Talk to a local advisor for free
North Charleston is known as the hub of the Lowcountry, which is the coastal region of South Carolina and Georgia. Summers are hot with July highs around 90 degrees, and winters are short and mild with January lows of 39. The overall crime rate is low compared to the national average, and the cost of health care is affordable in comparison with most major cities. As a coastal town, the city offers expansive beaches, shopping and plenty of cultural activities.
There are 10 assisted living communities in Charleston for seniors who need help with personal care. These communities have an average monthly cost of around $3,600. The actual cost can vary depending on the different types of care the community offers, the number of amenities and the community’s size.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
The median monthly cost of assisted living in North Charleston is $3,600, according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is less than both the state average of $3,988 and the national average of $4,300. North Carolina and Tennessee communities both cost more at $3,800 and $4,039, while those in Georgia cost $100 less per month.
Assisted living prices in South Carolina vary widely, and the cost in North Charleston falls in the middle. On the coast, Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head have average costs of $4,620 and $5,475. Near the center of the state in Columbia, seniors pay around $4,299 per month. Greenville and Sumter have some of the lowest costs at $2,800 and $2,200.
Home and community-based services, such as housekeeping, grooming, meals and transportation, in assisted living communities in South Carolina may be covered by the Medicaid Community Choices Waiver. Room and board is not covered. Learn more about this waiver, including who qualifies and how to apply, at our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Trident Area Agency on Aging | (843) 554-2275 | The Trident Area Agency on Aging promotes and supports older adults in the area. The agency focuses on overall well-being through programs that include health insurance counseling, caregiver support and eligibility screening and assessment coordination. The information and referral assistance program helps seniors find services and assists with long-term care planning. |
| Office on Aging | (843) 577-1306 | The mayor’s Office on Aging responds to requests for information to help seniors meet immediate and long-term needs. It also provides educational events for seniors, family members and caregivers on age-related issues, including frauds, scams, food assistance and health coverage. |
| Charleston Area Seniors | (843) 722-4127 | This nonprofit agency helps seniors through services that include food service and a host of scheduled activities such as cookouts, birthday parties, dances, bingo and scheduled field trips. |
| South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) | (803) 734-9900 | The SCDOA enhances the lives of seniors throughout the state with a network of regional and local organizations. These groups develop and manage services for seniors in the community, including family caregiver support, the Alzheimer’s resource coordination center, the ElderCare trust fund, legal assistance, insurance counseling and nutrition. |
| Charleston Veterans Affairs | (843) 974-6360 | The Charleston Veterans Affairs Office helps prior military receive assistance and benefits that include health care, counseling, transition services, education information, housing and debt management. Veterans can sign up to receive the Aid and Attendance benefit, which helps pay for home and community-based services in long-term care, including housekeeping, grooming, meals and transportation. |
The State Board of Health and Environmental Control, Division of Health Licensing regulates assisted living communities, which are called community residential care facilities (CRCFs) in South Carolina. State regulations cover all aspects of care. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina to learn more.
