Senior Living in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Dorchester County
5 communities licensed by the state of South Carolina. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing | Summerville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 128 | GVII BRICKYARD SH TENANT LLC |
| Cypress Square | Summerville | Assisted Living | 44 | SUMMERVILLE AL LLC |
| Harmony at Wescott | Summerville | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 105 | CHARLESTON OPERATIONS LLC |
| Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Summerville (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Memory Care and Continuing Care) | Summerville | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care · Continuing Care | 114 | PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Terrabella Summerville | Summerville | Assisted Living | 63 | SUMMERVILLE OPCO LLC |
Also in Dorchester County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 2 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in South Carolina costs a median of $5,350 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in South Carolina: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Dorchester County
1 community from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerville Estates | Summerville | Independent living | — | Hawthorn Senior Living |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Dorchester County
2 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Village | Saint George | 24 | St. George Area Housing |
| Redemption Towers Aka Oakbrook Towers | Summerville | 96 | Mansermar |
Nursing homes in Dorchester County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina-Summerville (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Summerville | ★★★★★ | 48 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Hallmark Healthcare Center | Summerville | ★★☆☆☆ | 88 | For profit - Corporation |
| St George Healthcare Center | Saint George | ★★☆☆☆ | 88 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center | Summerville | ★☆☆☆☆ | 88 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.