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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oakey Bay, SC

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Memory care in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay is about $3,839 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 68 communities, read 959 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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 Oakey Bay, SC

The average cost of senior living in Oakey Bay is $3,839 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,845 per month.

Memory care costs in Oakey Bay, SC, vs. nearby cities

Oakey Bay, SC
$3,835/mo
$4,003/mo
$3,838/mo

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

Oakey Bay, SC
$3,835/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,835/mo

Memory care costs in Oakey Bay, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,260/mo
Studio
$4,748/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,126/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,746/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,324/mo

Senior living costs in Oakey Bay 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: Oakey Bay, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakey Bay, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,835/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,787/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,790/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Oakey Bay, SC:$3,835/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Oakey Bay, SC:$3,787/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Oakey Bay, SC:$3,790/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Oakey Bay, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Oakey Bay 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
Oakey Bay, SC$4,958/mo$4,841/mo+2.4%
South Carolina$4,642/mo$4,370/mo+6.2%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Oakey Bay, SC
2024 average cost:$4,958/mo
2023 average cost:$4,841/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,642/mo
2023 average cost:$4,370/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Oakey Bay

Recent reviews for memory care in Oakey Bay

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.

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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Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.

5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Oakey Bay review score based on 250 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 52 Oakey Bay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oakey Bay 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

Oakey Bay review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Oakey Bay, SC52 facilities
8.6
Conway, SC56 facilities
8.3
Aynor, SC77 facilities

Review subcategories for Oakey Bay 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 250 reviews of 52 Oakey Bay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oakey Bay 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.
Oakey Bay, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Oakey Bay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakey Bay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakey Bay, 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 Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay 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
51.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.2%
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
53.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakey Bay, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakey Bay, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakey Bay 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 Oakey Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakey Bay, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
36.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Oakey Bay

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