The 17 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charleston, SC for 2018

There are 17 Assisted Living Facilities in the Charleston area, with 8 in Charleston and 9 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Charleston is $3,317 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,415. Cheaper nearby regions include North Charleston with an average starting cost of $2,852.

To help you with your search, browse the 114 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Charleston. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Charleston 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Goose Creek with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 12 families in Charleston find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Charleston, call (855) 863-8283.

8 Assisted Living Facilities in Charleston, SC

Caring Star 2016

Brookdale Charleston

Provides: Assisted Living

2030 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414

"I visited Horizon Bay. We didn't choose this one because it was farther away from us to visit for one thing and then we have to cross some major bridge, so if there was a storm or something, that..." More

Palmettos of Charleston

Provides: Assisted Living

1900 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

"They're very good at Palmettos Charleston. They're very open, warm, and friendly. The rooms were nice, suitable, and it serves the purpose that I was looking for. The staff was very nice and very..." More

The Crossings at West Ashley

Provides: Assisted Living

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

" Opening Summer 2018 The Crossings at West Ashley is designed to put you in control of your future, knowing that the finest care is available to you – all on one private campus. The..." More

Caring Star 2018

Summit Place of Daniel Island

Provides: Assisted Living

320 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492

"My mom is in Summit Place. It is a very nice place. It is a small community with only 49 or 50 residents. Everything is on one level so there's no elevator, which is good. The staff is wonderful...." More

2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Ashley River Plantation

Provides: Assisted Living

2333 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

"We came across Ashley River Plantation when we drove by it. We were very impressed with the staff and the facility. All the people were friendly. The rooms were very attractive. There's one person..." More

Savannah Place

Provides: Assisted Living

1501 Secessionville Road, Charleston, SC 29412

"Our experience with Savannah House has been great. The food is great, well-balanced, and the staff is pretty much friendly and efficient. They have family night every third Thursday, they've..." More

The Bridge at Charleston

Provides: Assisted Living

2590 Elms Plantation Boulevard North, Charlest...

"The Bridge at Charleston was a nice clean place. They had security necklaces. I just didn't have a comfortable feeling there. My mom is 91, and she uses a walker. If she was on the second floor,..." More

Benton House of West Ashley

Provides: Assisted Living

1445 Bluewater Way, Charleston, SC 29414

"I visited Benton House of West Ashley. It was a good, clean, well-lit, and brand-new place. The dining area looked beautiful, and the staff was excellent." More

9 Assisted Living Facilities near Charleston, SC

Atria Mount Pleasant

Provides: Assisted Living

601 Solana Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

" Opening Spring 2019 Now pre-leasing, Atria Mount Pleasant will be a distinctive senior living option for active older adults in Charleston County. Thoughtfully designed to help..." More

Sweetgrass Village

Provides: Assisted Living

601 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

"Sweetgrass Village was geared more for people who really needed more care. They gave me a calendar, and it looked like they have plenty of activities. They have groups that come in, different..." More

The Palms of Mt. Pleasant

Provides: Assisted Living

937 Bowman Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

"I liked everything at The Palms of Mt. Pleasant. The rooms were fine. The people were very friendly and helpful. They made me feel good when I was there. They answered all my questions. The..." More

Savannah Grace

Provides: Assisted Living

937 Bowman Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

"It is a place where they have both live in patients and recovering convalescent people. The food there was great. They had more activities than some. They have religious services and trips to..." More

Caring Star 2016

Somerby of Mount Pleasant

Provides: Assisted Living

3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

"I'm doing legwork for my 80 something year old folks with hope that they can move closer to us from another state and in to a retirement community. I have toured Somerby of Mount Pleasant, eaten..." More

Ashley Landing Assisted Living

Provides: Assisted Living

4550 Great Oak Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418

"My mother lived at Ashley Landing. The staff is wonderful. The building is cozy and homelike. It feels like family. I always felt blessed and relieved to not have to worry about mom, even when..." More

Dayspring of Johns Island

Provides: Assisted Living

3455 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, SC 29455

"Daysprings of Johns Island is locally owned assisted living care home with 24 residents. Daysprings of Johns Island is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. We aim to provide the highest..." More

Life Care Center of Charleston

Provides: Assisted Living

2600 Elms Plantation Blvd, North Charleston, SC...

"Care With Love is the only place that my mother-in-law has ever been to. It is a very small environment and more family like. They cook up a meal and it's like a home-made meal. They don't have a..." More

Life Care Center of Charleston

Provides: Assisted Living

2600 Elms Plantation Boulevard, North Charlesto...

"The receptionist and nurse staff were nice. They greeted us at the door. We were able to see a lounge area for family and residents off the entryway. We were able to see the cafe and the patients'..." More

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Review of The Bridge at Charleston

As a family practice physician, I found the Bridge's policies regarding medication were difficult to navigate and the staff was not helpful .As a consequence , my patient did not receive medicatio... Read more

Dr. Patricia Campbell
Review of Palmettos of Charleston

My Aunt lives at The Palmettos and believe me we looked at a lot of places. For the money we found this to be a great option, and in many cases better than the more expensive ones.The staff could n... Read more

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Review of Palmettos of Charleston

I had a good visit at Palmettos of Charleston. They had about 60 residents, so it was certainly small. It was a little on the pricey side, but it was a nice area. The person in charge was very nice... Read more

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