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Memory care in Drake 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 Drake is about $3,203 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 98 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Florence Place
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The Director and Staff are all amazing! My husband and I were super impressed with how much like home it feels. They decorate for all occasions making it even more inviting. Highly recommend and on a 5 star...
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.
Florence Place is a pet friendly senior living community in Florence, SC, where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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Most of the staff are wonderful. I think some of night staff stole some of Mama's jewelry and but we had a box we had asked her to put it in when she was not wearing it. Also any money we left always got...
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. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Florence the most desired in the...
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Photo of The Retreat at Carolina Bay
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
Photo of The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They've been really good overall. The staff have a true sense of caring for the people who live there, and they go above and beyond. The facility itself good. And my dad loves the food.
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 continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Our loved one has made progress as far as how she looks and things like that - her temperament has gotten better. She's adjusted quite rapidly, and she's enjoying the activities. We think looking at her...
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.
When a loved one needs care that can no longer be provided at home, naturally, you want the very best for them. Carolina House of Florence offers basic and, when needed, extended Assisted Living services, which are available in separate wings of our community. We are a leader in providing...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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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.
Photo of Faith Residential Ctr
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.
Photo of Chesterfield General Hospital
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.
Photo of Palmetto Ridge
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 Cheraw Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Mills Rest Home
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.
Photo of Woodard Community Residential
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of Burgess Residential Care Facility #4
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.
Photo of Mc Clenaghan Place
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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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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Great facility!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carriage House Senior Living The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...

Cost of memory care in Drake, SC

The average cost of senior living in Drake is $3,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Drake, SC vs. nearby cities

Drake, SC
$3,203/mo
$2,870/mo
$3,607/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Drake, SC vs. the state and national average

Drake, SC
$3,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Drake vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,203/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Drake, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,540/mo
Studio
$5,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,075/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Drake

Recent reviews for memory care in Drake

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Florence Place

5.0
I think this community is excellent and was for my mother. The staff was great to work with. They were able to keep me updated via phone and email during the pandemic. The grounds looked good about a year ago. The community was able to give both vaccines to the residents.

The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
This place is beautiful inside and out. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They take such good care of my family member. They staff are always keeping my love one active and involved in every day living. Kudos to elm croft of Florence!!!!!!

Drake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drake, 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 Drake 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 Drake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Drake, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drake 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 Drake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drake, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.6%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drake 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 Drake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drake, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.4%
50.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Drake 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 Drake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drake, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drake 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 Drake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drake, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.9%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.2%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Florence Place, The Addison of Florence and The Retreat at Carolina Bay are the top-rated memory care facilities near Drake, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 41 memory care facilities near Drake, South Carolina. See the full list.

The 41 memory care facilities near you in Drake, 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 Drake, 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 Drake, 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 Drake, South Carolina ranges from $1575 to $8618. The average Memory Care cost in Drake, South Carolina is $3,203. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Drake, South Carolina typically starts at $1575. 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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