South Carolina

Here are the 24 best senior living communities in SC for 2026, US News & World Report says

A new ranking from U.S. News & World Report lists the best senior living communities in SC.
A new ranking from U.S. News & World Report lists the best senior living communities in SC. TNS

South Carolina has 361 senior living communities, but some don’t provide the exceptional care you’d want for your loved ones.

Around 20% of SC’s population is 65 years old or older, according to Census Reporter, an open-source website that uses the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That means over a million people will eventually consider moving to a senior living facility, which is one of the most important lifestyle and financial decisions of a senior’s life.

Thankfully, U.S. News & World Report, a leading media company, released its 2026 Best Senior Living ratings, using over half a million surveys from residents and their families to determine the best senior living communities in each state.

In SC, 24 communities were recognized for their safety, value, caregiving, food & dining and more. Here’s the list of the best senior living centers and their rankings:

1. Keowee Square Assisted Living - 4.8 stars

475 Rochester hwy, Seneca

2. Cypress Square Assisted Living - 4.7 stars

205 Midland Parkway, Summerville

3. Deepwood Estates by Barclqy House - 4.6 stars

203 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington

4. Brookdale North Augusta - 4.6 stars

105 North Hills Drive, North Augusta

5. The Garden House of Anderson - 4.5 stars

201 Edgebrook Drive, Anderson

6. TidePointe, a Vi Community - 4.4 stars

700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island

7. Helena Square Assisted Living - 4.4 stars

1624 Paris ave, Port Royal

8. Brookdale Conway - 4.4 stars

872 Singleton Ridge Rd, Conway

9. Hammond Place - 4.4 stars

128 Walnut Lane, North Augusta

10. Manning Square Assisted Living - 4.4 stars

10 Companion Court, Greer

11. Bridge at Charleston - 4.4 stars

2590 Elms Plantation Blvd., North Charleston

12. Indigo at Carolina Forest - 4.3 stars

176 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach

13. Haywood Estates by Barclay House - 4.3 stars

1180 Haywood Road, Greenville

14. Pinewood Square Assisted Living - 4.3 stars

101 Centennial Blvd., Goose Creek

15. The Legacy of Orangeburg - 4.3 stars

2306 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg

16. Legacy at Hartsville - 4.3 stars

1901 W. Carolina Avenue, Hartsville

17. Restoration Senior Living at Westgate - 4.3 stars

620 W Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg

18. Morningside of Anderson - 4.3 stars

1304 Mc Lees Rd, Anderson

19. Bayshore at Hilton Head - 4.2 stars

421 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island

20. Watercrest Indian Land - 4.2 stars

8154 English Clover Lane, Indian Land

21. The Legacy at North Myrtle Beach - 4.2 stars

491 Highway 17, Myrtle Beach

22. Spring Oak Conway LLC - 4.2 stars

2310 US-378, Conway

23. Restoration Senior Living of Simpsonville - 4.2 stars

125 Kufner Court, Simpsonville

24. Rolling Green Village - 4.0 stars

One Hoke Smith Blvd., Greenville

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Damian Bertrand
The State
Damian Bertrand is a service journalism reporter covering South Carolina for McClatchy Media. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina.
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