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Memory care in Pickens 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 Pickens is about $4,435 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 161 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Willows of Easley
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9.1
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38 reviews
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Staff has been friendly to me every time I've gone there. And I've been there A LOT, helping my dad move in and adjust. Employees are genuinely nice people. The facility is open (yet safe) and inviting....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Willows of Easley is more than a place to call home—it's a way of life. Find fulfillment and enjoyment in a vibrant, welcoming community with exceptional care and support. Enjoy a book in the lounge, relax on the patio or visit local attractions. Everything you need is right here.If you’re...
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Photo of Vickery Parke Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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41 reviews
9.1
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The only point we hear about from my mother in law is about the food. Reliability of the morning staff seems to be an issue. Also the quality of the food has some inconsistency, examples that I know of is...
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.
The Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Easley
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22 Floor plans available
8.7
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I wish my sister-in-law had not done what she did! I would want to be there if it came my time to get help. It was clean and the meals looked good and the people working there was friendly.
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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33 Floor plans available
8.6
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52 reviews
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Administration is extremely kind and know all the patients and all staff take turns spending time with the patients. They go above and beyond to get my mom to shower, clean her hair and do her nails.
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.
Oakview Park Senior LivingFind your place with us!Oakview Park is Powdersville's newest senior living community, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care.It is our goal to enhance the quality of life of our resident members by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
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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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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Cost of memory care in Pickens, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pickens is $4,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,698 per month.

Memory care costs in Pickens, SC, vs. nearby cities

Pickens, SC
$4,435/mo
$4,514/mo
$4,492/mo

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

Pickens, SC
$4,435/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,435/mo

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

Senior living costs in Pickens 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: Pickens, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePickens, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,435/mo$4,425/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,435/mo$4,377/mo$4,749/mo
Independent Living$4,196/mo$4,196/mo$4,209/mo
Memory Care
Pickens, SC:$4,435/mo
South Carolina:$4,425/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Pickens, SC:$4,435/mo
South Carolina:$4,377/mo
U.S.:$4,749/mo
Independent Living
Pickens, SC:$4,196/mo
South Carolina:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,209/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pickens

Recent reviews for memory care in Pickens

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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North Pointe in Anderson, SC

5.0
My mother was previously a resident at North Pointe and she had a great experience at this facility. The staff was caring. North Pointe took good care of her. They did have a bed bug issue that they were treating, I guess that's to be expected? My mother was treated with love and was respected. ...
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Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
I have lived at the Cascades for 6 years and am very happy to be here. The members are wonderful and the staff is great. I have no regrets for moving here and highly recommend it.

Pickens review score based on 28 family reviews

8.9
Review score9 facilities28 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Pickens memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pickens 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

Pickens review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Pickens, SC9 facilities
9.1
Liberty, SC12 facilities
9.3
Six Mile, SC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Pickens 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 28 reviews of 9 Pickens memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pickens 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.
Pickens, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.0
Friendliness
3.7
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
2.8
3.6
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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Pickens memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pickens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pickens, 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 Pickens 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 Pickens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pickens, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.9%
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
60%
69.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
69.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pickens 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 Pickens Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pickens, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
71.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
45.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
25.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pickens 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 Pickens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pickens, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
21.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pickens 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 Pickens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pickens, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
39.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pickens 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 Pickens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pickens, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
52.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
59.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Pickens

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