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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Lanier, SC
Assisted living costs in Lake Lanier average about $4,022 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 220 communities in Lake Lanier. Our detailed directory has 2146 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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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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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, 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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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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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.
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
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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.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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The care that mom receives here is really great. The aides have been just wonderful with me and mom. The food can use some improvement. I think that it just might be because they don't use as fresh of...
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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.
Brookdale Heritage Circle is a dedicated memory care community in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Hendersonville, within easy reach of premium shopping, dining and quality health care, is an exceptional place to spend retirement. Hendersonville is warm and welcoming, with convenient access to 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.
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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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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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 of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Lake Lanier, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lake Lanier is $4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, SC with an average of $3,176 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC by room type
Semi-Private
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1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Lanier
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Lanier
Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care
4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC
4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC
4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews from communities like Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, Summit Place, and Oakland Living LLC express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff, who are quick to respond to questions and concerns. Families have developed long-term friendships with community caregivers, ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities such as The Legacy at Southpointe Drive and The Willows of Easley offer a range of activities based on residents' interests, from intellectual pursuits to physical activities. Residents enjoy crafts, games, and social events, keeping them active and engaged.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Chefs at places like Waterstone on Augusta, Kauhale Pettigru, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Reviews from communities like Pine Grove Senior Living and Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, both inside and out. Residents appreciate the attention to detail, from regularly cleaned private rooms to well-manicured gardens and walki ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Frequent, detailed conversations between community staff members and families keep everyone informed and ensure that care needs are being met. At Pine Grove Senior Living and Oakview Park, staff members set regular meetings with families to discuss their loved ones' progress and address any ...
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Safety and security for residents. Safety is a top priority at communities like Manning Square and The Residences at Greer, with features like secure doors, emergency call systems, and 24/7 staffing. Families feel reassured knowing that their loved ones are in a safe and secure environment.
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Lake Lanier review score based on 542 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 542 reviews of 183 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lake Lanier 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
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Review subcategories for Lake Lanier 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 542 reviews of 183 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Lanier 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.Lake Lanier, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
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Lake Lanier assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Lanier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
44.8%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.9%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
39.9%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.7%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.6%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
25.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Lanier
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 Lake Lanier protect seniors.
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square and Summit Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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