How is an assisted living facility different from a nursing home under South Carolina law?

Assisted living facilities are licensed as community residential care facilities under the South Carolina Code of Regulations, 61-84. They serve residents who maintain a degree of independence and do not require the level of skilled nursing care provided in licensed nursing homes. While the regulatory frameworks differ, both types of facilities owe residents a duty of care and can be held civilly liable for neglect or abuse that causes harm.