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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bluffton, SC
Assisted living costs in Bluffton average about $4,106 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Bluffton. Our detailed directory has 179 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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8.0
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4 reviews
Turnover is high. Assessment charges do not reflect service provided. Rising prices regularly. I think turnover is everywhere and the business model is the same regardless of the facility, so therefore I...
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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1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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2 reviews
My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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7.9
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104 reviews
Bloom is good. [name removed] has settled in nicely and I think the employees do the best they can. I am glad he's there, safe and secure.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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7.7
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30 reviews
This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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 Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
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7.5
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19 reviews
My parents have been at Addison of Bluffton for over a year. Very caring staff! Common areas and front entrance (outside) could be cleaned more frequently. Food quality, temperature and delayed meal time...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Bluffton 2020. Call or drop by to see what make The Addison of...
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6.5
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4 reviews
Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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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13 reviews
The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for the...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Bluffton, SC
The average cost of senior living in Bluffton is $4,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gifford, SC with an average of $3,655 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Bluffton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bluffton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bluffton
Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC
4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Sunabella at Savannah
4.9
I would definitely recommend the place to anyone...my dad's experience at Sunabella was very good..he had his rough days when not feeling well but overall was very good.
Bluffton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bluffton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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
70%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bluffton 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 Bluffton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bluffton 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 Bluffton 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
30%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Bluffton 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 Bluffton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bluffton 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 Bluffton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bluffton
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bluffton protect seniors.
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