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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ruffin, SC
Assisted living costs in Ruffin average about $4,055 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 59 communities in Ruffin. Our detailed directory has 699 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 Walterboro, St. George and Hampton.
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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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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.
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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.
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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
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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: 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.
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 mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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.
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I had rehab at Sprenger after I fell in SC, while on vacation. I had excellent care from the staff ([name removed], my night nurse, is the kindest, most caring person) and the rehab dept helped me make...
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.
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
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.
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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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.
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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 Ruffin, SC
The average cost of senior living in Ruffin is $4,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Smoaks, SC with an average of $2,728 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ruffin, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ruffin, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ruffin, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Ruffin over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ruffin, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ruffin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ruffin
Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC
4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island
4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.
The Palmettos of Charleston
5.0
I liked that this facility wasn't too small and wasn't too big. They keep my mother in law busy here, before COVID they would take them out into the community for different activities. All around they just seemed genuinely warm. The room sizes are great for what she needs, she is in a studio ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For instance, at The Bridge at Charleston, the staff went above and beyond to help families during the transition process, while at Harmony at Wescott, the staff's friendliness and care made residents an ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities for residents are another key feature in the reviews. Families praise the range of offerings at places like The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing, where residents enjoy activities such as bridge, bingo, happy hours, and even on-site beauty shop services.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Cleanliness is consistently mentioned as a top priority in reviews. At Oaks at Beaufort, the facility's cleanliness is noted, while at Pinewood Square, the staff ensures that residents' rooms are kept tidy and clean.
Personalized care. Personalized care is a common theme in the reviews. For example, at Brookdale West Ashley, staff members recognize residents and their families, creating a warm and welcoming environment. At The Bridge at Charleston, the staff adapts to residents' needs, such as providing meals that cater to ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Effective communication is essential for ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Oaks at Charleston, the staff responds promptly to families' emails, calls, and voicemails, while at Pinewood Square, staff members keep families informed and make sure their concerns ar ...
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Customized living spaces. Residents appreciate having private living spaces tailored to their needs. For instance, at The Bridge at Charleston, loved ones are able to have their own apartments with kitchenettes, and at Pinewood Square, the staff accommodates residents' preferences and requests to create a comfortable ...
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Ruffin review score based on 221 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 52 Ruffin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Ruffin 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 Ruffin 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 221 reviews of 52 Ruffin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ruffin 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.Ruffin, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
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Ruffin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruffin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruffin, 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 Ruffin 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 Ruffin 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
57.7%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.1%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ruffin 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 Ruffin 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
55.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruffin 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 Ruffin 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
23.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruffin 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 Ruffin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruffin 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 Ruffin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ruffin
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 Ruffin protect seniors.
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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing and Quality Care Residential Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ruffin, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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