Wesley Commons

What Wesley Commons does

Wesley Commons, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) located on a 150-acre wooded campus in Greenwood, South Carolina. Founded circa 1975 by United Methodists and Greenwood community leaders, the community operates as a single integrated campus delivering a full continuum of care: independent living (cottages, villas, and apartments across six existing neighborhoods plus the new Arbor Ridge expansion), assisted living at Palmetto Place, memory support at Jasmine Cottage (14 suites with Scandinavian-inspired design), skilled nursing at an 80-private-room Health and Rehabilitation Center, rehabilitation therapy, and licensed home care. The community serves 400+ residents supported by 250+ staff and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top-rated retirement community and skilled nursing facility.

The business model combines a large upfront, partially-refundable entrance fee (paid under multi-year Residence and Services Agreements) with recurring monthly service fees covering housing, ~30 meals per month, utilities, housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, wellness access, and increasing tiers of care services. A non-profit benevolence program, underwritten by charitable donations and a Resident Support Fund, guarantees that residents are never asked to leave the community if they outlive their financial resources—an unusual commitment that for-profit competitors cannot structurally offer. The technology stack supporting the operation is conventional: a marketing website with lead capture, sales-team-orchestrated campus tours and consultations, and standard clinical/senior-living back-office workflows. No proprietary software platform, mobile application, AI features, or data flywheels are disclosed.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer enterprise field sales: personalized tours, decision guides targeting both prospects and adult children, the Future Residency Program securing priority reservation with a $1,000 refundable deposit, and bottom-of-funnel conversion driven by resident referrals. Geographic scope is regional, anchored to South Carolina with proximity to Self Regional Healthcare and Lander University as cross-institutional anchors. Operationally the organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and led by a CEO/CFO/VPs of Operations and Business Development team, with a Medical Director overseeing clinical services.

Name

Wesley Commons

Legal name

Wesley Commons, Inc.

Website

https://wesleycommons.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wesley Commons is a non-profit Life Plan Community in Greenwood, South Carolina, operating a 150-acre campus with full continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing) for 400+ residents, financed via entrance fees and monthly service charges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Care Retirement Community (Senior Living Services)

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (623311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life Plan / Entrance-Fee CCRCs (HLADAEAA), Single-Site CCRCs (HLADAEAE), Affordable / Middle-Market CCRCs (HLADAEAJ), Market-Rate Independent Living (Private Pay) Communities (HLADAAAA)

Keywords

• Continuing care retirement community
• Senior living services
• Independent living residences
• Assisted living care
• Skilled nursing care

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entrance Fees: One-time upfront fees paid upon moving in, with multiple refund options (Non-Refundable, 50% Standard Refund, 80% Refund). Entrance fees cover housing costs, future healthcare access, community operations, and social amenities. The fee varies by residence type and selected refund option.
2. Monthly Service Fees: Recurring monthly fees covering housing, meals (30 meals on average per month), utilities, housekeeping, linen service, maintenance, activities, transportation, and access to wellness programs. Fees vary by residence size with additional charges for second occupants.
3. Healthcare Services: Additional fees for higher levels of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and home care services when needed beyond the base monthly fee.
4. Donations and Benevolence Program: Charitable contributions from residents, community members, businesses, and foundations to support the Resident Support Fund, ensuring no resident is asked to leave if they outlive financial resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wesley Commons is a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) that sells residential living and healthcare services on a 150-acre campus in Greenwood, South Carolina. Its core offerings include independent living residences (apartments, cottages, villas, and the new Arbor Ridge expansion) plus a full continuum of care covering assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and home care services. The community operates as a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supported by entrance fees, monthly service fees, and charitable donations.

Product overview

Wesley Commons is a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) offering a full continuum of care with multiple product lines. The core independent living residences include Cottages, Villas, and Apartments across three neighborhoods (Bristol Court, The Treehouse, The Heritage House, The Village, The Meadows, Wesley Park), plus the new Arbor Ridge expansion. Healthcare services encompass Home Care, Assisted Living (Palmetto Place), Memory Support (Jasmine Cottage with 14 rooms), Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing (Health and Rehabilitation Center with 80 private rooms). Supporting amenities include the 7,500 sq ft Wellness Complex with pool, multiple dining venues, transportation, and educational programs. The integrated model allows residents to transition seamlessly across care levels without leaving the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apartments (Bristol Court, The Treehouse, The Heritage House) Multiple floor plans across three apartment neighborhoods (Bristol Court, The Treehouse, The Heritage House) offering comfortable independent living residences for active seniors, with fully equipped kitchens, spacious layouts, and full access to Wesley Commons community amenities and continuum of care.
• Cottages Two-bedroom cottage homes in established neighborhoods (The Village, The Meadows, Wesley Park) featuring options including sun rooms, screened porches, and attached garages, providing maintenance-free community living for active independent seniors.
• Villas Attached two-bedroom homes providing the privacy of a free-standing residence with convenient access to community services, located in The Village, The Meadows, and Wesley Park neighborhoods.
• Arbor Ridge (New Cottage Neighborhood) Newest Wesley Commons expansion neighborhood featuring 33 cottage homes with three distinctive designs (The Cedar, The Cypress, The Elm), open floor plans, modern amenities, and premium finishes designed for today's active adults seeking maintenance-free independent living.
• Home Care Licensed Home Health services providing flexible in-home care options for Wesley Commons residents who need additional healthcare support while aging in place, coordinated with their primary care physicians.
• Palmetto Place (Assisted Living) Assisted living services offering personalized care for residents needing help with daily activities including medication management, personal care, and dining, while preserving as much independence and dignity as possible.
• Jasmine Cottage (Memory Support) Specialized memory care neighborhood with 14 private suites providing compassionate care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in a secure, supportive environment incorporating Scandinavian-inspired design principles for calm and sensory engagement.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services designed to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence following surgery, illness, or injury.
• Health and Rehabilitation Center (Skilled Nursing) Skilled nursing facility with 80 private rooms providing 24-hour professional care, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best skilled nursing facilities, focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Future Residency Program Program allowing prospective residents to secure priority status for a preferred Wesley Commons residence with a $1,000 refundable deposit while continuing to live independently, providing access to select campus amenities.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Self Regional HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor regional medical center located less than two miles from Wesley Commons campus. Provides comprehensive healthcare services with numerous subspecialties including nationally recognized stroke center, cardiac care programs, and surgical excellence. Offers emergency and specialized medical services to Wesley Commons residents ensuring seamless healthcare coordination.
• Lander UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partner contributing to educational opportunities for Wesley Commons residents through the Lakelands Lifelong Learning Network. Residents access cultural events, concerts, and educational programs at the university while the partnership provides intellectual engagement and community connection.
• Piedmont Technical CollegesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technical college providing continuing education courses and programs accessible to Wesley Commons residents. Supports lifelong learning initiatives and educational enrichment opportunities within the community.
• United Methodist ChurchsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical founding partner with Methodist roots. While Wesley Commons welcomes residents of all faiths, the community maintains connection to its faith-based heritage and Christian principles that guide its mission of serving seniors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Acts Retirement-Life Communities: Acts Retirement-Life Communities is a large nonprofit operator of Life Plan Communities across multiple states, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and related services. It is a broad incumbent because it operates at much greater scale while overlapping directly with Wesley Commons' CCRC model.
• Erickson Senior Living: Erickson Senior Living develops and operates large senior living campuses with independent living and integrated healthcare services. It is a broad incumbent peer because its model overlaps with Wesley Commons' campus-based senior living continuum, though at a larger national scale and different ownership structure.

Direct peers

• Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community: Bishop Gadsden is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Charleston, South Carolina with independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and amenities. It is comparable as a mission-driven CCRC serving seniors who value campus lifestyle plus future healthcare access.
• Rolling Green Village: Rolling Green Village is a South Carolina continuing care retirement community in the Greenville area with independent living and higher levels of care. It is comparable as a regional CCRC competing for similar senior residents seeking campus-based housing, amenities, and care progression.
• Clemson Downs: Clemson Downs is a Clemson, South Carolina senior living community offering independent living and care services for older adults. It is comparable because it serves the same regional retiree market with a residential senior-living model and access to supportive care.
• Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community: Still Hopes is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in West Columbia, South Carolina offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. It closely overlaps with Wesley Commons in care continuum, nonprofit positioning, and regional senior-living customer base.
• The Heritage at Lowman: The Heritage at Lowman is a South Carolina senior living community associated with Lutheran Services Carolinas, offering residential senior living and care services. It is comparable to Wesley Commons through its nonprofit heritage, regional footprint, and continuum-of-care positioning.
• Martha Franks Retirement Community: Martha Franks is a faith-based retirement community in Laurens, South Carolina with senior housing and continuing-care-style services. It is a close peer given its nonprofit/mission orientation, South Carolina location, and focus on senior residential care.
• Franke at Seaside: Franke at Seaside is a Mount Pleasant, South Carolina continuing care retirement community with senior housing, wellness, and healthcare services. It is comparable as a regional CCRC with a nonprofit heritage and a similar promise of aging in place through multiple care levels.
• Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina: Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina operates nonprofit Life Plan/retirement communities across South Carolina with independent living, assisted living, healthcare, and mission-driven senior services. It is highly comparable because Wesley Commons is also a South Carolina nonprofit, faith-influenced continuing care retirement community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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