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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buford, SC

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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 $6,859 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 117 communities, read 2728 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lancaster, Monroe and Waxhaw.

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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Brookdale has been a great fit for my mom. It has been especially challenging during the pandemic, but they have done a good job of helping my mom settle in and helping me to feel comfortable that she is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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This community is wonderful and I would recommend it to anyone. This community is very clean. The staff are good and they have wonderful meals.My husband is doing much better since moving into this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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
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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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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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Overall, 4 stars. This is the only location in northeast Columbia that has a patio-style living arrangement where she has a back door directly to the yard and can take out her dog. That's the best thing I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Buford, SC

The average cost of senior living in Buford is $6,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethune, SC with an average of $5,647 per month.

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

Buford, SC
$6,859/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,859/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,896/mo
Studio
$6,839/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,373/mo

Senior living costs in Buford 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: Buford, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuford, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$6,859/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,337/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Buford, SC:$6,859/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Buford, SC:$5,604/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Buford, SC:$3,337/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Buford, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Buford 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Buford, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buford 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 average 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
Buford, SC$6,683/mo$6,317/mo+5.8%
South Carolina$5,196/mo$5,032/mo+3.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Buford, SC
2024 average cost:$6,683/mo
2023 average cost:$6,317/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,196/mo
2023 average cost:$5,032/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Buford

Recent reviews for memory care in Buford

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC

5.0
This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a flower arranging contest.

Sunflower Springs at Summit Place in Columbia, SC

4.0
My mother was a resident at The Haven for several years before she passed away recently. We found the staff to be so very patient, kind, and compassionate. The biggest challenge for them was keeping track of Mother's belongings, which is typical of any facility of this type. My mother never ...
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Buford review score based on 639 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 639 reviews of 117 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

8.3
Buford, SC117 facilities
8.2
Rock Hill, SC128 facilities
7.5
Lugoff, SC87 facilities

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 639 reviews of 117 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
3.1
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.0
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
3.3
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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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
59.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
69.6%
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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.
Buford, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
26.2%
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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.
Buford, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.9%
22.9%
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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
33.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
23%
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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.
Buford, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
59%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Buford

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 Buford protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Lancaster Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Lake Wylie are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buford, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 117 memory care facilities near Buford, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Buford, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Lake Wylie and Morningside of Gastonia. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 117 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 $$3,700 to $$12,690. The average Memory Care cost in Buford, South Carolina is $6,859. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buford, South Carolina typically starts at $$3,700. 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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