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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Chester County, SC

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Memory care in Chester County 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 Chester County is about $4,562 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 171 communities, read 3515 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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The facility, administrator and staff exceeded my expectations. They were so kind and accommodating to my Dad. They were genuine and provided excellent care. The community was inviting and beautiful. It...
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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It has taken Mom a while to adjust but no major issues with the facility. Since she is independent she has not required any real assistance but activities available are good. Mom doesn't eat dinner but...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Clinton Presbyterian Community is a continuing care retirement community (Independent Living Apartments, Patio Homes, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation) located in Clinton, SC. We proudly boast that we have the only 5-Star Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and...
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28 reviews
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There aren’t enough words to describe how great Somerby at Edgewater is![Names Removed] and the entire staff are so welcoming, kind, understanding, and you can tell they truly care about their residents and...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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Very attentive staff and you can tell at this place the residents are really being taken care of. Room sizes are great for the needs and the amenities offered to the residents are awesome!
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.
Tucked away in the diverse city of Fort Mill, South Carolina, The Pearl at Fort Mill is a memory care community designed to offer residents a blend of active lifestyles, exceptional amenities, and professional care. They offer high standards of care in a comfortable, homelike setting, and have...
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one lady that cares for my husband isn't friendly at all; seems to be disgruntled sometimes when I ask her for some help for him. I wish there were more staff to help... he often needs help getting down for...
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.
Our foundation is belief in the sacred value of human life.Our Mission: To champion the quality of life for all seniors!Sunrise Senior has been caring for seniors for 35 years, we are all over the US, in the UK & Canada.We believe that the community you choose should be a good fit for the...
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46 reviews
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We are so grateful for the team at Chandler Place. The attention they give the residents is much more than basic care. They are treated with love, Kindness and more than anything, respect. I feel that they...
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place to do it. We are a premier senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. Our residents have more options for enjoying the senior living lifestyle. They also have fewer worries, as...
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11 Floor plan available
7.5
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We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...
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I would rank Brookdale South Park a 4. It was the least institutional feeling facility of the six I toured. All of the staff knows all of the patients and seem friendly and engaged. There are daily...
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.
Specialized Care for Exceptional SeniorsMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a life lived well. At our luxurious community, residents are steered gently through their day, experiencing daily moments of joy. We are a dedicated memory care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. We are an elite...
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I would rate them all fives. They took very good care of my mother. I definitely would recommend the facility. When she wasn't eating, the lady that was in charge of the dining room kitchen called me up to...
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.
Explore a Redefined IndependenceSenior living shouldn’t mean a life full of the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home. It shouldn’t be filled with worry about health issues, or whether you’re going to get the help you need each day. Our residents enjoy a premier assisted...
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7.3
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MIL is happy with the staff, loves the food and church service time available. Has made some friends. Have noticed she has pictures on the floor that she said will be hung by maintenance team, has been there...
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.
Build Your Best Life HereIt’s time to trade your lifestyle in for a new, upgraded model. You’ll find it here, nestled in a quiet, residential area of Rock Hill, South Carolina in York County. As one of our residents, you’ll get rid of chores, cleaning and cooking. In their place, you’ll get an...
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This has been the third assisted living community in which my dad has resided. Although I have few complaints about the other facilities, Lancaster Grove has by far been the best. From the planned activities...
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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Overall our experience has been good, and all of the staff members are wonderful. The dining room is closed due to covid so the meals are being delivered to their rooms and our loved one is really happy with...
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.
Carolina Gardens at York is an assisted living and memory care community located in York, South Carolina. York is a thriving city located near the larger metro areas of Charlotte and Rock Hill. Our historic city exudes southern charm and a rich history while also offering residents a strong sense...
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Great staff and wonderful activities. Friendly people that make you feel at home. Activities that go with the holiday and fun for everyone. Our suggestions are welcome.
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.
Photo of Somerby Baxter Village
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There were some hiccups with move-in and a couple of times we stopped by and had to straighten/clean up. And we had to ask repeatedly for the podiatrist to see my mother-in-law. Very pleased with the staff...
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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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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I was happy with the layout and upkeep of the facility and my mom had friends. We felt she was safe there. I wanted to see some improvements in the meal service, the quality of the food and the lack of...
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.
We are so thrilled about your interest in our community. We are the most elegant, well-appointed, luxury senior living community in Charlotte. We are located on Randolph Rd, south of the Cotswold shopping center. Our well thought out community design offers an immaculate independent living...
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The staff has kept me well informed of any medical emergencies my mother has had. They also keep us informed of activities occuring at the facility. I looked at other facilities and this one was local.
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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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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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Awesome care for an older building.
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.
The Parc at Sharon Amity is an intimate memory care community located along Sharon Amity Drive in historic East Charlotte. It offers small gathering spaces, a large activities room, & outside patio as well as secured front exterior seating. Bedrooms are spacious & halls provide walking...
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East Towne has been a great find for a place for my Mom. They take excellent care of her and she has adapted well to an assisted living facility because they made her feel welcome and friendly.
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.
East Towne is an Assisted Living Community conveniently located in Charlotte, NC. We hope to provide a happy, healthy lifestyle for every resident, tailored to each person's individual needs. Our staff members are friendly, well trained, and responsive. They will work with you to ensure your...
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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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The entire staff were easy to work with and always very nice. They have healthy good food. They offer daily activities. The community is clean and I would recommend it.
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Mint Hill Senior Living offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Mint Hill Senior Living, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents...

Cost of memory care in Chester County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Chester County is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $3,190 per month.

Memory care costs in Chester County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Chester County, SC
$4,562/mo
$4,538/mo
$4,748/mo

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

Chester County, SC
$4,562/mo
U.S. national average
$5,025/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,562/mo

Memory care costs in Chester County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,366/mo
Studio
$6,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,532/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,005/mo

Senior living costs in Chester County 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: Chester County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,562/mo$4,445/mo$5,025/mo
Assisted Living$4,587/mo$4,396/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$3,849/mo$4,217/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
Chester County, SC:$4,562/mo
South Carolina:$4,445/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
Assisted Living
Chester County, SC:$4,587/mo
South Carolina:$4,396/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
Chester County, SC:$3,849/mo
South Carolina:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in Chester County, SC, over time

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

Chester County, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Chester County, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Chester County 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
Chester County, SC$4,805/mo$4,821/mo-0.3%
South Carolina$4,756/mo$4,498/mo+5.7%
National$6,492/mo$6,159/mo+5.4%
Chester County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,805/mo
2023 average cost:$4,821/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,756/mo
2023 average cost:$4,498/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,492/mo
2023 average cost:$6,159/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Chester County

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester County

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.

Chester County review score based on 733 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 733 reviews of 154 Chester County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester County 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

Chester County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Chester County, SC154 facilities
7.2
Chester, SC6 facilities
8.1
Richburg, SC146 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester County 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 733 reviews of 154 Chester County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester County 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.
Chester County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.9
Friendliness
3.6
4.0
Care services
3.3
3.7
Staff
3.4
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.6
Activities
3.2
3.5
Value for cost*
3.3
3.6
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*Learn more about cost details

Chester County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester County, 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 Chester County 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 Chester County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.7%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.6%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.5%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.2%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.1%
69.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester County 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 Chester County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.7%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester County 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 Chester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
44.2%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26%
21.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Chester County 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 Chester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
37.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
22.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Chester County 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 Chester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.2%
45.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Chester County

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