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Assisted living costs in Lee County average about $3,769 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 105 communities in Lee County. Our detailed directory has 701 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 mother was a resident for a very short time; but during that time I was very happy with the care that she received. Her room was a good size for her and the staff were very friendly. My family and I...
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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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Photo of Watchcare Residential Care
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 Beard Residential Care Facs
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 Herriott's Residential Care
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.
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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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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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.
Carriage House Senior Living The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...
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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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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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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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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 Lee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lee County is $3,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,192 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lee County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Lee County, SC
$3,769/mo
$3,414/mo

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

Lee County, SC
$3,769/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Lee County, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,769/mo
$3,820/mo

Assisted living costs in Lee County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,342/mo
Studio
$4,591/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,731/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,681/mo

Senior living costs in Lee County 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: Lee County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,769/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,820/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,462/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Lee County, SC:$3,769/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Lee County, SC:$3,820/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lee County, SC:$3,462/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lee County, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lee County 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
Lee County, SC$4,380/mo$4,057/mo+8.0%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Lee County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,380/mo
2023 average cost:$4,057/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
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 Lee County, 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 Lee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lee County

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.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

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.

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Lee County review score based on 140 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 140 reviews of 90 Lee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lee 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

Lee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Lee County, SC90 facilities
7.9
Bishopville, SC100 facilities
7.2
Lamar, SC17 facilities

Review subcategories for Lee 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 140 reviews of 90 Lee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lee 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Lee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee 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 Lee 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 Lee 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
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.6%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lee 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 Lee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lee County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lee 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 Lee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee 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 Lee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee 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 Lee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lee 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 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 Lee County 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 The Legacy of Hartsville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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