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Lakes, waterfalls, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are just a few of the attractions that make Greenville, South Carolina, a beautiful place for seniors to call home.
A Place for Mom has 16 partner assisted living facilities within 10 miles of downtown Greenville, plus another five if you expand your search to a 25-mile radius. Assisted living is perfect for seniors who want or need some extra help with activities of daily living, as well as the opportunity to live in a supportive and social environment. In Greenville assisted living, you can expect housekeeping, laundry, and meals to be taken care of. You’ll also get help with things like medication management and have access to a plethora of fun activities. (Ninety-four percent of our partner facilities have live music performances!
This guide provides a wealth of information to help you in your assisted living decision-making process. It touches on detailed information around costs, ways to pay for care, and laws and regulations that apply to assisted living. Finally, we’ll dive into Greenville’s health care options, transportation, and activities.
Types of care available in Greenville, SC
Assisted Living
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my complaint about non availability of staff has brought about policy change and the problem has been resolved.
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is a nice facility with a positive happy vibe. Some of the facilities I toured were pretty depressing .
I found the staff, cooks, laundry lady and housekeeping to be extremely helpful when dealing with family members. Some times people forget this can be a stressful situation for the family.
355 Berkmans Ln, Greenville, SC 29605
Oaks at Greenville offers all the amenities and services of assisted living, but includes specially trained staff who are focused on the needs of residents with memory impairment. Three neighborhoods are designed to accommodate the different stages of Alzheimer's and related dementia. We consider...
[name removed] never made it to the facility even though we paid for 2 months. When we did go and set up it was a very nice facility clean and all staff was very friendly. They had a lot of activities...
12 Boyce Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
Tucked away in the heart of historic Greenville, The Parker assisted living and memory care community often feels more like a family reunion than a traditional senior living experience. This is the place where you can enjoy everything you need for a wonderful retirement. From a custom care plan...
Memory care units are not beautiful like the assisted living apartments are in any facility. However, once you get over that, the caregiving at The Parker is first rate and the Physical Therapy,...
23 Southpointe Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
The Legacy at Southpointe Drive is an assisted living community in Greenville, South Carolina. Our community offers personalized care services in a home-like community just minutes from downtown Greenville. Our community is ideally located near Interstate I-85 and 385, offering convenient access...
They do care about their residents as if they were their own family in my opinion, And I am very thankful to have found this place for my Mom! The staff is extremely friendly and very personal. The...
360 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
Really like the staff so far and although change is hard for older folks, I think they are working to make certain Mom is happy.
1004 Augusta St, Greenville, SC 29605
Located in Downtown Greenville, SC, Waterstone on Augusta is a premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community that brings a new, enriching lifestyle to seniors in our growing neighborhood. From the time you walk through the doors, this is obviously no understatement. We strive to enhance the...
My mother is happy with the Waterstone. It was more problematic for my father, who was in memory care. They oversold the capabilities of their memory care unit and we had to move him. (He has since passed...
10 Fountainview Terrace, Greenville, SC 29607
Cascades Verdae is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Greenville, South Carolina. Located on 40 acres and just minutes from downtown Greenville, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
Staff was terrific! Friendly, extremely helpful and professional! The surroundings are clean, bright and well maintained. Safety of residents are a priority. A large variety of activities to choose from...
214 East Curtis Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681
The Springs at Simpsonville is an assisted-living facility located in Simpsonville, S.C. The locally-owned senior center provides a personalized level of care to each resident in a comfortable home-like environment. Located within walking distance of downtown Simpsonville, the facility offers...
The staff is very friendly and they work well together to cover for one another when needed. The housekeeping is very good - trash is emptied twice a day, room is always clean. It took a little work to get...
110 Hood Rd, Greenville, SC 29611
Oakview Park Senior LivingFind your place with us!Oakview Park is Powdersville's newest senior living community, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care.It is our goal to enhance the quality of life of our resident members by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
Great staff, but alot of Turn over as in most facilities. Visit your loved ones to make sure they are being taken care of . Don't depend on the assisted living staff to do what you should. I saw this alot...
345 Five Forks Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Welcome to Harmony at Five ForksIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Simpsonville, South Carolina, we are offering in-person tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents and team members, along with the security,...
What we like most about the Harmony at Five Forks are the people who are there, they are super nice and there is a lot of different things to do. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
645 Scuffletown Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville specializes in providing exceptional care in a secure, comfortable, and resort-like environment for those needing Assisted Living or those living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and other forms of memory care needs. We are conveniently located on Scuffletown...
I would recommend this facility to anyone. The staff is outstanding, friendly and caring. The move in was odd as Brookstone knew we were coming and there was no help or direction at move in. Overall, we...
2006 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Live the high life in Pine Grove Senior Living, where thoughtfully designed floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities await. Residents will feel the Southern charm of our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Greenville, South Carolina, with wrap-around porches and...
Pine Grove is very cost effective, lower pricing than many other facilities we looked at initially. I absolutely love the fact that pets are included.
2010 Brushy Creek Rd, Greer, SC 29650
Live Your AdventureHere in Greer, South Carolina, we’re more than assisted living community. We’re a family. It won’t take you long to understand what we mean. From the moment you walk through the front door, you’ll feel the warmth of our kind and compassionate care team and see the...
The employees are great . I'm thinking about getting a job there. Feels like home and has really helped my father in-law physically and emotionally.
1560 Thornblade Blvd, Greer, SC 29650
Picture Yourself living the lifestyle you've earned...…. Whether you'd just like a little assistance or need more comprehensive attention, we have a program for you. Life at Kempton of Greenville offers all of the comforts of home without the challenges, problems and responsibilities of home...
I can't thank Terra Bella Thornblade enough for all they've done to care for us. We became aware that our loved one's former facility was no longer safe. We immediately began looking for a new home for...
15 Five Forks Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681
I had to move my Mom in a hurry out of a previous facility due to the face that the staff caring for her didn’t want to take care of her needs related to her dementia. The Pearl stood out to me since it is...
715 S Buncombe Rd, Greer, SC 29650
At The Residences at Greer, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking...
When we realized that our mom could no longer live alone in FL, we began a search for a care facility that was attractive, near our home & affordable! After looking at several places, The Residences was...
352 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
The Hilltop Memory Care of Greenville is a family owned community. The community took their first resident April 19, 2017. This is a 54 bed memory care community. As you enter through the front door you will encounter a large living room with cathedral ceilings and then walk through wide hallways...
I could not recommend Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care highly enough. And, in fact, I have! Of course, no place is perfect, but they have done everything possible to make my husband comfortable, feel safe,...
1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Home Sweet HomeServing seniors in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation, our community provides you with a warm and welcoming environment where you can experience newfound freedom and independence. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and household chores so you can...
I moved my mom and dad to the Gables two months ago and my mom told me last week that it feels like home to them. Everyone at The Gables has been very helpful and kind to both of my parents. There are daily...
1 Hoke Smith Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615
Rolling Green Village is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and...
Overall, it has been a good experience. We picked this community because it was cleaner, more upscale, better care, better meals, and much better staff.
1101 Garlington Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Greenville Glen Assisted Living is built on our commitment to our residents and families. Our 36 room community is a homey environment were the staff focuses on our residents needs and wants. We believe no two people are alike, so the services and attention we provide is individualized to meet...
They're good to my mom. They try to do everything they can to keep her comfortable and happy. And that's all I could ask for. We've had no problems, and I'm happy to have her at Greenville Glen.
414 Summit Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
Pendleton Manor is located in the downtown area of Greenville, SC and is owned and operated by Schonberg and Associates. It is the oldest, most established Assisted Living in Greenville. Along with the 35 bed assisted living, Pendleton Manor also has a 30 bed secured memory care unit...
Staff was very helpful, especially with the move in process. My loved one's room was not as clean as I might have liked. The receptionist, [name removed], was always so kind, caring and helpful. I...
20 Hawthorne Park Court, Greenville, SC 29615
A Rich and Full LifeAre you ready to exchange the mundane tasks of everyday life for a senior living experience rich in genuine friendships, quality care and freedom to do more of the things you love? If that sounds like an absolute yes, look no further than our assisted living community, The...
Taking into consideration they are shorthanded, the only thing is that they are lacking in communication. We had some things that they said would be done, but it wasn't done and calls weren't returned....
1931 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
Windsor House Greenville is a 50-bed community conveniently located on Pelham Road on Greenville's eastside. We are 1.5 miles from I-85 and 2.5 miles from Haywood Mall/Road. The facility is 9 years old, single story, and beautiful inside and out. The brick Georgian architecture with large white...
It is wonderful they are absolutely fantastic all around and have been very helpful to my husband. He is now in hospice and that portion is also absolutely outstanding.
275 Commonwealth Drive, Greenville, SC 29615
The activities/engagement team are fabulous. Always coming up with new events. They work very well with residents that have dementia, and scale activities as necessary. Musical groups come in to perform...
100 Hood Rd., Greenville, SC 29611
Our family had an in person tour and we were very impressed with them, we really liked Oak View but it came down to the value for cost and it was just a little to high
1500 Trailhead Court, Greenville, SC 29617
My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
The average monthly cost for Greenville assisted living is $3,949, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] The cost figure for assisted living reflects what residents actually paid at our network facilities and considers a variety of floor plans, amenities, and other variables. Costs include access to in-house care (e.g., ambulatory, diabetic, and incontinence care); medication management; meals; and wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, bathtubs, and showers.
The following chart represents starting costs of assisted living in Greenville and surrounding areas.
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Many seniors use a blend of public and private sources of income to afford their stay in assisted living facilities. Personal savings, long-term care insurance, and public or VA benefits are some of the sources seniors pull from. Below is a guide to both private and public payment options.
Social Security benefits, pensions, and investment returns are a few of the private sources of income seniors use to pay for assisted living.
Other ways seniors use private funds to pay for assisted living include the following:
Assisted living facilities in South Carolina are licensed and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). If you visit a facility, their license must be displayed in an easy-to-spot public area. There are many requirements to obtain a license and maintain it. Regular unannounced inspections by DHEC ensure regulations are being followed.
Guidelines for assisted living licensing include setting a number of beds that cannot be exceeded. There are also regulations around staffing levels and training requirements. All staff and volunteers have to pass a criminal background check. At least one staff member or volunteer must be on the premises per eight residents during peak hours and one per 30 during non-peak hours. Someone is required to be awake and dressed 24/7. All staff must be trained in the following areas:
All staff and volunteers are required to pass an annual tuberculosis screening. In the case of accidents or incidents, strict guidelines must be followed by all staff in terms of how these instances are reported and recorded. If there is a change in administration, the DHEC must be notified within 72 hours.
An individual care plan must be created for each resident within seven days of moving in. This plan should outline what the resident’s needs are, who will be helping them, and how often they’ll receive that help. The plan will also cover nutritional needs. Transportation must be provided to residents for any health care needs, such as a doctor or dentist visit.
Assisted living facilities must also comply with the South Carolina Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities. South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act protects seniors from neglect and abuse and outlines the responsibilities of state agencies, including the long-term care ombudsman, to investigate complaints and protect vulnerable adults.
As a general rule, assisted living facilities are inspected at least annually. Inspection reports are available to the public by contacting DHEC. You can search here to see if a facility is licensed.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control contact information
2600 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-898-3432
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
There are no mandatory COVID-19 regulations for Greenville assisted living facilities. However, The South Carolina DHEC does, however, expect COVID-19 prevention efforts to be in place. Assisted living facilities are required to allow visitation.
Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended.
Masking. Masking is suggested on an as-needed basis to prevent transmission.
Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
There are two standalone assisted living facilities in the Greenville area within a 10-mile radius of downtown. If you broaden your search a bit further to a 25-mile radius, you will find two more.
Beyond that, there are many more options that combine care experiences (17 within 25 miles of downtown Greenville), and all have plenty of options and amenities to consider.
There are several options for seniors looking for a comprehensive long-term care experience. Within a 25-mile radius of Greenville’s downtown, there are 17 highly ranked assisted living facilities that are combined with memory care units. This flexibility allows seniors to stay in one place should they require additional care in the future.
An activity director is on hand at all partner assisted living facilities to make sure everyone has plenty of opportunities to socialize. You can bet that birthdays and holidays will be celebrated in style. Nearly all of our partner facilities bring in live music and host happy hours. Day trips and outings are coordinated at the majority of our partner facilities, which is especially good news given the beautiful sights Greenville has to offer.
Staying active in both mind and body is made simple at our partner assisted living facilities in Greenville. All of our facilities have visiting physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Nearly all have a visiting podiatrist, too. Many residents also have the opportunity to take part in yoga, chair yoga, stretching classes, or sensory-based programs. Dakim brain fitness programs and trivia games help residents stay sharp. Chef-crafted meals will take care of residents’ nutritional needs, and special diets (such as low or no sodium and vegetarian) are offered at more than three-quarters of in-network facilities.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Greenville population [05]
As the biggest city within the Upstate — which covers 10 counties — Greenville has plenty of excellent health care options. In fact, Prisma Health and Bon Secours are a couple of the area’s largest employers.
The Upstate’s only comprehensive stroke center, this facility is certified in high-quality stroke care. This hospital also gets high marks in both colon cancer surgery and heart failure care.[08]
This 245-bed hospital provides everything from emergency services to cancer care to outpatient surgery. Health care providers here have ranked in the top 1% nationwide for providing the highest clinical quality year over year.[09]
Patewood prides itself on the patient experience. The facility received high marks in a national survey for patient satisfaction.
This medical complex includes a 93-bed hospital and two medical buildings. Known for cardiology care, it is on Healthgrades’ America’s 50 Best Hospitals list.
Greenville’s acclaimed downtown is highly walkable, but the city overall doesn’t rank well for walkability. The same can be said for biking, so it’s best to get around town on four wheels.
South Carolina requires assisted living facilities to provide access to transportation to health-related appointments, such as doctor appointments, hospital visits, and trips to the dentist. Another option is Senior Solutions. With a fleet of 60 vans, you can get a ride to anything from the grocery store to the beauty salon. This service is for all Upstate seniors.
Public transportation is also available. With 11 fixed routes throughout the county, Greenville’s public transit, Greenlink, can get you almost anywhere. If you like to bike, you can combine biking with a bus ride, as all Greenlink buses accommodate bicycles. Wheelchair accessibility is a feature of all Greenlink buses, too. You can also hop on a free trolley in the downtown area.
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The fun starts in Greenville’s vibrant downtown area. Falls Park on the Reedy’s natural beauty is a sight to see. Take in waterfalls, accessible trails, and the artistic suspension bridge, the man-made centerpiece of the park. If you’re up for exploring, you can take a guided tour on a Segway or an electric bike. For something a little more low-key, check out the Mice on Main. Inspired by “Goodnight Moon,” the children’s classic, these bronze statues make up a downtown scavenger hunt.
Take a friend or family member along to one of Greenville’s signature events. Enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the Scottish festival, Gallabrae, in the spring. If art is your thing, check out the spring art fest, Artisphere. Looking for delicious delights? Euphoria is Greenville’s celebration of all things food. There’s even a BMW charity Pro-Am golf tournament for those who like to hit the links in the summer. There’s no shortage of other activities through the Greenville County Parks and Recreation Department. Active seniors can take part in pickleball and a host of other events specifically for 50+ seniors.
Greenville attractions will be on the short list for people who enjoy art and culture. The Upcountry History Museum, which offers senior discounts and special programming, provides a look at area history. There are also 13 African-American cultural sites in the Greenville area you can visit. You can view the art of European Old Masters at the Museum & Gallery. And various performing arts are staged at The Peace Center.
Langston Square, Ashley Square and Emerald Gardens are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Greenville, SC. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Greenville is 3,918 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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