8.1 miles from city center
Description

The Palmettos is an assisted living facility located in the charming Charleston area and is affiliated with the highly respected NHC Healthcare. Here, residents enjoy a wonderful balance of both independence and privacy, with the added peace of mind that comes from knowing they are receiving the highest quality care from a physician-founded facility. At The Palmettos, open communication is a cornerstone of the community’s values, with residents evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure that their individual needs and preferences are met with compassion and understanding.

The home offers a wide range of services, including specialized care for memory-related issues, along with amenities like an on-site salon, library, and resource center, hobby center, and even a theater with a DVD player. Each apartment is individually controlled, providing residents with comfortable heating and cooling, while housekeeping and laundry services ensure that they never need to worry about the details of daily life. Safety is a top priority at The Palmettos, with arm and fire protection, sprinkler systems, and additional services like optical care and transportation available as well. The facility even welcomes pets and encourages residents to personalize their space by bringing in their furniture and other cherished items from home.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes 265 / 250 / 386 sq. ft
Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation

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Comparison Chart

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Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed Count
Pets Allowed
The Palmettos
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Charleston
Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
Yes
Dayspring Assisted Living of Johns Island
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Johns Island
Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
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AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Studio / 1 Bed
N/A
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
SC Medicaid CLTC
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
South Carolina Respite Care Program
SC NFCSP Respite
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
South Carolina LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
South Carolina SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
South Carolina SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
Homestead Exemption Program
South Carolina Homestead Exemption
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
  • SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for South Carolina Seniors

SC Medicaid CLTC

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
SC NFCSP Respite

South Carolina Respite Care Program

Eligibility
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), South Carolina resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • SC Specifics: Limited slots; rural/urban balance.
Benefits
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • SC Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
South Carolina LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, SC resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).
Benefits
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season), emergency aid, weatherization.
South Carolina SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • SC Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
South Carolina SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • SC Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.
Benefits
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets.
South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Program

Eligibility
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled/blind), SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home-focused.
  • SC Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.
Benefits
  • Services: Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings).
South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

Eligibility
  • General: Age 60+, SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,732/month (133% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $4,250 (individual, higher than standard SNAP).
  • SC Specifics: Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.
Benefits
  • Services: EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income).
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