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Memory care in Starr 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 Starr is about $5,080 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 360 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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33 Floor plans available
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9.9
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174 reviews
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174 reviews
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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.
Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...
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9.5
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9.5
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99 reviews
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Mom is happy. She is still on the lowest level of care. She likes to help take care of others!! Although Mom is not on the memory care side of the facility, it definitely rated above others. We also like...
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.
Live the good life at Summit Place, where desired amenities and world-class services excite our residents and provide a rewarding, enriching lifestyle. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of daily living. You can be...
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9.1
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44 reviews
9.1
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44 reviews
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My sister loves it there. The staff are caring, nurses are very good at giving her medicine on time. She loves the food. She likes when they take them out to stores and places.
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.
Marchbanks Assisted Living & Memory Care is Anderson, South Carolina’s premier assisted living and memory care community. We are conveniently located near the AnMed Health Campus, hospital, and physician office, as well as shopping, restaurants, churches and schools. Recently, we underwent a...
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24 reviews
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Morningside was short on staff and lax on attention to patients. Had some good employees & some not so good. Additionally, the facility is excellent.
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.
Morningside of Anderson is nestled away in a neighborhood setting near shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it's our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff, comfortable apartment-style living, activities and...
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8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
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the activities have increased a lot since my dad was there. It was incredibly expensive but they took fantastic care of my Dad so it was worth it. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Hartwell to other...
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.
Endless OpportunitiesHere at our beautiful personal care and memory care community in Hartwell, Georgia, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and other household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. We may be biased, but we think you will fall in love with...
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We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. The...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Anderson 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Garden House of...
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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
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
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.

Cost of memory care in Starr, SC

The average cost of senior living in Starr is $5,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hodges, SC with an average of $3,219 per month.

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

Starr, SC
$5,080/mo
$5,039/mo
$4,402/mo

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

Starr, SC
$5,080/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,080/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,445/mo
Studio
$5,531/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,635/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,463/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Senior living costs in Starr 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: Starr, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStarr, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,080/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,648/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,731/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Starr, SC:$5,080/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Starr, SC:$4,648/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Starr, SC:$4,731/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Starr, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Starr 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.

Starr, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Starr, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Starr 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Starr, SC$4,396/mo$4,044/mo+8.7%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Starr, SC
2024 average cost:$4,396/mo
2023 average cost:$4,044/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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 Starr

Recent reviews for memory care in Starr

Brookdale Hartwell

4.5
I am hoping my mom will adjust to the new environment in the community. They have activities and gathering rooms for them to watch T.V. and socialize with one another. She shares a room with another woman and she likes her. My mom gets to eat very good meals daily. The staff are very nice to her ...
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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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Morningside of Anderson

5.0
We have several friends that are residents there which is why we chose it. She was in "solitary confinement" for lengthy times especially on evening & night shifts. Not complaining & likely unavoidable.

Starr review score based on 102 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 102 reviews of 14 Starr memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Starr 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

Starr review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Starr, SC14 facilities
7.8
Iva, SC22 facilities
7.7
Anderson, SC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Starr 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 102 reviews of 14 Starr memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Starr 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.
Starr, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Starr memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starr memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starr, 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 Starr 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 Starr that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Starr, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
46.7%
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
42.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Starr 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 Starr Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Starr, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
67.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Starr 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 Starr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starr, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Starr 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 Starr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starr, SCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starr 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 Starr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starr, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Starr

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