Charleston Senior AdvisorBy Charleston Senior Advisor Care Team · November 4, 2026
Goose Creek has 6 senior-serving assisted living licenses on DPH's data, including a separately licensed memory care building, plus an adult day center. Hanahan and Moncks Corner each have a nursing home. Families in rural Berkeley often compare local options with Summerville and North Charleston.
A young county getting older
Berkeley County has the youngest population of the three Lowcountry counties, about 16 percent aged 65 or older in 2025 Census estimates, partly because of Joint Base Charleston and the new subdivisions along I-26 and Clements Ferry Road. But growth brings parents too, often moving to be near children and grandchildren.
Licensed senior care has not kept pace everywhere. Goose Creek has a cluster of assisted living, while Moncks Corner, St. Stephen and Bonneau have little beyond nursing homes.
Goose Creek's licensed assisted living
| Facility | Licensed beds | Alzheimer's flag |
|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Square | 44 | No |
| Goose Creek Manor #2 | 36 | No |
| Stratford Place Goose Creek - Assisted Living | 34 | No |
| Stratford Place of Goose Creek Memory Care | 34 | Unit + care |
| Quality Care Residential Home | 29 | No |
| Goose Creek Manor #1 | 7 | No |
Source: S.C. DPH licensing data as of November 6, 2026.
One detail stands out: Goose Creek has an assisted living building and a memory care building licensed separately, side by side on Bridgetown Road, so a couple with different needs can live close together. The rest range from a seven-bed residential home to mid-size buildings.
Nursing homes in Berkeley County
| Nursing home | City | CMS overall rating | Licensed beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Moultrie Health and Rehab | St. Stephen | 3 of 5 | 88 |
| PruittHealth-Moncks Corner | Moncks Corner | 2 of 5 | 132 |
| Retreat at Wellmore of Daniel Island | Charleston | 3 of 5 | 60 |
| The Reserve Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Hanahan | 5 of 5 | 135 |
Ratings: CMS Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.
Berkeley's nursing homes are spread from Hanahan near the North Charleston line to Moncks Corner and St. Stephen near Lake Moultrie, along with the Daniel Island campus in the City of Charleston's Berkeley County section.
Where families look next
For a parent in Moncks Corner or St. Stephen, the nearest assisted living with secured memory care is usually in Goose Creek or Summerville, where Nexton and Carnes Crossroads have added large buildings on the Berkeley side of town. Families in Hanahan often look at North Charleston as well.
Because Berkeley is not one of the coastal counties named in Regulation 60-84's sheltering rule, Berkeley buildings are not required to name an inland shelter, though they still need a written plan and agreement. Ask about it anyway; Goose Creek and Hanahan are close to the coast.
Military families and VA help
With Joint Base Charleston nearby, many Berkeley County families include veterans or military retirees. Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for VA pension with Aid and Attendance, which can help pay for assisted living or home care. Berkeley County's veterans affairs office helps with claims at no charge.
Ask, too, whether a parent's military retirement or VA health benefits affect other programs before applying for Medicaid or Optional State Supplementation.
Choosing between local and farther options
For many families the choice is between a smaller local building close to home and a larger building in Summerville or North Charleston with more services. Consider who will visit, how often, and how long the drive takes on U.S. 52 or I-26 at the hours you would go.
Compare each candidate's DPH license, Alzheimer's flag and enforcement record in our directory before touring, and ask every building for its admission agreement and evacuation plan to read at home.
Day programs and in-home help in Berkeley County
Goose Creek has a licensed adult day center with a large participant capacity, and other centers operate in Ladson and North Charleston. For a parent who lives with family and is alone during the workday, adult day care can be a practical and affordable step before any move.
Licensed in-home care agencies have offices in Goose Creek, Moncks Corner and Hanahan, and agencies based in North Charleston and Summerville also cover the county. Ask about travel coverage for addresses near Lake Moultrie, where some agencies limit short shifts.
Local help
The Trident Area Agency on Aging (843-554-2275) serves Berkeley County, and the county's veterans affairs office helps with VA pension claims, which matters in a county with many military families. BoldAge PACE serves Berkeley County from its center in North Charleston.
Every licensed option is listed on the Berkeley County page and the Goose Creek page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there assisted living in Moncks Corner?
DPH's data shows no senior-serving assisted living with a Moncks Corner address. The town has a licensed nursing home, and families usually look to Goose Creek or Summerville for assisted living.
Is there memory care in Goose Creek?
Yes. Goose Creek has a separately licensed memory care building flagged by DPH for an Alzheimer's special care unit, next to a companion assisted living building.
Does the hurricane sheltering rule apply in Berkeley County?
The inland sheltering requirement in Regulation 60-84 applies to six coastal counties, and Berkeley is not one of them. Berkeley facilities still need a written evacuation plan and sheltering agreement.
Who is the aging agency for Berkeley County?
The Trident Area Agency on Aging in North Charleston, which serves Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
