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Memory care in Clayton 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 Clayton is about $5,647 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 110 communities, read 2257 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapin, Union and Newberry.

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Columbia
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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39 reviews
8.4
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It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
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88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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12 reviews
8.4
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The process to get moved in was a struggle. Communication could have been better. Room wasn't cleaned...we moved in 10 days after it was paid for, plenty of time to get the room cleaned. Still not happy with...
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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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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8.4
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52 reviews
8.4
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The staff is friendly, and they do a nice job keeping the place clean and well-maintained. However, the staff seems to change frequently, which makes it difficult to get to know people. I know this is a...
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.
Terrabella at Rock Hill is an assisted living and Memory Care community in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is a large and thriving city with a welcoming, small town atmosphere. Our historic town boasts a world-renowned sports facility, genuine southern hospitality and an abundance of...
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8.4
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11 reviews
8.4
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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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8.0
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Very expensive as were all options we considered. It was considered a shared space, though the bedrooms were separate. Shared meant the bathroom and a huge closet were shared. Staff was very engaging, but my...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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My family and I have been extremely pleased with the care and compassion provided by this assisted living facility. The staff members are friendly, attentive, and genuinely care about the residents'...
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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8.0
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69 reviews
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My mom was at the Pines for a short time before needing more intensive care. While there, we found the staff to be exceptional. They were very attentive and caring. We would definitely recommend The Pines...
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.
At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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Facility is very clean and staff has always been extremely helpful and nice. I know dad says the food is already getting old to him. Not a ton of variety. A plus for the facility is that they are good about...
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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7.9
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29 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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Photo of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
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7.7
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20 reviews
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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 at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms 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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Photo of Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
11 Video available
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.6
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46 reviews
7.6
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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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Photo of Jenni-Lynn
55 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.0
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35 reviews
7.0
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35 reviews
5 star
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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...
Photo of Calveria Living at Fort Mill
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7.5
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7.5
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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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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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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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We like this community for the great care that my mom is receiving. The staff is very caring and attentive. I like knowing that the community is clean. The menu is good and she is liking the variety....
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.
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Photo of Carolina Gardens at Laurens
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
Photo of Oakleaf of Lexington
77 Photos available
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30 reviews
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30 reviews
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Anytime I had questions they were quick to respond and help. The activities director was always in the memory care unit at the scheduled time making sure everyone was included. Their communication with our...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
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.
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This facility is so nice. The areas are clean and smells great, the staff are amazing and the food is great as well. If you do not like the food, they offer alternative choices. The residents are always...
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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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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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.
Photo of Springtree Manor Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
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The staff and management are very involved with their residents. They go out of their way to help. They are very understanding and treat everyone with respect and care. They have rooms in various sizes to...
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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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like 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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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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: 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.
OverviewSunflower Springs at Summit Place - Coming Soon, located in Columbia, SC offers assisted living & memory care. Visit Provider WebsiteAt Sunflower Springs at Summit Place, we’re creating more than a senior living community—we’re creating a place that feels like home. Opening January...
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Cost of memory care in Clayton, SC

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $5,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $4,617 per month.

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

Clayton, SC
$5,647/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,647/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,512/mo
Studio
$5,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,563/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,647/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,038/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,160/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, SC:$5,647/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, SC:$5,038/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, SC:$3,160/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Clayton, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, SC$5,185/mo$4,996/mo+3.8%
South Carolina$5,196/mo$5,032/mo+3.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Clayton, SC
2024 average cost:$5,185/mo
2023 average cost:$4,996/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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 Clayton

Recent reviews for memory care in Clayton

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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Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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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.

Clayton review score based on 504 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 504 reviews of 110 Clayton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayton 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

Clayton review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Clayton, SC110 facilities
7.8
Columbia, SC45 facilities
7.5
Lugoff, SC87 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayton 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 504 reviews of 110 Clayton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clayton 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.
Clayton, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Clayton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.1%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.7%
69.6%
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 Clayton 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 Clayton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.5%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Clayton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clayton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 110 memory care facilities near Clayton, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Clayton, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Lake Wylie. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 110 memory care facilities near you in Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, South Carolina ranges from $$3,895 to $$8,695. The average Memory Care cost in Clayton, South Carolina is $5,647. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clayton, South Carolina typically starts at $$3,895. 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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