Page 2 of Best Memory Care in South Carolina

Resorts at Beaufort, situated in the heart of scenic Beaufort, is a 170-bed state-of-the-art community offering unparalleled post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care. Family-owned and dedicated to superior care and quicker recoveries, Resorts at Beaufort provides a nurturing environment where residents receive the treatment they need and the service they deserve. Through comprehensive, sub-acute medical services, 24-hour skilled nursing care, and active rehabilitation programs, the community addresses the diverse needs of its residents.

Short-term rehabilitation at Resorts at Beaufort includes individualized treatment plans designed to ensure a safe and effective recovery. With a focus on regaining strength and functionality, the clinical team provides expert physical, occupational, and speech therapies, supporting residents in their transition from hospital to home. Long-term care services are designed to promote emotional health and physical well-being through a range of rehabilitative therapies and 24-hour nursing care. For caregivers needing a break or for those testing senior living, respite care offers a supportive and engaging environment for short-term stays. The community’s promise is to provide quality care and exceptional service, reflecting a commitment to excellence and compassion in every aspect of care.

Overview of Cascades Verdae

Cascades Verdae sits at 10 Fountainview Terrace in Greenville, South Carolina, in a car-dependent part of the city where a Walk Score of 9 means essentially no walkable access to services. What makes this address worth noting is what’s happening inside the building rather than outside it. This is a 92-bed nursing facility running at 85% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 56 days. That stay length is the operational signal here: Cascades Verdae is built around short-term post-acute recovery, not long-term residence.

The staffing figures are among the more telling pieces of information available on the community. Total nursing care runs 6 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, including 3 hours and 9 minutes of nurse aide time, 1 hour and 27 minutes of LPN/LVN coverage, and 56 minutes of RN time. The facility carries rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, respite care, and 24-hour staffing on its service list. Medicare and private pay are both accepted.

The amenity set is genuinely unusual for a nursing home. An indoor heated therapy pool, salon and spa services, concierge service, restaurant-style dining, complimentary continental breakfasts, and pet-friendly accommodations together describe a physical environment that prioritizes comfort alongside clinical function.

For someone leaving a hospital who has a choice in where they recover, that combination of solid staffing hours, a post-acute service model, and resort-adjacent amenities in Greenville are features worth taking seriously.

Overview of Oaks at Charleston

Oaks at Charleston offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Charleston, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Located in the West Ashley neighborhood, the community has 123 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom housing. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom option can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 53, so a resident who wants to reach nearby destinations without driving may be able to complete some errands on foot.

Restaurant-style dining gives residents meals in a restaurant setting, and scheduled local transportation supports trips within the surrounding area. Rehabilitation services are available, while the pet therapy program creates opportunities for animal interaction. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Detra Summers serves as the administrator, and Snh Se Ashley River Tenant operates the community.

Overview of Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care

Pines at Greenville Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Greenville, SC. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs may not require leaving the community. The community has 68 beds. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with their pets. Carrie Jackson serves as the administrator, and Sc Senior 3 operates the community.

Overview of Brookdale West Ashley

Brookdale West Ashley in Charleston, South Carolina, offers both assisted living and memory care, providing a seamless transition should residents’ needs change over time. The community includes basic utilities and maintenance, a selection of pet-friendly floor plans with great natural light, and 24/7 staff availability for emergencies. Assisted living residents receive help with personal grooming, medication management, and daily living activities, allowing them to spend more time pursuing their interests.

Rooted in a person-centered approach, Brookdale’s memory care program helps seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia maintain their skills and sense of self through a daily structure of socialization, exercise, and entertainment programs. Residents can be as involved as they choose, with options like Zumba, crafting, resident clubs, yoga, gardening, and Bible studies. The dining program offers menu choices to residents’ feedback and preferences, including dementia-friendly selections to support nutrition and a sense of belonging.

Overview of Harmony at Five Forks

Harmony at Five Forks offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Simpsonville, SC. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident’s support to increase over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Harmony at Five Forks may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple levels of care in one setting.

The community has 92 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet after moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 57 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be handled on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Residents can use a movie theater, library, game room, bistro, and walking path for recreation, reading, games, dining, and outdoor walks without leaving the community. Physical and occupational therapy are available on site, so rehabilitation services do not require arranging transportation elsewhere. Elizabeth Byers serves as the administrator, and Greenville Operations operates the community.

The Legacy at Southpointe Drive offers assisted living and memory care in Greenville, South Carolina. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 110 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Located in Greenville’s Mauldin neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 55, placing it in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain errands independently. Pets are allowed; Hollie Bailey serves as administrator, and Navion Southpointe Operations operates the community.

Overview of Lake Wylie Assisted Living and Memory Care

Lake Wylie Assisted Living and Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Lake Wylie, SC. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between assisted living and memory care can happen without leaving the community. Studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments give individuals and couples layouts suited to their living arrangements, while pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet along. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride.

Myrtle Beach Manor provides assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Myrtle Beach, SC. A dedicated Alzheimer’s unit is also provided through the memory care programs for those at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care levels can continue within the same community. The community has a 111-bed capacity, including studios and one-bedroom layouts. Studios have one private space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, with Medicare covering short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means paying directly for care. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a small animal companion.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Elizabeth Schmeizl serves as administrator, and SNH Sc Tenant operates the community.