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Assisted living costs in Chester County average about $4,487 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 193 communities in Chester County. Our detailed directory has 3380 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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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: Memory Care
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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, 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.
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, 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.
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Synergy Assisted Living, LLCSynergy Assisted Living, LLC is a senior care home located in Gastonia, North Carolina, in Gaston County. A comfortable group home setting in a safe and friendly neighborhood, Synergy Assisted Living, LLC is an excellent choice for your new home.Gastonia is a vibrant...
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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, 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.
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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, 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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I found these homes nested off in Mint Hill on Thompson Rd. I was riding past the homes where I saw a Elevations signage in the yard so I pulled in hoping to be apart of the event but what I found was 4...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
We at Unlimited Possibilities at City View are passionate about providing high quality care for people with dementia. Our small home environment offers warmth and a lifestyle that is more comforting than larger settings. At City View, we are committed to addressing the specialized medical,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....

Cost of assisted living in Chester County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Chester County is $4,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $3,047 per month.

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

Chester County, SC
$4,487/mo
$4,337/mo
$4,659/mo

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

Chester County, SC
$4,487/mo
U.S. national average
$4,723/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,487/mo
$4,450/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,543/mo
Private
$8,500/mo
Studio
$5,201/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,016/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,683/mo

Senior living costs in Chester 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: Chester County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,487/mo$4,326/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$4,450/mo$4,373/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living$3,816/mo$4,146/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Chester County, SC:$4,487/mo
South Carolina:$4,326/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Chester County, SC:$4,450/mo
South Carolina:$4,373/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Chester County, SC:$3,816/mo
South Carolina:$4,146/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
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Assisted living costs in Chester County, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Chester 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 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
Chester County, SC$4,339/mo$4,137/mo+4.9%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Chester County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,339/mo
2023 average cost:$4,137/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,368/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester 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 Chester County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Chester County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester County

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.

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

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.

Chester County review score based on 739 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 739 reviews of 174 Chester County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester 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

Chester County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Chester County, SC174 facilities
7.2
Chester, SC8 facilities
8.2
Richburg, SC169 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester 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 739 reviews of 174 Chester County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.
Chester County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Chester County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester County 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
59.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.3%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.3%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.6%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.4%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.9%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.8%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
37.9%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.4%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester 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 Chester County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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HarborChase of Riverwalk, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 193 assisted living facilities near Chester County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Chester County, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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