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Best Nursing Homes in South Carolina

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 127 nursing homes in South Carolina using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

100 facilities compared · CMS & SC Dept. of Health data

Magnolia Manor Greenwood
NH
HC
PC
RC
Greenwood (Parkway Road)
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 90
Rank #144 / 309
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #40 / 131
+8%
3.41
Facility 3.41
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #89 / 121
+25%-15%
$18.0k
Facility $18.0k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #98 / 123
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #105 / 122
2.8
Facility 2.8
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #48 / 122
183-
36
Facility 36
SC AVG 32
Rank #102 / 232
Edith Goforth
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #80 / 125
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #98 / 125
48.8%
Facility 48.8%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #98 / 125
425172
White Oak Manor Lancaster
NH
NC
Lancaster
132
Facility 132
SC AVG 90
Rank #37 / 309
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #19 / 131
+12%
3.84
Facility 3.84
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #61 / 121
-59%-4%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 122
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #55 / 122
-123-
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 32
Rank #198 / 232
Jeff Skinner
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #68 / 125
$8.4M
Facility $8.4M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #32 / 125
71%
Facility 71%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #12 / 125
425017
White Oak Manor Charleston
NH
NC
Charleston (Trident Executive Village)
176
Facility 176
SC AVG 90
Rank #10 / 309
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #81 / 131
0%
4.15
Facility 4.15
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #42 / 121
-42%+4%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #73 / 123
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #35 / 122
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 122
1162-
35
Facility 35
SC AVG 32
Rank #112 / 232
Yvonne Davis
$15.8M
Facility $15.8M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #35 / 125
$10.7M
Facility $10.7M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #16 / 125
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #30 / 125
425128
Wellmore of Daniel Island
NH
AL
IL
MC
NC
Charleston (Daniel Island)
174
Facility 174
SC AVG 90
Rank #16 / 309
29.3%
Facility 29.3%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #125 / 131
-64%
4.60
Facility 4.60
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #23 / 121
+3%+15%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #85 / 123
18
Facility 18
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #96 / 122
3.6
Facility 3.6
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #73 / 122
148-
12
Facility 12
SC AVG 32
Rank #185 / 232
Wdi Parent LLC
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #21 / 125
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #31 / 125
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #101 / 125
425414
Wesley Commons
NH
AL
IL
MC
Greenwood (Parkwood)
80
Facility 80
SC AVG 90
Rank #168 / 309
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #26 / 131
+11%
4.60
Facility 4.60
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #23 / 121
+59%+15%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #88 / 123
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 122
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 122
177A+
0
Facility 0
SC AVG 32
Rank #229 / 232
Wesley Commons
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #74 / 125
$3.8M
Facility $3.8M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #112 / 125
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #120 / 125
425078
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
NH
NC
Hilton Head Island
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 90
Rank #144 / 309
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #116 / 131
-27%
3.68
Facility 3.68
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #72 / 121
+74%-8%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #72 / 123
16
Facility 16
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #85 / 122
4.0
Facility 4.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #84 / 122
159-
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 32
Rank #152 / 232
John Oehler
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #110 / 125
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #106 / 125
85%
Facility 85%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #24 / 125
425147
Brookdale Anderson-
NH
AL
IL
MC
Anderson (Windsor Place)
160
Facility 160
SC AVG 90
Rank #20 / 309
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43
Facility 43
SC AVG 32
Rank #71 / 232
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #119 / 125
$3.3M
Facility $3.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #115 / 125
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #2 / 125
425398
The Village at Summerville
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Summerville (Palmetto Park)
48
Facility 48
SC AVG 90
Rank #267 / 309
86.5%
Facility 86.5%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #54 / 131
+5%
4.14
Facility 4.14
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #42 / 121
+3%+4%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
2
Facility 2
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #2 / 122
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 122
-40-
45
Facility 45
SC AVG 32
Rank #60 / 232
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
$23.7M
Facility $23.7M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #9 / 125
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #6 / 125
49.2%
Facility 49.2%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #76 / 125
425389
TidePointe, a Vi Community
NH
AL
IL
RC
Hilton Head Island
25
Facility 25
SC AVG 90
Rank #298 / 309
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #68 / 131
+4%
5.57
Facility 5.57
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #8 / 121
+120%+39%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 122
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #55 / 122
-26A
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 32
Rank #207 / 232
Sandra Gilliam
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #92 / 125
$5.3M
Facility $5.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #63 / 125
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #21 / 125
425351
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
West Columbia (Still Hopes Drive)
22
Facility 22
SC AVG 90
Rank #303 / 309
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #38 / 131
+9%- +65%-
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
5
Facility 5
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #14 / 122
1.3
Facility 1.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #3 / 122
121A+
63
Facility 63
SC AVG 32
Rank #14 / 232
Frances Case
$28.0M
Facility $28.0M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #2 / 125
$23.0M
Facility $23.0M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #3 / 125
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #41 / 125
425401
The Oaks of Orangeburg
NH
AL
HC
IL
Orangeburg (Felder)
122
Facility 122
SC AVG 90
Rank #61 / 309
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #95 / 131
-6%
2.98
Facility 2.98
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #114 / 121
-59%-25%
$111.7k
Facility $111.7k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #122 / 123
23
Facility 23
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #107 / 122
4.6
Facility 4.6
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #97 / 122
1115A+
0
Facility 0
SC AVG 32
Rank #229 / 232
Joseph Fowler
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #67 / 125
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #51 / 125
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #35 / 125
425131
Franke at Seaside
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
Mt Pleasant
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #272 / 309
85.6%
Facility 85.6%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #62 / 131
+4%
4.11
Facility 4.11
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #42 / 121
-45%+3%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
9
Facility 9
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #44 / 122
3.0
Facility 3.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #55 / 122
-41A+
53
Facility 53
SC AVG 32
Rank #36 / 232
Lutheran Homes Of Sc, Inc.
$22.0M
Facility $22.0M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #17 / 125
$7.8M
Facility $7.8M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #43 / 125
35.3%
Facility 35.3%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #116 / 125
425374
Wildewood Downs Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
Columbia (Williamsburg East)
57
Facility 57
SC AVG 90
Rank #229 / 309
28.1%
Facility 28.1%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #127 / 131
-66%
5.41
Facility 5.41
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #10 / 121
+300%+35%
$3.7k
Facility $3.7k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #56 / 123
13
Facility 13
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #71 / 122
4.3
Facility 4.3
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #92 / 122
-16A+
33
Facility 33
SC AVG 32
Rank #119 / 232
Diana Chavis
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #38 / 125
$6.1M
Facility $6.1M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #59 / 125
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #101 / 125
425385
Linville Court at The Cascades Verdae
NH
AL
IL
MC
Greenville (Cascades Verdae)
44
Facility 44
SC AVG 90
Rank #272 / 309
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #69 / 131
+4%
6.16
Facility 6.16
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #5 / 121
+3%+54%
$0
Facility $0
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #1 / 123
6
Facility 6
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #20 / 122
2.0
Facility 2.0
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #14 / 122
141-
8
Facility 8
SC AVG 32
Rank #198 / 232
Banyan Greenville LLC
$7.4M
Facility $7.4M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #7 / 125
$7.0M
Facility $7.0M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #37 / 125
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #124 / 125
425392
Ashley River Healthcare
NH
Charleston (Sandhurst)
125
Facility 125
SC AVG 90
Rank #56 / 309
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
SC AVG 82.1%
Rank #106 / 131
-15%
3.77
Facility 3.77
SC AVG 4.00
Rank #61 / 121
-41%-6%
$46.2k
Facility $46.2k
SC AVG $34.8k
Rank #115 / 123
27
Facility 27
SC AVG 13.7
Rank #114 / 122
5.4
Facility 5.4
SC AVG 3.4
Rank #110 / 122
397-
45
Facility 45
SC AVG 32
Rank #60 / 232
-
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
SC AVG $13.0M
Rank #107 / 125
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
SC AVG $5.4M
Rank #81 / 125
65.2%
Facility 65.2%
SC AVG 44%
Rank #4 / 125
425362
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Overview of Brushy Creek Post Acute
Brushy Creek Post-Acute is a skilled nursing home located in Greer, SC. It focuses on the safety, wellness, and healing of its patients, providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services. The facility offers 24/7 nursing care and a variety of rehabilitation programs to help residents recover and regain independence.

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Overview of Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center
Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton
NHC HealthCare Bluffton is a skilled nursing facility located in Bluffton, SC. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and therapy services. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Anderson
NHC HealthCare Anderson is a 290-bed post-acute center offering 24/7 skilled nursing care, short-term rehab, long-term care, and therapy services. The facility is committed to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment. NHC HealthCare Anderson aims to help patients achieve their health and wellness goals.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Mauldin
NHC HealthCare Mauldin is a skilled nursing facility located in Greenville, SC. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment.

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Overview of Nhc Healthcare Charleston

NHC Healthcare Charleston is a nursing home in Charleston, SC, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice care. With its nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. Housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour support, and therapies are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Alongside a continuum of care, personalized care plans are provided to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and entertainment options encourage residents to live actively and have fun. A beauty and barber shop, a lively dining room, and spacious outdoors also ensure residents can rest and connect with friends. Situated near Frontage Road, St. Francis Hospital, fast-food chains, and shops in Charleston, the community guarantees easy access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home has high-quality care and top-tier amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in South Carolina.

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Overview of Ashley River Healthcare

Ashley River Healthcare is a well-recognized nursing home in Charleston, SC, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults are treated well in its supportive and home-like setting. With 24-hour care, recreational opportunities, and therapies, residents experience a worry-free retirement. Through a holistic approach to care, the community strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences.

Ice cream socials, lectures, and local trips ensure residents can stay active and explore new interests. Top-notch rehabilitation equipment and cozy common areas ensure residents can rest and interact with their surroundings. Charleston Medical Associates, various restaurants, and a bus stop are available nearby, providing easy access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in South Carolina, especially with its high standards of 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 127 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.