Assisted Living in South Carolina
Transparent pricing, Medicaid program info, and licensed facility data for South Carolina. No email required, no sales calls.
Median Monthly Cost
$3,900
2024 estimate · South Carolina
Annual Estimate
$46,800
At median monthly rate
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Cost Range in South Carolina
Budget
~$3,300/mo
Shared rooms, basic services
Median
~$3,900/mo
Private room, standard care
Premium
~$5,500/mo
Luxury amenities, extra services
Medicaid Waiver Program
South Carolina
South Carolina Community Choices Waiver
This state HCBS waiver may cover personal care services for income-eligible residents in assisted living settings. Eligibility requirements and waitlists vary.
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~540 licensed facilities
SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control
Assisted living facilities in South Carolina are licensed and inspected by this state agency. Use their official search to verify a facility's license status before touring.
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All 101 Cities in South Carolina
- Columbia (15)
- Rock Hill (11)
- Greenville (10)
- Spartanburg (9)
- Mt Pleasant (8)
- Sumter (8)
- Charleston (7)
- Orangeburg (7)
- Aiken (6)
- Anderson (6)
- Conway (6)
- Florence (5)
- Greenwood (5)
- Lexington (5)
- Myrtle Beach (5)
- West Columbia (5)
- Beaufort (4)
- Bishopville (4)
- Goose Creek (4)
- Marion (4)
- Murrells Inlet (4)
- Seneca (4)
- Blythewood (3)
- Easley (3)
- Hartsville (3)
- Hilton Head (3)
- Inman (3)
- Laurens (3)
- Mount Pleasant (3)
- North Charleston (3)
- York (3)
- Camden (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Dillon (2)
- Eastover (2)
- Eutawville (2)
- Fair Play (2)
- Gaffney (2)
- Gaston (2)
- Georgetown (2)
- Greer (2)
- Mullins (2)
- North Augusta (2)
- Pageland (2)
- Simpsonville (2)
- Union (2)
- Wellford (2)
- Baltimore (1)
- Bluffton (1)
- Boiling Springs (1)
- Branchville (1)
- Calhoun Falls (1)
- Catawba (1)
- Cayce (1)
- Central (1)
- Charlotte (1)
- Cheraw (1)
- Chester (1)
- Colombia (1)
- Columbus (1)
- Durham (1)
- Ehrhardt (1)
- Elgin (1)
- Fairfax (1)
- Fort Lauderdale (1)
- Fort Lawn (1)
- Fort Mill (1)
- Fountain Inn (1)
- Graniteville (1)
- Heath Springs (1)
- Hilton Head Island (1)
- Hodges (1)
- Hopkins (1)
- Irmo (1)
- Jacksonville (1)
- James Island (1)
- Johns Island (1)
- Johnsonville (1)
- Lake View (1)
- Lake Wylie (1)
- Lancaster (1)
- Lyman (1)
- Newberry (1)
- Pauline (1)
- Pawleys Island (1)
- Pelion (1)
- Pineville (1)
- Port Royal (1)
- Ridgeway (1)
- Summerville (1)
- Taylors (1)
- Varnville (1)
- Walhalla (1)
- Walterboro (1)
- Ware Shoals (1)
- West Colombia (1)
- West Union (1)
- White Rock (1)
- Winnsboro (1)
- Woodruff (1)
- Yankton (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does assisted living cost in South Carolina?
The median cost of assisted living in South Carolina is approximately $3,900/month in 2024. Budget options start around $3,300/month while premium communities can reach $5,500/month or more depending on amenities and care level.
Does Medicaid cover assisted living in South Carolina?
Medicaid does not cover room and board. However, South Carolina offers the South Carolina Community Choices Waiver — an HCBS waiver that may cover personal care services for eligible low-income residents. Visit the state Medicaid page for eligibility details.
How do I verify a facility is licensed in South Carolina?
Facilities are licensed by the SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control. You can search the official registry to confirm a facility's license status, inspection history, and any violations before touring.
What is included in the monthly cost?
The base monthly rate typically includes room and board, meals, housekeeping, and basic personal care assistance. Additional services such as memory care, medication management, or two-person transfers are usually billed separately and can add $200–$1,500/month.
Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on 2024 state median data from Genworth Financial and the AARP Public Policy Institute. Facility counts are approximate. Medicaid program details are provided for informational purposes — contact your state Medicaid office to confirm current eligibility and availability. Always contact facilities directly to verify current pricing and license status.