Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bluffton, SC
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Benton House of Bluffton
8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910 (3.7 mi from city center)Benton House of Bluffton is an Assisted Living community that also offers Memory Care services.
Nhc Health Care Bluffton
3039 Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC 29909 (4.3 mi from city center)NHC HealthCare Bluffton is a 120-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center offering various levels of care including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and continuing care.
Vineyard Bluffton
25 Cassidy Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910 (4.7 mi from city center)Vineyard Bluffton proudly offers the finest senior living experience for those seeking Assisted Living or Memory Care in the Bluffton, South Carolina area.
Palmettos Of Bluffton
3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909 (4.7 mi from city center)The Palmettos of Bluffton is a 60-apartment senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services.
Canterfield of Bluffton
567 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936 (4.7 mi from city center)Canterfield of Bluffton is a senior living community offering assisted living and independent living options in a country club-like setting.
Pines at Bluffton
800 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910 (5.6 mi from city center)The Pines at Bluffton is an assisted living and memory care community offering a vibrant and intimate setting on a private, 10-acre plot in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Sprenger Health Care Bluffton
60 Okatie Village Dr, Okatie, SC 29909 (5.6 mi from city center)Sprenger Health Care Bluffton is a 105-bed Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Assisted Living, offering services such as memory care, in-house therapy for short-term rehabilitation, daily activities, served dining, and a VA contract.
Bloom at Belfair
60 Oak Forest Road, Bluffton, SC 29910 (5.9 mi from city center)Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment.
Okatie Pines Retirement Community
142 Okatie Center Blvd N, Okatie, SC 29909 (6 mi from city center)Okatie Pines Retirement Community is an all-inclusive, 55 plus senior living community offering resort-style independent living with luxurious amenities and services.
TidePointe, a CCRC
700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (9.5 mi from city center)TidePointe, a Vi Community, is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services.
The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a CCRC
300 Woodhaven Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (10.8 mi from city center)The Seabrook of Hilton Head is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.
The Villas at The Bayshore on Hilton Head
421 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (11 mi from city center)The Villas at The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island is a senior living community offering luxurious independent and assisted living options with a wide range of amenities and services.
The Cypress of Hilton Head
20 Ladyslipper Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (11.3 mi from city center)The Cypress of Hilton Head is a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering resort-style living in a glorious seaside setting on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
Village Cove Assisted Living
80 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (12.3 mi from city center)Village Cove Assisted Living is a senior living community offering personalized care, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, and a range of daily activities for staying fit and fostering friendships.
Harbor Cove Memory Care
48 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (12.5 mi from city center)Harbor Cove Memory Care is a senior living facility in Hilton Head Island, SC, offering comprehensive and compassionate memory care in a soothing, secure environment.
Holiday Indigo Pines
110 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (12.6 mi from city center)Holiday Indigo Pines is an independent senior living community offering all-inclusive services and amenities in a cozy patch of woods on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
120 Lamotte Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (12.7 mi from city center)Life Care Center of Hilton Head provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.
Pines at Hilton Head
35 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (12.8 mi from city center)The Pines at Hilton Head is an assisted living and memory care community that provides residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish.
Helena Square
1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935 (18.2 mi from city center)Helena Square is a senior living community offering personalized assisted living services in a family-like environment.
Sprenger Health Care Port Royal
1810 Richmond Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935 (18.5 mi from city center)Sprenger Health Care Port Royal offers various senior health care options including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and assisted living.
Oaks at Salem Road
109 Old Salem Rd, Beaufort, SC 29901 (19.5 mi from city center)Oaks at Salem Road is an assisted living community providing personal care with dignity and compassion in Beaufort, SC.
Bay View Nursing Ctr
11 Todd Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902 (19.6 mi from city center)Beaufort Nursing and Rehab is a large nursing home located in Beaufort, South Carolina.
The Retreat at Lady's Island
9 Sunset Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29907 (19.9 mi from city center)The Retreat at Lady's Island offers assisted living and memory care with private and semi-private suites and studios, providing sophisticated comfort and sweeping views of the Beaufort Marina and Woods Memorial Bridge.
Dawson & Dawson Home Care
69 Robert Smalls Pkwy #3F, Beaufort, SC 29906 (20.2 mi from city center)Dawson and Dawson Home Care is a home care agency providing non-medical home care services to seniors in the greater Lowcountry and surrounding areas.
Oaks at Beaufort
1119 Pick Pocket Plantation Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902 (20.5 mi from city center)Oaks at Beaufort is an Assisted Living community in Beaufort, South Carolina that also offers Memory Care.
Map of Assisted Living in Bluffton
Find the right senior living community by location- Benton House of Bluffton
- Nhc Health Care Bluffton
- Vineyard Bluffton
- Palmettos Of Bluffton
- Canterfield of Bluffton
- Pines at Bluffton
- Sprenger Health Care Bluffton
- Bloom at Belfair
- Okatie Pines Retirement Community
- TidePointe, a CCRC
- The Seabrook of Hilton Head, a CCRC
- The Villas at The Bayshore on Hilton Head
- The Cypress of Hilton Head
- Village Cove Assisted Living
- Harbor Cove Memory Care
- Holiday Indigo Pines
- Life Care Center of Hilton Head
- Pines at Hilton Head
- Helena Square
- Sprenger Health Care Port Royal
- Oaks at Salem Road
- Bay View Nursing Ctr
- The Retreat at Lady's Island
- Dawson & Dawson Home Care
- Oaks at Beaufort
Assisted Living in Bluffton, South Carolina
A fast-growing, historic small town close to beaches, Bluffton, South Carolina, is a strong draw for retirees interested in exploring assisted living options. Twelve miles west of Hilton Head Island and roughly 20 miles northeast of Savannah, Georgia, Bluffton is part of Beaufort County, the southernmost coastal county in South Carolina.
The Palmettos of Bluffton assisted living community is on Okatie Highway/Route 170 in northeast Bluffton. The assisted living community Vineyard Bluffton is on Cassidy Drive off Fording Island Road/I-278 in the upscale Island West area of northeast Bluffton. A bit south of Vineyard is The Addison of Bluffton on Hampton Lake Drive at Buckwater Parkway. The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living and Memory Care is also on Fording Island Road, directly southwest of I-278. To the east, near Crescent Pointe Golf Club, is May River Landing, an assisted living community located on Oak Forest Road.
Hospitals in Bluffton, South Carolina
Residents of Bluffton can see primary care doctors and specialists at Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group on Bluffton Parkway near the intersection of May River Road/Route 46 in northeast Bluffton. Beaufort offers outpatient medical care and laboratory services. St. Joseph’s/Candler Bluffton Campus on Buckwater Place Boulevard offers comprehensive cancer care with oncology specialists, PET-CT scanning, nutritionists, social workers, and financial navigators.
Bluffton has several urgent care or walk-in clinics. There’s a St. Joseph’s/Candler urgent care on Progressive Street, and the Bluffton Medical Campus is a walk-in clinic on Baylor Drive off I-278. Beaufort Memorial Express Care and Occupational Health – Bluffton is another walk-in clinic on Burnt Church Road just off I-278. Novant Health also operates an urgent care facility on Bluffton Road in northern Bluffton.
Perhaps due to Bluffton’s recent population growth, the town is getting two new medical facilities: Novant Health is building a 50-bed hospital in Bluffton, and the University of South Carolina’s Medical University plans to open the MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion in 2026. The facility will offer primary care, specialty care, cancer care, and labs.
Things to Do in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton offers a range of senior-friendly activity options, with golf courses, many parks, proximity to rivers and beaches, and museums that let visitors dive into the rich history of this southern town. Bluffton is part of the Lowcountry, a historic region of the state characterized by low-lying, coastal marshes; rivers and beaches; and a diverse culture shaped by Gullah Geechee (the descendants of African enslaved people of the area) heritage and plantation history.
Learn about the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Heritage Area, at the Bluffton Gullah Cultural Heritage Center on May River Road between Shults Road and Pin Oak Street in Bluffton. The heritage center offers tours exploring Gullah architecture, masonry, farming, and religious practices. Visitors can also take part in immersive experiences where they can learn about sweetgrass weaving, Gullah Geechee art, and the Bluffton Negro Baseball League.
Golfers have plenty of green in Bluffton as well, with numerous courses fairly close to each other in the northeastern part of town. Crescent Pointe Golf Club is an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Design course on Crescent Pointe Drive. May River Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, is another 18-hole course on the banks of the May River and within the May River Forest.
May River Golf Course is located on Mount Pelia Road at Myrtle View Street, and Pinecrest Golf Club is on Pinecrest Way near Bluffton Parkway. Old South Golf Links is a public course on Buckingham Plantation Drive, and Eagle’s Point Golf Club to the north in Bluffton is on Eagle Point Drive. Just south of Eagle’s Point is the Rose Hill Golf Club on Clubhouse Drive.
Senior Living Statistics for Bluffton, South Carolina
Average Senior Living Costs by Housing Type
| Housing Type | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $4,095 |
| Memory Care | $4,405 |
| Independent Living | $4,416 |
| Nursing Home: Private Room | $4,788 |
| Nursing Home: Semi-Private Room | $4,588 |
| Nursing Home: Studio | $4,635 |
| Nursing Home: One Bedroom | $5,618 |
Average Cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Bluffton | $4,095 |
| Luray | $3,679 |
| Gifford | $3,614 |
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Bluffton compares to South Carolina and the national average:
| Area | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Bluffton | $4,095 |
| South Carolina | $4,087 |
| United States | $4,546 |
Senior Living Availability in Bluffton
Bluffton
Surrounding Area
South Carolina
Bluffton Senior Demographics
Population
Bluffton has a population of 31,323.- 50.1% Male
- 49.9% Female
Marital Status
- 64.8% Married
- 7% Divorced
- 24.6% Never Married
- 3.6% Widowed
Age
Seniors make up about 37.7% of the population.- 10.4% in their 50s
- 14.9% in their 60s
- 7.8% in their 70s
- 4.6% in their 80s
Diversity
- 74.9% White
- 9.4% Black
- 0.9% Asian
- 0.3% Native
- 7.5% Identifying as Other
- 7% Mixed Race
- 14.9% Hispanic
Additional Cities with Assisted Living Near Bluffton
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island | $4,394 |
| Beaufort | $4,647 |
| Okatie | $4,143 |
| City | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Port Royal | $4,714 |
| Ridgeland | $4,647 |
Senior Living Ratings Methodology
Our experts spent over 50 hours researching the best communities in each city, focusing on these key factors.
Available Care
We value communities that offer more than standard living services, such as memory care and independent living. We think this is beneficial for older adults, as it allows a community to meet your changing needs over time.
Amenities
Amenities can help an assisted living community feel like a luxury resort or a home away from home. Our research focuses on communities that offer extra perks and benefits for seniors to enjoy.
Location
Location can be important. Since many seniors like to have certain comforts nearby, we look at communities close to parks, shopping areas, hospitals, museums, and other practical or entertaining points of interest.
Reviews
We read through dozens of reviews for every single contender and include a summary of our findings. In most cases, we see common themes regarding positive and negative feedback about each community. Just remember not to take individual reviews at face value.
Cost
Assisted living costs vary greatly based on the facility and level of care. We considered communities that are suitable for various budgets and offer solid value. All prices listed are from community websites.