Page 12 of Best Memory Care in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 186 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. 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.
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.
Atria Forest Lake
MC
AL
Columbia
-Yes
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 33
Rank #4 / 118
Private Rooms
Lake Marion Health and Rehab
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Summerton
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 86
Rank #72 / 165
No--
Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Columbia
108
Facility 108
SC AVG 86
Rank #41 / 165
No--
Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park
MC
AL
IL
RC
Simpsonville
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 33
Rank #30 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Florence Place
MC
AL
Florence (Nob Hill)
-Yes
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 33
Rank #30 / 118
Studio
TerraBella Summit
MC
AL
RC
Greenville
65
Facility 65
SC AVG 86
Rank #111 / 165
Yes
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 33
Rank #64 / 118
-
Harbor Cove Memory Care
MC
AL
Hilton Head Island
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 86
Rank #159 / 165
Yes
43
Facility 43
SC AVG 33
Rank #34 / 118
-
Bishop Gadsden-Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Charleston
100
Facility 100
SC AVG 86
Rank #48 / 165
No--
Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Murrells Inlet
-Yes
49
Facility 49
SC AVG 33
Rank #24 / 118
Studio
Bloom at Belfair
MC
AL
IL
Bluffton (Belfair Towne Village)
-Yes
40
Facility 40
SC AVG 33
Rank #44 / 118
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 186 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Atria Forest Lake

Atria Forest Lake offers assisted living and memory care in Columbia, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available, Atria Forest Lake may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the community rather than move to a different setting. Private rooms give residents an individual room instead of a shared sleeping space, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet with them.

The community has a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to walk for some errands, while other trips may require a car or ride.

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Overview of Lake Marion Health and Rehab

Lake Marion Health and Rehab, located in Summerton, South Carolina, delivers skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, and respite stays within an 88-bed setting. A specialized secured unit caters to residents with dementia, offering structured supervision for individuals prone to wandering or cognitive challenges. Specialized clinical programming includes stroke recovery, cardiac care, pulmonary rehabilitation, IV therapy, and tube feeding assistance alongside standard short-term rehabilitation.

Administrator Anette C. Miles and operator Clarendon Hospital District oversee daily operations at the facility. Nursing personnel deliver an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes of direct daily care per resident. Community conveniences feature scheduled transportation support and an on-site barber and beauty salon. Payment methods accepted cover Medicare for qualifying rehabilitation, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective residents can contact Lake Marion Health and Rehab to inquire about short-term or long-term placement, discuss clinical capabilities, or arrange a personal campus walkthrough.

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Overview of Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Seven Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 108 bed nursing home in Columbia, SC, offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away.

Rehabilitation services include subacute care, pulmonary care, IV therapy, cardiac care, stroke and neuro recovery, and orthopedic rehabilitation. These programs support residents recovering from illness, hospitalization, neurological events, or orthopedic conditions, while IV therapy provides treatment through an intravenous line at the center. The rehabilitation options are broad.

Susan Strauss serves as the administrator, and St Andrews Operator runs the community. The range of care services can suit a resident whose needs may change from rehabilitation or respite care to longer term skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, or palliative care.

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Overview of Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park

At 538 Harrison Bridge Rd in Simpsonville, South Carolina, Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park runs as a three-story community covering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Housing comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, and pricing starts from $3,200 up to $6,000 a month.

A Walk Score of 44 out of 100 means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, though most errands still call for a car. For families with an animal in the household, pets are welcome here too.

Respite care is built into the offering, useful for families who need a short-term stay rather than a full move. What stands out most, though, is the amenity list: an indoor heated saltwater pool and a theatre aren’t standard features at most communities this size, and they sit alongside a fitness center, multiple dining venues, and an outdoor terrace. Transportation services and additional fitness and recreation programming fill in the rest.

Four care types, real price flexibility across a wide range, and a genuinely distinctive amenity set point to a community built for families who want breadth in care options alongside a fuller slate of lifestyle features, rather than a smaller, no-frills setup.

Starting Price $3,200 - $6,000/Month

Contact Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park

Florence Place

1938 Mountain Laurel Ct, Florence, SC 29505
Overview of Florence Place

Florence Place is an elegant residential assisted living and memory care that enhances seniors’ living standards in the city. Management and staff have also embodied dedication and professionalism to provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness; they ensure that residents enhance their lives with care and ease with personalized care that caters to their unique needs.

Florence Place creates a stress-free lifestyle centered on each individual’s comfort and safety. They ensure that the unmatched level of community accommodations is delivered to each resident. These include housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, memory care activities, fitness classes, medication management, routine maintenance, 24-hour snacks and beverages, life enrichment programs, and transportation services.

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TerraBella Summit

414 Summit Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Overview of TerraBella Summit

Nestled in Greenville, South Carolina, TerraBella Summit offers residents an unrivaled senior living experience. The community provides a combination of superior care, lifestyle programs, amenities, and personalized service. TerraBella Summit caters to area seniors who desire round-the-clock service and care, as well as a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community offers two distinct living options – Assisted Living and Memory Care – on a shared campus. This allows the community to satisfy individual senior living needs and provide continuing care solutions as needs change over time. The Assisted Living program unlocks a more active lifestyle, while the secure Memory Care option ensures specialized care and dementia programming in a home-like setting.

TerraBella Summit’s exclusive senior living programs are designed to provide residents with stress-free, easy, and fun living. Residents can enjoy fine dining, socialize with neighbors, take advantage of health and wellness opportunities, and go on scheduled trips. The community also offers a host of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, senior-specific wellness classes, in-house religious services, and a professional beauty salon and barber shop.

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Overview of Harbor Cove Memory Care

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.

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Overview of Bishop Gadsden-Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab

Bishop Gadsden-Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Charleston, SC. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation and BG Therapy support residents receiving rehabilitation services.

The community has 100 beds. Residents can use an on-site spa, gym and wellness center, outdoor spaces, a bistro and gift shop, and a chapel and meditation room. Religious services are also available; Jonna Cook serves as administrator, and Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community operates the community.

Contact Bishop Gadsden-Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab

Overview of Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care

Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care is an esteemed senior living community located in Murrells Inlet, SC, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and support ensuring their comfort and well-being.

Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including chef-prepared meals based on dietary needs, rehab services, weekly housekeeping and linen services, and complimentary transportation. Engage in diverse social activities and community events such as outings and celebrations. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories together within the beautiful spaces of this community. At Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

Contact Inlet Coastal Resort Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Bloom at Belfair

Bloom at Belfair heeds a luxurious and elegant atmosphere that empowers residents to pursue their fullest potential. The community is proud of its compassionate care staff that genuinely understands the aging process and is committed to providing its residents with the highest level of service. Offering independent living, memory care, and an affordable alternative to assisted living– the independent living plus– each maintains an active lifestyle while aging in grace. As its name suggests, Bloom at Belfair has encouraged its residents to flourish in an elevated lifestyle for over 50 years, making them the premier choice in South Carolina.

Residential living is built on comfort, flexibility, and security in a beautiful community. The resort-style living allows residents to focus on themselves while receiving compassionate support and care. Accommodations include premium services and amenities– personalized care plans, life-enriching programs, scheduled outings, entertainment programs, specialized memory care training, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation, respite stays, and ADLs.

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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 186 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.