The Village at Summerville

Senior Communities in South Carolina

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Village at Summerville

Senior Communities in South Carolina

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of The Village at Summerville

Nestled in 84 acres of pristine land in South Carolina, The Village at Summerville has been a non-profit organization since 1958, ensuring that the focus remains on providing quality care and services to the residents. The community offers various living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, restorative care, short-term rehab, and outpatient rehab. 
The home boasts breathtaking scenery, from serene small ponds to majestic trees and walking trails. It offers a convenient location close to Interstate 26 and just a stone’s throw away from downtown Charleston, making it a perfect blend of nature and urban convenience.

The living spaces at The Village at Summerville are not only stylish but also spacious and airy, providing residents with a comfortable and welcoming environment. Whether it’s a stroll around the campus or participating in various activities and events, residents can create meaningful connections and lead fulfilling lives in this lovely community.

(843) 873-3560

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
5/5 ▲ 2.2 South Carolina average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
5/5 ▲ 2.3 South Carolina average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5 ▲ 0.1 South Carolina average: 2.9/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 1.6 South Carolina average: 3.4/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to South Carolina state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 37th out of 105 homes in South Carolina.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 9m per day
Rank #37 / 105Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 105 homes in South Carolina.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 105 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility South Carolina avg (4h 0m per day)
vs South Carolina avg
+4%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 24m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupancy rate 86.5% Rank #50 / 108Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 62 days
Occupancy rate
86.5% Rank #50 / 108Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 108. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
62 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

92% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$28.8M
Surplus of revenue
$1.6M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$28.8M Rank #7 / 109Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$1.6M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #9 / 109Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$10.1M
35% of revenue Rank #77 / 109Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 109 homes in South Carolina.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.1M
Total costs $27.2M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #5 / 27Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 27 homes in South Carolina.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across South Carolina SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

Room sizes icon
Room sizes icon

Room Sizes: 500 / 530 / 857 / 800 / 870-1140 / 906 / 1117 / 1400 / 1800 sq. ft

Housing options icon
Housing options icon

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

Fitness and recreation icon
Fitness and recreation icon

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Village at Summerville

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

Contact The Village at Summerville

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 1

State average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
2 Rank #2 / 107Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina state average, with a ranking across all 107 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average 13.7

Citations per inspection
2

State average 3.44


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.3

0 critical citations More info State average: 1

0 serious citations More info State average: 0.3

2 moderate citations More info State average: 12.3

0 minor citations More info State average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Aug 26, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 26, 2025
Corrected

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

Filter by care type
Portside at Grande Dunes
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Myrtle Beach120Yes 36 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
The Village at Summerville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Summerville (Palmetto Park)88No 45 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
The Willows of Easley
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Easley (North Hills)50Yes 8 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Greenway Square Retirement Community
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Indian Land (Sun City)-Yes 38 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Okatie Pines Retirement Community
IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Okatie (Hardeeville)-Yes 32 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

The Village At Summerville 2
The Village At Summerville3
The Village At Summerville2
The Village At Summerville1

Financial Assistance for
Senior Communities in South Carolina

Get Financial aid guidance

Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

South Carolina LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General SC resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
SC

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via ECAP (~$500 max).

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid (~$300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid Weatherization

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

South Carolina SCSEP

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, SC resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
SC

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General 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

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Places of interest near The Village at Summerville

Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Summerville's city center to The Village at Summerville's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.76 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, A part of Trident Hospital)

Calculate Travel Distance to The Village at Summerville

Add your location

Address

Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 127
Employees 99
Contractors 28
Staff to resident ratio 0:0
100% worse than South Carolina average

South Carolina average ratio: 1.80:1

Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,051
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 51
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

22.3%

6,042 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 2 Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant510518,41591100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse170174,40991100%10.1
Registered Nurse140142,39991100%8.4
RN Director of Nursing6062,3926571%8.7
Speech Language Pathologist0881,8338796%5.9
Physical Therapy Aide0771,3508593%6.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0339307077%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0449157279%5.1
Qualified Social Worker0337516875%6.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist3036916774%7.9
Administrator2025846369%8
Dental Services Staff1014905965%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff1014856167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565763%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014175358%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide2022723437%8
Medical Director0221844549%4
Other Physician011802022%4
51 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 96%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 93%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 77%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 79%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
2 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 58%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 37%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 49%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 22%

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
25% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
62% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.5%
26% better than South Carolina average

South Carolina average: 78.0%

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Tour Icon
Planning a tour? Check our touring checklist.
Chat Icon
Thinking of living here? We can help you speak to a current resident
Explore Open Rooms
1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.