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Charleston, SC · 41 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Charleston, South Carolina
Every licensed senior community in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Charleston
Local Charleston-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Charleston prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,600/mo median
typical range $4,480–$7,000
Memory Care
$5,440/mo median
typical range $4,350–$6,800
Skilled Nursing
$9,960/mo median
typical range $9,170–$11,300
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,600/mo median
typical range $2,910–$5,980
Residential Care Home
$5,040/mo median
typical range $4,030–$6,300
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Charleston using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Charleston.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 19 communities in Charleston, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Summerville, SC · 48 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Summerville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →3
Charleston, SC · 135 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →4
Kempton of Charleston
Scout 86Charleston, SC · 23 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Charleston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →5
Franke Health Care Center
Scout 80Mount Pleasant, SC · 44 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Mount Pleasant.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →6
Charleston, SC · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →7
White Oak Manor - Charleston
Scout 74Charleston, SC · 176 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →8
Ashley River Healthcare
Scout 68Charleston, SC · 125 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →9
Life Care Center of Charleston
Scout 57N Charleston, SC · 148 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in N Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →10
Oak Harbor Healthcare
Scout 56Mt Pleasant, SC · 132 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mt Pleasant.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lake Moultrie Nursing Home
Scout 56Saint Stephen, SC · 88 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint Stephen.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →12
NHC Healthcare - Charleston
Scout 54Charleston, SC · 88 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →13
Pruitthealth- Moncks Corner
Scout 50Moncks Corner, SC · 132 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Moncks Corner.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →14
St George Healthcare Center
Scout 48Saint George, SC · 88 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Saint George.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →15
Riverside Health and Rehab
Scout 42Charleston, SC · 160 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Charleston.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →16
Summerville, SC · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →17
Hallmark Healthcare Center
Scout 30Summerville, SC · 88 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →18
Johns Island Post Acute
Scout 26Johns Island, SC · 132 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →19
Sandpiper Post Acute
Scout 18Mount Pleasant, SC · 176 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,170–$11,300/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Charleston, SC?
In the Charleston, SC area, assisted living typically runs $4,480–$7,000/month (median $5,600), memory care $4,350–$6,800/month (median $5,440), and skilled nursing $9,170–$11,300/month (median $9,960) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Charleston, SC?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Charleston, SC right now are Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Health Care Center, Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Summerv, The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation. The full ranked list of 19 communities is on this page.
How are the 19 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.