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Nursing homes and assisted living in Charleston, South Carolina

Our directory lists 19 places to live with care in Charleston, South Carolina: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 11 assisted living communities. 5 of the 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 6 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. Most are in Charleston County.

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Charleston on the map of South Carolina. Each dot is a place with official data.

See only the 5 that accept Medicaid in Charleston

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

North Charleston20 places · 3.7 miles awayMount Pleasant13 places · 9.9 miles awayJohns Island2 places · 11 miles awayGoose Creek6 places · 13 miles awayHollywood1 place · 13 miles awaySummerville10 places · 16 miles awayKiawah Island1 place · 17 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Charleston?
Our directory lists 19 places in Charleston, South Carolina: 8 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 11 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Charleston?
5 of the 8 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Charleston?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in South Carolina is $297 a day for a semi-private room (about $9,034 a month), and assisted living is $5,350 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in South Carolina.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Charleston?
No place in Charleston has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to South Carolina: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in South Carolina.

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