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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blythewood, SC

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Memory care in Blythewood offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Blythewood is about $4,255 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 140 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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My mom has been a resident of Fairforest Grove for about 2 1/2 years. When dad died I could not take care of mom. I found this place and they take great care of mom. Whenever I visit mom is always clean,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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I'm so happy with Vitality Living. Wonderful and patient employees. I don't have to worry about my love one. Food is wonderful. With many different choices. Very clean. All around and awesome place. Even has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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3232 Floor plans available
8.6
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64 reviews
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I found the staff overly invasive but I much younger than the rest of the residents. Not terrible but it made me a bit uncomfortable. It was also difficult to get assistance later in the evening. Again,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a 60 bed secured Alzheimer's and Dementia Care community. We promote independence and choice. We have 3 unique neighborhoods where residents are placed dependent on their personal level of cognitive function. This way their neighbors are understanding to each other because they are at the...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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33 Floor plans available
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Blythewood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blythewood is $4,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Summit, SC with an average of $3,680 per month.

Memory care costs in Blythewood, SC, vs. nearby cities

Blythewood, SC
$4,255/mo
$4,236/mo

Memory care costs in Blythewood, SC, vs. state and national averages

Blythewood, SC
$4,255/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Blythewood, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,255/mo

Memory care costs in Blythewood, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,163/mo
Studio
$4,734/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,944/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,804/mo

Senior living costs in Blythewood vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Blythewood, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlythewood, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,255/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,143/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,608/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Blythewood, SC:$4,255/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Blythewood, SC:$4,143/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Blythewood, SC:$3,608/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Blythewood, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blythewood and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Blythewood, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Blythewood, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blythewood have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blythewood, SC$4,897/mo$4,746/mo+3.2%
South Carolina$4,391/mo$4,327/mo+1.5%
National$5,847/mo$5,614/mo+4.1%
Blythewood, SC
2024 average cost:$4,897/mo
2023 average cost:$4,746/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,391/mo
2023 average cost:$4,327/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,847/mo
2023 average cost:$5,614/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Blythewood

Recent reviews for memory care in Blythewood

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Blythewood review score based on 34 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Blythewood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blythewood review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blythewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Blythewood, SC8 facilities
8.9
Ridgeway, SC9 facilities
8.4
Arcadia Lakes, SC27 facilities

Review subcategories for Blythewood memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 8 Blythewood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blythewood resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blythewood, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Blythewood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blythewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blythewood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Blythewood memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blythewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blythewood memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blythewood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blythewood memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blythewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Blythewood memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blythewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Blythewood memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blythewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blythewood, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Blythewood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blythewood protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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