Assisted living homes in Charleston, South Carolina
Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Charleston.
Updated July 2026
Charleston, SC has 12 licensed assisted living homes (188 beds, averaging 47.0 per home). It sits in Charleston County, a strong RAL market scoring 8.8/10, with 29,129 seniors 75+ growing 20.5%.
Licensed homes
12
Charleston
Licensed beds
188
total
Avg home size
47.0 beds
per home
County opportunity
8.8/10
Strong
The Charleston assisted living market
Charleston has 12 licensed assisted living homes totaling 188 beds — an average of 47.0 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Charleston County, it draws on a 75+ population of 29,129 growing 20.5%, with a senior median income of $65,198. See the full Charleston County market or all South Carolina top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Charleston, SC?
Charleston has 12 licensed assisted living homes with about 188 total beds.
Is Charleston a good place to open an assisted living home?
Charleston is in Charleston County, which scores 8.8/10 (Strong) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 20.5%. Current local supply is 12 homes.
What county is Charleston in?
Charleston is in Charleston County, South Carolina.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the South Carolina licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.