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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Santee, SC

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Memory care in South Santee 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 South Santee is about $4,669 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 1438 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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...
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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Cost of memory care in South Santee, SC

The average cost of senior living in South Santee is $4,669 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

Memory care costs in South Santee, SC, vs. nearby cities

South Santee, SC
$4,669/mo

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

South Santee, SC
$4,669/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,669/mo

Memory care costs in South Santee, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,398/mo
Studio
$5,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,993/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,023/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,282/mo

Senior living costs in South Santee 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: South Santee, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Santee, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,669/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,669/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,422/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
South Santee, SC:$4,669/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
South Santee, SC:$4,669/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
South Santee, SC:$4,422/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in South Santee, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Santee 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
South Santee, SC$4,824/mo$4,385/mo+10.0%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Santee, SC
2024 average cost:$4,824/mo
2023 average cost:$4,385/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
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 South Santee

Recent reviews for memory care in South Santee

Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

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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Somerby of Mount Pleasant

3.8
The staff was amazing. They are able to retain and keep staff, which is good. They were making improvements with the food. We picked this community because they were kind, and able to get my loved one in right away. I would recommend to other families.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Staff turnover and competency. Some reviews mention staff turnover as an issue, but also highlight that there are dedicated and caring staff members at various communities. At Harmony at Wescott, the caregivers had no knowledge of medication administration, while at The Artisan Mount Pleasant, some staff appeared to view ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness and maintenance were highlighted as concerns in some reviews, with evidence of dirty rooms and common areas, as seen at Harmony at Wescott and The Artisan Mount Pleasant. However, other reviews praised the cleanliness of their loved ones' rooms and the communal areas, such as at ...
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Individualized care. Several reviews noted that staff at various communities were attentive to the unique needs of their loved ones. At Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, personalized care included following up on family concerns and keeping them informed, while at Magnolia Bridge at Mur ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff was seen as crucial in several reviews. At Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, regular meetings were held between senior residents and their loved ones, both in person and virtually. However, at The Artisan ...
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Variety of activities. Activities were mentioned as an important factor in the overall satisfaction of some residents. At Oaks at Mt. Pleasant, residents enjoyed a variety of activities, including singing, games, and social events, while at Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, a monthly hig ...
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Quality of meals and dining experiences. Quality food and dining experiences were highlighted as key factors in the overall satisfaction of some residents. At Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, the chef accommodated dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at Oaks at Mt. Pleasant, despite the ...
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South Santee review score based on 391 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 391 reviews of 53 South Santee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Santee 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

South Santee review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
South Santee, SC53 facilities
8.1
McClellanville, SC58 facilities
8.0
Georgetown, SC42 facilities

Review subcategories for South Santee 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 391 reviews of 53 South Santee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Santee 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.
South Santee, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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South Santee memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Santee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Santee, 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 South Santee 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 South Santee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Santee, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Santee 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 South Santee Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Santee, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Santee 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 South Santee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Santee, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Santee 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 South Santee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Santee, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
49.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Santee 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 South Santee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Santee, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
69.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Santee

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Inlet Coastal Resort, Pinewood Square and Cypress Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Santee, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 57 memory care facilities near South Santee, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in South Santee, South Carolina is Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 57 memory care facilities near you in South Santee, 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 South Santee, 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 South Santee, 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 South Santee, South Carolina ranges from $1800 to $10174. The average Memory Care cost in South Santee, South Carolina is $4,669. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Santee, South Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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