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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, SC

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Assisted living costs in Wells average about $4,686 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 63 communities in Wells. Our detailed directory has 889 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Orangeburg, Santee and Eutawville.

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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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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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.
Photo of Magnolias of Santee
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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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.
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.
Photo of Jone's Elderly Care
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.
Photo of Stokes Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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
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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
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.
Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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.
Photo of Cane Bay Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Walters Brothers Residential Care
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.
Photo of Zion House
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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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.
Photo of Herriott's Residential Care
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.
Photo of Rumph's Residential Care
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.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
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.
Photo of Grace Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Photo of Midland Park Residential Home Care
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.
Photo of Mariner Healthcare Group Inc
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 Wells, SC

The average cost of senior living in Wells is $4,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinewood, SC with an average of $4,144 per month.

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

Wells, SC
$4,686/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,686/mo
$4,863/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,646/mo
Studio
$4,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,079/mo

Senior living costs in Wells 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: Wells, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWells, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,686/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$4,863/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,322/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Wells, SC:$4,686/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Wells, SC:$4,863/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Wells, SC:$3,322/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Wells, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Wells 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
Wells, SC$4,536/mo$4,314/mo+5.1%
South Carolina$4,018/mo$3,661/mo+9.8%
National$4,754/mo$4,565/mo+4.2%
Wells, SC
2024 average cost:$4,536/mo
2023 average cost:$4,314/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,018/mo
2023 average cost:$3,661/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,754/mo
2023 average cost:$4,565/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wells, 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 Wells.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wells

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wells

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

The Palmettos of Charleston

5.0
I liked that this facility wasn't too small and wasn't too big. They keep my mother in law busy here, before COVID they would take them out into the community for different activities. All around they just seemed genuinely warm. The room sizes are great for what she needs, she is in a studio ...
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Wells review score based on 222 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 222 reviews of 63 Wells assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wells 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

Wells review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Wells, SC63 facilities
7.8
Holly Hill, SC7 facilities
0
Vance, SC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Wells 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 222 reviews of 63 Wells assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wells 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.
Wells, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
2.9
3.4
Friendliness
3.0
3.5
Care services
2.7
3.2
Staff
2.9
3.4
Meals & dining
2.6
3.1
Activities
2.7
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Wells assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells, 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 Wells 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 Wells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wells 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 Wells Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells 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 Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells 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 Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells 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 Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wells

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pinewood Square, Cypress Square and The Colonnade at West Ashley are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wells, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 63 assisted living facilities near Wells, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wells, South Carolina is Cypress Square. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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