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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Watts Mills, SC

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Assisted living costs in Watts Mills average about $4,944 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 107 communities in Watts Mills. Our detailed directory has 2408 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Simpsonville, Greenwood and Fountain Inn.

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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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, 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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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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Watts Mills, SC

The average cost of senior living in Watts Mills is $4,944 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, SC with an average of $4,201 per month.

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

Watts Mills, SC
$4,944/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Watts Mills, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,944/mo
$5,412/mo

Assisted living costs in Watts Mills, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,887/mo
Studio
$4,363/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,233/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,299/mo

Senior living costs in Watts Mills 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: Watts Mills, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatts Mills, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,944/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,412/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,555/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Watts Mills, SC:$4,944/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Watts Mills, SC:$5,412/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Watts Mills, SC:$3,555/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Watts Mills, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Watts Mills 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watts Mills, SC$4,490/mo$4,263/mo+5.3%
South Carolina$4,586/mo$4,444/mo+3.2%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Watts Mills, SC
2024 average cost:$4,490/mo
2023 average cost:$4,263/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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 Watts Mills, 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 Watts Mills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Watts Mills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Watts Mills

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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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0
This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

Viva Senior Living at Gaffney

5.0
I would say that out of all the facilities I've been to that this one out ranks them all for appearance, cleanliness and staff. It's very upscale. The room sizes in assisted living are great and they have many wonderful amenities offered for the residents. I would highly recommend The Retreat ...
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Watts Mills review score based on 600 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 600 reviews of 107 Watts Mills assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watts Mills 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

Watts Mills review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Watts Mills, SC107 facilities
8.7
Greenwood, SC109 facilities
9.2
Newberry, SC7 facilities

Review subcategories for Watts Mills 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 600 reviews of 107 Watts Mills assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Watts Mills 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.
Watts Mills, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.5
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Watts Mills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watts Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watts Mills, 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 Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watts Mills, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.8%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watts Mills, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watts Mills, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
46.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watts Mills, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watts Mills 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 Watts Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watts Mills, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Watts Mills

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