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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lester, SC
Assisted living costs in Lester average about $3,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 85 communities in Lester. Our detailed directory has 349 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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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.
Hamlet House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hope Springs offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hope Springs each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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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This place is fantastic. It is very clean and friendly. The staff is great with my mother. Tina the director is very easy to get up with and if I have any concerns about my mother they are quickly taken 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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Red Springs Assisted Living located at 1301 East Fourth Avenue in Red Springs. Red Springs offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Greystone Manor is an 81 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms located on nine acres. It is secluded yet a small town (Red Springs) is located less than a mile away. It is a beautiful brick building with spacious porches. The rooms are large with a bathroom in each. We have...
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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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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...
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
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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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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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.
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
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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 mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
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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 father has been doing great at this community. The meals are in good portions and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are set up so they have a room mate which my father loves. The only...
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.
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living is located in the center of Pinellas Fl. Here at Magnolia Gardens we offer assistant living and respite care. We have a simple mission statement at Magnolia Gardens: We provide the highest quality service in a caring environment. We are here around the clock to...
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.
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...
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.
Cost of assisted living in Lester, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lester, SC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lester, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lester
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.
TerraBella Southern Pines
4.4
The main thing that sticks out about TerraBella Southern Pines is the staff who work there, they are extremely caring and friendly.
Brookdale Pinehurst
5.0
Lovely place very clean lots of activities for the residents l, staff is great management is always in the facility to help with your needs. Dining room is beautiful food is good. Other residents are like family to each other. So glad we chose this place for our sister in law.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and caring staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and dedicated nature of the staff at various communities, such as at Harmony at Hope Mills, where residents and their families express appreciation for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. At The Carolina Inn, residents mention that the staff go above ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Wickshire Creeks Crossing, families mention that the staff accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at Fox Hollow Senior Living, residents enjoy ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered at their communities, such as gardening classes, movie nights, and museum outings. At Harmony at Hope Mills, families express gratitude for the engaging and diverse activities that help residents stay active and social.
Welcoming and clean living spaces. Communities with clean, well-maintained living spaces are a priority for many residents and their families. At The Carolina Inn, the beautiful facility and well-kept grounds contribute to a positive living experience, while at Fox Hollow Senior Living, families mention the spotless rooms and ...
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Open and transparent communication. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is essential for ensuring peace of mind and addressing any concerns. At Wickshire Creeks Crossing, families appreciate the responsiveness and accessibility of the staff, while at Harmony at Hope Mills, regular meetings help keep e ...
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Comforting and supportive environment. A warm and welcoming environment is crucial for residents' emotional well-being. At TerraBella Fayetteville, residents and their families express gratitude for the supportive atmosphere at the community. At The Carolina Inn, residents feel safe and happy in their new home.
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Lester review score based on 84 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 66 Lester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lester 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 Lester 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 84 reviews of 66 Lester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester 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.Lester, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Lester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester 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
47%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.8%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester 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
45.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.2%
32.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester 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
25.8%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
40.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
35.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
40.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
29.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester
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 Lester protect seniors.
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