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Memory care in Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals is about $4,210 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 155 communities, read 2612 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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 dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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My Mother has been a resident of Shepherds Care for many years, starting in the general population and now in the Memory Care Unit. Given the lengthy duration of her residency, I have had numerous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
When little things you or your loved one normally took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offers e perfect residential alternative.Shepherd's Care provides needed assistance while enabling residents to maintain feelings of independence and privacy.We...
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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 Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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 of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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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 on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Fork Shoals, SC

The average cost of senior living in Fork Shoals is $4,210 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hodges, SC with an average of $3,219 per month.

Memory care costs in Fork Shoals, SC, vs. nearby cities

Fork Shoals, SC
$4,213/mo

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

Fork Shoals, SC
$4,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,213/mo

Memory care costs in Fork Shoals, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,842/mo
Studio
$4,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,877/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,207/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,539/mo

Senior living costs in Fork Shoals 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: Fork Shoals, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFork Shoals, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,213/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,150/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,199/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Fork Shoals, SC:$4,213/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Fork Shoals, SC:$4,150/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Fork Shoals, SC:$4,199/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Fork Shoals, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Fork Shoals 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.

Fork Shoals, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Fork Shoals, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fork Shoals 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 median 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
Fork Shoals, SC$4,334/mo$4,020/mo+7.8%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Fork Shoals, SC
2024 average cost:$4,334/mo
2023 average cost:$4,020/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fork Shoals

Recent reviews for memory care in Fork Shoals

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

Brookdale Hartwell

4.5
I am hoping my mom will adjust to the new environment in the community. They have activities and gathering rooms for them to watch T.V. and socialize with one another. She shares a room with another woman and she likes her. My mom gets to eat very good meals daily. The staff are very nice to her ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Responsive and communicative staff. Several reviews mention the prompt and clear communication from staff at various communities. For instance, at The Residences at Greer, the staff kept the family informed about their loved one's condition and addressed concerns promptly. At Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the director was ...
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Individualized care plans. Reviews highlight the importance of personalized care plans for residents. At Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care, staff were responsive to the family's concerns about their loved one's care and made adjustments based on their specific needs. Similarly, at Emerald Gardens, care plans were tail ...
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Variety of activities. Engaging activities were a key factor for many residents, with a wide range of options offered at different communities. For example, at The Legacy at Southpointe Drive, residents participated in a variety of physical, mental, and social activities. At Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, activit ...
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Secure and safe environment. Safety was a top concern for many families, with several communities praised for their secure environments. At Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the memory care unit was described as very secure, giving families peace of mind. At North Pointe, the staff went above and beyond to ensure the s ...
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Affordable pricing. Affordability was another common theme in reviews. At Brookstone Terrace of Chanticleer, the community was chosen because it was the most affordable option that offered memory care. Similarly, at Summit Place, the location was convenient and the rent was reasonable.
Home-like atmosphere. A warm, homelike environment was valued by many residents and their families. At Harmony at Five Forks, the staff made sure that the facility felt like home for the residents. At North Pointe, the friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff made it feel like an extension of families' homes.
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Fork Shoals review score based on 656 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 656 reviews of 133 Fork Shoals memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fork Shoals 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

Fork Shoals review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Fork Shoals, SC133 facilities
8.1
Simpsonville, SC23 facilities
8.9
Fountain Inn, SC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Fork Shoals 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 656 reviews of 133 Fork Shoals memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fork Shoals 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.
Fork Shoals, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Fork Shoals memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fork Shoals memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fork Shoals, 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 Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals 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
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.1%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals 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
53.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals 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
35.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fork Shoals 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 Fork Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Fork Shoals

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