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Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charleston, SC

Find local assisted living and retirement communities in the Charleston, SC area.

We found 27 communities near Charleston, SC
Right at Home - Charleston, SC

Right at Home - Charleston, SC

658 Rutledge Ave, Ste B, Charleston, SC 29403 (1.8 mi from city center)
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Nightingale's Nursing and Attendants

Nightingale's Nursing and Attendants

1243 Harborview Road Suite A/B, Charleston, SC 29412 (2.1 mi from city center)
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Sweetgrass Village

Sweetgrass Village

601 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (4.2 mi from city center)
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

45 Coburg Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 (4.6 mi from city center)
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TheKey Charleston

TheKey Charleston

1662 Savannah Highway, Suite 225, Charleston, SC 29407 (4.7 mi from city center)
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Oaks at Mt. Pleasant

Oaks at Mt. Pleasant

1010 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (4.9 mi from city center)
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The Palms of Mt. Pleasant

The Palms of Mt. Pleasant

937 Bowman Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.1 mi from city center)
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Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

7770 Farr St., Charleston, SC 29492 (5.3 mi from city center)
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Maxim Healthcare Svc

Maxim Healthcare Svc

3 S Park Cir, Charleston, SC 29407 (5.6 mi from city center)
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Oaks at Daniel Island

Oaks at Daniel Island

320 Seven Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29492 (5.7 mi from city center)
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Atria Mount Pleasant

Atria Mount Pleasant

601 Solana Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Holiday Ashley Park

Holiday Ashley Park

1451 Tobias Gadson Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay

Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay

1400 Liberty Midtown Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living

Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living

1047 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Amada Senior Care of Charleston, SC

Amada Senior Care of Charleston, SC

1156 Bowman Rd, Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Home Care Plus, LLC

Home Care Plus, LLC

2040 EWALL ST, Suite D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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FirstLight Home Care of Charleston, SC

FirstLight Home Care of Charleston, SC

887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite #231, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (5.9 mi from city center)
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Comfort Keepers of Mt Pleasant, SC

Comfort Keepers of Mt Pleasant, SC

505 Belle Hall Pkwy Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (6.2 mi from city center)
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The Palmettos of Charleston

The Palmettos of Charleston

1900 Ashley Crossing Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 (6.4 mi from city center)
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Oaks at Charleston

Oaks at Charleston

2333 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 (6.6 mi from city center)
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Brookdale West Ashley

Brookdale West Ashley

2030 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414 (6.7 mi from city center)
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Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center

Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center

1025 Hungryneck Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 (6.7 mi from city center)
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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care

2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 (6.8 mi from city center)
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Harmony at West Ashley

Harmony at West Ashley

1925 Essex Farms Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 (7.1 mi from city center)
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Caring For You Home Care LLC

Caring For You Home Care LLC

2178 A Savannah Highway Unit C, Charleston, SC 29414 (7.6 mi from city center)
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  • Right at Home - Charleston, SC
  • Nightingale's Nursing and Attendants
  • Sweetgrass Village
  • Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
  • TheKey Charleston
  • Oaks at Mt. Pleasant
  • The Palms of Mt. Pleasant
  • Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
  • Maxim Healthcare Svc
  • Oaks at Daniel Island
  • Atria Mount Pleasant
  • Holiday Ashley Park
  • Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay
  • Revela at Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living
  • Amada Senior Care of Charleston, SC
  • Home Care Plus, LLC
  • FirstLight Home Care of Charleston, SC
  • Comfort Keepers of Mt Pleasant, SC
  • The Palmettos of Charleston
  • Oaks at Charleston
  • Brookdale West Ashley
  • Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
  • Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Harmony at West Ashley
  • Caring For You Home Care LLC

Senior Living Statistics for Charleston, South Carolina

Senior Housing Costs


Based on data from 2023-2024, the cost of senior housing in Charleston varies depending on the type of accommodation and level of care.
Housing Type Average Cost in Charleston
Assisted Living $4,511
Memory Care $4,511
Independent Living $4,116
Nursing Home: Private Room $5,217
Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room $4,513
Nursing Home: Studio $4,640
Nursing Home: One Bedroom $6,097
Nursing Home: Two Bedroom $4,900
Nursing Home: Detached Cottage N/A

Cost of Living in Charleston


In 2024, the cost of living in Charleston includes expenses such as housing, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and utilities, which can vary significantly based on the city's location and size.
City Average Cost
Charleston $4,511
Cottageville $3,773
Edisto Beach N/A

Here is how the cost of living in Charleston compares to South Carolina and the national average:
Area Average Cost
Charleston $4,511
South Carolina $4,087
United States $4,546

Available Senior Living Facilities in Charleston


Number of senior living facilities in:

Charleston

15

Surrounding Area

47

South Carolina

283

Charleston Demographics


Based on information from 2023, here are some details around the population of Charleston, such as age distribution for seniors, and racial diversity.

Population:

Charleston has a population of 8,895.
  • 44.1% Male
  • 55.9% Female

Marital Status:

  • 39% Married
  • 9.4% Divorced
  • 46.9% Never Married
  • 4.6% Widowed

Age:

Seniors make up about 43.2% of the population.
  • 10.6% in their 50s
  • 16.7% in their 60s
  • 10.8% in their 70s
  • 5.1% in their 80s

Diversity:

  • 85.4% White
  • 7.4% Black
  • 1% Asian
  • 0.2% Native
  • 0% Pacific
  • 0.2% Identifying as Other
  • 5.8% Mixed Race
  • 3.6% Hispanic

Cities Near Charleston

Not set on Charleston? See the average cost of senior housing communities in neighboring cities.
City Average Cost
City Average Cost
Mount Pleasant $4,491
Summerville $4,504
Goose Creek $4,511

Senior Living Ratings Methodology

Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.

Cost

Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.

Available Care

We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.

Reviews

We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.

Amenities

Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.

Location

Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.

Staff Size

We highlighted assisted living communities that offer high staff-to-resident ratios, often with a maximum of eight residents per caregiver.