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3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wadmalaw Island, SC

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Memory care in Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island is about $4,717 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 3 communities, read 8 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like  You may also consider nearby communities such as Charleston, Summerville and Johns Island.

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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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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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Wadmalaw Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Wadmalaw Island is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $4,086 per month.

Memory care costs in Wadmalaw Island, SC, vs. nearby cities

Wadmalaw Island, SC
$4,717/mo
$4,786/mo
$4,630/mo

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

Wadmalaw Island, SC
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,717/mo

Memory care costs in Wadmalaw Island, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,750/mo
Studio
$3,400/mo

Senior living costs in Wadmalaw Island 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: Wadmalaw Island, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWadmalaw Island, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,717/mo$4,425/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,717/mo$4,376/mo$4,750/mo
Independent Living$4,569/mo$4,195/mo$4,210/mo
Memory Care
Wadmalaw Island, SC:$4,717/mo
South Carolina:$4,425/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Wadmalaw Island, SC:$4,717/mo
South Carolina:$4,376/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Independent Living
Wadmalaw Island, SC:$4,569/mo
South Carolina:$4,195/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
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Memory care costs in Wadmalaw Island, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wadmalaw Island 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wadmalaw Island, SC$6,140/mo$4,871/mo+26.1%
South Carolina$4,481/mo$4,356/mo+2.9%
National$6,279/mo$5,880/mo+6.8%
Wadmalaw Island, SC
2024 average cost:$6,140/mo
2023 average cost:$4,871/mo
Percent change:+26.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,481/mo
2023 average cost:$4,356/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,279/mo
2023 average cost:$5,880/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wadmalaw Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Wadmalaw Island

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.

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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Wadmalaw Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wadmalaw Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wadmalaw Island, 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 Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island 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
100%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
80%
46.9%
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
100%
69.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
69.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
80%
45.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80%
67.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
60%
25.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island 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
60%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
49.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
21.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
80%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
59.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
45.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Wadmalaw Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dayspring Assisted Living and Daysprings of Johns Island are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 3 memory care facilities near Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina is Cypress Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 3 memory care facilities near you in Wadmalaw Island, 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 Wadmalaw Island, 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 Wadmalaw Island, 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 Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina ranges from $2300 to $10840. The average Memory Care cost in Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina is $4,717. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wadmalaw Island, 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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