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Overview of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community in Charleston, South Carolina, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, and respite care. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care onsite around the clock, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue within the same community rather than requiring a move elsewhere. Bishop Gadsden has 123 beds. Jonna Cook serves as the administrator.

Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation and BG Therapy for residents who need recovery focused care. The community also has a wellness center, pool, spa, onsite clinic, and pharmacy, giving residents access to exercise, swimming, personal care, and health related services without leaving the community.

More than 120 acres include nature trails, a community garden, and a croquet court. Residents can spend time outdoors, garden, walk, or play croquet. Dining options include a café and fine dining, and religious services are available for residents who wish to attend.

Overview of Wellmore of Lexington

Wellmore of Lexington offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lexington, SC. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery period. The 174 bed community serves a larger resident population, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a small home. On site rehabilitation allows a resident to receive therapy without arranging outside transportation, and the heated indoor therapy pool provides an indoor setting for therapy or exercise.

A salon and spa support personal grooming on site, while restaurant style dining gives residents a dining option in a restaurant style setting. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Crystal C. Butcher serves as the administrator. The range of care levels, respite care, and short term rehabilitation may make Wellmore of Lexington a good fit for a resident whose needs may change or a family needing temporary support.

Overview of Heritage at Lowman Residential Care

Heritage at Lowman Residential Care offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Chapin, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care, while hospice care supports end-of-life needs.

Respite care provides a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community.

The community has 132 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for residents who need time-limited recovery support rather than a long-term placement.

Restaurant-style meals prepared by an executive chef give residents an on-site dining option with meals prepared there. Amanda Knowles serves as the administrator, and Lutheran Homes Of South Carolina operates the community.

The available care levels, rehabilitation services, and dining program describe the services residents can access at Heritage at Lowman Residential Care.

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$5,332/Month Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

Overview of Gardens at Sumter

Gardens at Sumter offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Sumter, SC, with a 140-bed capacity. With a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, the community provides specialized care to those with memory-related conditions. Nursing services are also available for residents who need continuous clinical support. Moreover, residents can access care whenever needed with 24-hour staffing available.

Additionally, respite care offers a short-term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. With its multiple levels of care, residents can stay even when their needs grow. Tracy Devaughn serves as administrator, while Sumter Al Holdings operates the community.

Restaurant-style dining includes balanced meals prepared to meet dietary needs, including special diets, so residents with dietary requirements can dine on site. Moreover, a library, entertainment room, and outdoor common area give residents places to read, spend time indoors, or use a shared outdoor space.

Overview of Wildcat Senior Living

Wildcat Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Summerville, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 114 beds. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since they can move between care levels without leaving the community.

Shepard Living At Wildcat operates the community, and Kaley Patterson serves as the administrator. Dining is available in the main dining room, private dining room, or bistro, with chef prepared seasonal menu options for residents who want different settings. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet after moving in.

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$5,995/Month Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

Overview of Somerby Baxter Village

Administered by Sara Melody, Somerby Baxter Village in Fort Mill, SC, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Along with a 114-bed capacity, the community also features a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for those who require specialized care for memory-related conditions. Moreover, respite care is available for families seeking temporary relief, particularly when their usual caregiver needs time away.

Additionally, pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with an animal companion. An on-site salon and spa also support personal grooming, while transportation is available for residents who need help traveling beyond the community.

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Starting Price $5,800/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026