Best Senior Living in Darlington, South Carolina
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 11 senior care options in Darlington: 5 communities and 6 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 153 public reviews.
- 11options listed
- 4.1average rating, 5 rated
- 153family reviews read
Elite Home Care and Day Centers
Darlington, South Carolina
4.9(8)
Home care · no referral needed
Oakhaven Nursing Center
Darlington, South Carolina
4.5(12)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Bethea Retirement Community
Darlington, South Carolina
4.3(116)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wilson Senior Care
Darlington, South Carolina
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Medford Nursing Center
Darlington, South Carolina
3.9(10)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Darlington
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Elite Home Care and Day Centers
4.9 (8 reviews)· At-Home Care, Independent Living
Family reviewers describe the day center staff as caring, consistent, and reliable, with one client's stepmother attending for years. Feedback is limited to a handful of reviews, but all are positive, focusing on peace…
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4.5 (12 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
Oakhaven Nursing Center is a long-standing skilled nursing facility in Darlington, South Carolina, founded in 1969 and known locally for cleanliness and attentive nursing care. Detailed reviewer feedback isn't available,…
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4.3 (116 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
- 4
3.9 (10 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
What families say about senior living in Darlington
Counted across the review summaries of 11 Darlington communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 27%
- Caring, attentive staff 18%
- Activities and social life 9%
- Cleanliness 9%
- Management 9%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 73%
- Cost and billing 64%
- Building and upkeep 9%
“Each time we visit the staff are so kind and helpful! The residents all seem happy and well cared for.<br>Definitely would recommend to others!”
“It's not perfect. The rooms are tiny because the building is older. The workers seem to care and attempt to do a decent job.”
Senior Living in Darlington: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (6), medication management (6), 24-hour staff (6), on-site nurse (rn) (5), housekeeping (4), wheelchair accessible (4).
Senior Living near Darlington
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence10.8 mi | 22 | 3.7 / 5 | 10.8 mi |
| Cheraw26.9 mi | 12 | 4.3 / 5 | 26.9 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 11 communities listed in Darlington, 153 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Darlington ask about.
- Home Care in South Carolina: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Darlington: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Darlington, South Carolina?
MyLivingChoice lists 11 senior living communities in Darlington, South Carolina, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Darlington are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Elite Home Care and Day Centers (4.9★, 8 ratings), Oakhaven Nursing Center (4.5★, 12 ratings), Bethea Retirement Community (4.3★, 116 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Darlington?
Beyond senior living, Darlington has at-home care (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (3 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Darlington?
Families rate Darlington senior living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 153 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Darlington senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 11 Darlington communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 27%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 18%), activities and social life (mentioned for 9%). The most common concerns are communication with families (73%), cost and billing (64%), building and upkeep (9%).
How do Darlington nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Darlington carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Darlington bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
