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Assisted living costs in Gaston Mill average about $4,385 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 155 communities in Gaston Mill. Our detailed directory has 1924 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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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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.
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!
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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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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 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.
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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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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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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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: 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.
The Haven at Wingate The Haven at Wingate is a residential care home located in the rural community of Wingate, North Carolina in Union County. Located just 30 miles southeast of Charlotte, the city of Wingate offers a number of recreational activities and is just minutes from several places...
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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.
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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Gaston Mill, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gaston Mill is $4,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaston Mill, SC vs. nearby cities

Gaston Mill, SC
$4,385/mo
$4,279/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaston Mill, SC vs. the state and national average

Gaston Mill, SC
$4,385/mo
U.S. national average
$4,632/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gaston Mill vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,385/mo
$4,393/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gaston Mill, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,502/mo
Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$4,990/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,086/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,857/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,754/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gaston Mill over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gaston Mill, 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 Gaston Mill.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gaston Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gaston Mill

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 Legacy of Lexington

5.0
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new furniture has been ordered for these areas. A number of employees were replaced, and the staff ...
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Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the staff's ability to accommodate individual needs and build personal relationships with residents, such as at TerraBella Indian Trail where [name removed] goes above and beyond to make every resident feel special and cared for. At Sunrise of Providence, the staff striv ...
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Diverse activities to encourage socializing. Residents enjoy various engaging activities like making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with their friends, participating in Bible studies, and enjoying featured meals at communities like Sunrise of Providence. Families praise the wide range of offerings, such as music nights, arts and craf ...
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Thoughtful, attentive caregivers. Caring and attentive caregivers are highlighted in numerous reviews, with residents and their families expressing appreciation for the friendly and supportive nature of staff, like at Harbison Shores where the staff always handles concerns promptly and with kindness. Caregivers at Chandler Pl ...
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Well-trained and experienced management teams. Management teams demonstrate expertise and dedication to providing excellent care, as noted in reviews for Brookdale Union Park where the staff are described as knowledgeable and supportive. The teams create a welcoming and inclusive environment and go the extra mile to ensure residents receiv ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Many residents find comfort in the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces, as mentioned in reviews for Harmony at Columbia. Communal areas and private rooms are kept tidy and visually appealing, ensuring a pleasant living experience for all residents.
Accessible and open communication. Families appreciate clear and frequent communication from staff, with Sunrise of Providence being commended for their availability and willingness to work with families to address any concerns or questions. The open and collaborative approach builds trust and confidence in the community.
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Gaston Mill review score based on 455 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 455 reviews of 136 Gaston Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gaston Mill 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

Gaston Mill review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gaston Mill, SC136 facilities
9.2
Kershaw, SC6 facilities
8.3
Heath Springs, SC152 facilities

Review subcategories for Gaston Mill 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 455 reviews of 136 Gaston Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gaston Mill 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
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Gaston Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaston Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaston Mill, 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 Gaston Mill 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 Gaston Mill 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
54.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gaston Mill 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 Gaston Mill 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
52.2%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaston Mill 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 Gaston Mill 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
25%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
14.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaston Mill 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 Gaston Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaston Mill 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 Gaston Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gaston Mill

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 Gaston Mill protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Rock Hill Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gaston Mill, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 155 assisted living facilities near Gaston Mill, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Gaston Mill, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Sunrise of Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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