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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Darlington, South Carolina

Darlington, SC has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $8,846/mo. That's roughly in line with the South Carolina state median.

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Median monthly price, Darlington

$8,846/mo

Estimated range $8,134 – $9,412

● Darlington $8,846 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Darlington

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesDarlingtonSouth CarolinaNational
25th percentile$8,134/mo$8,624/mo$8,951/mo
Median$8,846/mo$9,034/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$9,412/mo$9,819/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Darlington runs about $31 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,663
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,858
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,367

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Florence

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Darlington.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Darlington runs about $1,528 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Darlington has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (843) 383-8632 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,858 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,239 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Darlington assisted living median of $5,239 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,858 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Darlington run about $8,846 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Darlington

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Darlington, in Darlington County, has about 6,120 residents. About 1,581 of them (26%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $33,952.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Pee Dee Area Agency on Aging (Vantage Point)(843) 383-8632caresouth-carolina.com

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • GetCareSC1-800-868-9095getcaresc.com

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Sumter VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Sumter.

  • Community Choices WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Darlington more expensive than the rest of South Carolina?

Darlington's median nursing home cost is about 2% lower than the South Carolina state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across South Carolina → · Nursing Homes cost across South Carolina → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Darlington: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers