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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Gilbert, SC

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Assisted living costs in Gilbert average about $3,761 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Gilbert. Our detailed directory has 55 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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Photo of The Legacy of Lexington
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66 Floor plans available
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29 reviews
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The people at Legacy were very nice and caring; however, Mom had innumerable falls there and multiple trips to Lexington Medical Center emergency department. I would recommend.
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.
The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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Photo of Lakeside Place Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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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...
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.
Photo of Wellmore of Lexington
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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
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.
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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 Blair Haus Inc
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Gilbert, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gilbert is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,406 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gilbert, SC, vs. nearby cities

Gilbert, SC
$3,761/mo
$3,660/mo

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

Gilbert, SC
$3,761/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilbert, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,761/mo
$3,786/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilbert, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,895/mo
Studio
$4,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,225/mo

Senior living costs in Gilbert 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: Gilbert, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilbert, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,761/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,786/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,272/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Gilbert, SC:$3,761/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gilbert, SC:$3,786/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gilbert, SC:$3,272/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gilbert, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gilbert 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
Gilbert, SC$5,436/mo$4,083/mo+33.1%
South Carolina$3,776/mo$3,622/mo+4.3%
National$4,598/mo$4,536/mo+1.4%
Gilbert, SC
2024 average cost:$5,436/mo
2023 average cost:$4,083/mo
Percent change:+33.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,776/mo
2023 average cost:$3,622/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,598/mo
2023 average cost:$4,536/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilbert

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilbert

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.

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.

Generations of Chapin

5.0
The staff is wonderful, kind, and loving to my mother. She tended greatly to every question and concern I have heard during this covid pandemic. This is a tough time with our loved ones in an assisted living with limited visitation, but they have helped her to be happy. Thank you.

Gilbert assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilbert assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilbert, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilbert 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 Gilbert Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilbert, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilbert 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 Gilbert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilbert, SCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilbert 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 Gilbert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilbert, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilbert 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 Gilbert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilbert, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilbert

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy of Lexington, Lakeside Place Senior Living and Wellmore of Lexington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gilbert, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 assisted living facilities near Gilbert, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gilbert, 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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