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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chester County, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Chester County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Chester County, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Chester County or another care type is right for you. Browse 269 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Chester County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Santuc, Carem and Carlisle.
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Everyone living here is VERY friendly and welcoming. This is a very big plus . The staff works very hard and mostly do their best. At times things do not get fixed as quickly as one would like. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mother said everybody is really nice. It looked pretty good to me. It seemed well kept, organized, and everybody was pretty nice.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The food is good, she loves the food. The menu is good, they have people waiting in the dining room to help with anything they can. The head administrator keeps nice seasonal decorations up and gives...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother was here for rehab but she refused everything, the next day after she got there, they were trying to get her to do physical therapy, but that was also when they gave her some medication that had...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My husband has been using the therapy services at Magnolia Manor. Those seem to be good for him. I can tell a difference in him since he has started using them he now has more energy, and he is up and about....
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg offers families care options that give peace of mind while supporting independence. Our skilled nursing services are designed to address the individual needs of every patient. We offer both short-term therapy stays and long-term care to meet your family’s needs in a...
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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We're very happy with White Oak Manor, I'd give them top marks across the board. The facility is nice looking, well kept, and clean, and the staff is friendly and take excellent care of the residents.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is a hospital type room, and a hospital environment. They are attentive and have been really good to her. They are clean and it doesn't smell bad. There isn't a good private place to sit and visit, or...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...

Cost of nursing homes in Chester County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Chester County is $4,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Chester County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Chester County, SC
$4,323/mo
$3,974/mo
$4,769/mo

Nursing homes costs in Chester County, SC, vs. state and national averages

Chester County, SC
$4,323/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Chester County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,317/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,323/mo

Nursing homes costs in Chester County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,257/mo
Studio
$5,007/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,248/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,747/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,407/mo

Senior living costs in Chester County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,323/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,361/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,317/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,675/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Chester County, SC:$4,323/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Chester County, SC:$4,361/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Chester County, SC:$4,317/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chester County, SC:$3,675/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Chester County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Chester County, SCSC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Chester County, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Chester County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester County, SC$4,471/mo$4,346/mo+2.9%
South Carolina$4,480/mo$4,280/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Chester County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,471/mo
2023 average cost:$4,346/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,480/mo
2023 average cost:$4,280/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Chester County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chester County

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Chester County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Chester County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Chester County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.9%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Chester County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Chester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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HarborChase of Riverwalk, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chester County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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