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Senior Care in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Every licensed senior community in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, 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.

9
Communities evaluated
6
Cities covered
4
5-star rated
3.8
Avg CMS rating

Cost of senior care in Hilton Head Island

Local Hilton Head Island-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Hilton Head Island prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.

Assisted Living
$5,440/mo median
typical range $4,350–$6,800
Memory Care
$5,280/mo median
typical range $4,220–$6,600
Skilled Nursing
$9,670/mo median
typical range $8,900–$10,970
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,440/mo median
typical range $2,820–$5,810
Residential Care Home
$4,900/mo median
typical range $3,920–$6,130

2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island.
  • 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 9 communities in Hilton Head Island, ranked

Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.

The Preston Health Center in Hilton Head Island
1

Hilton Head Island, SC · 62 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings

One of Hilton Head Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Broad Creek Care Center in Hilton Head Island
2

Hilton Head Island, SC · 25 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Very limited availability

One of Hilton Head Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Skilled Nursing
3

Hilton Head Island, SC · 33 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

One of Hilton Head Island's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton in Bluffton
4

Bluffton, SC · 60 beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Fills quickly

One of Bluffton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal in Port Royal
5

Port Royal, SC · 65 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Port Royal.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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NHC Healthcare - Bluffton in Okatie
6

Okatie, SC · 120 beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Okatie.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Resorts at Beaufort in Beaufort
7

Beaufort, SC · 170 beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Beaufort.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Life Care Center of Hilton Head in Hilton Head Island
8

Hilton Head Island, SC · 88 beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hilton Head Island.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Ridgeland Nursing Center INC in Ridgeland
9

Ridgeland, SC · 88 beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingVery limited availability

A low federal rating — review the details closely.

Est. $8,900$10,970/mo
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Frequently asked questions

How much does senior living cost in Hilton Head Island, SC?

In the Hilton Head Island, SC area, assisted living typically runs $4,350–$6,800/month (median $5,440), memory care $4,220–$6,600/month (median $5,280), and skilled nursing $8,900–$10,970/month (median $9,670) — 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 Hilton Head Island, SC?

Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Hilton Head Island, SC right now are The Preston Health Center, Broad Creek Care Center, Fraser Health Center. The full ranked list of 9 communities is on this page.

How are the 9 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.