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Retirement Homes and 55+ Communities in South Carolina

With its distinctive Lowcountry, world-renowned Myrtle Beach golf courses, miles of Atlantic beaches, and southern charm, it's no wonder retirees continue to flock to 55+ communities in South Carolina. The warm climate, high quality healthcare, and wide selection of recreational offerings make South Carolina one of the best states for active adults to retire. Whether you're looking for a home by the ocean, lakes, mountains, or near historic Charleston, over 55 communities in South Carolina offer something for everyone. You can review our list to find some of the best retirement homes and communities in South Carolina.


Insights Into the Popular Amenities and Communities in South Carolina

South Carolina is a superb retirement destination, with communities that offer high-quality homes, outdoor sporting activities, stunning coastal or mountain views, and welcoming, friendly social groups.


The warm summers and mild, comfortable winters create a backdrop where retirees can choose to live in rural or suburban areas and access all the amenities and lifestyles available in a safe, secure, well-appointed private retirement community with premium and spacious apartments, homes, and outdoor spaces.

Enjoying the South Carolina Climate and Landscape

Often considered one of the best states for retirees and active adults, South Carolina's weather varies little between regions, although it has a year-round subtropical climate split into four distinct seasons. During the hotter summers, temperatures can briefly reach around ninety degrees, dropping to roughly sixty degrees during cooler winter days. Snowfall is rare and usually occurs only to the north of the state, with very little wintery weather on the lower-profile south coast.

Activities in and around adult communities, such as walking, sailing, fishing, and boating, are particularly popular in the spring and summer when well-maintained lifestyle communities are bursting with color and scent owing to the countless flowers that thrive in the warm environment.

Vibrant and Active Retirement Communities and Homes

Many South Carolina retirement communities on the map are near sites with abundant, rich heritage, with important and preserved buildings and monuments dating back to the Civil War. The historic Newberry Opera House, numerous museums, art galleries, and theaters provide a wealth of entertainment options when living in one of these communities.

Retirees living in South Carolina often spend time outdoors, whether playing tennis with other community residents, relaxing at the beaches and marinas, traversing the walking trails, maintaining hobbies such as gardening, or trekking through the forests at one of many communities that provide equestrian stables and trails alongside quality homes and grounds.

Sporting, Outdoor, and Cultural SC Events and Groups

The lakes, beaches, and dunes provide varied places to make the most of your retirement years. Cities like Columbia, the state capital, have ample shopping and cultural attractions, while the mountains, lakes, and rivers are perfect for riverside walks, fishing, and taking in the fresh air–alongside hundreds of exceptional golf courses.

Local delicacies to try include fresh seafood and shrimp caught from the 200 miles of beaches and coastlines, including the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook, which are a short trip from the mainland. Community residents can also relax at home with resort-style amenities, fitness centers, swimming pools, and world-class sports facilities, all included with private home ownership opportunities available in 2024.

Tax-Advantages of Choosing an Adult Community in South Carolina for Your Retirement

Part of the attraction of purchasing a home for sale in one of the retirement communities in South Carolina is the lower living costs and retirement-friendly tax initiatives, with exemptions for adults above 85 from county-specific goods taxes and an upper personal income tax band of 7%.

These financial aspects make an aspirational retirement lifestyle and home in our South Carolina communities more accessible and attainable, with the added benefits of the near-perfect climate, diverse locations and landscapes to choose from, and generous retirement income deductions.

All of this gives you the freedom to enjoy an optimal retirement home in one of several incredible communities in this beautiful part of the United States!


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Cresswind Charleston

Summerville, South Carolina 55+ Community
Summerville, South Carolina

This active-lifestyle community just outside of Charleston, SC is designed to meet the needs of active adults, offering a clubhouse, fitness center with classes and nutrition programs, an activities director, walking trails, and resort-style amenities. Several golf courses are located nearby and the community is convenient to Folly Beach and Isle of Palms. Homes are priced from the upper $400,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Handsmill on Lake Wylie

York, South Carolina 55+ Community
York, South Carolina

Located just 30 minutes from Charlotte, Handsmill on Lake Wylie is a 55-plus community in historic York, South Carolina. This active adult community features the 13,433-acre Lake Wylie for fishing, boating, and a variety of watersports. Other amenities include a clubhouse with social lounge and catering kitchen, a fully equipped fitness center, and an outdoor pool with a splash pad. Homes in a variety of designs and floorplans range from 2,300+ to 3,400+ square feet priced from the $300,000s to $1 million. Read More...

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Horizons at Summers Corner

Summerville, South Carolina 55+ Community
Summerville, South Carolina

Horizons at Summers Corner is Lennar’s newest 55+ active adult community in Summerville, South Carolina, just outside Charleston. The community provides residents 55 and older with several desirable onsite amenities, including a clubhouse, 95-acre lake with lakeside pavilion, an exclusive swim complex, fitness center, walking trails, and a village center with commercial space. The age-restricted community features low-maintenance homes and South Carolina real estate with Lennar’s innovative Everything’s Included® packages. Priced from the low $300,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks

Bluffton, South Carolina 55+ Community
Bluffton, South Carolina

Located in the scenic Lowcountry, this 55+ active adult community offers new homes just 20 miles from Hilton Head Island beaches and historic Savannah, Georgia. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball courts, walking & biking trails, dog park, community gardens, and more. Homes priced from the $400,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay

Summerville, South Carolina 55+ Community
Summerville, South Carolina

Located 30 minutes from Charleston, K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay is a new 55+ community offering an active lifestyle. The lakefront clubhouse features saline indoor and outdoor swimming pools, athletic club, and tennis, bocce ball & pickleball courts. Residents enjoy a variety of clubs and activities including fishing, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding, walking trails, and bird watching. Priced from the low $400,000s. Read More...

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Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head

Hardeeville, South Carolina 55+ Community
Hardeeville, South Carolina

This Jimmy Buffett-inspired 55+ community is located in the heart of coastal South Carolina, minutes from Hilton Head Island. The community offers a laid-back lifestyle with resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, indoor and outdoor dining, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, pet spa, and a theater. Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC are within a short drive. Homes priced from the low $300,000s to the mid $400,000s. Read More...

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Roselyn

Lancaster, South Carolina 55+ Community
Lancaster, South Carolina

Roselyn is a new active adult 55-plus community in Lancaster, SC. About an hour south of Charlotte, residents of the South Carolina community enjoy an array of resort-style amenities and social opportunities in a charming southern town. Amenities will include a clubhouse, swimming pool, pickleball courts, and trails that link to the Carolina Thread Trail. Close to golf, shopping, dining, and top-notch healthcare, the 55 and over community features four unique home collections from Lennar. Prices to be determined. Read More...

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Sun City Carolina Lakes

Fort Mill, South Carolina 55+ Community
Fort Mill, South Carolina

Sun City Carolina Lakes, a 55+ active adult community in Indian Land, South Carolina, blends tranquility and convenience just six miles south of Charlotte. Nestled along the Catawba River and a championship golf course, it offers resort-style amenities like pools, fitness centers, lakes, and walking trails. With a variety of well-designed homes, this vibrant community is perfect for active adults seeking a dynamic, enriched lifestyle. Condos, villas, and single-family homes priced from the high $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Sun City Hilton Head

Bluffton, South Carolina 55+ Community
Bluffton, South Carolina

The largest 55+ active adult community in South Carolina, Sun City Hilton Head is home to 36 holes of championship golf, three amenity centers, a sports complex, fitness centers, two social halls, parks, community gardens, biking and hiking trails and over 100 clubs and resident community groups. Located 15 miles from Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia, this coastal South Carolina community offers low-maintenance homes and villas priced from the mid $200,000s to over $2 million. Lots priced from $55,000 to $189,500. Read More...

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