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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Summit, SC

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Assisted living costs in Summit average about $3,783 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Summit. Our detailed directory has 118 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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Photo of Fairforest Grove Senior Living
33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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77 reviews
9.8
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77 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
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6%
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Mom is surrounded by structure, connection, caring staff/therapists, and support! The lake and baby ducks outside are an added bonus. Dementia is hard, but she is doing so much better with all of the care at...
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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Photo of The Legacy of Lexington
2323 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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34 reviews
9.2
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34 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
32%
3 star
12%
2 star
3%
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Staff seem genuinely caring and professional. Always willing to step outside their specific responsibility to find the help you need. Also, accommodations are modern (but Colonial) and attractive. Clean 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.
The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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Photo of Lakeside Place Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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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...
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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Photo of Wellmore of Lexington
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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Oakleaf of Lexington
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6.8
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30 reviews
6.8
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
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Anytime I had questions they were quick to respond and help. The activities director was always in the memory care unit at the scheduled time making sure everyone was included. Their communication with our...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
Photo of Spring Oaks at Lexington
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1.0
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28 reviews
1.0
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28 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
18%
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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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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...
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.
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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
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Summit, SC

The average cost of senior living in Summit is $3,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,407 per month.

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

Summit, SC
$3,783/mo
$3,878/mo

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

Summit, SC
$3,783/mo
U.S. national average
$4,783/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,783/mo
$3,810/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,895/mo
Studio
$4,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,645/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,225/mo

Senior living costs in Summit 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: Summit, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummit, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,783/mo$4,396/mo$4,783/mo
Memory Care$3,810/mo$4,445/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$3,373/mo$4,217/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Summit, SC:$3,783/mo
South Carolina:$4,396/mo
U.S.:$4,783/mo
Memory Care
Summit, SC:$3,810/mo
South Carolina:$4,445/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Summit, SC:$3,373/mo
South Carolina:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Assisted living costs in Summit, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Summit 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
Summit, SC$5,436/mo$4,083/mo+33.1%
South Carolina$3,798/mo$3,641/mo+4.3%
National$4,601/mo$4,541/mo+1.3%
Summit, SC
2024 average cost:$5,436/mo
2023 average cost:$4,083/mo
Percent change:+33.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,798/mo
2023 average cost:$3,641/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,601/mo
2023 average cost:$4,541/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Summit, 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 Summit.

What families are saying about assisted living in Summit

Recent reviews for assisted living in Summit

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

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.

Generations of Chapin

5.0
The staff is wonderful, kind, and loving to my mother. She tended greatly to every question and concern I have heard during this covid pandemic. This is a tough time with our loved ones in an assisted living with limited visitation, but they have helped her to be happy. Thank you.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and care shown by staff members towards residents at various communities, such as Brookdale Harbison, Pines Columbia, and Harbison Shores. Families and residents express appreciation for the attentiveness and responsiveness of staff, creating a sens ...
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Varied activities for social engagement. Families mention the wide range of activities offered at different communities, including Jenni-Lynn, Pines Columbia, and Fairforest Grove Senior Living, which promote social interaction and keep residents engaged and active. Regular events, outings, and games cater to diverse interests.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep within communities, as seen in feedback for Brookdale Harbison, Pines Columbia, and Harbison Shores. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and pride in the overall appearance of their living spaces.
Welcoming atmosphere and family involvement. Reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at various communities like Jenni-Lynn, Pines Columbia, and Fairforest Grove Senior Living, where families are encouraged to be involved in their loved ones' lives. Regular communication and openness from staff create a strong sense of commu ...
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Thoughtful accommodation of resident preferences. Reviews for communities such as Jenni-Lynn, Fairforest Grove Senior Living, and Harbison Shores mention the consideration and attention given to individual resident needs and preferences. Staff members adapt to ensure a comfortable living experience for each senior.
High-quality food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of meals and dining experiences are a significant factor in overall satisfaction with various communities, including Brookdale Harbison, Jenni-Lynn, and Harbison Shores. Accommodations for dietary restrictions and personal preferences enhance residents' ...
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Summit assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summit assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summit, 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 Summit 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 Summit 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
50%
52.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Summit 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 Summit Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Summit, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Summit 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 Summit partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Summit, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
38%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
18.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Summit 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 Summit communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Summit, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summit 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 Summit offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Summit, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Summit

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

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living, The Legacy of Lexington and Lakeside Place Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Summit, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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