Canterbury House

Dignity & Grace

The Canterbury House is an affordable, non-profit senior living community that provides modern comforts in a gracious and historic setting located in the heart of historic Charleston. We are close to houses of worship, shopping, post office, restaurants, recreational facilities and outstanding medical facilities.

The campus is comprised of two buildings and is available to anyone 62 years of age or older who meets annual income guidelines. Canterbury West features a 13-story high-rise with 204 apartments and Canterbury East is a 4-story building with 46 apartments.

Canterbury House also has a strong affiliation with MUSC and provides a clinical teaching site for their medical, win/win for the students and our residents. Many long-lasting relationships have developed due to these programs.

Our programs and special services include the following:

• A Wellness Program staffed by an RN and Social Worker – offering blood pressure screening, diabetic monitoring; on-site physical and occupational therapy

• Twice weekly worship services

• An exercise program (+ water aerobics)

• A full activity calendar

• Cafeteria – offering the noonday meal

• Transportation to grocery stores and other shopping

• Prescription assistance program

• Emergency call systems in each apartment

• Well-stocked library

• Computer lab and a beauty parlor