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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lee County, SC
Memory care in Lee County 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 Lee County is about $3,736 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 83 communities, read 642 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...
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.
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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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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.
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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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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...
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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Lee County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lee County is $3,736 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patrick, SC with an average of $2,984 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lee County, SC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lee County, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lee County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lee County, SC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lee County
Recent reviews for memory care in Lee County
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.
Brookdale Columbia
4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.
Florence Place
5.0
I think this community is excellent and was for my mother. The staff was great to work with. They were able to keep me updated via phone and email during the pandemic.
The grounds looked good about a year ago. The community was able to give both vaccines to the residents.
Lee County review score based on 144 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 83 Lee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lee County 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
Lee County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lee County 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 144 reviews of 83 Lee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lee County 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.Lee County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Lee County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee County, 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 Lee County 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 Lee County 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
41%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lee County 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 Lee County 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
39.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.7%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lee County 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 Lee County 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
19.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee County 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 Lee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee County 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 Lee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Florence Place and The Addison of Florence are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 83 memory care facilities near Lee County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Lee County, South Carolina is The Colonial at Old Camden. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 83 memory care facilities near you in Lee County, 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 Lee County, 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 Lee County, 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 Lee County, South Carolina ranges from $1575 to $7600. The average Memory Care cost in Lee County, South Carolina is $3,736. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lee County, 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 Lee County
- Sumter, South Carolina
- Camden, South Carolina
- Bishopville, South Carolina
- Lugoff, South Carolina
- Hartsville, South Carolina
- Sardis, South Carolina
- Bethune, South Carolina
- Lockhart Oil Field, South Carolina
- Dekalb, South Carolina
- Shamokin, South Carolina
- Shepard, South Carolina
- Kirkland, South Carolina
- East Camden, South Carolina
- Dusty Bend, South Carolina
- Cassatt, South Carolina
- Du Bose Park, South Carolina
- Hermitage Mill, South Carolina
- Paint Hill, South Carolina
- Boykin, South Carolina
- Jordan Mill, South Carolina
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