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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charleston County, SC for 2024

Charleston County is situated along the Atlantic coast in the southern region of South Carolina. About 411,000 people call this county home,...

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Paying for Assisted Living in Charleston County

While Charleston County is comprised of 14 cities, over 60% of its residents reside in the Charleston area. According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, this is an economical region for assisted living. On average, assisted living facilities in this region charge $3,600 per month. This is nearly $400 cheaper than the statewide monthly median of $3,988 and about $700 cheaper than the national average of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Charleston County is among the cheapest regions in South Carolina for assisted living, with care fees coming in nearly 10% below the state median at $3,600 per month. Only two cities have lower monthly care costs, including the Greenville area, where seniors pay $2,800, and Sumter, where fees average $2,200 per month. In Spartanburg, care costs are a little higher at $4,095, and in Florence, rates average $4,163. In South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia, care costs are consistent with the national average at $4,299. The Myrtle Beach area is considerably more expensive at $4,620 per month, and the Hilton Head Island area is the priciest region in the state at $5,475.

Charleston County/Charleston Area

$3,600

The United States

$4,300

Sumter

$2,200

Myrtle Beach Area

$4,620

Florence

$4,163

Columbia

$4,299

Spartanburg

$4,095

Greenville Area

$2,800

Hilton Head Island Area

$5,475

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Charleston County

South Carolina covers assisted living services through the Medicaid State Plan, for those who qualify. 

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Charleston County

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 Charleston County

ResourceContactService
Mayor’s Office on Aging(843) 577-1306The Mayor’s Office on Aging advocates on behalf of seniors in Charleston County and provides residents with the resources and services they need. It partners with local agencies and service providers to give residents information and assistance in finding programs to meet their long-term care needs. It also educates older adults on age-related issues, such as health coverage, fraud and scams and federal benefit programs. 
Trident Area Agency on Aging(843) 554-2275The Trident Area Agency on Aging has Information and Referral Specialists who help seniors find services and programs to meet their needs and make educated decisions about their long-term care. Through its Eligibility Screening and Assessment Coordination Program, it screens older adults for services, such as senior center transportation, congregate dining and personal care. The agency operates GetCareSC, an information and referral program with a web-based search tool that helps seniors identify local providers. It also has senior health insurance counselors who provide free unbiased information on Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which can help seniors find ways to cover assisted living expenses. 
Charleston County Veterans Affairs Office(843) 974-6360The Charleson County Veterans Affairs Office helps veterans and their spouses or survivors file applications to determine their eligibility for VA programs, benefits and healthcare services. Some benefits that the office helps visitors apply for include medical care, service-connected disability compensation, non-service-connected pension and government life insurance. 
Lowcountry Senior Center(843) 762-9555The Lowcountry Senior Center is open to adults aged 50 and over and provides a broad range of social and recreational programs. It hosts regular activities, such as art classes, quilters groups, a photography club, a knitting circle and a writing circle. Members can participate in exercise classes, including yoga, strength training and pickleball lessons. The center also has a fitness center with age-friendly exercise equipment, a computer lab and outdoor paved walking trails. 
South Carolina Legal Services(843) 720-7044South Carolina Legal Services provides free civil legal aid for county residents aged 60 and over. This nonprofit agency helps seniors obtain public benefits that may help them cover assisted living expenses, including Medicaid, Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income. It can help seniors appeal denied health insurance claims or canceled policies. It can also assist seniors with drafting wills and assigning powers of attorney. 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Charleston County

Charleston-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.


Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale West Ashley

Brookdale West Ashley is a real nice place. They've got a variety of room sizes and all. Food is good and its quality is excellent. They served me cod, gravy, and mixed vegetables, which were...

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Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Oaks at Charleston

Oaks at Charleston is a nice place. Food's good. It's clean. It's a much older place but they had some nice one-bedrooms.

Provider response

Thank You Mr. Robert for the kind review, I enjoyed our lunch date and showing you around our community!! :) Kimberly

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Tammy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Dayspring Assisted Living - Hollywood, SC

My mother is in Dayspring Assisted Living - Hollywood, SC. We're trying to move her out of there. We're not comfortable with my mother being up there for a few things that we've seen go on. They're...

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