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Memory care in Zemp 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 Zemp is about $3,944 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 70 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I rate the Colonial 5 on all categories. The staff really care about the residents and treat them like family. I could not have found a more AWESOME place anywhere!!!
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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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55 Floor plans available
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My family has a long history at The Legacy. My grandmother lived there happily nearly twenty years ago. Recently, my mother and father moved there when their health deteriorated quickly. My father passed...
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.
The Legacy of Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...
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No one wants to leave their home but things happen. In 2018, our Mom had a stroke and no longer felt comfortable living alone. We were at one facility and then moved to The Legacy. We loved it so much, we...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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.
Life is vibrant and lively at English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus, a charming assisted living and memory care community committed to developing and fostering connections with each resident and their families. Our extensive calendar incorporates engaging opportunities for residents to exercise,...
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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.
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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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Great facility!
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 Zemp, SC

The average cost of senior living in Zemp is $3,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,192 per month.

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

Zemp, SC
$3,944/mo
$3,892/mo

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

Zemp, SC
$3,944/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,944/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,975/mo
Studio
$5,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,309/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,359/mo

Senior living costs in Zemp 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: Zemp, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZemp, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,944/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,944/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,944/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Zemp, SC:$3,944/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Zemp, SC:$3,944/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Zemp, SC:$3,944/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Zemp, SC, over time

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

Zemp, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Zemp, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Zemp 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
Zemp, SC$6,764/mo$5,826/mo+16.1%
South Carolina$4,409/mo$4,535/mo-2.8%
National$5,541/mo$5,510/mo+0.6%
Zemp, SC
2024 average cost:$6,764/mo
2023 average cost:$5,826/mo
Percent change:+16.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,409/mo
2023 average cost:$4,535/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,541/mo
2023 average cost:$5,510/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Zemp

Recent reviews for memory care in Zemp

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.

English Meadows Camden Campus

5.0
All categories are rated 5. I couldn't ask for a better facility for my mom. The management and staff are amazing at the Colonial at Old Camden!

The Legacy of Camden

5.0
The Legacy of Camden has been a blessing to us. My Mom is happy there and feels loved. She has made new friends and the staff feels like family. The food is delicious and there are fun activities planned. We live close by and see her often. We don’t worry when we are at work or out of town ...
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Zemp memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zemp memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zemp, 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 Zemp 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 Zemp 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
87.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
75%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Zemp 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 Zemp Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Zemp, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Zemp 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 Zemp 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
12.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Zemp 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 Zemp communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zemp 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 Zemp offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Zemp

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