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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sumter, SC

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Memory care in Sumter 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 Sumter is about $5,049 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 99 communities, read 1204 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Weston, Gadsden and Saint Charles.

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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.
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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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 father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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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.
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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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Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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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 Sumter, SC

The average cost of senior living in Sumter is $5,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bishopville, SC with an average of $4,835 per month.

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

Sumter, SC
$5,049/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,049/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,983/mo
Studio
$6,039/mo

Senior living costs in Sumter 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: Sumter, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSumter, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,049/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,144/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,396/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Sumter, SC:$5,049/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Sumter, SC:$4,144/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Sumter, SC:$3,396/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Sumter

Recent reviews for memory care in Sumter

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Wildewood Downs Retirement Community in Columbia, SC

5.0
This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a flower arranging contest.

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Sumter review score based on 197 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 197 reviews of 99 Sumter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sumter 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

Sumter review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Sumter, SC99 facilities
7.5
Bishopville, SC75 facilities
7.5
Lugoff, SC87 facilities

Review subcategories for Sumter 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 197 reviews of 99 Sumter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sumter 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.
Sumter, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Sumter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sumter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sumter, 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 Sumter 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 Sumter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sumter, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sumter 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 Sumter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sumter, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sumter 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 Sumter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sumter, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sumter 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 Sumter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sumter, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sumter 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 Sumter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sumter, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Sumter

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sumter Grove Senior Living, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sumter, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 99 memory care facilities near Sumter, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Sumter, South Carolina is The Addison of Florence. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 99 memory care facilities near you in Sumter, 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 Sumter, 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 Sumter, 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 Sumter, South Carolina ranges from $$2,500 to $$10,740. The average Memory Care cost in Sumter, South Carolina is $5,049. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sumter, South Carolina typically starts at $$2,500. 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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