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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Livingston, SC

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Memory care in Livingston 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 Livingston is about $4,881 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 83 communities, read 1223 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orangeburg, Wolfton and Blackville.

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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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Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was...
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.
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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, 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.
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 father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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
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.
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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
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.
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Overall, 4 stars. This is the only location in northeast Columbia that has a patio-style living arrangement where she has a back door directly to the yard and can take out her dog. That's the best thing I...
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.
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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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.
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Livingston, SC

The average cost of senior living in Livingston is $4,881 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Neeses, SC with an average of $4,881 per month.

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

Livingston, SC
$4,881/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,881/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,751/mo
Studio
$5,903/mo

Senior living costs in Livingston 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: Livingston, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLivingston, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,881/mo$5,430/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$4,759/mo$4,884/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,325/mo$3,560/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Livingston, SC:$4,881/mo
South Carolina:$5,430/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Livingston, SC:$4,759/mo
South Carolina:$4,884/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Livingston, SC:$3,325/mo
South Carolina:$3,560/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Livingston

Recent reviews for memory care in Livingston

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Cumberland Village in Aiken, SC

4.5
The staff at Cumberland is very professional and always helpful. The staff does an excellent job of keeping track of the people and there needs. I am so glad we have my Mother in such a safe place. Thanks for all your help.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Reviews from Colonial Gardens, Fairforest Grove Senior Living, and Harbison Shores express appreciation for the kind and compassionate care provided by the staff at their loved ones' communities. The staff are attentive to residents' needs, friendly, and create a sense of familiarity and c ...
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Variety of activities. Communities like Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harmony at Columbia, and Aiken Memory Care offer numerous engaging activities for residents, including social events, games, and hobbies, which help keep them active and involved.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Aiken Memory Care, Forest Lake Manor, and Harbison Shores highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in the communities, with mentions of well-maintained facilities and regularly cleaned living spaces.
Specialized memory care. Several residents, including those at Colonial Gardens, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms, and Harmony at Columbia, benefit from the specialized memory care programs provided by their communities, offering tailored care and support for individuals with memory loss.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families, such as those at Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Colonial Gardens, and Aiken Memory Care, have shared positive experiences with staff who take the time to communicate effectively and support the needs of their loved ones.
Individualized care plans. Reviews for Colonial Gardens and Fairforest Grove Senior Living mention the value of individualized care plans that cater to residents' specific needs, leading to improved quality of life and overall satisfaction.
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Livingston review score based on 191 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 191 reviews of 83 Livingston memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Livingston 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

Livingston review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Livingston, SC83 facilities
8.2
Neeses, SC81 facilities
8.1
North, SC90 facilities

Review subcategories for Livingston 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 191 reviews of 83 Livingston memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Livingston 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.
Livingston, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.4
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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Livingston memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Livingston memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Livingston, 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 Livingston 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 Livingston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Livingston, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Livingston 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 Livingston Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Livingston, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.7%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Livingston 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 Livingston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Livingston, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Livingston 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 Livingston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Livingston, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Livingston 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 Livingston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Livingston, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Livingston

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