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Memory care in Ritter 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 Ritter is about $4,721 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 74 communities, read 1457 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
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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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of 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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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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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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
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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 Ritter, SC

The average cost of senior living in Ritter is $4,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $3,887 per month.

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

Ritter, SC
$4,721/mo

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

Ritter, SC
$4,721/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,721/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,294/mo
Studio
$5,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,908/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,694/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Ritter 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: Ritter, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitter, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,721/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,559/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ritter, SC:$4,721/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ritter, SC:$4,661/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ritter, SC:$4,559/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ritter, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ritter 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ritter, SC$4,796/mo$4,443/mo+7.9%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ritter, SC
2024 average cost:$4,796/mo
2023 average cost:$4,443/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ritter

Recent reviews for memory care in Ritter

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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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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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff at various communities, such as Ashley Gardens and Bloom at Belfair. Residents and their families express appreciation for the empathetic and loving care provided by the staff.
Varied activities for residents. Many communities offer a range of activities tailored to residents' interests, like painting, dancing, and music sessions. These activities help maintain social connections and promote mental stimulation for seniors.
Thorough communication between staff and families. Families value clear and consistent communication with their loved ones and the staff in their care. Several reviews highlight instances where communities, like Ashley Gardens and Harmony, prioritize regular updates and conversations between residents, their families, and staff.
Customized care plans. Reviews mention the individualized care plans that some communities, like Oaks at Mount Pleasant and The Retreat, create for their residents based on their unique needs and preferences to ensure they receive optimal care.
Friendly and approachable staff. Communities that prioritize a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, such as Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing and Somerby of Mount Pleasant, have staff members who go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable and at home.
Access to quality meals. Many families comment on the importance of nutritious and enjoyable meals for their loved ones in care. Communities like Ashley Gardens and Bloom at Belfair focus on providing tasty and appropriately modified meals to meet residents' dietary requirements.
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Ritter review score based on 376 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 376 reviews of 68 Ritter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ritter 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

Ritter review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ritter, SC68 facilities
8.2
Walterboro, SC76 facilities
8.1
Cottageville, SC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Ritter 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 376 reviews of 68 Ritter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ritter 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.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
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Ritter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritter, 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 Ritter 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 Ritter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ritter, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ritter 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 Ritter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritter, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritter 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 Ritter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritter 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 Ritter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
39.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritter 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 Ritter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
57.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ritter

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 Ritter protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Helena Square, The Addison of Bluffton and Pinewood Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ritter, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 74 memory care facilities near Ritter, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Ritter, South Carolina is Helena Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 74 memory care facilities near you in Ritter, 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 Ritter, 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 Ritter, 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 Ritter, South Carolina ranges from $2300 to $10840. The average Memory Care cost in Ritter, South Carolina is $4,721. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ritter, South Carolina typically starts at $2300. 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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