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Assisted Living in South Carolina

Overview of Assisted Living in South Carolina

With mild temperatures throughout the state and beaches along its Atlantic shoreline, South Carolina has much to offer as a retirement destination. The Greenville-Spartanburg area in the northwest corner of the state is an affordable, thriving metropolitan area for all ages. Along its Atlantic shorelines to the east, the Palmetto State earns its nickname with popular coastal cities like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Savannah. South Carolina living is filled with Southern hospitality and charm, which may explain why the state has a higher-than-average senior population.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 150 senior living communities in South Carolina that provide assisted living.

The median monthly cost of assisted living in South Carolina is about $3,500.

Cost of Assisted Living in South Carolina

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Average monthly costs

South Carolina

$3,926/mo

US National average

$4,380/mo

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Average monthly costs

South Carolina

$3,926/mo

Georgia

$3,439/mo

Virginia

$4,849/mo

West Virginia

$4,338/mo

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Average monthly costs

South Carolina

$3,926/mo

Columbia, SC

$3,588/mo

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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Florida is $3,500 according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This is around $800 less than the national monthly average for assisted living.

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Florida is $3,500 according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This is around $800 less than the national monthly average for assisted living.

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Paying for Assisted Living in South Carolina

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Texas is $3,500 according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This is around $800 less than the national monthly average for assisted living.

The cost of assisted living varies, but typically depends on a facility’s pricing structure, the location, floor plans, and the level of care needed by a resident. The total amount families pay for assisted living also depends on whether or not they can offset any medical-related expenses with programs like medicare or medicaid.

Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in South Carolina QA

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Langston Square

939 Springdale Drive, Clinton, SC 29325
10
Review Score
45 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lisa F. - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Love having my mom here! They offer everything to make her feel at home and keep her safe. Nice size rooms and plenty of space to gather with other residents. Nice courtyard for her to enjoy during warm...

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Ashley Square

526 Haltiwanger Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649
10
Review Score
40 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Doria C - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother passed away. She was there around 3 months. The staff (every level) was so friendly and helpful and compassionate. Highly recommend Ashley Square! (It was Ashely Place when she was there.)

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The Colonial at Old Camden

209 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
9.9
Review Score
39 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Annette A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

All a 5 especially since they've gotten a new chef. The residents need more fresh fruit and vegetables. Sometimes the entrée is difficult for them to carve themselves. They like soups and stews - not ever...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Greenville

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Oaks at Chanticleer

355 Berkmans Ln, Greenville, SC 29605
9.2
Review Score
71 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Jackie M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

[name removed] never made it to the facility even though we paid for 2 months. When we did go and set up it was a very nice facility clean and all staff was very friendly. They had a lot of activities...

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The Parker

12 Boyce Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
8.9
Review Score
51 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Pam R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Memory care units are not beautiful like the assisted living apartments are in any facility. However, once you get over that, the caregiving at The Parker is first rate and the Physical Therapy,...

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The Legacy at Southpointe Drive

23 Southpointe Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
8.5
Review Score
54 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They do care about their residents as if they were their own family in my opinion, And I am very thankful to have found this place for my Mom! The staff is extremely friendly and very personal. The...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Spartanburg

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TerraBella Spartanburg

104 Dillon Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
8.9
Review Score
47 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The only reason the overall experience got a 4 star rating is due to the small room size and my loved ones recliner will not fit. We chose this facility because of the price as well as the location. Staff...

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The Springs at Simpsonville

214 East Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
9.5
Review Score
14 reviews
Bob - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is very friendly and they work well together to cover for one another when needed. The housekeeping is very good - trash is emptied twice a day, room is always clean. It took a little work to get...

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Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff

80 Medical Center Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388
9.4
Review Score
39 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

What we like the most about Broostone Terrace is that the staff are very friendly, it is a clean community and the patients are well kept. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families who...

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Charleston

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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
9.7
Review Score
27 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

When it came to the quality of care services my mother needed an abundance of oversight. The gals in charge were wonderfully supportive, sensitive and helpful to my mother's needs, as well as to me. They...

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Oaks at Charleston

2333 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
9.2
Review Score
43 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is wonderful, as well as the caregivers. For the most part, my family has a great rapport with the caregivers, and they are very attentive to our sister. We also have a great rapport with the...

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Harmony at West Ashley

1925 Essex Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
8.7
Review Score
31 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We chose Harmony at West Ashely because it is a larger and newer facility. I thought that would lead to more opportunities for mom There's been more turn-over in staff than I would have liked.

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Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Columbia

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
9.7
Review Score
57 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Their role in his hospice care was outstanding. The care they gave towards the end was instrumental in helping us accept the inevitable. The fact that they honored him on his wall of veterans and gave us...

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Atria Forest Lake

4405 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
9.7
Review Score
74 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
LS - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

People were really good to mama ..Clean with lots to do. Just didnt like paying for services not provided. Mama had a broken arm. So help would have been good.

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Merrill Gardens at Columbia

2205 Gregg St, Columbia, SC 29201
9.4
Review Score
34 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Lisa - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our family has been very happy with the facility and we had a great first impression. It did not seem like a "nursing home" - it is clean, it smelled nice and there are a lot of open spaces. The residents...

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Top cities in South Carolina for assisted living

8.7
Columbia, SC
20 facilities
8.7
Myrtle Beach, SC
8 facilities
8.4
Charleston, SC
26 facilities
8.2
Greenville, SC
29 facilities
7.9
Spartanburg, SC
10 facilities
5.8
Bluffton, SC
7 facilities

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