Best-Rated Nursing Homes in South Carolina (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in South Carolina, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care SNFInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 08 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Willow Brooke Court at Park Pointe Village
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Preston Health Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 25 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,018 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Rolling Green Village
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 30 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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The Arboretum at the Woodlands
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 45 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation UnitInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 6 hr 20 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Nhc Healthcare - Sumter
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 23 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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PruittHealth- Barnwell
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 7 hr 37 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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Nhc Healthcare - Greenville
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 46 min a day with each resident (South Carolina average 3 hr 50 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in South Carolina
- Aiken County
- Anderson County
- Barnwell County
- Beaufort County
- Berkeley County
- Charleston County
- Cherokee County
- Darlington County
- Dorchester County
- Florence County
- Georgetown County
- Greenville County
- Greenwood County
- Horry County
- Laurens County
- Lexington County
- Orangeburg County
- Pickens County
- Richland County
- Spartanburg County
- York County
About nursing homes in South Carolina
What is the best-rated nursing home in South Carolina?
By Medicare’s ratings, Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care Snf ranks first in South Carolina, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in South Carolina?
170 homes in South Carolina qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in South Carolina, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data