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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Old Joe, SC

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Memory care in Old Joe 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 Old Joe is about $5,573 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 1285 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Charleston, Summerville and Mount Pleasant.

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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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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 Old Joe, SC

The average cost of senior living in Old Joe is $5,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, SC with an average of $5,385 per month.

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

Old Joe, SC
$5,573/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,573/mo

Memory care costs in Old Joe, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,441/mo
Studio
$6,593/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,148/mo

Senior living costs in Old Joe 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: Old Joe, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Joe, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,573/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,852/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,663/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Old Joe, SC:$5,573/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Old Joe, SC:$4,852/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Old Joe, SC:$3,663/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Old Joe, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Old Joe 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 average 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
Old Joe, SC$5,106/mo$5,039/mo+1.3%
South Carolina$5,196/mo$5,032/mo+3.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Old Joe, SC
2024 average cost:$5,106/mo
2023 average cost:$5,039/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,196/mo
2023 average cost:$5,032/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Old Joe

Recent reviews for memory care in Old Joe

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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The Palmettos of Charleston

5.0
When you walk through the front door, the Palmettos Assisted Living feels like "home", not an institution nor a hotel. The staff are welcoming, warm and personable. Care is customized to "fit" individual residents such as a bag of ice in refrigerators of residents who enjoy ice water throughout ...
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Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center

4.5
When I was looking around for a place two years ago, this was the cleanest one that I came across. It is still clean and organized. The staff keeps me well informed of happenings and/or issues. They use flyers, emails, texts, phone calls, in person. I have not received a carrier pigeon or smoke ...
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Old Joe review score based on 308 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 308 reviews of 52 Old Joe memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Joe 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

Old Joe review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Old Joe, SC52 facilities
7.9
Summerville, SC52 facilities
7.9
Charleston, SC43 facilities

Review subcategories for Old Joe 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 308 reviews of 52 Old Joe memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Old Joe 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.
Old Joe, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.7
3.7
Friendliness
2.9
3.8
Care services
2.5
3.5
Staff
2.7
3.6
Meals & dining
2.5
3.3
Activities
2.5
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Old Joe memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Joe memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Joe, 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 Old Joe 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 Old Joe that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Joe, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.3%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Old Joe 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 Old Joe Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Joe, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Joe 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 Old Joe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Joe, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Joe 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 Old Joe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Joe, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Joe 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 Old Joe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Joe, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Old Joe

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pinewood Square, Cypress Square and The Colonnade at West Ashley are the top-rated memory care facilities near Old Joe, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 52 memory care facilities near Old Joe, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Old Joe, South Carolina is Cypress Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 52 memory care facilities near you in Old Joe, 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 Old Joe, 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 Old Joe, 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 Old Joe, South Carolina ranges from $$2,500 to $$10,740. The average Memory Care cost in Old Joe, South Carolina is $5,573. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Old Joe, South Carolina typically starts at $$2,500. 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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