Memory Care in Johns Island, SC

Name: Memory Care in Johns Island, SC: directory summary
Creator: WeFoundCare

Nearby

Memory care communities near Johns Island

Counting neighboring towns, there are 20 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Johns Island, 19 more than in Johns Island itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Johns Island

See all 20 within 25 miles

Dayspring Assisted Living
5146 Towles Rd, Hollywood, SC 29449
7.3 mi from Johns Island
Bishop Gadsden Gadsden Glen Center for Health and Rehab- Arcadia
8000 Noble Oak Way, Charleston, SC 29412
10.1 mi from Johns Island
Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412
10.3 mi from Johns Island
Addison of West Ashley-Senior Living in Charleston SC
1445 Bluewater Way, Charleston, SC 29414
10.7 mi from Johns Island
Indigo Hall
509 Standard Way, Charleston, SC 29412
11.1 mi from Johns Island
Ashley Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
11.2 mi from Johns Island

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Johns Island at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Johns Island, based on South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer) records.¹

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Public Health licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.¹ Of the 1 memory care community listed in Johns Island, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.¹

Report a problem: Contact the South Carolina Department of Public Health about a licensed community, or the South Carolina long-term care ombudsman at (803) 734-9900².
Check a license: Open the South Carolina Department of Public Health records¹

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in South Carolina

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid: The South Carolina Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.³ Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.⁴ South Carolina Medicaid agency
Medicare: Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.⁵
Veterans benefits: Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.⁶ The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs helps with claims (803-734-0200).⁷
Medicare counseling: South Carolina’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-868-9095.⁸

Local resources

Local help for families in Johns Island

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

Area Agency on Aging
Aging services for Charleston County⁹
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Charleston County.
Website
Long-term care ombudsman
Trident AAA – Region 9 Long Term Care Ombudsman Program²
843-554-2280
Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Charleston County.
Report abuse or neglect
South Carolina Adult Protective Services
1-888-227-3487
Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.
Website
Medicare counseling (SHIP)
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)⁸
1-800-868-9095
Website
Veterans benefits
South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs⁷
803-734-0200
Website
Medicaid
South Carolina Medicaid agency³
Website
Dementia support
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline¹⁰
1-800-272-3900
Find the chapter that serves South Carolina.
Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Johns Island

How many memory care communities are in Johns Island, SC?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Johns Island, SC, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Johns Island there are 20.

How many residents can memory care communities in Johns Island serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 24 residents.

Do memory care communities in Johns Island have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Department of Public Health licenses memory care in South Carolina. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Johns Island?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Charleston County, call 843-554-2280. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call South Carolina Adult Protective Services at 1-888-227-3487.

Are there memory care communities near Johns Island?

Nearby cities with listings include Hollywood (1, 7.6 mi), Charleston (10, 14.8 mi), North Charleston (2, 18.3 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Johns Island

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

Listings come from South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer), Oct 17, 2026.¹ A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Johns Island (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

South Carolina Department of Public Health, Healthcare Quality: South Carolina licensed Health Facilities (ArcGIS layer). services5.arcgis.com/G4BLIH7rTQoIjCFv/arcgis/rest/services/Health_Facilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.

Memory care in Johns Island, SC