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Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend average about $4,000 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 130 communities in Dusty Bend. Our detailed directory has 1267 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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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, 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 family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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 Mary's Residential Care Facility #2
Provides: Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Highlands Senior Living Columbia
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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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.
Photo of Davis Community Care Home
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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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 Watchcare Residential Care
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.
Photo of Piedmont Pathways Community Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
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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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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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
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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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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.
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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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.
Photo of Southern Heritage Inc
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 Dusty Bend, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dusty Bend is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,298 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend, SC, vs. nearby cities

Dusty Bend, SC
$4,000/mo
$3,961/mo
$3,892/mo

Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend, SC, vs. state and national averages

Dusty Bend, SC
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,000/mo
$4,042/mo

Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$4,932/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,922/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,895/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Dusty Bend 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: Dusty Bend, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDusty Bend, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,000/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,042/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,625/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Dusty Bend, SC:$4,000/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dusty Bend, SC:$4,042/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dusty Bend, SC:$3,625/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dusty Bend, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dusty Bend 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
Dusty Bend, SC$4,590/mo$4,124/mo+11.3%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Dusty Bend, SC
2024 average cost:$4,590/mo
2023 average cost:$4,124/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,368/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dusty Bend, SC

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dusty Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dusty Bend

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 Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and responsive staff. Many reviews speak highly of the friendly and helpful nature of the staff in these communities, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. For example, at The Addison of Florence, the staff are praised for their quick responses to concerns and their attentiveness to residents' ...
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Diverse range of activities. Reviews highlight the wide variety of activities offered at these communities, allowing residents to stay engaged and active. For instance, at Brookdale Union Park, residents participate in a range of activities from bingo to Bible study. At English Meadows Camden Campus, community events, s ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Several reviews mention the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Sumter Terrace Assisted Living, for example, the meals are praised for their taste and the accommodations made for individual dietary preferences. At Merrill Gardens at Columbia ...
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Thoughtful and attentive care. Residents and their families express appreciation for the individualized attention and care provided at these communities. At Harbison Shores, for example, the staff are commended for their thorough evaluations and prompt responses to health concerns. At Pines Columbia, the care provided is ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Several reviews mention the importance of comfortable and spacious living spaces in creating a sense of home for residents. At Harmony at Columbia, residents appreciate the ample room to move around in and the cleanliness of their living spaces. At Fairforest Grove Senior Living, the focus o ...
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Accessible and convenient locations. Reviews indicate that convenient locations are a major factor in families' decisions to choose a senior living community. At Pines Columbia, the proximity to stores, restaurants, and doctors is highlighted as a key benefit. At The Meridian at Carolina Lakes, the community's accessibility and ...
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Dusty Bend review score based on 273 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 273 reviews of 113 Dusty Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dusty Bend 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

Dusty Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Dusty Bend, SC113 facilities
8.0
Camden, SC128 facilities
7.8
Bethune, SC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Dusty Bend 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 273 reviews of 113 Dusty Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dusty Bend 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.
Dusty Bend, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Dusty Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dusty Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dusty Bend, 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 Dusty Bend 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 Dusty Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dusty Bend, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dusty Bend 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 Dusty Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dusty Bend, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dusty Bend 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 Dusty Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dusty Bend, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Dusty Bend 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 Dusty Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dusty Bend 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 Dusty Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dusty Bend, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dusty Bend

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 Dusty Bend protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Legacy of Camden, English Meadows Camden Campus and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dusty Bend, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 130 assisted living facilities near Dusty Bend, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dusty Bend, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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