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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dawkins, SC
Memory care in Dawkins 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 Dawkins is about $3,369 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 196 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Chapin, Newberry and Irmo.
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9.8
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59 reviews
I am very pleased with Fairforest Grove. I would rate all categories a 5. The staff has been very caring with my mother and us too. There are numerous fun activities planned, both daily and weekly, for all...
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 Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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My first impression was it smelled good and appeared clean. Staff and other employee were kind to residents patients, are clean, smell good and their rooms and beds are clean. It's memory care so things go...
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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31 reviews
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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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
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.
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
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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
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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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
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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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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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: 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.
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Cost of memory care in Dawkins, SC
The average cost of senior living in Dawkins is $3,369 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverstreet, SC with an average of $2,759 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dawkins, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Dawkins, SC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Dawkins
Recent reviews for memory care in Dawkins
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.
Generations of Chapin
5.0
The staff is wonderful, kind, and loving to my mother. She tended greatly to every question and concern I have heard during this covid pandemic. This is a tough time with our loved ones in an assisted living with limited visitation, but they have helped her to be happy. Thank you.
Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC
4.3
Their role in his hospice care was outstanding.
The care they gave towards the end was instrumental in helping us accept the inevitable. The fact that they honored him on his wall of veterans and gave us his final portrait was very touching. It helped his grandchild (our kid) towards the end ...
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Dawkins review score based on 79 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 14 Dawkins memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dawkins 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
Dawkins review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dawkins 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 79 reviews of 14 Dawkins memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dawkins 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.Dawkins, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.5
4.0
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Dawkins memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dawkins memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dawkins, 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 Dawkins 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 Dawkins 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
42.9%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dawkins 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 Dawkins Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dawkins 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 Dawkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dawkins 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 Dawkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dawkins 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 Dawkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Brookdale Harbison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dawkins, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Dawkins, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Dawkins, South Carolina is Fairforest Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Dawkins, 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 Dawkins, 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 Dawkins, 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 Dawkins, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $7600. The average Memory Care cost in Dawkins, South Carolina is $3,369. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dawkins, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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