South Carolina · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in South Carolina
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in South Carolina?
CMS Care Compare lists 159 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in South Carolina, out of 187 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Columbia (10), Greenville (8) and Florence (7). 54 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 159
- All homes in South Carolina
- 187
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 54
- Average overall stars
- 2.8
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 159Also Medicare certified
- 9Nonprofit
- 14Government-owned
- 71No fines or payment denials
- 13Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in South Carolina, nonprofit nursing homes in South Carolina, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in South Carolina?
159 of the 187 CMS-certified nursing homes in South Carolina meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid in South Carolina Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Honorage Nursing Center in Florence (5 stars), Lakes At Litchfield in Pawleys Island (5 stars) and Loris Rehab And Nursing Center, LLC in Loris (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are South Carolina's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
South Carolina lists an income limit of $2,982 monthly (300% of the SSI Federal Benefit Rate, January 1, 2026) and an asset limit of $2,000 for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.