includes a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents living with memory loss. Broader assisted living services are also available. Residents are reviewed case by case, so care plans can reflect personal needs and choices. The community also values open communication among staff, residents, and families.

Each apartment has individually controlled heating and cooling. Housekeeping and laundry service help with daily upkeep. Shared amenities include an on-site salon, a library and resource center, and a hobby center. Residents can also use a theater with a DVD player. Optical care and transportation services are available on-site.

Safety features include fire alarm and sprinkler systems throughout the building. The Palmettos welcomes pets, which may help residents feel more at home. Residents can also bring their own furniture and personal belongings to make their living space feel familiar.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 52. Some errands are within walking distance, but other trips require driving. Families comparing memory care with regular assisted living should ask how staff move residents between care levels when needs change.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers

Janet Baumgardner manages Comfort Keepers, a home care agency that has provided in-home senior support throughout North Augusta, South Carolina, for 25 years. The agency’s administrative office sits in the Fairview Gardens neighborhood, which has a walkability score of 65 out of 100. Care is delivered directly inside the comfort of each client’s private house, so the office location serves primarily as the corporate base for coordinating staff schedules.

The day-to-day services include personal grooming assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and local transportation. The field team consists of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who handle ongoing health monitoring, specialized memory care, and temporary respite relief. They also offer dedicated programming for veterans and coordinate home-safe activities like table games and light exercise. The business holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Families seeking home-based care options can contact the intake coordinator to discuss scheduling a home safety assessment. A phone consultation is a helpful first step to review the availability of care hours, match with a compatible caregiver, and get an outline of the hourly service rates.

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Overview of White Oak Estates

Owned by Emma Bowers, White Oak Estates is an 88-bed skilled nursing home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Operated by NHC Estates LLC on Webber Road, it serves residents who need full nursing care and rehabilitation following surgery, hospitalization, or ongoing medical needs. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are welcome, giving families flexible pathways to afford short-term therapy and longer-term care.

The community is a moderate-sized home with 88 beds. It has an occupancy rate of around 90 percent, currently with 79 residents. The average stay length is about 102 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute recovery patients and those staying for ongoing skilled nursing. Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 49 minutes per resident, with registered nurses and nurse aides working to provide attentive care throughout each day.

Designed to support residents via rehabilitation and ongoing medical management, the facility is backed by daily nursing attention and a staffing structure that balances specialized care and attentiveness.

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Overview of The Gables on Pelham

The Gables on Pelham is one of the trusted assisted senior living communities in the city– offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. They understand that an enriching senior living experience begins with the right lifestyle that reinvents the meaning of senior care. The home-like community enriches and encourages all residents to still live freely on their own terms while receiving the necessary support. The Gables is a home that honors your trust in them; they ensure that seniors are given the utmost level of care and respect.

The vibrant home offers a list of services that include 24-hour nursing supervision, transportation, housekeeping, medication management, an emergency call response system in every room, and cozy outdoor and indoor common areas. Other activities include movie nights, fitness classes, and other scheduled social events. 

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Overview of Park Pointe Village

Operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc, Park Pointe Village is a nursing home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It offers skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living, hospice, and palliative care. Marie Lunow serves as the administrator. Residents live in private suites and have cable TV and emergency call systems, with staff available around the clock.

The two-story community has 20 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. It currently has an occupancy rate of 82%. Residents stay an average of 99 days, reflecting a strong focus on short-term rehabilitation. The community accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families more than one way to cover the cost of care.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents recovering from neurological conditions, joint replacement, orthopaedic surgery, or arthritis-related mobility challenges. Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care each day. This includes roughly 55 minutes provided by registered nurses.

A dedicated memory care program is available for residents who need specialised support. Fitness and recreation programmes, transportation services, and a pet-friendly policy are also part of daily life. The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 7. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

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Harbison Shores

990 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063
Overview of Harbison Shores

An outstanding senior living community nestled in Irmo, South Carolina, Harbison Shores offers both assisted living and memory care services. Boasting resort-like amenities, the community ensures a relaxing retirement within its grounds. Furthermore, the individual needs of residents are taken care of by a well-trained and skilled team of professionals and caregivers. Making way for new friends and socialization, the community conducts daily activities that the residents can enjoy and participate in. The exceptional culinary team prepares three healthy and delicious meals daily.

Harbison Shores goes above and beyond the expectation to guarantee the safety and comfort of the residents. This community truly epitomizes excellence in senior living.

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Spring Oak Lexington

5422 Augusta Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
Overview of Spring Oak Lexington

Spring Oak Lexington is a blissful senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Lexington, SC, offering various living options including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stay. Providing a comfortable and safe residence for seniors, the community includes 24-hour assistance from a team of skilled and dedicated professionals. A place where seniors may rest and keep their family’s minds at peace, Spring Oak Lexington Senior Living ensures the happiness and wellness of its residents.

Fostering meaningful connections among its residents, the community conducts enrichment activities and outings. Spring Oak Lexington values the independence and dignity of the residents, providing them with care tailored to their needs. With its eye-pleasing and spacious residences, the community offers care like no other in a family-like environment.

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Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living

120 Lakes At Litchfield Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-5515
Overview of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living

Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, features independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing services. Private housing options accommodate active seniors, whereas assisted living programs aid with daily personal tasks. Secured memory units protect individuals prone to wandering, and short-term respite stays allow temporary caregiver relief.

This 79-bed facility maintains an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Litchfield Retirement operates the location alongside administrator Joseph Mason, and pet-friendly accommodations are welcome. Payment structures include private pay as well as Medicare for eligible short-term stays following a hospitalization.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living to confirm room availability, review financial arrangements, and plan a site visit.

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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 South Carolina at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 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: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in South Carolina. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in South Carolina

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 187 memory care communities in South Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.