Making a Difference In the Lives of Older Adults & Hospice Patients
At the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. we believe that older adults deserve respect and integrity throughout their lives.
The Foundation receives and administers all gifts to the ministries of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, which include Franke at Seaside, the Heritage at Lowman, Rice Estate, RoseCrest, Trinity on Laurens, Lutheran Hospice, BeWell Home Services and BeWell@Home.
Ways to Give
Whether you wish to make a recurring gift on a debit or credit card or you would like to make a one-time gift of assets, we invite you to explore the many ways you can donate and better the lives of older adults in South Carolina.
Charity Navigator
As the nation’s largest and most-utilized charity evaluator, Charity Navigator is an organization that examines individual non-profit organization’s documents and then ranks each objectively using an unbiased, numbers-based system. This gives donors a better understanding of where and how their gifts will be used.
Charity Navigator rates the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, Inc. as four stars (out of four) based on the overall score comprised of our financial records, accountability, and transparency. We invite you to peruse our performance metrics and financial statements at charitynavigator.org.
From Our Blog
Moving into Senior Living
Posted on September 24, 2026 - Moving into a senior living community is one of the most significant transitions a family can navigate together. Whether your loved one is excited for a fresh start or feeling uncertain about the change, the way you approach the move—and the weeks surrounding it—can make a meaningful difference. At Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, our communities are designed to help older adults enjoy meaningful connections, opportunities, and support while maintaining the dignity and individuality that make each person unique. Whether someone is moving into independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled care, families are an important part of the transition. Here’s what families should know to help make the move as smooth and positive as possible.
“Because we feel that the work the Foundation does is so important, we would like to make a gift of stock in memory of my parents and to honor those who work in the Rice Estate skilled nursing area, the BeWell Home Services staff and the Lutheran Hospice group. Our hope is that our gift can help the Foundation continue providing wonderful experiences to other people like my parents were able to enjoy with their connection through the Rice Estate. God’s blessings!”