Senior Living in Charleston, SC: Verified Testimonials & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Charleston, South Carolina spans 1 verified communities and 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. Published starting rates at featured communities run $4,250–$4,250 per month, 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community testimonial here comes from a verified phone interview, 20+ in total. 60 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
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Every community below has testimonials from recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified testimonials | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerby Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant, SC | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | From $4,250/mo | 20+ verifiedlatest Jul 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
All senior living in Charleston: 60 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 3 independent living, life plan or 55+ communities and 11 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Charleston County, SC 46 communities
- Addison of West Ashley-Senior Living in Charleston SCCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Artisan Mount PleasantMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Ashley Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care CenterCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bell's Professional Residential Home CareNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement CommunityCharleston, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Bishop Gadsden Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab- ArcadiaCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bridge Assisted Living at Life Care Center of CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Cabading Homes #1North Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Cabading Homes #2North Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Cabading Homes #3North Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Camp Community ResidenceJames Island, SC · Assisted Living
- Care With LoveNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Care With Love IINorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Colonnade at West AshleyCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Cooper Hall at the Palms of Mt PleasantMount Pleasant, SC · Assisted Living
- Cooper River Assisted LivingMount Pleasant, SC · Assisted Living
- Cummings Community Residential Care HomeNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Dayspring Assisted LivingHollywood, SC · Assisted Living
- Dayspring of Johns IslandJohns Island, SC · Assisted Living
- Farmington Community ResidenceJames Island, SC · Assisted Living
- Fellowship Carolina ParkMount Pleasant, SC · Assisted Living
- Franke HomeMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Guardian Angels Residential CareNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Harmony at West AshleyCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Indigo HallCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Ivory's Loving Care Residential FacilityNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Ivorys Loving Care IINorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Kempton of Charleston (Assisted Living and Memory Care)Charleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Langit's Assisted Living FacilityNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Lenevar Community ResidenceCharleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Maria's Priority Care Residential Home INorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Maria's Priority Care Residential Home II-bNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Maria's Priority Care Residential Home II-fNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Maria's Priority Care Residential Home IIINorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Marsh at North CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Merrill Gardens at Carolina ParkMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Midland Park Residential Home CareNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Mount Pleasant GardensMount Pleasant, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- North Haven Residential Care HomeNorth Charleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Palmettos of CharlestonCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Revela at Daniel IslandCharleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Savannah Hall Assisted LivingMount Pleasant, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Secessionville Community ResidenceCharleston, SC · Assisted Living
- Shem Creek at South BayMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Somerby of Mount Pleasantverified testimonialsMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- South Bay at Mount PleasantMount Pleasant, SC · Independent Living
Berkeley County, SC 9 communities
- Blake at Carnes CrossroadsSummerville, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Goose Creek Manor #1Goose Creek, SC · Assisted Living
- Goose Creek Manor #2Goose Creek, SC · Assisted Living
- Pinewood SquareGoose Creek, SC · Assisted Living
- Quality Care Residential HomeGoose Creek, SC · Assisted Living
- Stratford Place Goose Creek - Assisted LivingGoose Creek, SC · Assisted Living
- Stratford Place of Goose Creek Memory CareGoose Creek, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wellmore of Daniel IslandCharleston, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Wildcat Senior LivingSummerville, SC · Assisted Living
Dorchester County, SC 5 communities
- Claiborne at Brickyard CrossingSummerville, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Cypress SquareSummerville, SC · Assisted Living
- Harmony at WescottSummerville, SC · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Summerville (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care and Continuing Care)Summerville, SC · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care
- Terrabella SummervilleSummerville, SC · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Charleston?
Verified starting rates at featured Charleston communities range from $4,250 per month at Somerby Mount Pleasant (independent living) to $4,250 at Somerby Mount Pleasant (independent living and assisted living). Memory care generally runs $1,000–$1,500 above assisted living; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent.
| Care type | Typical Charleston range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect published rates at verified Charleston-area communities plus operator-published market rates, November 2026. South Carolina’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Charleston?
4 of the 19 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Charleston metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including NHC Healthcare - Charleston in Charleston. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare - Charleston | Charleston, SC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 88 | National Healthcare Corporation |
| Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerville (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Summerville, SC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 48 | Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina |
| Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center | Charleston, SC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 41 | Independent |
| Kempton Of Charleston (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Charleston, SC | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 23 | Independent |
| White Oak Manor - Charleston | Charleston, SC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 176 | White Oak Management |
| Oak Harbor Healthcare | Mt Pleasant, SC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 132 | The Ensign Group |
| Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island | Charleston, SC | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Life Care Center Of Charleston | N Charleston, SC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 148 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Franke Health Care Center | Mount Pleasant, SC | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 44 | Independent |
| Johns Island Post Acute | Johns Island, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 132 | Pacs Group |
| PruittHealth- Moncks Corner | Moncks Corner, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 132 | Pruitthealth |
| Ashley River Healthcare | Charleston, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | The Ensign Group |
| Hallmark Healthcare Center | Summerville, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 88 | Fundamental Healthcare |
| Lake Moultrie Nursing Home | Saint Stephen, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 88 | Independent |
| St George Healthcare Center | Saint George, SC | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 88 | Fundamental Healthcare |
| Sandpiper Post Acute | Mount Pleasant, SC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 176 | Pacs Group |
| Riverside Health and Rehab | Charleston, SC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 160 | Fundamental Healthcare |
| The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation | Charleston, SC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 135 | The Ensign Group |
| Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center | Summerville, SC | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 88 | Fundamental Healthcare |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Charleston areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Charleston metro is spread across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
South Carolina
- Charleston (21)
- North Charleston (19)
- Mount Pleasant (13)
- Summerville (10)
- Goose Creek (6)
- Johns Island (2)
- James Island (2)
- Mt Pleasant (1)
- N Charleston (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. Of the 20 on this page, 20 are five-star and 0 are four-star. None were removed.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Recent verified testimonials from Charleston families
“I think upper management is great. They always have a smile, know everybody's names, and are so friendly, saying hello and giving out hugs. The staff are great about helping my husband at mealtimes, and they get him out, like taking him to a pizza place on the bus. His caregivers are so good,…”
Assisted living and memory care by city
Charleston senior living questions, answered
Most states, including South Carolina, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 4 Charleston-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Yes. All 20 testimonials on this page come from recorded, voice-to-voice phone interviews with named residents and family members, conducted and verified by Senior Living Alliance. Nothing is scraped, anonymous, or edited, including the four-star testimonials.
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