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Page 11 of Best Nursing Homes in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 132 nursing homes in SC using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in SC
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.9/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around South Carolina

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the SC Dept. of Public Health (DPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
West Columbia (Still Hopes Drive)
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #301 / 307
96.4%
Facility 96.4%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #11 / 94
+14%- +65%-
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 119
1.3
Facility 1.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #3 / 119
121A+
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 32
Rank #14 / 230
Frances Case
$28.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $28.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #2 / 121
$23.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $23.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #3 / 121
82.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 82.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #38 / 121
425401
The Village at Summerville
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Summerville (Palmetto Park)
48
Facility 48
SC AVG 90
Rank #266 / 307
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #73 / 94
-2%
4.14
Facility 4.14
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #41 / 118
+3%+4%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
2
Facility 2
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #2 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
-40-
45
Facility 45
SC AVG 32
Rank #58 / 230
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #10 / 121
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #6 / 121
49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #75 / 121
425389
TidePointe, a Vi Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
SNF
Hilton Head Island
25
Facility 25
SC AVG 90
Rank #296 / 307
--
5.57
Facility 5.57
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #7 / 118
+120%+39%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 119
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 119
-26A
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 32
Rank #205 / 230
Sandra Gilliam
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #91 / 121
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #65 / 121
70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #18 / 121
425351
Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #271 / 307
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #41 / 94
+9%
6.16
Facility 6.16
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #5 / 118
+3%+54%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
141-
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 32
Rank #196 / 230
Banyan Greenville LLC
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #8 / 121
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #37 / 121
94.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 94.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #119 / 121
425392
Nhc Healthcare Charleston
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Charleston
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #37 / 307
--
5.09
Facility 5.09
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #11 / 118
+37%+27%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #8 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
-81A+-Gregory Bartlett
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #20 / 121
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #15 / 121
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #69 / 121
425381
Nhc Healthcare Anderson
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Anderson
290
Facility 290
SC AVG 90
Rank #2 / 307
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #17 / 94
+13%
3.53
Facility 3.53
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #81 / 118
-13%-12%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 119
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #54 / 119
-278--Bradley Moorhouse
$28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #3 / 121
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #4 / 121
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #71 / 121
425052
Nhc Healthcare Clinton
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Clinton
131
Facility 131
SC AVG 90
Rank #53 / 307
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #10 / 94
+14%
3.83
Facility 3.83
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #60 / 118
+20%-4%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 119
1.7
Facility 1.7
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 119
-127--Charles Holder
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #46 / 121
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #36 / 121
64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #68 / 121
425071
Rolling Green Village Assisted Living Facility
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Greenville
52
Facility 52
SC AVG 90
Rank #241 / 307
--
7.49
Facility 7.49
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #2 / 118
+18%+87%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 119
1.7
Facility 1.7
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 119
218A+-Rolling Green Village
$24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $24.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #14 / 121
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #9 / 121
44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #62 / 121
425160
Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center
NH
SNF
Rock Hill
99
Facility 99
SC AVG 90
Rank #118 / 307
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #63 / 94
+3%
3.83
Facility 3.83
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #60 / 118
-41%-4%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #29 / 119
2.3
Facility 2.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #29 / 119
-87--Steven Powell
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #78 / 121
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #73 / 121
58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #40 / 121
425159
Kempton of Charleston
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Charleston
89
Facility 89
SC AVG 90
Rank #142 / 307
--
4.44
Facility 4.44
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #31 / 118
+8%+11%
$6.0k
Facility $6.0k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #61 / 120
4
Facility 4
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #8 / 119
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 119
-20--Spring Street Senior Housing Opco LLC---425418
Nhc Healthcare Parklane
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Columbia
180
Facility 180
SC AVG 90
Rank #7 / 307
--
5.05
Facility 5.05
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #14 / 118
-24%+26%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
17
Facility 17
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #88 / 119
5.7
Facility 5.7
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 119
-104--William Birmingham
$21.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #12 / 121
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #12 / 121
54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #88 / 121
425352
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 90
Rank #228 / 307
28.1%
Facility 28.1%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #92 / 94
-67%
5.41
Facility 5.41
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #9 / 118
+300%+35%
$3.7k
Facility $3.7k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #54 / 120
13
Facility 13
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #70 / 119
4.3
Facility 4.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #90 / 119
-16-
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 32
Rank #117 / 230
Diana Chavis
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #39 / 121
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #60 / 121
92.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 92.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #97 / 121
425385
Preston Health Center
NH
MC
SNF
Hilton Head Island
77
Facility 77
SC AVG 90
Rank #177 / 307
--
7.43
Facility 7.43
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #3 / 118
+33%+86%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #68 / 120
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 119
2.5
Facility 2.5
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #34 / 119
141--The Cypress Club Inc
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #7 / 121
$13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #5 / 121
193.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 193.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #79 / 121
425325
Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pawleys Island
79
Facility 79
SC AVG 90
Rank #172 / 307
--
4.83
Facility 4.83
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #20 / 118
-57%+21%
$5.2k
Facility $5.2k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #59 / 120
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #44 / 119
2.3
Facility 2.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #29 / 119
-14A+-Litchfield Retirement LLC
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #34 / 121
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #75 / 121
141.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 141.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG 44%
Rank #110 / 121
425380
Veterans Victory House
NH
SNF
Walterboro
220
Facility 220
SC AVG 90
Rank #3 / 307
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
SC AVG 84.8
Rank #71 / 94
-1%
4.28
Facility 4.28
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #34 / 118
+23%+7%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 120
10
Facility 10
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #49 / 119
3.3
Facility 3.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #64 / 119
1185--South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs
$21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #15 / 121
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #19 / 121
44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG 44%
Rank #99 / 121
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Overview of Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center

Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center is an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Rusty Flathmann in Summerville, South Carolina. Owned and operated by Oakbrook Health Care LLC in Dorchester County, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It serves short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents with 110 days average stay. Occupancy stands at 87.1 percent, above South Carolina’s 82.1 percent average.
CMS rates the facility 1 star, 66 percent below South Carolina average, with health inspection and staffing sub-ratings trailing the state by over 60 percent. 10 total health citations have been recorded across four inspections since 2021, below South Carolina’s 13.7 average, though the severity profile is concerning: 1 critical citation and 2 serious citations are on record, with 2 serious citations placing the facility 567 percent above the 0.3 state average. The latest inspection in July 2025 produced a quality of care critical citation; correction status was not confirmed. A $20,000 civil money penalty was assessed on the same date, alongside two $4,000 penalties from February 2025, bringing the three-year total to $29,000. 3 of the 10 citations came from complaint investigations. Staffing is a structural weakness. Total nursing hours reach 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident per day, ranking 101st of 112 South Carolina skilled nursing facilities and 25 percent below the state average of 4 hours and 5 minutes. RN hours at 15 minutes per day are 61 percent below the state average, and weekend RN coverage at 5 minutes per day is 79 percent below South Carolina’s 24 minutes benchmark. Contractor staff account for around 32 percent of all hours, including the majority of CNA and LPN coverage. Long-stay quality measures are rated above average, with hospitalization rates 16 percent better than the state average and strong results on functional decline metrics. Self-care at discharge for short-stay residents at 30 percent is 44 percent below South Carolina’s 53.7 percent average.
Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center serves Dorchester County families primarily in long-term care, where clinical outcome measures are above average. Families should discuss the July 2025 critical citation, weekend RN coverage, and contractor staffing levels with facility leadership before proceeding.

Contact Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews

Set in the area of Columbia, SC, The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews is a well founded senior care provider, dedicated to helping seniors achieve their optimal health and strength. The community offers excellent short-term rehabilitation and long-term care to help residents quickly regain their strength to go back to their old routines. Featuring 120 well-designed units, the community warrants a relaxing and cozy living or healing environment tailored to residents’ comfort and safety needs.

With a team of experienced healthcare professionals, residents are guaranteed personalized care plans that cater to their individual needs and preferences. As an added convenience, the community also accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, making it a viable option for those who need financial assistance. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive top-quality care and services without breaking the bank.

Contact The Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews

Overview of Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center

Operated by Sumter East Facility LLC under owner Scsnf Investment Group LLC and administered by Bryan C Hatton, Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 176-bed nursing home in Sumter, South Carolina. The facility is located on Carolina Avenue and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 81%, and residents stay an average of 159 days. The population includes a mix of people receiving post-acute rehabilitation and those needing ongoing nursing care.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 19 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses make up the care team. The facility also has 24-hour staffing to support residents throughout the day and night.

Registered Dietitian oversees residents’ meals by developing menus based on their therapeutic diets when needed. This ensures residents receive professional nutrition support that matches their individual health needs and dietary requirements.

Contact Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina

Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina in Seven Oaks emphasizes enriching and empowering its seniors’ lives. With an emphasis on short-term and outpatient nursing, management and staff offer best-in-class service when attending to any resident’s needs. The home helps residents thrive, reach their fullest potential, and cultivate holistic wellness. The Presbyterian guarantees unparalleled, luxurious care in a hotel-like community.

All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, linen services, and housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, and physical; 24/7 nursing care, health and wellness activities, therapy coverage, personalized care programs, and routine check-ups– among many others.

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Cascades Verdae

10 Fountainview Terrace, Greenville, SC 29607
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.

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Overview of Park Pointe Village

Operated by Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc, Park Pointe Village is a nursing home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It offers skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, independent living, hospice, and palliative care. Marie Lunow serves as the administrator. Residents live in private suites and have cable TV and emergency call systems, with staff available around the clock.

The two-story community has 20 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. It currently has an occupancy rate of 82%. Residents stay an average of 99 days, reflecting a strong focus on short-term rehabilitation. The community accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families more than one way to cover the cost of care.

Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents recovering from neurological conditions, joint replacement, orthopaedic surgery, or arthritis-related mobility challenges. Residents receive an average of about 5 hours and 12 minutes of nursing care each day. This includes roughly 55 minutes provided by registered nurses.

A dedicated memory care program is available for residents who need specialised support. Fitness and recreation programmes, transportation services, and a pet-friendly policy are also part of daily life. The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 7. It’s a car-dependent area where most errands and outings require a vehicle.

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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.

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Overview of Patewood Post-Acute

Patewood Post-Acute Nursing and rehabilitation center is focused on providing the best possible care to those in need. The multi-awarded nursing home promotes an environment where residents continuously grow as individuals in a nurturing atmosphere where the potential of all seniors is maximized for a better quality of life. Patewood is dedicated to providing a unique customized solution to the needs of its residents for a speedy recovery. 

The nursing home compares the individual needs of its residents before providing a specific care plan tailored just for them. The specialties provided are centered on the rehabilitative therapies needed such as physical, occupational, and speech offered. Skilled nursing services include wound care, catheter care, ileostomy care, and restorative nursing. Hospice care, dementia care, and social services are also offered.

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Overview of Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Located on Finley Road, Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a continuing care community in Columbia’s Richland County. Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc operates the community, while Daniel John Amodio serves as administrator. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care under one roof. Residents can move between care levels as their needs change without relocating to another facility.

The 80-bed community has been operating for 18 years. Its current occupancy rate is 86%. Residents stay an average of about 67 days, which is a pattern that reflects post-acute rehabilitation admissions alongside residents receiving ongoing nursing care. Most new residents use private pay, while Medicare covers shorter-term rehabilitation stays. Families have different ways to fund care based on the type of stay.

Nursing coverage is a notable part of daily life. Total nursing care averages 4 hours and 38 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses provide 40 minutes of that time, and nurse aides contribute close to 3 hours per resident each day. This staffing gives residents regular clinical oversight and hands-on daily assistance.

Rehabilitation is a main focus, with dedicated short-term rehabilitation services alongside general rehabilitation and nursing programs. The community also offers a memory support program and respite care for families needing temporary care.

Residents can gather in the Magnolia Dining Room or one of the private dining rooms. They can spend time in the courtyard gardens or use walking paths beside the property’s protected wetlands. Other amenities include a fitness room, card room, common laundry room, and an on-site beauty and barber salon.

Families touring the community may ask how the memory support and short-term rehabilitation programs are structured because both programs are particular strengths within the community.

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Overview of Brookdale Greenwood

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Union Hills provides an exceptional residential assisted living experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Greenwood guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.
The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in South Carolina

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does South Carolina Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — South Carolina Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 132 nursing homes in South Carolina. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.