Page 15 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Somerby Baxter Village
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fort Mill
114
Facility 114
SC AVG 86
Rank #27 / 165
Yes-
Senior Helpers
MC
HC
RC
Greenwood
-No
46
Facility 46
SC AVG 33
Rank #26 / 118
Lake Wylie Assisted Living Community
MC
AL
Clover
110
Facility 110
SC AVG 86
Rank #34 / 165
Yes-
Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie
MC
AL
RC
Lake Wylie
101
Facility 101
SC AVG 86
Rank #47 / 165
Yes-
Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lexington
91
Facility 91
SC AVG 86
Rank #62 / 165
No-
Somerby Edgewater
MC
AL
RC
Indian Land
105
Facility 105
SC AVG 86
Rank #44 / 165
Yes-
River Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Little River
90
Facility 90
SC AVG 86
Rank #63 / 165
No-
Restoration at Simpsonville
MC
AL
IL
Simpsonville
93
Facility 93
SC AVG 86
Rank #58 / 165
No-
The Woodlands at Furman
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Greenville
-No
10
Facility 10
SC AVG 33
Rank #101 / 118
Kempton of Charleston
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Charleston
89
Facility 89
SC AVG 86
Rank #70 / 165
No-

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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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Senior Helpers

132 Maxwell Ave, Greenwood, SC 29646
Overview of Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers, based in Greenwood, offers top-notch in-home senior care that caters to a variety of needs, from companion care to specialized services like Parkinson’s care and assistance post-surgery. Their caregivers possess not only the necessary skills but also the right compassionate character to provide exceptional care for seniors. Their communication with families is seamless, ensuring a smooth caregiving experience.

Established in 2018, Senior Helpers has quickly earned a reputation for their excellence. They are recognized for their ability to provide customizable and affordable care, tailored to each individual’s unique requirements. With highly qualified caregivers who genuinely care about the stories and lives of their clients, Senior Helpers takes a personal approach to senior care. Their multiple awards serve as a testament to their outstanding services, showcasing their commitment to providing exceptional care and support.

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Overview of Lake Wylie Assisted Living Community

Lake Wylie Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and memory care in Clover, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily activities and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Both care types are available in one community, so a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving. Respite care also offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 110 beds. Thomas Kimball serves as the administrator, and Hmp Senior Solutions Lake Wylie operates the community. Chef prepared, restaurant quality meals are served in a family style setting, giving residents prepared dining within the community. Residents can also use the salon, secure landscaped outdoor courtyard, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments and outings, while the pet friendly policy allows them to keep a pet.

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Overview of Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie

Sunflower Springs of Lake Wylie offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lake Wylie, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. The community has 101 beds, and Catherine Nicole Melton serves as administrator.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Restaurant-style dining offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of options. A beauty salon and barber support on-site grooming, while scheduled transportation provides a community-arranged option for planned trips. Social and wellness programs give residents organized opportunities for activities, and rehabilitation services are available through the community’s offerings.

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Overview of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Columbia offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Lexington, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. The community has 91 beds, giving it a defined capacity for its residents.

Short term and outpatient rehabilitation are available for temporary recovery needs or therapy without an overnight stay. Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina operates the community, and Meredith Hughes serves as administrator.

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Somerby Edgewater

1099 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy, Indian Land, SC 29707
Overview of Somerby Edgewater

Somerby Edgewater offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Indian Land, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow without requiring a move to another community. Somerby Edgewater has 105 beds, with Crystal J. Sellers serving as administrator and Edgewater Senior Care operating the community.

Residents can use the fitness center for exercise, the beauty salon for personal grooming, the movie theater for entertainment, and the library for reading. Chef prepared, restaurant style dining provides freshly prepared meals each day. Daily activities and outings create scheduled ways to spend time both inside and beyond the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Programming includes Lifestyle Plus, Dining & Culinary, Events & Experiences, and Signature Programs.

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Overview of River Park Senior Living

River Park Senior Living provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays in Little River, South Carolina. Independent living residents enjoy private apartments free from daily care obligations, whereas assisted living adds personal help with dressing, bathing, and medication routines. Those managing memory loss reside in a secured environment designed to prevent wandering. Having these distinct care levels under one roof allows residents to transition to higher support as their health needs shift.

Operating under Ahr Little River Sc Alf Trs Sub, the 90-bed community is managed by administrator Tommy Jackson. The physical capacity ensures structured support while maintaining personal attention across all care departments.

Older adults looking for flexible senior housing options in Horry County can reach out to River Park Senior Living to explore available floor plans and tour the facilities.

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Overview of Restoration at Simpsonville

Restoration at Simpsonville offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Simpsonville, SC. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

With all three care levels in one community, Restoration at Simpsonville may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. The community has 93 beds, wheelchair accessible living spaces for residents who use wheelchairs in their homes and shared areas, ministry opportunities for faith-based activities, and Lynn Mims as administrator.

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The Woodlands at Furman

1500 Trailhead Ct, Greenville, SC 29617
Overview of The Woodlands at Furman

The Woodlands at Furman is located on Trailhead Court in Greenville, South Carolina, about 7.4 miles from the downtown area. It’s structured as a “life plan community,” which means it houses nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care all under one roof. From a planning perspective, I find that kind of setup quite efficient; it’s designed to help you avoid the logistical and emotional stress of moving to a new campus if your care needs happen to evolve later on.

The community is in a mid-rise building, and they offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. That’s a wider range of layouts than you usually find in standard skilled nursing facilities, which suggests they’re oriented toward long-term residency rather than just short-term rehab, though they do have rehabilitation services on-site if you need them.

The daily staffing numbers break down to 1 hour and 26 minutes of RN care, 53 minutes of LPN/LVN support, and 3 hours and 14 minutes from nurse aides per resident. The neighborhood itself is very car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 10. You won’t find much within easy walking distance, so visiting family or running errands will definitely require a car.

A major logistical point to factor into your financial planning: The Woodlands at Furman is not a CMS-certified provider for Medicare or Medicaid. They are private-pay only. If you were counting on those government programs to cover costs, you’ll need to look at other options or verify their status directly before making any commitments.

Ultimately, this is a campus designed for someone who wants to plant roots in one place through multiple stages of life, from active living to more intensive support, without having to relocate.

Contact The Woodlands at Furman

Overview of Kempton of Charleston

Kempton of Charleston offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in Charleston, SC. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 89 beds. Its range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, because moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy as part of their care.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time available for each resident’s care. Joe Carr serves as the administrator, and Spring Street Senior Housing Opco operates the 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 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.