Best Assisted Living Facilities in Charleston, SC

Average senior living costs in Charleston, South Carolina, range from $4,116 per month for independent living to $6,097 per month for a one-bedroom unit in a nursing home. Other options include assisted living and memory care, both averaging $4,511 per month. For those needing nursing home accommodations, a private room costs $5,217, while a more economical semi-private room is $4,513 per month. These diverse options make it easy to find a living arrangement that suits various care needs and budgets.

Assisted living facilities in Charleston cost an average of $4,511 per month, which is slightly less than the nationwide average of $4,546 per month but more than South Carolina's average of $4,087 per month. On the other hand, Charleston assisted living is more expensive than nearby cities, such as Cottageville and Edisto Beach.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Charleston compares to South Carolina and the national average:

There are many assisted living communities to choose from in and around Charleston. Charleston has 15 senior living facilities, the surrounding area has 48 communities, and the state of South Carolina has 274 facilities. With this abundance of choices, you're sure to find a community that suits your needs.

Charleston, South Carolina, has a senior population that represents 33.3% of its total 149,960 residents, with a gender split of 47.5% male and 52.5% female. In terms of age distribution, 11.5% of seniors are in their 50s, 10.6% are in their 60s, 7.1% are in their 70s, and 4.1% are 80 or older. On the marital front, 43.5% of seniors are married, 11.7% are divorced, 40% have never married, and 4.8% are widowed. The senior community's diversity highlights that 73.7% are White, 18.2% Black, 4.8% Hispanic, and 3.7% mixed race. Additionally, 2.1% are Asian, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.7% identify as other, reflecting Charleston's varied cultural landscape.