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Senior Care in South Carolina

Explore licensed senior care options across 219 cities in South Carolina. Compare 2,707 verified provider listings, review local cost benchmarks, and find comprehensive care planning guides.

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South Carolina Senior Care Cost Report

Median assisted living: $5,350/mo. View statewide pricing comparisons, top 10 city benchmarks, and national medians.

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Key Takeaways: Senior Care in South Carolina

Directory Scope

2,707 Providers

Verified across 219 cities as of September 2026

Assisted Living Median

$5,350/mo

CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey

In-Home Care Median

$31/hr

Home health aide hourly rate

Nursing Home Median

$115,344/yr

Private room annual baseline

Licensing Authority: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulates and inspects residential care homes and facilities.

Medicaid Assistance: Supported through the Community Choices Waiver for eligible seniors.

South Carolina Senior Care Cost Benchmarks

Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey (published March 2026)

Full South Carolina Cost Report →

Care Type	South Carolina Median	Annualized Estimate
Assisted Living Facility	$5,350/mo	$64,200/yr
Memory Care (Estimated)	$6,688/mo	$80,250/yr
In-Home Care (Home Health Aide)	$31/hr	$70,928/yr (44 hrs/wk)
Homemaker Services	No data available	No data available
Nursing Home (Private Room)	$9,612/mo	$115,344/yr
Adult Day Health Care	$72/day	$18,000/yr (5 days/wk)

South Carolina Medicaid & State Regulation

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Understanding state regulations and financial assistance programs helps families make informed, secure long-term care placements across South Carolina.

State Licensing Agency

Senior care facilities and memory care homes are licensed and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Regular inspections assess staffing ratios, medication administration, sanitation, and resident safety rights.

Medicaid HCBS Waiver

Financial assistance for home care and supportive residential living is provided through the Community Choices Waiver.

Medicaid waivers fund therapeutic and personal care services, though room and board costs typically require private pay.

Cities in South Carolina

Verified provider directory inventory as of September 2026

Columbia

315 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (315) → Columbia Senior Care Guide → Columbia Pricing & Costs →

Greenville

194 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (194) → Greenville Senior Care Guide → Greenville Pricing & Costs →

Florence

130 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (130) → Florence Senior Care Guide → Florence Pricing & Costs →

Rock Hill

113 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (113) → Rock Hill Senior Care Guide → Rock Hill Pricing & Costs →

Spartanburg

86 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (86) → Spartanburg Senior Care Guide → Spartanburg Pricing & Costs →

Charleston

82 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (82) → Charleston Senior Care Guide → Charleston Pricing & Costs →

North Charleston

80 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (80) → North Charleston Senior Care Guide → North Charleston Pricing & Costs →

Myrtle Beach

75 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (75) → Myrtle Beach Senior Care Guide → Myrtle Beach Pricing & Costs →

Sumter

65 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (65) → Sumter Senior Care Guide → Sumter Pricing & Costs →

Anderson

59 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (59) → Anderson Senior Care Guide → Anderson Pricing & Costs →

Aiken

58 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (58) → Aiken Senior Care Guide → Aiken Pricing & Costs →

Mount Pleasant

49 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (49) → Mount Pleasant Senior Care Guide → Mount Pleasant Pricing & Costs →

Orangeburg

49 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (49) → Orangeburg Senior Care Guide → Orangeburg Pricing & Costs →

Summerville

46 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (46) → Summerville Senior Care Guide → Summerville Pricing & Costs →

Greer

41 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (41) → Greer Senior Care Guide → Greer Pricing & Costs →

West Columbia

40 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (40) → West Columbia Senior Care Guide → West Columbia Pricing & Costs →

Fort Mill

33 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (33) → Fort Mill Senior Care Guide → Fort Mill Pricing & Costs →

Greenwood

33 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (33) → Greenwood Senior Care Guide → Greenwood Pricing & Costs →

Lexington

32 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (32) → Lexington Senior Care Guide → Lexington Pricing & Costs →

Conway

31 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (31) → Conway Senior Care Guide → Conway Pricing & Costs →

Dillon

27 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (27) → Dillon Senior Care Guide → Dillon Pricing & Costs →

Easley

27 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (27) → Easley Senior Care Guide → Easley Pricing & Costs →

Simpsonville

25 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (25) → Simpsonville Senior Care Guide → Simpsonville Pricing & Costs →

Bluffton

24 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (24) → Bluffton Senior Care Guide → Bluffton Pricing & Costs →

Camden

22 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (22) → Camden Senior Care Guide →

Lancaster

21 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (21) → Lancaster Senior Care Guide →

Beaufort

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Beaufort Senior Care Guide →

Kingstree

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Kingstree Senior Care Guide →

North Augusta

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → North Augusta Senior Care Guide →

Seneca

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Seneca Senior Care Guide →

Walterboro

20 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (20) → Walterboro Senior Care Guide →

Gaffney

19 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (19) → Gaffney Senior Care Guide →

Irmo

19 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (19) → Irmo Senior Care Guide →

Manning

18 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (18) → Manning Senior Care Guide →

Ridgeland

18 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (18) → Ridgeland Senior Care Guide →

Georgetown

17 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (17) → Georgetown Senior Care Guide →

Marion

17 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (17) → Marion Senior Care Guide →

Murrells Inlet

17 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (17) → Murrells Inlet Senior Care Guide →

Bennettsville

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Bennettsville Senior Care Guide →

Blythewood

16 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (16) → Blythewood Senior Care Guide →

Clinton

15 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (15) → Clinton Senior Care Guide →

Lake City

15 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (15) → Lake City Senior Care Guide →

Loris

14 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (14) → Loris Senior Care Guide →

Chester

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → Chester Senior Care Guide →

Goose Creek

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → Goose Creek Senior Care Guide →

Hilton Head Island

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → Hilton Head Island Senior Care Guide →

Little River

13 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (13) → Little River Senior Care Guide →

Darlington

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Darlington Senior Care Guide →

Hartsville

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Hartsville Senior Care Guide →

Hilton Head

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Hilton Head Senior Care Guide →

Mauldin

12 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (12) → Mauldin Senior Care Guide →

Cheraw

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Cheraw Senior Care Guide →

Elgin

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Elgin Senior Care Guide →

Ladson

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Ladson Senior Care Guide →

Laurens

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Laurens Senior Care Guide →

Mullins

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Mullins Senior Care Guide →

Newberry

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Newberry Senior Care Guide →

Piedmont

11 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (11) → Piedmont Senior Care Guide →

Cayce

10 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (10) → Cayce Senior Care Guide →

Hopkins

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Hopkins Senior Care Guide →

Moncks Corner

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Moncks Corner Senior Care Guide →

Pawleys Island

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Pawleys Island Senior Care Guide →

Taylors

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Taylors Senior Care Guide →

Union

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → Union Senior Care Guide →

York

9 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (9) → York Senior Care Guide →

Bishopville

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Bishopville Senior Care Guide →

Chapin

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Chapin Senior Care Guide →

Inman

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Inman Senior Care Guide →

Lyman

8 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (8) → Lyman Senior Care Guide →

Allendale

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Allendale Senior Care Guide →

Boiling Springs

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Boiling Springs Senior Care Guide →

Clemson

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Clemson Senior Care Guide →

Hardeeville

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Hardeeville Senior Care Guide →

Johnsonville

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Johnsonville Senior Care Guide →

Lugoff

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Lugoff Senior Care Guide →

Okatie

7 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (7) → Okatie Senior Care Guide →

Bamberg

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Bamberg Senior Care Guide →

Fountain Inn

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Fountain Inn Senior Care Guide →

Johns Island

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Johns Island Senior Care Guide →

North Myrtle Beach

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → North Myrtle Beach Senior Care Guide →

Pageland

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Pageland Senior Care Guide →

Port Royal

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Port Royal Senior Care Guide →

Varnville

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Varnville Senior Care Guide →

Winnsboro

6 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (6) → Winnsboro Senior Care Guide →

Abbeville

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Abbeville Senior Care Guide →

Barnwell

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Barnwell Senior Care Guide →

Duncan

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Duncan Senior Care Guide →

Edgefield

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Edgefield Senior Care Guide →

Gaston

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Gaston Senior Care Guide →

Graniteville

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Graniteville Senior Care Guide →

Hanahan

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Hanahan Senior Care Guide →

Saluda

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Saluda Senior Care Guide →

Santee

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Santee Senior Care Guide →

St. Matthews

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → St. Matthews Senior Care Guide →

Wellford

5 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (5) → Wellford Senior Care Guide →

Effingham

4 licensed providers

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Fairfax

4 licensed providers

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Holly Hill

4 licensed providers

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Honea Path

4 licensed providers

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Indian Land

4 licensed providers

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Kershaw

4 licensed providers

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Landrum

4 licensed providers

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Pickens

4 licensed providers

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Ridgeway

4 licensed providers

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Tega Cay

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Timmonsville

4 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (4) →

Belton

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Calhoun Falls

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Chesterfield

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Denmark

3 licensed providers

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Due West

3 licensed providers

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Eastover

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Hampton

3 licensed providers

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Hollywood

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Lake View

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Latta

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

McColl

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

McCormick

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Moore

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Pendleton

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Roebuck

3 licensed providers

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Surfside Beach

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Travelers Rest

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Williston

3 licensed providers

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Woodruff

3 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (3) →

Andrews

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Aynor

2 licensed providers

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Blacksburg

2 licensed providers

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Blackville

2 licensed providers

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Bowman

2 licensed providers

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Clover

2 licensed providers

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Daniel Island

2 licensed providers

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Ehrhardt

2 licensed providers

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Estill

2 licensed providers

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Fort Lawn

2 licensed providers

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Great Falls

2 licensed providers

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Hemingway

2 licensed providers

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James Island

2 licensed providers

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Johnston

2 licensed providers

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Ladys Island

2 licensed providers

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Lake Wylie

2 licensed providers

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Liberty

2 licensed providers

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Longs

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

New Ellenton

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Pamplico

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Ridgeville

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Ruffin

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Salem

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Scranton

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Six Mile

2 licensed providers

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Swansea

2 licensed providers

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Walhalla

2 licensed providers

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Warrenville

2 licensed providers

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White Rock

2 licensed providers

Directory & Providers (2) →

Adams Run

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Batesburg

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Batesburg-Leesville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Belvedere

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Blair

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Branchville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Cades

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Catawba

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Central

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Chesnee

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Dalzell

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Dorchester

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Edgemoor

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Eutawville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Fork

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Gadsden

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Garden City

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Greeleyville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Greewood

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Gresham

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Hamer

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Heath Springs

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Hodges

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Huger

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Isle Of Palms

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Iva

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Lakeview

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Lamar

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Leesville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Marietta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Mcclellanville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Meggett

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Monetta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Murrels Inlet

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Nichols

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Olanta

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Olar

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pauline

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pelzer

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pineland

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Pineville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Prosperity

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Ravenel

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Richburg

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Rockhill

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Ruby

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Saint George

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Saint Matthews

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Saint Stephen

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Seabrook

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Sellers

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Smoaks

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

St. Helena

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Staint Helena Island

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Summerton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Sycamore

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Tillman

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Townville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Trenton

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Turbeville

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Ware Shoals

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Wedgefield

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

West Colimbia

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

West Union

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Yemassee

1 licensed provider

Directory & Providers (1) →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed senior care facilities operate in South Carolina?

The families.care verified directory tracks 2,707 licensed senior care providers across 219 cities in South Carolina as of September 2026. This includes assisted living communities, dedicated memory care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and licensed home health agencies.

What is the cost of senior living in South Carolina?

The CareScout 2025 survey reports median assisted living in South Carolina is $5,350 per month. In-home care aides average $31 per hour, and nursing homes average $115,344 annually for private rooms.

Who regulates assisted living and nursing homes in South Carolina?

Senior living facilities in South Carolina are regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Inspection reports, safety audits, and violation records are public records that families should consult prior to admission.

Can South Carolina Medicaid help pay for senior care?

Yes. In South Carolina, Medicaid covers skilled nursing home care for medically and financially qualified individuals. For seniors seeking home or community care, South Carolina provides Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, such as the Community Choices Waiver. These programs help cover personal care and supportive services.

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How we research and verify this information

Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.

Editorial review by John Richie, Senior Care Research Editor.

Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
VA Aid and Attendance eligibilityPublisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.