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Senior Care in South Carolina

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Cost of senior care in South Carolina

Assisted living in South Carolina averages $3,750 per month statewide — about 30% below the national median. In-home care runs about $22 per hour, or roughly $3,520 per month for full-time help. 2,778 care providers serve South Carolina, and many accept Medicaid to help families cover the cost.

Senior care costs in South Carolina (statewide averages)
Care typeTypical costNotes
In-home care$22/hour~$3,520/mo full-time
Assisted living$3,750/monthprivate one-bedroom
Nursing home$7,604/month~$91,250/yr, private room

Source: CareScout / Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2024).

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Columbia, SC

★★★☆☆ (892)

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Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg Medical Center

Spartanburg, SC

★★★☆☆ (877)

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Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

Seneca, SC

★★★★☆ (865)

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Prisma Health Baptist

Columbia, SC

★★★☆☆ (830)

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Beaufort Memorial Hospital

Beaufort, SC

★★★☆☆ (800)

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Conway Medical Center

Conway Medical Center

Conway, SC

★★★☆☆ (754)

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Charleston VA Medical Center

Charleston VA Medical Center

Charleston, SC

★★★★☆ (735)

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Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Spartanburg, SC

★★★★☆ (724)

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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

Sumter, SC

★★★☆☆ (709)

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Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge

Columbia, SC

★★★☆☆ (700)

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Mount Pleasant Hospital

Mount Pleasant Hospital

Mount Pleasant, SC

★★★★☆ (684)

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Abbeville Area Medical Center

Abbeville Area Medical Center

Abbeville, SC

★★☆☆☆ (672)

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Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Aiken, SC

★★☆☆☆ (672)

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is an Inpatient Rehabilitation provider located in Aiken, SC 29801. They accept Medicare …

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Hampton Regional Medical Center

Hampton Regional Medical Center

Varnville, SC

★★☆☆☆ (672)

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Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

Hilton Head Island, SC

★★☆☆☆ (672)

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Regional Medical Center

Regional Medical Center

Orangeburg, SC

★★☆☆☆ (672)

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Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital

Easley, SC

★★★☆☆ (618)

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Prisma Health Baptist Hospital

Columbia, SC

★★★☆☆ (618)

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Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Murrells Inlet, SC

★★★★☆ (578)

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Grand Strand Medical Center

Grand Strand Medical Center

Myrtle Beach, SC

★★☆☆☆ (573)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior care providers are in South Carolina?

There are 2778+ verified senior care providers in South Carolina. Browse profiles, compare ratings, and contact providers directly on families.care.

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How much does assisted living cost in South Carolina?

Assisted living in South Carolina averages about $3,750 per month statewide, about 30% below the national median of $5,350. Actual prices vary by community, room type, and level of care.

How much does in-home care cost in South Carolina?

In-home care in South Carolina runs about $22 per hour. Full-time care (about 160 hours a month) works out to roughly $3,520 per month.

Does Medicaid help pay for senior care in South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina's Medicaid program offers waivers that can help cover home care and, in some cases, assisted living for residents who meet income and care-need rules. Eligibility and covered services vary, so confirm the details with the state program.

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