Page 16 of Best Memory Care in South Carolina

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Overview of Vineyard Bluffton

Vineyard Bluffton supplies assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays for seniors in Bluffton, South Carolina. Residents in assisted living retain personal space while receiving help with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Those living with cognitive decline stay in a secure area designed to prevent wandering, while respite care gives temporary relief to primary caregivers. Having these distinct options in one place lets residents adjust their support setup if needs change over time.

Managed by Vineyard Bluffton Operations under administrator Janaya Frazier, the community houses up to 108 residents. Daily life features restaurant-style dining for all three main meals, along with snacks available throughout the day. Additional amenities include an on-site salon and spa, rehabilitation therapy, and community-arranged transportation for local travel.

Prospective families looking into long-term or temporary care arrangements can contact Vineyard Bluffton to learn more about current availability or arrange a tour.

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Overview of Clemson Heritage

Clemson Heritage offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Clemson, SC. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care through the Short-Term Stays program gives families a temporary care option when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are 96 beds, and Nathaniel Nauss serves as the administrator. With several care levels, Clemson Heritage may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, and transportation is available for medical appointments and regularly scheduled shopping trips instead of requiring families to arrange a separate ride.

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Overview of Benton House of Florence

Benton House of Florence is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and memory care services. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home. Taking pride in its professional care staff, management provides seniors with numerous opportunities to enjoy themselves through various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents with personalized care that is catered to their needs.

Residential living offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; its unique environment fosters independence while ensuring the safety of each resident. They also provide access to a one-of-a-kind neighborhood and lifestyle that promotes fitness, relaxation, and new experiences. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting.

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Overview of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet

Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Murrells Inlet, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short term stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 82 beds. Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet with them.

Residents can use the swimming pool, fitness center, beauty salon or barber, restaurant style dining, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services. Activities and programs support social connection, creativity, learning, and physical fitness. An outdoor grilling area provides another space for outdoor use. Katherine Weaver serves as administrator, and Bfg Compass Murrells Inlet Propco operates the community.

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Overview of Palmettos of Garden City

Palmettos of Garden City offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Murrells Inlet, SC. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 90 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Restaurant-style dining and chef-prepared meals provide meals in a dining room setting, while the salon allows residents to receive grooming services on site. Landscaped courtyards offer outdoor space, and wellness programs provide structured activities; pets are also allowed for residents who have a companion animal. Teriann Cronin serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community

Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care, respite care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Laurens, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Home care is also available for support where a person lives, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care requirements change. The community has 82 beds.

Residents can attend religious services in the chapel, use the beauty and barber shop, and dine on Southern style meals. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapeutic support, while the bistro offers another on site dining setting. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include coverage for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid support when savings may not cover a long stay, or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Robert Sprouse serves as administrator, and the community is operated by South Carolina Baptist Ministries For The Aging.

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Overview of Summit Hills Assisted Living Community

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, Summit Hills Assisted Living Community in Spartanburg, SC, is a 79-bed community. The community has a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit for residents with memory-related conditions. With a doctor on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing, residents can also access continuous clinical support as needed.

Administered by Jana Marie Crowe, the community accepts Medicare, and prices start at $4,170. Moreover, dining follows a restaurant style, with made-to-order meals prepared by an executive chef. An indoor heated therapy pool and rehabilitation services also let residents receive therapy on-site without arranging transportation elsewhere.

Transportation services and a salon or spa provide access to community transportation and grooming services on-site. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing residents to bring a small animal companion.

Starting Price $4,170/Month

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Overview of Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House

Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care and skilled nursing in Greenwood, SC. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can occur without leaving the community. The community has 70 beds, and Doris E. Davis serves as administrator. A pool is available for swimming, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy during recovery or ongoing care. Respite care provides short stays for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Contact Wesley Commons Assisted Living Facility & Special Care House

Overview of Palmettos of Bluffton

Palmettos of Bluffton provides assisted living and memory care in Bluffton, SC. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Palmettos of Bluffton has 88 beds, and Heather Wiegand serves as the administrator. Residents also have access to the Palmetto Bluff Club, where golf, dining, and social events provide additional activities and places to spend time.

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Overview of May River Landing

May River Landing offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bluffton, SC. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The three care levels may make May River Landing a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. May River Landing has 68 beds. Terry Shawn Williams serves as administrator, and Swc Bluffton Opco operates the community.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.