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 average overall rating across all facilities stands at 3.05 of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure and carries known limitations. The ratings presented here reflect data from May 2026 and should not be construed as a recommendation or guarantee of care quality. This metric represents one factor among many that influence the actual care experience at a facility. Location, the specific medical needs of a potential resident, an in-person visit, and direct conversations with staff and clinical professionals all play significant roles in evaluating whether a particular nursing home is appropriate for an individual's circumstances.
Each facility is listed with its overall rating alongside separate stars for health inspections and staffing quality, providing a multi-dimensional view of performance at a glance. However, ratings can change, and prospective residents or their families should verify each facility's current rating on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making any decisions based on these numbers.
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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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.