South Carolina · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in South Carolina
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in South Carolina?
CMS Care Compare lists 75 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in South Carolina, out of 187 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Charleston (5), Florence (5) and Greenville (5). 40 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 75
- All homes in South Carolina
- 187
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 75
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 405 stars overall
- 654+ stars for inspections
- 484+ stars for staffing
- 54No fines or payment denials
- 37Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 14Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in South Carolina. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for South Carolina: nursing homes that accept medicaid in South Carolina, nonprofit nursing homes in South Carolina, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in South Carolina?
75 of the 187 CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in South Carolina Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit in Greenwood (5 stars), Honorage Nursing Center in Florence (5 stars) and Lakes At Litchfield in Pawleys Island (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in South Carolina?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.