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Assisted living costs in Sims average about $5,038 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 87 communities in Sims. Our detailed directory has 1070 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbia, Lexington and Irmo.

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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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: Memory Care
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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.
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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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 Stokes Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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...
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.
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The facility is outstanding, clean, safe, inviting, family oriented. The staff is amazing, respectful, courteous and engaging. I couldn't have imagined a a place for mom. Coming from NC, I was very...
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
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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.
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.
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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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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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.
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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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 Walters Brothers Residential Care
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.
Photo of Sumter Active Day 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.
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.
Photo of Magnolias of Santee
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.

Cost of assisted living in Sims, SC

The average cost of senior living in Sims is $5,038 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winnsboro, SC with an average of $4,292 per month.

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

Sims, SC
$5,038/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,038/mo
$5,647/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,836/mo
Studio
$4,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,853/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,824/mo

Senior living costs in Sims 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: Sims, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSims, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,038/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,647/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,160/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sims, SC:$5,038/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sims, SC:$5,647/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sims, SC:$3,160/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sims, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sims 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 average 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
Sims, SC$4,595/mo$4,475/mo+2.7%
South Carolina$4,586/mo$4,444/mo+3.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Sims, SC
2024 average cost:$4,595/mo
2023 average cost:$4,475/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,586/mo
2023 average cost:$4,444/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sims, 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 Sims.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sims

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sims

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and dedication of the staff in various communities. For instance, at Jenni-Lynn, families praise the staff's responsiveness and willingness to answer questions. At Forest Lake Manor, the staff's friendliness and professionalism are frequently highlighted. ...
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Varied activities for engagement. Reviews from different communities note the enjoyable and diverse activities provided for residents, which include bingo, UNO, ice cream outings, and exercise programs. For example, at Fairforest Grove Senior Living, residents appreciate the activities director's creativity and enthusiasm, whi ...
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Quality food and nutritious meals. Nutritious meals and satisfying dining experiences are mentioned frequently in reviews. At Merrill Gardens at Columbia, residents are impressed by the quality of the food and the accommodations made for individual dietary needs. Similarly, at Forest Lake Manor, residents appreciate the wide ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Residents and their families often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities in their communities. For example, at Pines Columbia, several reviews mention the neatness and orderliness of the public bathrooms, while at Forest Lake Manor, residents praise the well-maintained grou ...
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Personalized care and accommodating staff. Reviews at various communities emphasize the staff's ability to provide customized care and attend to residents' individual needs. At Jenni-Lynn, families are grateful for the staff's consideration and attention to their loved ones. At Springtree Manor Assisted Living, residents appreciate t ...
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Communication and support for family members. Clear and frequent communication between staff and family members is a common theme in the reviews. For example, at Pines Columbia, families appreciate the transparency and openness of the staff, while at Palmettos of Parklane, the manager's updates on residents' conditions bring peace of mi ...
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Sims review score based on 161 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 161 reviews of 87 Sims assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sims 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

Sims review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Sims, SC87 facilities
8.0
Lexington, SC87 facilities
7.8
Winnsboro, SC93 facilities

Review subcategories for Sims 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 161 reviews of 87 Sims assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sims 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.
Sims, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.2
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Sims assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sims assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sims, 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 Sims 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 Sims that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sims, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.6%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sims 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 Sims Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sims, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sims 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 Sims partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sims, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sims 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 Sims communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sims, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sims 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 Sims offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sims, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sims

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 Sims protect seniors.
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