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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lancaster County, SC
Assisted living costs in Lancaster County average about $4,683 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 139 communities in Lancaster County. Our detailed directory has 2427 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Waxhaw, Lancaster and Weddington.
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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.
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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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My father was in the healthcare side; they have a very good staff and the facilities are nice, it's just not set up for someone who's trying to leave. Their lobbies and common areas are located where the...
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.
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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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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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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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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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
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...
Cost of assisted living in Lancaster County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,683 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,761 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster County
Morningside of Gastonia
4.6
The Facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly and caring.
They have been very kind to my mom.
I always feel very welcome when I visit my mom.
They have great meals for the residents and the dining staff are wonderful.
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.
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.
Lancaster County review score based on 613 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 613 reviews of 139 Lancaster County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lancaster 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
Lancaster County review score compared against nearby cities
8.3
Lancaster County, SC139 facilities
8.3
Lancaster, SC162 facilities
8.3
Heath Springs, SC152 facilities
Review subcategories for Lancaster 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 613 reviews of 139 Lancaster County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster 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.Lancaster County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
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Lancaster County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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
59.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.6%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County 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
59%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County 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
25.2%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lancaster County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Concord Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 139 assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lancaster County, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Concord Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Lancaster County
- Waxhaw, North Carolina
- Lancaster, South Carolina
- Weddington, North Carolina
- Pageland, South Carolina
- Monroe, North Carolina
- Marvin, North Carolina
- Van Wyck, South Carolina
- Edgemoor, South Carolina
- Grace, South Carolina
- Fort Lawn, South Carolina
- Heath Springs, South Carolina
- Allens Crossroads, North Carolina
- Roddey, South Carolina
- Rossville, South Carolina
- Flint Hill, South Carolina
- Kershaw, South Carolina
- Kirkley Mill, South Carolina
- Richburg, South Carolina
- Stoneboro, South Carolina
- Bell Town, South Carolina
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