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Memory care in Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights is about $3,955 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 878 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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It worked out real well, it's a fine place.
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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
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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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as...
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.
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 a 60 bed secured Alzheimer's and Dementia Care community. We promote independence and choice. We have 3 unique neighborhoods where residents are placed dependent on their personal level of cognitive function. This way their neighbors are understanding to each other because they are at the...
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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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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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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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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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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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.
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.
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
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Wilkinson Heights, SC

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinson Heights is $3,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wilkinson Heights, SC vs. nearby cities

Wilkinson Heights, SC
$3,955/mo
$3,973/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wilkinson Heights, SC vs. the state and national average

Wilkinson Heights, SC
$3,955/mo
U.S. national average
$4,871/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wilkinson Heights vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,955/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wilkinson Heights, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,070/mo
Studio
$4,490/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,414/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,090/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,138/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Wilkinson Heights over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Wilkinson Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Wilkinson Heights

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

The Legacy of Lexington

5.0
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new furniture has been ordered for these areas. A number of employees were replaced, and the staff ...
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Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC

5.0
What we like the most about Fairforest Grove is the friendly staff who appear to know our loved one and recognize us each time we visit; appears to be taking care of our loved one; cleanliness; different activities offered. Price went up which may be a challenge.

Wilkinson Heights review score based on 212 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 212 reviews of 73 Wilkinson Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkinson Heights 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

Wilkinson Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Wilkinson Heights, SC73 facilities
8.4
Orangeburg, SC86 facilities
8.4
Cordova, SC90 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilkinson Heights 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 212 reviews of 73 Wilkinson Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkinson Heights 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Wilkinson Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinson Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinson Heights, 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 Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights 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
41.1%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.9%
48.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.2%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.2%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights 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
41.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.7%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights 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
20.5%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
44.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.2%
40%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinson Heights 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 Wilkinson Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.6%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.8%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Forest Lake Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 81 memory care facilities near Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina is Fairforest Grove Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 81 memory care facilities near you in Wilkinson Heights, 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 Wilkinson Heights, 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 Wilkinson Heights, 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 Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina is $3,955. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wilkinson Heights, South Carolina typically starts at $1550. 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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