Palmettos of Charleston

Palmettos of Charleston is a lovely assisted living community in Charleston, South Carolina. It is within fantastic Charleston County which is part of the Palmetto State.

We strive to make every moment count for our residents at The Palmettos of Charleston because we believe in celebrating life at all stages.

Our promise. We are dedicated to offering our residents the independence they want with the support they need. In fact, all of Palmettos partners prepare for their workday by reciting one of our 20 promises each morning. We want to provide the best quality of care based on the needs of each of our residents.

The Palmettos of Charleston provides for each Resident a personal level of support, while maximizing their activity, freedom and privacy in our 60-apartment community with 45 Assisted Living and 15 Memory Care apartments. Our style fosters independence, socialization, and a healthy lifestyle for each Resident. From medication supervision to art and music therapy, our Residents receive appropriate care for their level of need, remaining vital and independent to enjoy all The Palmettos of Charleston has to offer.

Residents and families can confidently put their trust in The Palmettos, which is the only Charleston area community owned and operated by National HealthCare Corporation (NHC). NHC has been offering compassionate care and joy-filled moments to seniors since 1971. Founded by a physician, NHC provides The Palmettos and its residents access to invaluable national expertise and resources.

The Palmettos demonstrates NHC’s commitment to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living and memory care communities. Established specifically for South Carolina, The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of expertise in a personal manner that helps them feel right at home.

The personal level of care provided to each of our residents is based on an individualized assessment and the specific needs of the resident. This care may include:

• Personal hygiene and grooming
• Showering or bathing
• Dressing and clothing selection
• Socialization and activities
• Medication coordination
• Mobility and transferring
• Continence management
• Monitoring of safety

Amenities:

• Nursing staff around the clock
• Emergency response systems in each apartment
• Fire protection and sprinkler system throughout
• Restaurant-style dining and menus developed by our registered dieticians and chefs. Special diets are available.
• Scheduled transportation for local doctor appointments, shopping and various outings and events
• Individually controlled heating and cooling in each apartment
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
• Recreational options to satisfy a variety of preferences
• All utilities except phone included
• Cable TV
• Wireless Internet throughout the community
• Floor plans including kitchenettes
• Numerous gathering areas – sunrooms, club lounge, living rooms, porches, verandas and theater
• Salon Services available on site
• Manicures
• Beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyards
• Library and Resources Center
• Recreation, Hobby Center and Theater with DVD player

Program Amenities:

• Free educational seminars and enrichment opportunities for both residents and family members
• Full slate of recreational activities for exercise and wellness
• Special events, festive meals, and parties throughout the year
• Daily newspapers and magazines located in gathering rooms
• Socialization and activities

Optional Services: These services are not included in the basic monthly service rates.

• Short-term Respite retreat stays
• Guest meals
• Telephone service
• Basic maintenance services
• Spa, Barber and Salon services
• Optical Services – available on-site by appointment and additional charge based upon care provided
• Podiatrist – available on-site by appointment and additional charge based upon care provided
• Transportation outside of the service area