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10 Best Nursing Homes in North Charleston, SC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a North Charleston 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 North Charleston, 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 North Charleston or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in North Charleston.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Daniel Island, Four Mile Hibernian and Northbridge Terrace.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pinopolis, Whitesville and Hagan.
Nursing Homes Facilities near North Charleston, SC
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9.0
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27 reviews
The Bridge at Charleston gets a 5 for each category, everything about this facility has been great. The staff is very attentive and caring.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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60 reviews
All 7 categories are a rating of 5 and in each category they far exceed our expectations. We most definitely would recommend this community to other families and have
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.
Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...
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8.6
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77 reviews
I live near a former staff member who has recently told me of the problems there. So no I would not recommend. We picked because of the location and it is near my home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Wescott PlantationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Summerville, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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8.2
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24 reviews
My mom only lived there for 2 weeks before she was hospitalized and passed away. They went way over in taking care of her and being there for me during a most difficult time. I would recommend them. We...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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31 reviews
I would recommend based on my experience. I was impressed with the facility, the attention to detail and the staff. The Executive Director was great compared to the previous residential facility which was...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Here at Ashley Gardens, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located close to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, we offer a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of all-inclusive assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
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9.4
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19 reviews
All are a 5! I am very satisfied with the facility and all of the staff. The quality of care is outstanding and all of the staff are friendly and caring. Absolutely I would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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46 reviews
The update is that all is well, and [name removed] is doing well. The care for her is good. She no longer can walk, nor stand. The only continued issue is the care of her clothes. Either it is missing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
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59 reviews
Pinewood Square was a perfect fit for my mom. Hope and her awesome staff took great care of mom. The smaller community allowed for more personalized attention for her needs. They communicated with me on a...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pinewood Place is located in a beautiful wooded area in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We are also within sight of Crowfield Plantation Lake and some resident rooms enjoy lake views. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer transportation to our wonderful local parks. We offer...
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8.6
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18 reviews
I would say the staff is friendly and the private rooms are big comparatively. As with any place, changes take a bit of time and getting all shifts on the same page. Comparatively, they are still head and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of West Ashley the most desired in the...
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8.6
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88 reviews
Loved the staff, set up of the unit, activities, etc. the only negative is they overpromised and under delivered. I don't think they gave my Mother as much attention as she needed to acclimate and at the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
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8.1
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36 reviews
My daughter's experience was not typical because of her age (56 vs much older residents) and she left after only about 6 months. She was there for health recovery and we thought your care was very good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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8.0
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18 reviews
Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.8
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4 reviews
I like that my mother seems happier and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Stratford Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities are nestled in the heart of Goose Creek in the Crowfield Neighborhood. We opened our doors about 4 years ago and our team of dedicated care team have over 40 years combined experience in caring for our elder population. Stop in and see...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
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13 reviews
Mom is very happy here! Staff is available and attentive. Very responsive. Clients are friendly and welcoming. The chef takes the daily meals to a higher level. Occupational and physical therapy rate very...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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 warm, inviting atmosphere of the Oaks of Daniel Island, a place for senior adults to call home. Just moments from historic downtown Charleston, SC on beautiful Daniel Island, you can enjoy all the simple pleasures you deserve. As you learn more about our community, services,...
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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Mom has been a resident of this community for awhile now. I just want to say Ashley Landing is great. All of the staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent and there is always something going...
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.
GET TO KNOW ASHLEY LANDING ASSISTED LIVINGFROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN THE DOOR, IT BECOMES CLEAR THAT SOMETHING IS DIFFERENT AT ASHLEY LANDING, WHERE WE OFFER AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING FOR OUR RESIDENTS. ASHLEY LANDING FEELS LIKE HOME. THE GREETINGS ARE WARM AND FRIENDLY AND THE MEALS TASTE...
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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.
Goose Creek manor provides compassionate assisted living services that allows our residents to live happy and productive lives while having direct access to assistance, when needed. We do assisted living with a community-first approach. Our residents enjoy expert care, a home-like varied culinary...
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of nursing homes in North Charleston, SC
The average cost of senior living in North Charleston is $4,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Hill, SC with an average of $3,745 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Charleston, SC vs. nearby cities
North Charleston, SC
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Charleston, SC vs. the state and national average
North Charleston, SC
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in North Charleston vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in North Charleston, SC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in North Charleston over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in North Charleston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in North Charleston
Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC
4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island
4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.
Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, SC
4.3
Merrill Gardens is a nice place for older independent people. For people that need a little more care but are not yet ready for a couple to live separate, because of different needs, it is not the place. Beautiful complex, nice units, but truly more for independent living with meals.
North Charleston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Charleston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Charleston, 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Charleston, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Charleston 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 North Charleston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Charleston, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Charleston 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 North Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Charleston, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North Charleston 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 North Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Charleston, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Charleston 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 North Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Charleston, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
0.4%
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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Quality Care Residential Home and Atria Mount Pleasant are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near North Charleston, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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