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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lamar, SC
If your loved one needs memory care in Lamar, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Lamar, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Lamar incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lamar memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lamar, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sumter, Florence and Bishopville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Sumter, Florence and Bishopville.
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We picked this community, because it was very close to my house and it just felt really homey.I would tell a friend, that their family member will be very well taken care of and the staff make the residents...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of Florence the most desired in the...
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They've been really good overall. The staff have a true sense of caring for the people who live there, and they go above and beyond. The facility itself good. And my dad loves the food.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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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Our loved one has made progress as far as how she looks and things like that - her temperament has gotten better. She's adjusted quite rapidly, and she's enjoying the activities. We think looking at her...
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.
When a loved one needs care that can no longer be provided at home, naturally, you want the very best for them. Carolina House of Florence offers basic and, when needed, extended Assisted Living services, which are available in separate wings of our community. We are a leader in providing...
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Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. They...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
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, 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, 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
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.
Carriage House Senior Living The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...
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.
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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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Cost of memory care in Lamar, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lamar is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blenheim, SC with an average of $2,868 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lamar, SC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Lamar
Recent reviews for memory care in Lamar
The Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.
The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care
5.0
This place is beautiful inside and out. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They take such good care of my family member. They staff are always keeping my love one active and involved in every day living. Kudos to elm croft of Florence!!!!!!
Sumter Grove Senior Living
5.0
Sumter Grove gets 5 plus stars for everything. The quality of the serve and care is exceptional. My mother is absolutely thriving here.
The quality of the staff members is exceptional, they are all caring and very knowledgeable in elderly care. When you walk into, you know right away that this ...
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Lamar memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lamar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lamar, 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 Lamar 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 Lamar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lamar, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lamar 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 Lamar Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lamar, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lamar 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 Lamar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lamar, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
49.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lamar 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 Lamar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lamar, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lamar 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 Lamar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lamar, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Florence Place, Benton House of Florence and The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lamar, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Lamar, South Carolina. See the full list.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Lamar, 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 Lamar, 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 Lamar, 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 Lamar, South Carolina ranges from $1575 to $6795. The average Memory Care cost in Lamar, South Carolina is $3,384. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lamar, South Carolina typically starts at $1575. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Lamar
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- Hartsville, South Carolina
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