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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kensington, SC

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Memory care in Kensington 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 Kensington is about $4,664 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 1034 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach and Pleasant Grove.

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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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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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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
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
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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 Kensington, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $4,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

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

Kensington, SC
$4,664/mo

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

Kensington, SC
$4,664/mo
U.S. national average
$5,058/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,664/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,281/mo
Studio
$5,975/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,355/mo

Senior living costs in Kensington 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: Kensington, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKensington, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,664/mo$4,440/mo$5,058/mo
Assisted Living$4,664/mo$4,391/mo$4,789/mo
Independent Living$4,435/mo$4,212/mo$4,245/mo
Memory Care
Kensington, SC:$4,664/mo
South Carolina:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
Assisted Living
Kensington, SC:$4,664/mo
South Carolina:$4,391/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Independent Living
Kensington, SC:$4,435/mo
South Carolina:$4,212/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
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Memory care costs in Kensington, SC, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Kensington, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kensington 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
Kensington, SC$4,918/mo$4,999/mo-1.6%
South Carolina$4,694/mo$4,447/mo+5.6%
National$6,495/mo$6,160/mo+5.4%
Kensington, SC
2024 average cost:$4,918/mo
2023 average cost:$4,999/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,694/mo
2023 average cost:$4,447/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,495/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Kensington

Recent reviews for memory care in Kensington

Portside at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
My mother passed in November 2021. Dad was so confused and they took great care of him. We chose this facility because it had large rooms and a clean look. The staff have been great. They keep us informed about everything. Housekeeping and laundry are included, also 3 daily meals that smell ...
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Myrtle Beach Manor

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Kensington review score based on 262 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 33 Kensington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kensington 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

Kensington review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Kensington, SC33 facilities
8.3
Georgetown, SC43 facilities
8.8
Pawleys Island, SC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Kensington 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 262 reviews of 33 Kensington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kensington 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.
Kensington, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.9
Friendliness
3.4
4.0
Care services
3.1
3.6
Staff
3.2
3.8
Meals & dining
2.9
3.5
Activities
3.0
3.5
Value for cost*
3.0
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Kensington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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
63.6%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.6%
47.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kensington 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 Kensington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kensington, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
72%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
45.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.6%
67.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensington 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 Kensington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kensington, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
51.5%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.2%
22.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington 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 Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington 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 Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kensington, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
33%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
53%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
50.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.7%
59.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60.6%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
69.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
60.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.7%
46%
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State regulations for memory care in Kensington

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kensington, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 memory care facilities near Kensington, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Kensington, South Carolina are Inlet Coastal Resort and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 36 memory care facilities near you in Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington, South Carolina ranges from $5 to $8225. The average Memory Care cost in Kensington, South Carolina is $4,664. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kensington, South Carolina typically starts at $5. 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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