Still Hopes Named One of the 17 Best Nursing Homes in South Carolina

July 24, 2026

South Carolina's population is aging fast — the median age jumped from around 36 in 2010 to 40 in 2020, and by 2034 older adults could outnumber children nationwide for the first time in U.S. history. Against that backdrop, U.S. News & World Report released its latest nursing home rankings, and Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community made the cut.

Hot Points:

  • A five-star distinction. Out of 188 nursing homes evaluated across South Carolina, only 17 earned a perfect overall rating of five out of five — and Still Hopes is one of them.
  • High performing where it counts. To earn the ranking, a facility must be "high performing" in short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or both — meaning real, measurable quality of care.
  • A trusted nonprofit choice. As a nonprofit, church-affiliated community offering continuing care, Still Hopes stands out among a list dominated by larger corporate and for-profit operators.