Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center

Bethea Baptist Healthcare Center in Darlington, South Carolina offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care, along with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services in a state-of-the-art rehab center. Residents can transition between care levels without relocating, moving from independent living to higher levels of care as needs change.

The community provides multiple residential options including cottages, apartments, patio homes, suites, and studios. New cottages feature floor plans ranging from 1,600 to over 2,500 square feet with barrier-free access, quality appliances, and maintenance-free living across the 145-acre campus.

As a Southern Baptist-affiliated retirement community, Bethea emphasizes service and faith in its mission. The campus includes an on-site chapel with a pastor, and residents participate in church services, morning devotions, and Bible studies. The community connects residents with non-profit groups throughout the Florence-Darlington area to serve surrounding communities.

Amenities include an aquatic center with certified aquatic therapy, an on-campus primary care office through HopeHealth, Inc., exercise facilities, a library, beauty and barber shop, bistro and restaurant-style dining, and a country store. The activities calendar features events and excursions including shopping trips, beach outings, and social dining experiences with southern-style cooking.

The community fosters an environment centered on wellness, continued purpose, and friendship. An activities coordinator ensures regular programming, and residents enjoy access to exercise and pool areas across the campus grounds.