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Photo of Highlands Senior Living Jefferson
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The reason for the 4s was due to Covid. They had a large turnover when the government (taxpayers) started paying people to stay home who were "afraid" to work in the health field. Prior to that, it was all...
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.
Located in historic Jefferson, Georgia, and situated on 5 acres overlooking an 8-acre lake, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson offers a friendly and homey environment.Designed to promote socializing, Highlands Senior Living Jefferson provides a great room with a cozy fireplace and four comfortable...
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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.
Avery Village, our Winterville senior living community, has recently received a beautiful renovation! We continue to provide thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, lively community. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. Nursing staff is available 24 hours a day...
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My mother has been at Cedar Mountain for three years and I have found everyone to be caring and considerate in their care of her. Last year was especially hard due to Covid but [names removed] went over the...
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.
Cedar Mountain House is an assisted living community located just outside of downtown Brevard, NC. Cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brevard is a cozy town filled with tremendous cultural & natural opportunities. Cedar Mountain House is tucked away from the hustle & bustle of in town...
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Taking into consideration they are shorthanded, the only thing is that they are lacking in communication. We had some things that they said would be done, but it wasn't done and calls weren't returned....
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.
A Rich and Full LifeAre you ready to exchange the mundane tasks of everyday life for a senior living experience rich in genuine friendships, quality care and freedom to do more of the things you love? If that sounds like an absolute yes, look no further than our assisted living community, The...
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This facility is a friendly place for sure, but wasn't the best fit for dad. I can't fault them completely, but they did tell us they could handle his level of care needs and accept him based on his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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It is wonderful they are absolutely fantastic all around and have been very helpful to my husband. He is now in hospice and that portion is also absolutely outstanding.
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.
Windsor House Greenville is a 50-bed community conveniently located on Pelham Road on Greenville's eastside. We are 1.5 miles from I-85 and 2.5 miles from Haywood Mall/Road. The facility is 9 years old, single story, and beautiful inside and out. The brick Georgian architecture with large white...
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This community was very clean and very nice. The people are very helpful and took great care of my mom. The doctors here though could do a better job with communication. I like that they are feeding mom...
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.
Country Care is a residential care home located in the serene town of Fair Play, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Our charming town has a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for seniors looking to spend some quality time with friends and family members. Our town also features the best of South Carolina's...
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This is a really big facility and I think that they could probably use more staff to make sure that things are being done properly. I am not very pleased with the whole thing. I guess they do the best that...
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, 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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Our mom spent her last two precious years at The Veranda receiving the best care. We are very thankful to the staff and owners who created a safe and warm environment for her. It didn’t feel like an...
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 provide gentle guidance and oversight while fostering dignity and encouraging independence. Our staff manages medication and assists with bathing and grooming. Three home-cooked meals are served daily in our country style dining room, and activities are offered daily to engage and stimulate...
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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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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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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.
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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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We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. The...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Anderson 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Garden House of...
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in South Union, SC

The average cost of senior living in South Union is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calhoun Falls, SC with an average of $3,263 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Union, SC vs. nearby cities

South Union, SC
$4,020/mo
$4,000/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Union, SC vs. the state and national average

South Union, SC
$4,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,594/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Union vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,020/mo
$4,075/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Union, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,815/mo
Studio
$4,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,220/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in South Union over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Union, 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 South Union.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Union

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Union

The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA

4.5
Very nice facility. Friendly and caring staff. They made a point to know my father's name from day one. They were great at communicating with me as well.

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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The Blake at Hollingsworth Park in Greenville, SC

4.5
The facility is beautiful and new, the food was excellent....chef was great and accommodating. I felt the individual attention to my Dad was not always given as promised. There were a few times I had to follow up with administrators for follow through. The respite fees are expensive but it is ...
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South Union review score based on 507 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 507 reviews of 118 South Union assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Union 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

South Union review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
South Union, SC118 facilities
9.2
Westminster, SC7 facilities
9.2
Seneca, SC12 facilities

Review subcategories for South Union 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 507 reviews of 118 South Union assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Union 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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South Union assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Union assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Union, 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 South Union 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 South Union 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
62.7%
51.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.2%
33.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.8%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.5%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Union 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 South Union 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
62.7%
50.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.8%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Union 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 South Union 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
32.2%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.6%
39.3%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
36.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.8%
12.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Union 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 South Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
30.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Union 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 South Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.9%
29.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.3%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.7%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
33.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
28.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
23.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Union

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 South Union protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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