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Memory care in Cantey 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 Cantey is about $4,295 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 117 communities, read 1586 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cost of memory care in Cantey, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cantey is $4,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,298 per month.

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

Cantey, SC
$4,294/mo
$4,001/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Cantey, SC
$4,294/mo
U.S. national average
$4,956/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,294/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,630/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,945/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Cantey 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: Cantey, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCantey, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,294/mo$4,362/mo$4,956/mo
Assisted Living$4,244/mo$4,315/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,846/mo$4,136/mo$4,162/mo
Memory Care
Cantey, SC:$4,294/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
Assisted Living
Cantey, SC:$4,244/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Cantey, SC:$3,846/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
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Memory care costs in Cantey, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cantey 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 Cantey, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cantey 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cantey, SC$5,237/mo$4,899/mo+6.9%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cantey, SC
2024 average cost:$5,237/mo
2023 average cost:$4,899/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cantey

Recent reviews for memory care in Cantey

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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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff members in various communities. For instance, at Harmony at Columbia, caregivers go above and beyond to help residents adjust and make new friends. At English Meadows Camden Campus, staff members are described as having genuine ...
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Activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents express enjoyment in the engaging activities offered at different communities. At Harbison Shores, residents are kept busy with a wide range of activities, including group events, in-house functions, and seminars. Families at Legacy Heights Senior Living Community praise the staff ...
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Clean and maintained facilities. Reviews frequently mention the importance of cleanliness in their assessment of a senior living community. For example, at Colonial Gardens, the staff are praised for keeping the common areas clean and tidy. At The Legacy of Hartsville, the community is described as clean and bright.
Engaging and attentive caregivers. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of caregivers who are attentive and engaging with residents. At Brookdale Monroe Square Memory Care, staff members are described as available and competent, making sure residents are well cared for. At English Meadows Camden Campus, staff members are ...
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Supportive and welcoming community. Many families find comfort in the welcoming and supportive atmosphere of their loved ones' communities. At Harmony at Columbia, residents are described as genuinely loving the place and feeling at home. At Colonial Gardens, staff members are praised for their friendly demeanor and for making ...
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Access to proper medical care. Families express relief and appreciation for the availability of medical care at their loved ones' communities. At TerraBella Rock Hill, staff members are commended for their quick response when a resident required hospice services. At Colonial Gardens, the community's proximity to a hospita ...
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Cantey review score based on 347 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 347 reviews of 107 Cantey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cantey 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

Cantey review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Cantey, SC107 facilities
8.0
Camden, SC120 facilities
7.1
Kershaw, SC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Cantey 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 347 reviews of 107 Cantey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cantey 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Cantey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cantey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cantey, 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 Cantey 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 Cantey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cantey, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cantey 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 Cantey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cantey, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cantey 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 Cantey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cantey, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cantey 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 Cantey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cantey, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cantey 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 Cantey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cantey, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cantey

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