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Memory care in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney is about $3,687 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 37 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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East Gaffney Memory Care Facilities | 37 Reviews

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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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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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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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Cost of memory care in East Gaffney, SC

The average cost of senior living in East Gaffney is $3,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,178 per month.

Memory care costs in East Gaffney, SC, vs. nearby cities

East Gaffney, SC
$3,687/mo
$3,696/mo

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

East Gaffney, SC
$3,687/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,687/mo

Memory care costs in East Gaffney, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,687/mo
Studio
$5,081/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Senior living costs in East Gaffney 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: East Gaffney, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Gaffney, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,687/mo$4,362/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,684/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,663/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
East Gaffney, SC:$3,687/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
East Gaffney, SC:$3,684/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
East Gaffney, SC:$3,663/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in East Gaffney

Recent reviews for memory care in East Gaffney

TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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The Inverness at Spartanburg

4.8
The food was very good, there was no complaints. The rooms provided were very nice, very clean. What really stood out to was that this community was well maintained, this community was good in price as well.. We would recommend this to a family or friend.

Woodland Place Senior Living in Spartanburg, SC

4.9
Our experience with Windsor House so far has been a good one. The place is very clean and well-kept it looks great. The Staff has been kind and helpful to my mother. She has partaken in some new activities and she really enjoys the food she said "it is delicious". Everything has been good and ...
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East Gaffney memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Gaffney memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Gaffney, 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 East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Gaffney, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Gaffney, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Gaffney, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Gaffney, SCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Gaffney 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 East Gaffney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Gaffney, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in East Gaffney

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