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Memory care in Hester 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 Hester is about $3,695 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 14 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The experience with Magnolia Estates has been great so far, the staff members are really friendly - they have been such a huge help with our loved ones care which we really appreciate. Based on our...
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.
Magnolia Estates had its beginning in Elberton in 1984. Betty Rampey, President of Magnolia Estates, Inc., started the corporation at its present location. This turn of the century antebellum home was built in the mid 1890's and was originally the W.O. Jones estate. It is charcterized by its...
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We've lived here for a month and we're very happy. When you drive in, it's like being in the woods...beautifully kept, not crowded, and definitely not institutional looking. Residents have been very...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Renaissance, LLC, where life is just beginning. Located in picturesque Due West, South Carolina, The Renaissance is a community within a community. We offer several choices of Independent Living cottages and apartments as well as private 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.
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, 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.
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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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We moved our Mother into Washington Manor the week after Thanksgiving 2014. We could not be more pleased! The staff is friendly, helpful, and courteous. They check on her very often. The schedule...
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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Cost of memory care in Hester, SC

The average cost of senior living in Hester is $3,695 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hodges, SC with an average of $3,219 per month.

Memory care costs in Hester, SC, vs. nearby cities

Hester, SC
$3,695/mo

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

Hester, SC
$3,695/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,695/mo

Memory care costs in Hester, SC, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Hester 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: Hester, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHester, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,695/mo$4,362/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,263/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$3,695/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Hester, SC:$3,695/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Hester, SC:$3,263/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Hester, SC:$3,695/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Hester

Recent reviews for memory care in Hester

The Renaissance in Due West, SC

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Everything is working out well for my parents here at this community. They have adjusted very well, and I'am satisfied with their move here. My father wasn't very excited to move, but he seems to be enjoying his here. They do a good with keeping the community neat and tidy. The staff has been ...
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Hester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hester, 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 Hester 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 Hester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hester, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
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
28.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hester 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 Hester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hester, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hester 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 Hester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hester, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Hester 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 Hester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hester, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
39.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hester 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 Hester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hester, SCNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
52.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
59%
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State regulations for memory care in Hester

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