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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buford, SC
Memory care in Buford 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 Buford is about $5,227 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 118 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.4
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9 reviews
The only one that I have an issues with is the cost, other than that the rest is all 5's. With the cost it is just way more than her long-term care insurance can pay for. However based on the experience we...
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 Lancaster Grove Senior Living located in a quiet residential community near USC-Lancaster in upstate South Carolina, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Assisted Living, Memory care, a short-term stay, or a year-round home?...
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9.4
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6 reviews
This facility is relatively new, so it is difficult to compare everything. The only complaints that I have (and they are minor) is that it takes the staff sometime to get back to you on questions that we...
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.
Built in 2022, The Bungalows at Indian Land feature modern touches and engaging amenities to allow South Carolina’s seniors to age gracefully in place. With independent living, assisted living, and memory care, this community offers a tranquil atmosphere for the next chapter of life in the...
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22 Floor plans available
9.1
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50 reviews
The friendly staff and the large size to give mom room to walk around. Wished they had a full time person to man the front door to let you in and wishes they had rooms with showers.
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.
Special Care for Exceptional SeniorsSeniors living with Alzheimer’s and other kinds of dementia deserve special care. Our luxurious community is highly specialized, providing compassionate Alzheimer’s and dementia care community for exceptional seniors. Because we are built from the ground up to...
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9.0
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4 reviews
Everyone is extremely friendly. The staff is very quick to respond to any concerns. Amenities offered are good. Room sizes are about average and perfect for the needs. My dad does wish there were more males...
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.
The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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8.9
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16 reviews
I was very satisfied from the time my father entered until he passed. I could not have asked for better than them. When I was not there I knew my dad was taken care of. The staff was very friendly and kept...
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.
Upgrade Your Senior LivingIt’s time to trade the chores, worries and stress that often come from life at home for a better senior living lifestyle. As a resident here, you’ll enjoy a resort-style atmosphere full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with.We’ve been serving...
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8.9
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28 reviews
Facility is clean, bright and welcoming. It is adequately staffed. The staff are friendly, kind and caring. They are very responsive to any issues or concerns. Good variety of activities. Plenty of food and...
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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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1 review
Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
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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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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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.
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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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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Cost of memory care in Buford, SC
The average cost of senior living in Buford is $5,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Buford
Recent reviews for memory care in Buford
TerraBella Indian Trail in Monroe, NC
5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.
Brookdale Monroe Square
4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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Lancaster Grove Senior Living
4.8
The only one that I have an issues with is the cost, other than that the rest is all 5's. With the cost it is just way more than her long-term care insurance can pay for. However based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Buford review score based on 43 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 11 Buford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Buford 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
Buford review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Buford 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 43 reviews of 11 Buford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buford 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.Buford, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Buford memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buford, 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 Buford 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 Buford 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
54.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Buford 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 Buford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buford 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 Buford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Buford 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 Buford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buford 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 Buford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, The Bungalows at Indian Land and Brookdale Weddington Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buford, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Buford, South Carolina. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Buford, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buford, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Buford, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Buford, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $9365. The average Memory Care cost in Buford, South Carolina is $5,227. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buford, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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