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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Greenville, SC for 2024

Greenville offers relatively pleasant weather and a favorable tax system for retirees, plus views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also has a bustling downtown area that gives seniors many of a city’s conveniences without the hassles of larger metro areas. Those factors have helped draw many seniors to the city, and 13.4% of its 70,720 residents are 65 years of age or above.

Assisted living facilities cater to residents who require help with personal care, housekeeping and other daily necessities. These communities strike a balance between living alone, which may not be feasible for all older adults, and living in nursing facilities, which provide much more supervision. Greenville’s seniors pay an average of $3,743 per month for assisted living. That means Greenville represents a bargain compared to the rest of the country, where the average monthly assisted living rate is $4,500.

This guide covers assisted living in Greenville by detailing how its cost stacks up against other options in the region. It also considers some benefits and drawbacks of senior living in Greenville and provides a look at several resources that aid the region’s older population.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Greenville

The state-level Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing oversees South Carolina’s assisted living communities, which are also known as community residential care facilities in the state. A wide-ranging set of rules governs the operation of these facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Greenville

Paying for Assisted Living in Greenville

In Greenville, the average senior pays $3,743 per month for assisted living, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Across South Carolina, the average cost is slightly lower, coming in at $3,612 per month. However, the national average is noticeably higher: $4,500.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

When it comes to assisted living, Greenville is fairly close in price to Spartanburg, though the latter is slightly cheaper, with an average cost of $3,600. Other cities in South Carolina offer rates that are lower still. The median rate in Columbia is $3,270, and in Florence, it is $3,456. Sumter’s prices are particularly low, averaging $2,663 per month.

Greenville

$3,743

South Carolina

$3,612

The United States

$4,500

Spartanburg

$3,600

Columbia

$3,270

Sumter

$2,663

Florence

$3,456

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of several senior care options in Greenville. At the high end of the price range, nursing homes charge an average of $7,543 for semiprivate accommodations and $8,941 for private accommodations. Homemaker and home health aide services each have a monthly median cost of $4,671. After that, assisted living is the next most affordable arrangement, with average accommodations costing $3,743 per month. Adult day health care is the least expensive setup, as the average provider charges $1,408 monthly.

Homemaker Services

$4,671

Home Health Aide

$4,671

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$3,743

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,543

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$8,941

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Greenville

In South Carolina, seniors who need help paying assisted living costs can apply for the South Carolina Community Choices Medicaid Wavier. The state also offers supplemental SSI payments.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Financial Assistance in South Carolina

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Greenville

Though the aging process may bring some challenges, seniors and their families can find support from certain programs and agencies focused on older adults. Active in the Greenville area, these organizations offer advocacy, information and other services.

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Appalachian Council of Governments(864) 242-9733The ACOG acts as the Area Agency on Aging for several counties, including Greenville County. In that capacity, the ACOG runs the area's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which responds to complaints about long-term care facilities from residents and their family members, staff members and other concerned parties. The program additionally informs residents of their rights and provides advocacy and mediation services. Another offering of ACOG is an information and referral hotline, through which callers can learn about helpful services.
GetCareSC(1-800) 868-9095GetCareSC is sponsored by the South Carolina Department on Aging. It has published guides on several senior care topics, including assisted living facilities and other living arrangements. The website also has a search feature through which users can look up local service providers. Additionally, it features a database that offers information on bed availability in assisted living facilities, including beds that meet specific criteria.
Greenville County Veteran Affairs(864) 467-7230Seniors who received honorable discharges from military service may find assistance in obtaining benefits from Veterans Affairs. This office also aids eligible veterans' family members, and it helps clients seek benefits at the federal and state levels. Examples of potential benefits include compensation, insurance and health care assistance.
Senior Action(864) 467-3660Senior Action is based in Greenville and runs programs through multiple senior and community centers. It focuses on seniors 55 years of age and older. The organization's offerings include its Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, fitness programs, aid with financial planning and creative and social outlets. Membership in Senior Action may be free for enrollees in certain insurance plans.
South Carolina Legal Services(1-888) 346-5592SCLS offers legal services in civil matters to vulnerable, low-income South Carolina residents. Elder law is one of its areas of focus. Seniors may be able to access services such as counsel, advice and representation. The organization doesn't accept every case, but it attempts to conduct referrals to other organizations for clients it doesn't take on.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Greenville

Greenville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in South Carolina

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Pine Grove Senior Living was fine. They had a prayer service going on, and that seemed really nice. When I got there, the lady took me around and let me see the facility. It looked clean. I didn't...

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