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Nursing Homes near Charleston, South Carolina
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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,...
Ashley Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
Brookdale Sumter
1180 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Brookdale Sumter with assisted living might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
Benton House of West Ashley
1445 Bluewater Way, Charleston, SC 29414
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...
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,...
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...
Canterfield of Bluffton
567 N Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC 29910
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet
699 Prince Creek Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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 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...
The Bridge at Charleston
2590 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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...
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 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,...
Quality Care Residential Home
107 Etling Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Palmettos Of Bluffton
3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton, SC 29910
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Indigo at Carolina Forest (Opening Summer 2021)
176 Village Center Blvd., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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...
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...
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...
Charleston, South Carolina
Nursing Homes
A nursing home is an establishment that offers residence to at least two persons who have no personal ties to the administrator. A nursing home facility offers its inhabitants around-the-clock care by registered nurses. These caregivers provide maintenance, personal care and other health related services for seniors who are unable to adequately take care of themselves due to their aging.
This type of facility is a familiar and comfy care option for individuals 65 years or older, however nursing homes will individuals 55 and greater seldomheard of in senior care regarding different care types.The most common mental condition effecting residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can hinder their memory function, decision making capabilities, and and familiarity. A large number of occupants are single women who have circles of support, and almost fifty percent of nursing home residents are older than the age of 85. Nursing homes are required to provide emergency dental services, room and bed maintenance services, medically-related social services, and a professionallly directed program of activities to residents. As a resident of a nursing home, you can expect the right to to manage your money, form or participate in resident groups, be free from abuse and neglect, and have your representative notified about your care. A large number of nursing home inhabitants are persons who have incontinence issues, experience difficulty with hearing and sight, require assistance with daily tasks such as walking, or have mental or physical disabilities.
Local Hospitals and Health Care Providers
Proximity to medical facilities might be a major factor when selecting the best retirement home. The top hospitals that service 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 cost of care for a community is affected by the destination in which it is located. The rent burden for Charleston is about 19.1% of the average person’s monthly income. The median home value in Charleston is about $285,444 and the median rent is $1,464 per month a month. Charleston has a cost of living index of around 121.5 and a cost-of-groceries index of around 91.9. These index scores are based on a spectrum where 100 is the average score and any score over 100 is more costly than the average.
Regional Climate and Weather Information
For many seniors, climate and weather are the most significant factors in determining a care community. The average humidity rating for Charleston is around 79%. Humidity ratings reach their peak in August at roughly 82%. Monthly, Charleston gets about 5 inches of precipitation. The most rain historically occurs in August with an average of 8 inches during the month. In terms of snow fall Charleston experiences an average of 0.40 inches of snow in a year. In the summertime, the air temperature in Charleston is about 82F. The summer high temperature is at approximately 92F during July. The low summer temperature drops to around 70F in June. In the winter months, the temperature drops to about 53F. The peak winter temperature gets to roughly 67F during the month of December. The low winter temperature will rise to about 38 F in the month of January. Charleston has a humid subtropical type of climate. On average, the air quality index rating in Charleston is approximately 37.2. The average AQI conditions are rated as good. The air quality index score reaches its peak rating in the month of December at about 45.8.
Demographics and Values
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% are widows, and 14.6% live in poverty. 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 Chrisitan 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. Based on gender, 47.9% are male and 52.1% are female. The median age of Charleston is 34 years old. 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. In terms of crime, Charleston has 24.8 property crimes per 1000 residents and 3.0 violent crimes per 1000 residents. Racially, the population of Charleston is 21.9% black, 0.3% other or not specified, 1.6% mixed race, 1.6% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic, 74.4% white, 0.1% Native American, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In terms of education, 19.2% have a graduate degree, 17.8% have a high-school diploma, and 51.5% have a college degree. 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, 42.8% voted Republican, 6.6% voted for a third party candidate, and 50.6% voted Democrat in Charleston county.
State Information
An overview of South Carolina
In total, South Carolina has 71 general hospitals and 189 health centers that provide care for 5,147,823 citizens. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be GHS Greer Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and Roper Hospital. In terms of personal well-being, South Carolina ranks 36th in healthcare and 42nd in quality of life compared to other states. In terms of resources, South Carolina has a cost of living index of 98.3, a grocery index rating of 101.9, and a housing index rating of 85.1. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The natural beauty of South Carolina is ranked 34th in the nation.
Social demographics of the state
In the most recent presidential election, 55% of South Carolina residents voted Republican and 41% voted Democrat. In South Carolina, 31% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 40. The state of South Carolina ranks 24th in the country for diversity. In terms of religious values, 47% of South Carolina’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 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.
State-wide weather information
The average air quality index rating in South Carolina is 35.3 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 42.6 AQI. On average, the humidity rating for South Carolina is around 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 72%. The most precipitation occurs in August with an average of 7.64 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 4.10 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in South Carolina is around 79F. The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 59F during 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. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 26F in the month of January. 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, white snakeroot, butterfly weed, and common leopard bane. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the wild hog, the southern fox squirrel, or the manatee. The state animal of South Carolina is the white-tailed deer.
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Morningside of Georgetown, Wellmore of Daniel Island and Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center NOW OPEN are the top rated nursing homes near Charleston, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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