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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orangeburg County, SC

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 76 communities, read 1173 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orangeburg, Santee and Wolfton.

Orangeburg County Memory Care Facilities | 1173 Reviews

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Anytime I had questions they were quick to respond and help. The activities director was always in the memory care unit at the scheduled time making sure everyone was included. Their communication with our...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
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.
Photo of The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing
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My experience had been excellent. I enjoy living here. I am very happy with my apartment and I have made some very good friends. There are lots of activities that you can enjoy or not, your choice. The...
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.
Join Our First-Class Community - Senior Living at The Claiborne at Brickyard CrossingOpening in 2022, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments in a community that exceeds the expectations of residents and their families at every...
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I would tell others that they have done a very good job taking care of my friend at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads. It is a new facility so it is beautiful. I would highly recommend to others who are...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Summerville, South Carolina. The Blake at Carnes Crossroads is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home.Our unique...
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
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.
OverviewSunflower Springs at Summit Place - Coming Soon, located in Columbia, SC offers assisted living & memory care. Visit Provider WebsiteAt Sunflower Springs at Summit Place, we’re creating more than a senior living community—we’re creating a place that feels like home. Opening January...
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Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
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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Food is pretty good. The portions are adequate. Seats are assigned. The place is clean. Many staff members are kind. A few could use more empathy. No idea about the activities but I know many are...
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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
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Staff and management are great. Building is clean and smells great. Caregivers and housekeepers are incredibly friendly and truly care about residents. I couldn’t have chosen a better place for my dear frien
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.
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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.
Photo of Magnolias of Santee
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.
Photo of Bradford Village-Sales Office
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.
Photo of Rumph's Residential Care
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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.
Photo of Walters Brothers Residential 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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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.
Photo of Willow Run Apartment
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
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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
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
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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 Orangeburg County, SC

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

Memory care costs in Orangeburg County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Orangeburg County, SC
$4,881/mo

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

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

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

Memory Care
$4,881/mo

Memory care costs in Orangeburg County, SC, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Orangeburg County 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: Orangeburg County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrangeburg County, 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
Orangeburg County, SC:$4,881/mo
South Carolina:$5,430/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Orangeburg County, SC:$4,759/mo
South Carolina:$4,884/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Orangeburg County, 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 Orangeburg County

Recent reviews for memory care in Orangeburg County

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.

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC

5.0
This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a flower arranging contest.

Orangeburg County review score based on 184 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 184 reviews of 76 Orangeburg County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orangeburg 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

Orangeburg County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Orangeburg County, SC76 facilities
7.6
Rowesville, SC66 facilities
7.9
Orangeburg, SC79 facilities

Review subcategories for Orangeburg 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 184 reviews of 76 Orangeburg County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orangeburg 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.
Orangeburg County, 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
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Orangeburg County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orangeburg County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orangeburg County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.9%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orangeburg County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.8%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orangeburg County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orangeburg County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orangeburg County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Orangeburg County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Cypress Square and Harbison Shores are the top-rated memory care facilities near Orangeburg County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 76 memory care facilities near Orangeburg County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is Cypress Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 76 memory care facilities near you in Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg County, South Carolina ranges from $$2,500 to $$7,400. The average Memory Care cost in Orangeburg County, South Carolina is $4,881. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Orangeburg County, 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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