Nursing Homes & Senior Care in South Carolina
South Carolina is home to 187 CMS-certified nursing homes listed in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state's nursing homes carry an average overall rating of 3.05 out of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with documented limitations. The ratings presented here reflect data current as of May 2026 and should not be construed as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The system represents one factor among many that influence nursing home selection and performance assessment. Location, the specific care needs of the prospective resident, an in-person facility visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical personnel all play significant roles in evaluating a nursing home.
Each facility's overall rating, health-inspection rating, and staffing rating are provided to offer a comprehensive view of performance across these key dimensions. Families and residents should confirm each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on these star ratings.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
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