Scott Towers, located at 511 Augusta Street in Greenville, SC, has a long history in the community since the early 1970s, serving low-income senior adults for decades in its high-rise building, which stood 14 stories tall before its implosion on January 19, 2014, and before then held about 80 units in a five-story structure, and people remember how it stood as a part of Greenville's landscape for many years, later becoming known for its service to seniors. The community was operated by the Greenville Housing Authority and is now being redeveloped to offer both market rate and affordable housing, with three main phases planned-two with 150 affordable senior apartments each, and a third phase aimed at providing 200 multi-family units, plus a mix of renovated garden apartments and about 113 new units, making space for families and low-income seniors to find a safe place to live.
The community offers assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care, home care, memory care services, and nursing home options, so people living there can choose what fits their needs, or move to a different level of care as needs change. Residents can get help with daily tasks like incontinence care and transferring from bed to wheelchair, and staff can help monitor insulin levels and manage diabetes, always with someone available around the clock in case of emergencies. Residents have meals provided, so they don't have to cook if they don't want to, and there are activities both on-site and away from the community, including devotional and spiritual growth options. Everyone has access to indoor common spaces set up for socializing and engagement, which means people can gather together without having to leave the building.
Scott Towers has also offered housing for folks over 62 with about 193 units set aside especially for older adults, and they try to promote stability and well-being for people needing affordable housing. The staff get praised for being friendly, joyful, and helpful, making things a bit easier for everyone who lives there. Diabetic care is available, and residents get personalized health management. There are several studio room layouts available, and people have access to devotional services off-site if desired. The facility has had a unique role in the community because it's also been used for large disaster response drills, where fire, law enforcement, and medical teams practiced their skills with simulated emergencies, using the building for training with mannequins and props, and after the implosion, it even served as a site for firefighter training. Even after all the changes, Scott Towers continues to focus on supporting the Greenville community and helping people find housing that matches what they need, in an environment where safety and comfort matter.
