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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elgin, SC
Memory care in Elgin 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 Elgin is about $4,602 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 146 communities, read 2362 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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Funny that one person said the carpet in the hallway was stained and smelled of urine considering that there is NO carpet in the halls. My aunt was here and I visited daily and was always impressed by the...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Elgin, SC
The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $4,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elgin, SC vs. nearby cities
Elgin, SC
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elgin, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Elgin vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Elgin, SC by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Elgin over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Elgin
Recent reviews for memory care in Elgin
HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC
5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.
The Addison of Indian Trail in Monroe, NC
5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.
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.
Elgin review score based on 602 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 602 reviews of 132 Elgin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Elgin 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
Elgin review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Elgin 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 602 reviews of 132 Elgin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elgin 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.Elgin, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Elgin memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin 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
56.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.8%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.8%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Elgin 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 Elgin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elgin, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.7%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.8%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Concord Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elgin, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 146 memory care facilities near Elgin, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elgin, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Concord Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 146 memory care facilities near you in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8890. The average Memory Care cost in Elgin, South Carolina is $4,602. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elgin, 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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