Nursing Homes in South Carolina

How much does nursing homes cost in South Carolina?

Skilled nursing is the most expensive senior-care setting. Medicare pays for short-term skilled nursing (up to 100 days) after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term stays are usually paid by Medicaid, long-term care insurance, or private pay; most long-stay residents end up on Medicaid after spending down their savings.

Overall, the cost of living in South Carolina is over 4 points less than the national average. While utilities and groceries are more than the national average, finding housing is affordable. The housing costs are nearly 20 points below the national average. Not only that, but the median home costs are over $100K less than the average. The rent is less expensive on average, too. These prices can be pretty tempting for someone who wants to retire to Florida and wants more competitive home rates. In this case, South Carolina might be what you are looking for in a state. South Carolina's cost-of-living index is 95.9 (100 = US average). The median home price is around $162,300. Average rent runs about $894 a month.

Nursing Homes in South Carolina: common questions

How much does nursing homes cost in South Carolina?

Overall, the cost of living in South Carolina is over 4 points less than the national average. While utilities and groceries are more than the national average, finding housing is affordable. The housing costs are nearly 20 points below the national average. Not only that, but the median home costs are over $100K less than the average. The rent is less expensive on average, too. These prices can be pretty tempting for someone who wants to retire to Florida and wants more competitive home rates. In this case, South Carolina might be what you are looking for in a state. Nursing Homes runs $7,500 - $11,000 per month (US, 2026, semi-private room) nationally, and costs vary across South Carolina by city, care level, and community.

How many nursing homes communities are in South Carolina?

We list 147 nursing homes communities across 35 cities in South Carolina. Browse by city below to compare and request pricing.

What's the difference between a nursing home and skilled nursing?

They're the same thing. "Skilled nursing facility" (SNF) is the technical term used in Medicare/Medicaid; "nursing home" is the everyday name. Both describe a licensed facility providing 24-hour medical care.

Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare covers up to 100 days of short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay - days 1-20 are free, days 21-100 have a daily copay. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care. Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term nursing-home stays.

How do I evaluate the quality of a nursing home?

Start with the CMS 5-star rating on Medicare.gov, but don't stop there - the rating combines staffing, inspection results, and quality measures, each of which is worth examining separately. The most reliable correlate of quality outcomes is direct-care staffing hours per resident per day. Tour the facility and watch how staff interact with residents.