South Carolina Assisted Living Association

09/08/2025

Happy National Assisted Living Week! September 7-13, 2025! We celebrate your dedication and compassion! 

09/01/2025

Make plans to join us for the Fall Convention! There’s still time to register and we have an awesome Halloween party we are planning with a DJ, 360 Photo Booth, bar and great networking!

Register now:

https://scassistedliving.org/education_events/fall-conference/

This could be you!

08/29/2025

Today marks the final day for registering at the regular rates for the Fall Convention! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your spot before the rates increase! We’re excited about planning a fantastic event with a Halloween theme that you won’t want to miss! 👻🎃☠️

https://scassistedliving.org/education_events/fall-conference/

08/29/2025

♥️Let us help you Find the facility that is in the right region and can provide relief by easing the transition.♥️

♥️The Lockwood family has 3 locations to meet the needs of your loved one. With the aforementioned definition of assisted living fresh in your mind, consider what your loved one needs in a facility and cross-reference those with what various locations we provide.♥️

♥️While meeting the needs of your loved one is important, Magnolias will also go to great lengths to ensure that independence and Care is a top priority.♥️

♥️Magnolias has the capability to meet developing care needs as the resident grows older as we age in place for one flat fee and no levels of care. We are located in Santee,
Eutawville and Walterboro South Carolina. Our Santee Community offers a Dedicated
Memory Care Unit Known as "The Gardens".♥️

☎️Give Randal a Call and let him help you make the Decision process easier!
803-596-1895 ☎️

08/26/2025

Here is a fun and free opportunity to adopt a cow with your residents! Check it out!

08/16/2025

Studies show that centenarians, people who live to 100, accumulate health conditions more slowly and have a lower disease burden compared to shorter-lived individuals.

08/12/2025

SCDCA will join AARP South Carolina for several roundtables and panels on fraud prevention. Hear from local leaders and law enforcement on common scams and how to stay safe.
For more information and events: https://consumer.sc.gov/upcoming-presentationswebinars

08/12/2025

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has expanded its SC Tracking dashboards, which offer comprehensive and accurate insights into key health indicators for South Carolina communities.

The 13 dashboards, which are available in both English and Spanish, provide data on trends related to cancer incidences, asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart attack/stroke, air quality, childhood lead, drinking water, heat related illness, life expectancy, Lyme disease, reproductive health, unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, as well as data specific to each county.

The updates include expanded demographic breakdowns by race/ethnicity and age and additional county data, and offer improved data visualization tips, new downloadable infographics, and additional resource links. The new data enhances DPH’s ability to respond to emerging health trends while ensuring our communities have access to accurate actionable data.

Learn more: https://dph.sc.gov/news/dph-announces-expanded-sc-tracking-dashboards

08/12/2025

😁 funny but still good info to have!

Late last night, Taylor Swift unveiled the 2025 South Carolina Hurricane Guide! Living the Life of a Showgirl means always being ready for anything, and hurricane season is no exception. While we can’t promise a stadium tour for hurricane prep, we can give you the tools to Know Your Zone, make a plan, and build your emergency kit.
Stay prepared this season: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/

08/10/2025

We are heartbroken to share the news that Ginger Benson passed away earlier this week. A beloved and longtime member of our SCALA family, Ginger will be greatly missed. We ask that you please keep her family in your prayers.

View Ginger Sullivan Benson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.