Clemson Area Retirement Center, Inc. (CARC, Inc.) aka Clemson Downs is locally and affectionately known as The Downs is a privately owned non-corporate retirement community located in Clemson SC.  Our community has provided top quality lifestyle options and care for our residents for over 45 years. Clemson Downs has a long-standing tradition and reputation of excellence in the community as well as the continuing care retirement industry.

Clemson Downs is the only Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the Clemson area, the following is a synopsis of our amenities.

• Independent Living apartments that allow you to live and create your own space in one of our nine different apartment styles while living in a communal, welcoming and supportive environment.
• Clemson Downs is located on a 38-acre wildlife sanctuary featuring multiple gardens and opportunities to walk around the campus.
• Each apartment has an interior entry way for your independent lifestyle and safety. Residents also have their own dedicated outdoor space to garden or entertain. There is also a community garden for all residents.
• We offer a consistent quality, continuum care for every stage of your life.
• Clemson Downs is proud to be neighbors with Clemson University, Southern Wesleyan University, and Tri-County Technical College, where opportunities abound for intellectual growth, including a performing arts center, continuing education, collegiate sporting events, and much more.
• An on-site wellness center with credentialed staff focuses on all seven (7) elements of well-being: physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, vocational, social, and environmental.