Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC
Assisted living and memory care communities in and around Bluffton, with addresses and phone numbers, so you can call and tour.
Assisted living and memory care communities
Six communities in Bluffton and Okatie. Tap one for what it offers, its phone number and what to ask on a tour.
The Addison of Bluffton, formerly Benton House: assisted living from $5,075 and Magnolia Trails memory care from $6,570 a month. Phone and tour questions.
Vineyard Bluffton at 25 Cassidy Dr: assisted living and secure memory care with a courtyard, restaurant-style dining and respite stays. Phone and tips.
The Pines at Bluffton at 800 Fording Island Rd: assisted living, memory care and respite stays on a private 10-acre site. Phone, care and tour questions.
The Palmettos of Bluffton, NHC’s 60-apartment assisted living on Okatie Hwy, with Palmettos Village memory care. Phone, care and tour questions.
May River Landing in Bluffton: independent living, assisted living and memory care on Oak Forest Rd near Belfair. Phone, care levels and tour tips.
Canterfield of Bluffton on SC 170: independent living apartments and villas, assisted living and memory care in one community. Phone and tour tips.
- Level of care
- Assisted living, memory care
- Area
- Bluffton, Okatie
- Next step
- Call and tour
Choosing assisted living in Bluffton
Assisted living in Bluffton, SC is mostly along US 278 and Okatie Highway (SC 170): Bluffton and the Okatie area have more assisted living and memory care communities than Hilton Head Island itself. For assisted living in Okatie, The Palmettos, Sprenger Health Care and Canterfield are all on that corridor. The six communities above each have their own page with photos, what they offer and what to ask on a tour. Fees, waitlists and openings change, so call before you visit. For the island’s own communities, see senior living on Hilton Head.
More senior living in Bluffton, SC: memory care, independent living and home care
All six communities above have memory care as well as assisted living: see memory care in Bluffton for how the six compare and what it costs. For someone who wants meals and housekeeping but no care yet, see independent living in Bluffton. To stay at home with help, see home care in Bluffton, from hourly caregivers to home health nurses and hospice.
Retirement communities in Bluffton, SC: active adults who don't need care yet
The best retirement communities in Bluffton, SC depend on what you want: a retirement community in Bluffton can mean a home of your own or a place with care. For golf, neighbors and no care services, see Sun City Hilton Head, the 55-plus community west of Old Town, and 55-plus communities in Bluffton for the neighborhoods and homes for sale. For meals and housekeeping now and care later, start with independent living in Bluffton; the communities above are the Bluffton retirement communities that add assisted living and memory care.
How to compare
Ask which levels of care are on site, and what happens when needs change.
Ask what the monthly fee covers and what is extra.
Ask about memory care separately: it has its own staffing and fees.
Visit at a mealtime to see the dining room and how staff talk to residents.
Nursing homes in Bluffton: skilled nursing and rehab
Nursing homes in Bluffton, SC give round-the-clock nursing care and short-term rehab after a hospital stay, rather than assisted living. Both Bluffton nursing homes are on Okatie Highway and Okatie Village Drive, about six miles west of Old Town.
NHC HealthCare Bluffton at 3039 Okatie Hwy: skilled nursing and short-term rehab. Phone, hours, what to ask on a tour, and nearby assisted living.
Sprenger Health Care Bluffton at 60 Okatie Village Dr: skilled nursing, rehab and assisted living on one campus. Phone, services and tour questions.
Respite care in Bluffton, SC
Respite care is a short stay in a furnished room, with meals and help, for a family caregiver who needs a break, for a parent recovering after a hospital stay, or as a trial before a move. Four Bluffton communities offer it.
The Pines at Bluffton at 800 Fording Island Rd: assisted living, memory care and respite stays on a private 10-acre site. Phone, care and tour questions.
Vineyard Bluffton at 25 Cassidy Dr: assisted living and secure memory care with a courtyard, restaurant-style dining and respite stays. Phone and tips.
The Addison of Bluffton, formerly Benton House: assisted living from $5,075 and Magnolia Trails memory care from $6,570 a month. Phone and tour questions.
Sprenger Health Care Bluffton at 60 Okatie Village Dr: skilled nursing, rehab and assisted living on one campus. Phone, services and tour questions.
- The Pines at Bluffton is on Fording Island Road about 2 miles from Old Town. Vineyard Bluffton (Cassidy Drive) and The Addison (Hampton Lake Drive) are about 5 miles out, and Sprenger Health Care, which lists respite beside both its nursing wing and its assisted living, is about 6.
- Ask for the minimum stay, the daily rate, what to bring, who gives medications and whether a guest joins meals and activities.
- For a caregiver who needs support at home, the Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging serves people 60 and older in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties and runs a Family Caregiver Support Program: call (843) 473-3991.
Elder law in Bluffton, SC
Elder law is the legal side of growing older: powers of attorney and advance directives, planning for long-term care, guardianship and estates. Two Bluffton firms list it as a focus. This is a list of what each firm says it does, not legal advice.
2 Hampton Hall Blvd, Suite 100, Bluffton, SC 29910
Where: 2 Hampton Hall Boulevard, 2.9 miles from Old Town Bluffton, with virtual appointments for clients elsewhere in South Carolina. Life care planning, prevention planning, estate planning and probate; the firm says elder law and estate planning are all it does.
110 Traders Cross, 1st Floor, Bluffton, SC 29909
Where: 110 Traders Cross, on the Okatie side, 5.9 miles from Old Town Bluffton; it serves Bluffton, Beaufort and the surrounding area. Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives, guardianship and conservatorship, estate planning and probate. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5.
- To be matched with a lawyer, the South Carolina Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service takes calls at (803) 799-7100. Participating lawyers charge no more than $50 for a 30-minute first meeting.
- The Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging, (843) 473-3991, lists legal assistance for people 60 and older in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.
- More firms are on lawyers in Bluffton, and the island’s are on lawyers on Hilton Head Island.
Ridgeland, SC: nursing homes and hospice
Looking for a Ridgeland, SC nursing home or Ridgeland, SC hospice from Jasper County? The Bluffton-area options sit 12 to 16 miles south of downtown Ridgeland (straight-line, from the Jasper County Courthouse on 3rd Avenue).
- Sprenger Health Care (60 Okatie Village Drive) is about 13 miles from downtown Ridgeland. NHC HealthCare Bluffton (3039 Okatie Highway) is about 15. Both are skilled nursing and rehab centers.
- Canterfield of Bluffton has a Ridgeland mailing address, 567 North Okatie Highway, about 12 miles from downtown Ridgeland, with assisted living and memory care.
- Hospice: MiraSol Health’s Bluffton office serves Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties, and Agape Care and Crescent Hospice have Bluffton offices. See hospice and home care in Bluffton.
More Bluffton Guides
Sun City Hilton Head is Del Webb's 55+ community near Bluffton, SC: homes, fees, the age rule, resident-only golf, clubs, dining and how the gates work.
Bluffton Health Department, the SC Department of Public Health clinic at 4819 Bluffton Parkway: hours, phone, WIC and how to book.
Town of Bluffton Town Hall at 20 Bridge Street: hours, phone, permits, business licenses and how WM trash collection works.
Bluffton is in Beaufort County, SC, on the mainland west of Hilton Head. Population, size, what it is known for, Bluffton Parkway, and distances.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there assisted living communities in Bluffton, SC?
Yes. Six communities in Bluffton and Okatie have assisted living: The Addison of Bluffton, Vineyard Bluffton, The Pines at Bluffton, The Palmettos of Bluffton, May River Landing and Canterfield of Bluffton. Sprenger Health Care has assisted living beside its nursing center.
Which Bluffton communities offer memory care?
The Addison of Bluffton, The Palmettos of Bluffton, Vineyard Bluffton, The Pines at Bluffton, May River Landing and Canterfield of Bluffton all have memory care. Call to confirm current openings.
How do I choose an assisted living community in Bluffton?
Call several, tour at a mealtime, and ask what the monthly fee covers, which levels of care are on site and how fees change when care needs grow.
Is there respite care in Bluffton, SC?
Yes. The Pines at Bluffton, Vineyard Bluffton and The Addison of Bluffton offer short respite stays for a caregiver who needs a break or a parent recovering after a hospital stay.
Are there nursing homes in Bluffton, SC?
Yes. NHC HealthCare Bluffton on Okatie Highway and Sprenger Health Care Bluffton on Okatie Village Drive both offer skilled nursing and short-term rehab. Call to confirm current openings.
Is there a nursing home near Ridgeland, SC?
The nearest skilled nursing centers in this guide are Sprenger Health Care and NHC HealthCare Bluffton, in Okatie, about 13 and 15 miles south of downtown Ridgeland. Call to confirm openings and whether they take new patients from Jasper County.
Who provides hospice in Bluffton, SC?
MiraSol Health, a nonprofit, Agape Care and Crescent Hospice all have offices in Bluffton. Hospice comes to the patient, at home, in an assisted living apartment or in a nursing center, and a doctor refers. The hospice and home care page lists each one.
Where can I find a caregiver in Bluffton?
Home care agencies with Bluffton offices, including Right at Home, Visiting Angels and BrightStar Care, send caregivers to the house by the hour. A family caregiver who needs support can call the Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging’s Family Caregiver Support Program at (843) 473-3991.
Who is a stair lift installer in Bluffton, SC?
Mobility City, at 97 Towne Drive, (843) 473-7231, sells and installs straight and curved stair lifts and offers a free consultation. Home Mobility Solutions in Ridgeland, (843) 321-9391, lists chair lift systems and serves Bluffton too.
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