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Assisted Living near Charleston, South Carolina
Canterfield of Bluffton
567 N Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
Morningside of Sumter
2500 Lin-Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Morningside Assisted Living of Sumter. From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it...
The Blake at Carnes Crossroads
4015 2nd Avenue, Summerville, SC 29486
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Summerville, South Carolina. The Blake at Carnes Crossroads is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home.Our unique...
Arbor Landing at Pawleys
7419 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
We're serious about care. We're here to keep the seniors you love healthy, safe, and happy. If you're looking for pools and tennis courts and a full-service spa, we're probably not the place for your loved one. Our experience is that people who want these kind of amenities are better off just...
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The Pearl at Port Royal
1251 Ladys Island Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935
River Oaks is designed to be home for seniors who need assisted living or memory care services. We believe the comfort of familiarity is precious so our enhanced program enables us to offer care beyond what the traditional assisted living community can deliver. We have the experience and...
Magnolias of Summerville
335 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485
Magnolias of Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
Longwood Plantation
1687 Longwood Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Longwood Plantation, an Assisted Living Community with total of 50 beds (34 beds for assisted living and 16 beds for alzheimer's care), is located in a beautiful, quiet, residential area in Orangeburg County. This 10-acre campus offers Independent and Assisted Living for Senior Adults as well as...
Ashley Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Indigo at Carolina Forest (Opening Summer 2021)
176 Village Center Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Benton House of West Ashley
1445 Bluewater Way, Charleston, SC 29414
Village Cove Assisted Living
80 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
Helena Place
1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
Helena Place is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Port Royal, South Carolina for over 20 years. Our community has been named The Best of Assisted Living in Port Royal for the last 5 years running. We are located on the south side of the Cypress Wetlands Bird Sanctuary where...
Goose Creek Manor
104 Marilyn Street, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Goose Creek manor provides compassionate assisted living services that allows our residents to live happy and productive lives while having direct access to assistance, when needed. We do assisted living with a community-first approach. Our residents enjoy expert care, a home-like varied culinary...
TidePointe
700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
Ashley River Plantation
2333 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
Benton House of Bluffton
8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Benton House of Bluffton is a beautiful senior living community where independence thrives but help is just a call away. Residents enjoy a customized social calendar that includes exercise options, concerts, trips, religious services, cooking classes and more for our residents' preference! We...
Cypress Place
205 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485
Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...
Carolina Gardens at Garden City
11951 Grandhaven Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Carolina Gardens at Garden City is an assisted living community in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Murrells Inlet is commonly known as the 'Seafood Capital of South Carolina' but is also renowned for its abundance of world class golf courses. As a popular tourist and retirement destination,...
Summit Place of Daniel Island
320 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
Welcome to the warm, inviting atmosphere of Summit Place of Daniel Island, a place for senior adults to call home. Just moments from historic downtown Charleston, SC on beautiful Daniel Island, you can enjoy all the simple pleasures you deserve. As you learn more about our community, services,...
Myrtle Beach Estates
3620 Happy Woods Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
Live a grand life at Myrtle Beach Estates, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that offers the conveniences of the city with the luxuries of the beach. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically,...
Summit Place of Beaufort
1119 Pick Pocket Plantation Drive, Beaufort, SC 29902
Summit Place of Beaufort is an assisted living community located in beautiful, historic Beaufort, South Carolina. Situated on the banks of Battery Creek amongst majestic, moss-draped oaks, we provide assisted living, respite and Alzheimer's care. We are the only community in Beaufort that has a...
The Retreat at Lady's Island
9 Sunset Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902
From the very first moment you arrive at our gorgeous Sea Island property on the banks of the Beaufort River, it’s clear that The Retreat at Lady's Island takes a unique approach to senior living in Beaufort, SC. Private and semi-private assisted living suites and studios offer sophisticated...
Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center NOW OPEN
1025 Hungryneck Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
At Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, you will find our distinctive "Meaningful Moments®" brand of memory care, where we take memories and routines from your loved ones life prior to Alzheimer's and weave them into customized daily routines allowing us to create a supportive...
Morningside of Beaufort
109 Old Salem Road, Beaufort, SC 29901
Morningside of Beaufort is a beautiful assisted living community tucked away in a neighborhood setting conveniently located to historic downtown, coastal wetlands and several shopping areas. As a premiere provider of assisted living in Beaufort, South Carolina, it's our goal to make every day an...
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Somerby of Mount Pleasant draws upon the charming, stately traditions of the South - applying classic style and gracious hospitality, sure to make you feel right at home. At Somerby, we're here to help you enjoy the lifestyle you've been waiting for. ...
The Island Cove at Hilton Head
15 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
At The Island Cove, one of Hilton Head Island's premier retirement communities, we offer independent and assisted living options for seniors. We are here to help you seize new opportunities and make the most of them. For independent living residents, it might mean trading in the chores of home...
Morningside of Georgetown
2628 North Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Located in historic Georgetown, Morningside Assisted Living is warm and inviting, home-like and comfortable, with a commitment to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our doors. The nearby beaches and wetlands, as well as the southern plantations and shopping, lend to a...
The Bridge at Charleston
2590 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island
421 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community...
The Palmettos of Charleston
1900 Ashley Crossing Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
Bloom at Belfair
60 Oak Forest Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
Quality Care Residential Home
107 Etling Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Bloom at Bluffton
800 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
Bloom at Bluffton is a vibrant assisted living and memory care establishment located on an intimate 10-acre setting in the heart of Bluffton just minutes from shopping and dining, golf courses, beaches and medical centers. Its uniquely elegant architecture, luxurious interior design,...
Palms of Mt. Pleasant
937 Bowman Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
The Palms of Mount Pleasant The Palms of Mount Pleasant is an assisted living community located in the heart of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston County, South Carolina. Our community is just minutes away from dozens of notable locations, including numerous public parks and beaches, local festivals, East...
Palmettos Of Bluffton
3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Pinewood Place
101 Centennial Blvd., Goose Creek, SC 29445
Pinewood Place is located in a beautiful wooded area in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We are also within sight of Crowfield Plantation Lake and some resident rooms enjoy lake views. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer transportation to our wonderful local parks. We offer...
The Oaks
1000 Methodist Oaks Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
Brookdale West Ashley
2030 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
Morningside of Orangeburg
2306 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Morningside of Orangeburg, surrounded by trees and nestled in a rural neighborhood setting, is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff,...
Harmony at Wescott Plantation
5130 Wescott Blvd, Summerville, SC 29485
Welcome to Harmony at Wescott PlantationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Summerville, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
Summer Breeze Senior Living
351 Wilmington Island Rd, Wilmington Island, GA 31410
Summer Breeze Senior Living Summer Breeze is a senior living community located in the coastal town of Savannah, GA. Our community is situated on the breathtaking Wilmington Island, in between the picturesque neighborhoods of Tybee Island and Thunderbolt. The aesthetic coastal landscape of our...
Savannah Place
1501 Secessionville Rd., Charleston, SC 29412
Savannah House is an assisted living community located in the beautiful community of James Island, South Carolina. Clark Sound is only a mile away and is a popular afternoon destination for our residents. If you have a history buff in your family we are only two miles from both the Secessionville...
Carolina Gardens at Conway
2310 Highway 378, Gresham, SC 29546
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
New Beginnings
212 Mitchell Bay Lane, Pineville, SC 29468
New Beginnings, a new living assisted home since 2010. Our dedicated staff members have over 15 years combined experience in senior care. Our highly skilled staff provides personal attention with a gentle touch. We are licensed by South Carolina Department and Environmental Control. Our home is...
Harmony at West Ashley
1925 Essex Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Welcome to Harmony at West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park
3501 Merrill Place, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
You’re going to love it here. Located in the 1,700 acre Carolina Park master planned community with shopping, dining and outdoor activities, Merrill Gardens is in the heart of it all. This new community is modern yet intimate with spacious apartments as well as cottages. Relax and enjoy the...
Sweetgrass Court
1010 Anna Knapp Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Welcome Home to Sweetgrass Court! We are dedicated to providing activity focused care in a supportive environment by well trained associates. We strive to focus on what our residents can achieve as opposed to what they can no longer achieve on their own. We offer assistance with all activities of...
Atria Mount Pleasant NOW OPEN
601 Solana Way, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Set among the natural coastal beauty of the Lowcountry, Atria Mount Pleasant is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence features spacious apartments and villas, each with a flexible...
Wellmore of Daniel Island
580 Robert Daniel Dr, Charleston, SC 29492
Adjacent to the Daniel Island Club, nestled amongst the trees and overlooking Beresford Creek, Wellmore of Daniel Island is the premier retirement community in Charleston’s vibrant island town. Members enjoy luxurious accommodations, restaurant-style fine dining, an award-winning wellness...
Bloom at Hilton Head
35 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Bloom at Hilton Head is a vibrant assisted living and memory care establishment located on an intimate 3-acre setting in the heart of Hilton Head Island just minutes from shopping and dining, golf courses, beaches and medical centers. Its uniquely elegant architecture, luxurious interior design,...
Charleston, South Carolina
Assisted Living
An assisted living community is an organized living community which offers supervision, care, and support to medically stable individuals who do not require skilled nursing support. The types of service provided often include support with ADLs. Inhabitants may be kept under observation and assessment. In some situations, communities may offer nursing care, hospice, or dementia care. South Carolina maintains a number of stipulations related to this kind of community. The Board of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Health Licensing regulates this type of community. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include administer routine medications, monitor blood sugar levels, and staff may self administer medications under licensed staff supervision. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include assistance with ADLs, at least one structured recreation activity each day, transportation, and medication assistance. There must be one toilet for every 1 residents and one bath or shower for every 1 residents. There is a maximum occupancy of 3 residents per room. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include three meals and snacks that meet dietary needs and special menus are provided for those with special dietary needs . Staff must obtain training in a variety of areas. These include: Care of persons specific to the physical/mental condition being cared for in the community, management/care of persons with contagious and/or communicable disease, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for designated staff members/volunteers to ensure that there is a certified staff member/volunteer present whenever residents are in the community, and use of restraints . Public assistance is available through Medicaid State Plan.. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to assure their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as recreational and social activities that are suitable, desirable, and important to the resident s well-being, requirements and arrangements for visits by or to physicians or other authorized health providers, dietary needs, and assessing the extent of residents problems and needs.
Regional Climate and Weather Information
According to many seniors, climate and weather are a major influence in choosing a care community. Charleston has a humid subtropical type of climate. In the summer, the average temperature in Charleston is about 82F. The summer high peaks at roughly 92F during the month of July. The low summer temperature drops to approximately 70F during the month of June. In wintertime, the average temperature sinks to about 53F. The high winter temperature gets to around 67F in the month of December. The lowest winter temperature gets to about 38 F in the month of January. Monthly, Charleston receives about 5 inches of precipitation. The most rain normally happens in August with an average of 8 inches in a month. For snowfall, Charleston receives on average 0.40 inches of snow. The average air quality index rating in Charleston is about 37.2. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. The air quality index score reaches its peak level in the month of December at about 45.8. The average humidity rating for Charleston is about 79%. The average humidity levels are highest in August at approximately 82%.
Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers
Access to medical communities might be an important consideration when choosing the best retirement home. The top hospitals in Charleston include Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Roper Hospital, and MUSC Medical Center. In total, there are 5 hospitals located in Charleston which offer emergency services and other healthcare.
Cost of Living
The total cost of living is a major influence in deciding which care option is best for your family. Charleston has a cost-of-living index of around 121.5 where a score of 100 is the average rating, and any amount higher than 100 is considered more costly than the national average. Charleston has a grocery index of about 91.9. The median monthly rent in Charleston is around $1,464 and the median price for a home for Charleston costs around $285,444. The rent burden for Charleston is around 19.1% of the average monthly income.
Demographics and Values
In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Charleston 9.0% are Baptists, 6.6% are Methodists, and 4.6% practice another Christian faith. In Charleston, 68.0% are nonbelievers. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Charleston, out of the total population 0.0% practice Judaism, 0.6% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.2% practice Islam. Demographically, Charleston is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.6% mixed race, 21.9% black, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.3% other or not specified, 0.1% Native American, 74.4% white, and 1.6% Asian. The current population of Charleston is growing at a rate of 0.003%. Charleston has a population density of 470 people per square mile. In the previous presidential election, 50.6% voted Democrat, 6.6% voted for a third party candidate, and 42.8% voted Republican in Charleston county. Out of the total city population, 47.9% are male and 52.1% are female. In Charleston, 25.1% of the population are over the age of 55, 11.2% are over the age of 60, 5.2% are over the age of 70, and 3.4% are over the age of 80. The median age of Charleston is 34 years old. In terms of crime, Charleston has 24.8 property crimes per 1000 residents and 3.0 violent crimes per 1000 residents. In Charleston, 8.2% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Charleston is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. In Charleston, 9.6% have some form of disability, 67.8% participate in the labor force, 5.0% consider themselves widows, and 9.5% do not have health insurance. In terms of education, 17.8% have a high-school diploma, 51.5% have a college degree, and 19.2% have a graduate degree.
State Information
An overview of South Carolina
Out of a national average of 100, South Carolina has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 102, and a housing index rating of 85. There are 71 hospitals and 189 health centers that service a population of 5,147,823. GHS Greer Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and Roper Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. South Carolina is ranked 42nd in quality of life and 36th in healthcare. The natural beauty of South Carolina is ranked 34th in the nation.
Social demographics of the state
Forty-seven percent of South Carolina residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 8,051 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-15%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In South Carolina there are 658 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, South Carolina ranks 24th in the nation. In the most recent presidential election, 55% of South Carolina residents voted Republican and 41% voted Democrat. The state has a median age of 40 and 31% of its population being over the age of 55.
State-wide weather information
The average humidity across the state is 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 72%. During the summer, the average temperature in South Carolina is around 79F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 95F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 59F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in South Carolina drops to around 46F. The average high winter temperature is around 66F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 26F during the month of January. The most precipitation occurs in August with an average of 7.64 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of South Carolina is around 4.10 inches. On average, South Carolina has an air quality index rating of around 35.3 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 42.6 AQI. While residents of South Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in South Carolina can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), tornados, and and floods.
Wildlife to be found in South Carolina
The state of South Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Shadblow Serviceberry, Devil’s Walking Stick, Common Leopard Bane, and Butterfly Weed. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Southern Fox Squirrel, the Manatee, or the Wild Hog . The state animal of South Carolina is the White-tailed Deer.
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Morningside of Georgetown, New Beginnings and Wellmore of Daniel Island are the top rated assisted living facilities near Charleston, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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