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Assisted living costs in Saluda average about $2,406 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Saluda. Our detailed directory has 79 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 Newberry, Edgefield and Batesburg-Leesville.

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Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is kept clean and inviting.. Many many daily activities from crafts, games and music to shopping and dining trips. Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacy provided by...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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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.
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Saluda, SC

The average cost of senior living in Saluda is $2,406 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverstreet, SC with an average of $2,840 per month.

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

Saluda, SC
$2,406/mo
$3,965/mo
$4,192/mo

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

Saluda, SC
$2,406/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$2,406/mo
$2,508/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,503/mo
Studio
$4,823/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,105/mo

Senior living costs in Saluda 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: Saluda, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaluda, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$2,406/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$2,508/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,352/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Saluda, SC:$2,406/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Saluda, SC:$2,508/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Saluda, SC:$2,352/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saluda, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saluda 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saluda, SC$3,327/mo$3,019/mo+10.2%
South Carolina$3,776/mo$3,611/mo+4.6%
National$4,598/mo$4,538/mo+1.3%
Saluda, SC
2024 average cost:$3,327/mo
2023 average cost:$3,019/mo
Percent change:+10.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,776/mo
2023 average cost:$3,611/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,598/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saluda, 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 Saluda.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saluda

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saluda

Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC

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My mom was in an assisted living that had activities maybe once a week. Moved to Emerald Gardens over a year ago and her only complaint has been not enough time to take naps. Told her to take her naps but she is afraid she will miss something!! Great place with great workers taking care of ...
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Saluda assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saluda assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saluda, 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 Saluda 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 Saluda 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
37.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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

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