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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Aiken County, SC

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Assisted living costs in Aiken County average about $4,899 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 92 communities in Aiken County. Our detailed directory has 1234 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Aiken, Edgefield and North Augusta.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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.
Photo of Laurel Crest
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Stokes Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
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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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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Photo of Woods Edge
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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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.
Photo of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
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.
Photo of Jone's Elderly Care
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.
Photo of Walters' Retirement Home
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Aiken County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Aiken County is $4,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairfield County, SC with an average of $4,292 per month.

Assisted living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Aiken County, SC
$4,899/mo

Assisted living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. state and national averages

Aiken County, SC
$4,899/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,899/mo
$5,496/mo

Assisted living costs in Aiken County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,542/mo
Studio
$4,218/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,853/mo

Senior living costs in Aiken County 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: Aiken County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAiken County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,496/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,776/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Aiken County, SC:$4,899/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Aiken County, SC:$5,496/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Aiken County, SC:$3,776/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Aiken County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aiken County 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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Assisted living cost trends in Aiken County, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Aiken County 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aiken County, SC$4,456/mo$4,516/mo-1.3%
South Carolina$4,586/mo$4,444/mo+3.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Aiken County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,456/mo
2023 average cost:$4,516/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,586/mo
2023 average cost:$4,444/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Aiken County, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Aiken County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Aiken County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Aiken County

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
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 much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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The Place at Shadow Oaks in Aiken, SC

5.0
We were very pleased with The Place at Shadow Oaks... My brother seemed to be comfortable there and was well taken care of. He has very limited funds ...therefore we can’t use them frequently. But it is wonderful though to be offered respite for short term care.

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.

Aiken County review score based on 219 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 219 reviews of 92 Aiken County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Aiken County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Aiken County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Aiken County, SC92 facilities
7.3
Richland County, SC47 facilities
7.9

Review subcategories for Aiken County assisted living

When assisted living 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 219 reviews of 92 Aiken County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Aiken County resident and family assisted living 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.
Aiken County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.6
3.2
Staff
3.7
3.4
Meals & dining
3.5
3.1
Activities
3.5
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
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Aiken County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aiken County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aiken County, 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 Aiken County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Aiken County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aiken County assisted living

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 Aiken County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aiken County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aiken County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Aiken County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aiken County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aiken County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Aiken County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aiken County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Aiken County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Aiken County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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