Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in South Carolina

Overview of Nhc Healthcare Parklane

Located on Parklane Road in Columbia, South Carolina, Nhc Healthcare Parklane is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation home operated by NHC Healthcare/Parklane LLC under owner William Birmingham. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care.

The 180-bed community has 91% occupancy, with 164 residents currently living in the facility. Residents stay an average of 112 days because of the home’s clinical focus on short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care stays.

The facility also has a strong rehabilitation focus. It offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as specialized short-term rehabilitation programs and respite care. These services can support residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay, and families who need temporary caregiving support. The community also provides home care and hospice services.

The home’s daily staffing is robust. Residents receive an average of 5 hours and 3 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide care across all shifts. The level of hands-on support helps residents with medical needs and daily activities throughout the day.

Meals are prepared by a chef and reviewed by a dietitian to meet every resident’s nutritional needs. Residents have access to high-speed wireless internet, cable television in every room, housekeeping and laundry services, an on-site beauty and barber shop, daily activities and entertainment, an indoor dining room, and outdoor relaxation areas.

State inspections and surveys reviewed areas such as medication management, clinical documentation, and care delivery practices. The facility has been working on these areas to comply consistently.

Families seeking intensive rehabilitation support, strong nursing staffing, and comprehensive services in the Columbia area should consider Nhc Healthcare Parklane.

Overview of Preston Health Center

Operated by The Cypress Club Inc under the administration of Monique McRae, Preston Health Center is a skilled nursing home on Birdsong Way in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The facility provides post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility in covering both short-term recovery stays and extended care. The 77-bed home has an occupancy rate of 88%, reflecting steady demand for its services.

One of the facility’s key strengths is its staffing level. Residents receive an average of 7 hours and 26 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs make up the care team. The level of support helps residents recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay. Most stay an average of 60 days, which aligns with the facility’s focus on short-term rehabilitation and recovery.

The facility’s rehabilitation program, known as The Preston Difference, is a major part of the community’s clinical identity. The program mainly helps residents return to their previous level of function and, when possible, return home. Private and semi-private rooms are available. Meals are prepared on site by the culinary team at The Cypress. The Preston Spa is also available and provides a bathing area for residents’ dignity and safety.

State inspections have reviewed the facility over the years. A recent annual inspection found no health deficiencies and no complaints. Earlier inspections found gaps in medication management, food storage, refuse disposal, and staff training. These are important parts of daily operations in a nursing home. Inspection records show the facility has worked to address those areas over time.

Families considering short-term rehabilitation should take a tour of the facility to get an idea of the staffing ratios physical spaces, and how clinical teams talk about their approach to recovery and transition planning.

Overview of Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living

Serving residents in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living is an assisted living community operated by Litchfield Retirement LLC and administered by Joseph Mason. The 79-bed community has been serving the area for 27 years. It has a strong occupancy of 87%. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families coverage options to explore with admissions.

The community mainly serves active and engaged residents. There’s a specific program and schedule built around that lifestyle. Short-term rehabilitation and respite care are available alongside full-time assisted living. This makes the community a flexible option for families whose needs may change over time.

Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident each day. Also, 24-hour staffing and daily assistance are available.

Residents stay an average of 43 days, including short-stay rehabilitation clients and longer-term assisted living residents. With this population, the community can serve people recovering from health events as well as those who need ongoing support with daily activities, as they stay as independent as possible.

Families considering Lakes at Litchfield Assisted Living should take a tour of the community to see how the daily schedule, activity programs, and care services support residents’ needs and lifestyles.

Overview of Veterans Victory House

Operated by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs under the administration of Theresa Smelser, Veterans Victory House is a nursing home in Walterboro, South Carolina. The 220-bed facility serves veterans and their families and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This gives families several options for covering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The home has an occupancy rate of 86%. Residents stay an average of 604 days, including a mix of people recovering through rehabilitation and those needing ongoing residential care.

Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day. This level of staffing supports medical and personal care needs throughout the day. Rehabilitation services are available for veterans recovering from surgery, stroke, illness, or a hospital stay. On-site medical care, nursing services, and rehabilitation therapy help residents access care without needing to go outside of appointments.

Meals are prepared on site, and special diets can be provided based on the physician’s orders. Residents can either eat in their unit or in the cafeteria. Amenities on-site include beauty and barber services, laundry services, transportation, and various recreational and therapeutic activities. These services help support both recovery and everyday quality of life.

Families considering Veterans Victory House will find a government-operated facility with consistent staffing, comprehensive on-site services, and the capacity to support veterans who need rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care.

Located on Congress Street in York, South Carolina, White Oak Manor York is a nursing home with 109 beds. NHC Healthcare/York LLC is owned by Sarah Parker and administered by Michelle Lambert. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with several payment options for care. Residents stay an average of 192 days, mostly for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care needs.

The home’s core offerings are centered on rehabilitation and specialized care. It offers short-term and outpatient rehabilitation services, along with general skilled nursing and a dedicated on-site therapy gym.

Nurse staffing is available 24 hours, with a total of 4 hours and 8 minutes of nursing care per resident, broken down into 27 minutes of registered nurse time, 2 hours and 30 minutes of nurse aide support, and 27 minutes of LPN/LVN care. This staffing structure supports the facility’s focus on hands-on recovery.

Other specialized services on-site include dementia care, speech-language therapy, wound care, and balance and fall-prevention training. Patient and family education is part of the offering, and the home accepts admissions 24/7, with therapy available seven days a week.

Families evaluating this facility for post-acute options or ongoing nursing support may benefit from its structured rehabilitation programs and consistent access to care and therapy services.

Overview of Rosecrest Community Residential Care

Rosecrest Community Residential Care provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation services in Inman, South Carolina. Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Inc. operates the nonprofit 45-bed continuing care retirement community, which serves residents across Spartanburg County. The community holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Health Inspection performance is 45.5% above the South Carolina average, the strongest of its sub-ratings. Staffing runs at the state average, with total adjusted nurse hours of 5 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, which is 23% above the state benchmark, ranking it 13th out of 112 South Carolina skilled nursing facilities. Quality Measures are 14% below the state average, the one drag on an otherwise strong profile. The facility’s current occupancy is 64.3%, well below the South Carolina average of 82.1%, suggesting availability across care levels. The facility accepts Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted. Respite care is available. Amenities include a Wellness Center, LifeTrail fitness equipment, a walking trail, and an on-site beauty shop and barber. The community’s continuum of care from independent living through memory care and skilled nursing serves older adults and families planning ahead for changing care needs, including those seeking a single community that can accommodate progression from assisted living to memory care or post-acute care in Spartanburg County.

Overview of Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community

Located on Bishop Gadsden Way in Charleston, South Carolina, Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Jonna Cook. The community serves residents recovering from hospitalization or surgery and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour nursing support are central to the care model. Families can choose from Medicare and private pay to cover rehabilitation stays.

The facility mainly supports short-term recovery. Residents stay an average of 20 days, although longer-term care is also available. Nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide this hands-on support because of the home’s strong focus on daily care.

A 2023 annual state inspection found no health deficiencies, which shows strong standards during that review. State oversight has identified periodic areas for improvement in clinical documentation, infection control practices, medication safety, and monitoring systems. The facility has been working on these operational areas.

Beyond clinical care, residents have access to a wide range of amenities and services. A Wellness Center and on-site clinic with pharmacy support reduces the need for outside appointments. The dining program features fresh, locally sourced ingredients and includes both casual café and fine-dining options.

Residents can also enjoy a spa, community garden, nature trails, and a croquet court. Specialized programs such as BG Therapy, BG At Home, and the Embark Program further support recovery and quality of life during a resident’s rehabilitation and stay.

With 123 beds, the community has a midsize setting, which balances personalized care with a broad range of services and amenities.

Overview of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton

Located in Okatie, South Carolina, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is a nursing home in Beaufort County, along the Bluffton–Hilton Head corridor. The community offers skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite services. Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton, Inc. operates the facility. Janelle Shaw owns it, while Teresa Dixon serves as administrator. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families more than one way to cover care.

The 60-bed community is currently near full capacity, with an occupancy rate of 91%. Residents stay an average of about 33 days, a pattern consistent with short-term rehabilitation stays. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides share that coverage. This hands-on staffing supports residents recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, or an acute illness.

Clinical services focus mainly on short-term recovery. On-site therapies, outpatient therapy, and nurse practitioner services support skilled nursing and rehabilitation. State and federal inspections have often focused on pharmacy services and infection control practices. The facility has addressed and corrected those areas over time. Families touring the community can ask how staff manage these processes.

Residents have access to chef-designed menus based on local cuisine, and meals are served in elegant dining rooms with a restaurant-style setting. Rehabilitation therapies, nursing coverage, and dining services support the community’s short-stay recovery role. Longer-term nursing and memory care are also available for residents who need them.