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Assisted living costs in Salem average about $3,674 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Salem. Our detailed directory has 138 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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9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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45 reviews
5 star
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Staff is incredibly kind and developed relationships with my mom. Not just care activities but they actually care about clients as a person. Above and beyond efforts to care for my mom as he health declined...
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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9.3
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50 reviews
9.3
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50 reviews
5 star
64%
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24%
3 star
8%
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What we like the most about the community is the staff and yes we would recommend Belvedere Commons of Seneca to others based on the experience so far.
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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8.9
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19 reviews
8.9
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19 reviews
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63%
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Very happy with the staff and facility. They do the laundry and keep the rooms picked up for the residents. Hair salon on site. Variety of activities. Love their activity director. Manage medications well....
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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8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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Staff is very friendly and attentive to the resident and family. Am fairly pleased with the resident's care and would recommend the facility to others. Most of the time, the response to questions 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.
Located in the foothills and overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, The Oaks of Seneca boasts beautiful views year round. While the setting is spectacular, we believe it is the compassionate, experienced team of caring professionals who make the difference here. Welcome to retirement...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Salem, SC

The average cost of senior living in Salem is $3,674 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walhalla, SC with an average of $3,851 per month.

Assisted living costs in Salem, SC, vs. nearby cities

Salem, SC
$3,674/mo
$3,851/mo

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

Salem, SC
$3,674/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Salem, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,674/mo
$3,733/mo

Assisted living costs in Salem, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,310/mo
Studio
$3,826/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,093/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,675/mo

Senior living costs in Salem 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: Salem, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,674/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,733/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,780/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Salem, SC:$3,674/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Salem, SC:$3,733/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Salem, SC:$3,780/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Salem, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Salem 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
Salem, SC$3,989/mo$4,351/mo-8.3%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Salem, SC
2024 average cost:$3,989/mo
2023 average cost:$4,351/mo
Percent change:-8.3%
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 Salem, 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 Salem.

What families are saying about assisted living in Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in Salem

Countryside Village in Easley, SC

5.0
Brookdale Easley Park is outstanding !! They are really family to us and the care they give is one of a kind . I would go anywhere else .

Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Vickery Parke Assisted Living in Central, SC

5.0
I’ve lived here for the past 7 years and I can tell you that I love being here. The staff is great and we go to restaurants and shopping. I’ve made so many special friends over the years. Please come feel this place for yourself and you won’t be disappointed.

Salem review score based on 40 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 8 Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Salem 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

Salem review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Salem, SC8 facilities
9.1
Walhalla, SC9 facilities
9.1
West Union, SC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Salem 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 40 reviews of 8 Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Salem 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.
Salem, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Salem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Salem, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Salem 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 Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Salem, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Salem 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 Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem 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 Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem 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 Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Salem

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 Salem protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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