Quick answers
- Is Palmetto Gardens licensed?
- Palmetto Gardens appears on the official license list of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Community Residential Care Facility”, license number CRC-1916, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Palmetto Gardens have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 30. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Palmetto Gardens?
- 425 S Wheeler Ave, Prosperity, SC 29127, Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the phone number of Palmetto Gardens?
- (803) 364-9113, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Newberry County Memorial Hospital, Newberry (about 11 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Generations of Chapin10.0 mi · Chapin, SC · capacity 56
- Heritage at Lowman Residential Care10.0 mi · Chapin, SC · capacity 132
- L&B Care Home17 mi · Saluda, SC · capacity 24
- Long's Residential Care Center17 mi · Saluda, SC · capacity 32
- Lakeside Place Senior Living17 mi · Lexington, SC · capacity 90
- Legacy of Lexington17 mi · Lexington, SC · capacity 49
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Newberry County Memorial Hospital11 mi · Newberry, SC
- Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge18 mi · Columbia, SC
- Lexington Medical Center26 mi · West Columbia, SC
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | PALMETTO GARDENS |
| License number | CRC-1916 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 30 |
| Address | 425 S Wheeler Ave, Prosperity, SC 29127 |
| County | Newberry |
| State | South Carolina |
| Phone | (803) 364‑9113 |
| Licensing agency | South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of South Carolina — South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), Healthcare Quality, Health Facility Licensing, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances