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6 Best Nursing Homes in Canaan, SC

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Canaan is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Canaan, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Canaan is about $4,503, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 239 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Canaan, SC

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Photo of Cypress Square
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78 reviews
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78 reviews
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After many visits to assisted living facilities across the Lowcountry, I knew this was the place for my mom when I walked through the door. It is a smaller, cozy community that has a very pleasant and caring...
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.
Cypress Place is located on a tree lined street in beautiful Summerville, South Carolina. We are two miles north of Old Fort Dorchester State Historical Park and about thirty miles from the Atlantic Ocean. At Cypress Place, we strive to maintain a cozy homelike atmosphere, with a caring staff...
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What we like the most about the community is The staff, cleanliness and the food were all excellent. We would absolutely recommend Harmony at Westcott to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Wescott PlantationIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Summerville, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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8.5
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19 reviews
8.5
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My experience had been excellent. I enjoy living here. I am very happy with my apartment and I have made some very good friends. There are lots of activities that you can enjoy or not, your choice. The...
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.
Join Our First-Class Community - Senior Living at The Claiborne at Brickyard CrossingOpening in 2022, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments in a community that exceeds the expectations of residents and their families at every...
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The facility is clean, comfortable and has a welcoming appearance. Most of the Staff, are Professional, courteous, compassionate and friendly.
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.
TerraBella Summerville is a community designed to serve the needs of those requiring incremental levels of assistance in the aging process. We provide support based on the particular needs of each resident. This individualized care allows each resident to enjoy a feeling of independence similar...
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7.0
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Of the different places for my loved one, I did like The Retreat the best. The staff was kind to my loved one and I enjoyed visiting him.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Canaan, SC

The average cost of senior living in Canaan is $4,503 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Canaan, SC, vs. nearby cities

Canaan, SC
$4,582/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canaan, SC, vs. state and national averages

Canaan, SC
$4,582/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canaan, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,582/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,582/mo

Nursing homes costs in Canaan, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,140/mo
Studio
$4,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,071/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,278/mo

Senior living costs in Canaan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Canaan, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCanaan, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,582/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,499/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,582/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,410/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Canaan, SC:$4,582/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Canaan, SC:$4,499/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Canaan, SC:$4,582/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Canaan, SC:$4,410/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Canaan, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Canaan 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.

Canaan, SCSC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Canaan, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Canaan 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
Canaan, SC$4,210/mo$4,347/mo-3.2%
South Carolina$4,480/mo$4,280/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Canaan, SC
2024 average cost:$4,210/mo
2023 average cost:$4,347/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,480/mo
2023 average cost:$4,280/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Canaan

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Canaan

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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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing in Summerville, SC

4.4
Everyone is very positive when out and engaging with residents. They know all residents by their first names. The quality of care is hampered by the turnover of staff - a nation-wide challenge. Food service is inconsistent. The use of the on site management staff helps keep things moving during ...
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Canaan nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canaan nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canaan, 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 Canaan nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Canaan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Canaan, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Canaan nursing homes

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 Canaan Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Canaan, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Canaan nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canaan, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Canaan nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canaan, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canaan nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canaan, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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