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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ruffin, SC

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Memory care in Ruffin 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 Ruffin is about $4,302 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 856 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.
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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: 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.
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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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 had rehab at Sprenger after I fell in SC, while on vacation. I had excellent care from the staff ([name removed], my night nurse, is the kindest, most caring person) and the rehab dept helped me make...
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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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
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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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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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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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Cost of memory care in Ruffin, SC

The average cost of senior living in Ruffin is $4,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gifford, SC with an average of $4,031 per month.

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

Ruffin, SC
$4,302/mo
$4,358/mo
$4,358/mo

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

Ruffin, SC
$4,302/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,302/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,219/mo
Studio
$5,039/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,832/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,625/mo

Senior living costs in Ruffin 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: Ruffin, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuffin, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,302/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,245/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,204/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ruffin, SC:$4,302/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Ruffin, SC:$4,245/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ruffin, SC:$4,204/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ruffin, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ruffin 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ruffin, SC$4,814/mo$4,140/mo+16.3%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ruffin, SC
2024 average cost:$4,814/mo
2023 average cost:$4,140/mo
Percent change:+16.3%
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 Ruffin

Recent reviews for memory care in Ruffin

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.

Ruffin review score based on 259 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 259 reviews of 45 Ruffin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ruffin 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

Ruffin review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Ruffin, SC45 facilities
8.5
Williams, SC49 facilities
8.5
Smoaks, SC49 facilities

Review subcategories for Ruffin 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 259 reviews of 45 Ruffin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ruffin 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.
Ruffin, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Ruffin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruffin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruffin, 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 Ruffin 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 Ruffin 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
64.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ruffin 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 Ruffin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruffin, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruffin 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 Ruffin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruffin, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruffin 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 Ruffin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruffin, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruffin 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 Ruffin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruffin, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ruffin

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