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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in South Carolina is $5,550, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Clayton area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Clayton, SC

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I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all 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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.7
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81 reviews
9.7
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81 reviews
5 star
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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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9.7
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33 reviews
9.7
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The sales person was very knowledgeable. The place was immaculately clean and everyone was very friendly. I would definitely recommend Kempton. It is a wonderful place. They have been wonderful with Mom and...
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.
Kempton of Rock Hill is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned.At Kempton of Rock Hill, we know that residents who can no longer live independently...
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55 Floor plans available
9.7
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67 reviews
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I would rate them 5 stars, the staff are very caring and attentive to their tenants. We are very pleased with her care there. I actually do recommend Lake Wylie to anyone asking about elder 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.
At Lake Wylie Assisted Living & Memory Care, our mission is to deliver exceptional, person-centered care to seniors. We are committed to creating a secure, supportive environment where every resident is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding.Residents enjoy stimulating and engaging...
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111 reviews
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5 on all. They have been fantastic! My husband is there once a week so he has a pulse on things. My mother-in-law is very happy there! The place has been recently refreshed and is well cared for. I tried 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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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Staff are numerous and seem to be integrated into the unit (memory care). They are attentive and know who I am and who my father is. Food appears good (dad ain't losing any weight!) Facility is clean and...
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 Spring Arbor of Steele Creek, it’s not about age. It’s about life. We are a premier senior living community offering assisted living and memory care with personalized care and support with state of the art senior apartment suites in Charlotte, North Carolina. You or your loved one will enjoy...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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39 reviews
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Everyone at the facility, are wonderful, nice to everyone, the maintenance guy is great. Definitely recommend this place, your loved ones will be in great hands...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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55 Floor plans available
9.4
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My family has a long history at The Legacy. My grandmother lived there happily nearly twenty years ago. Recently, my mother and father moved there when their health deteriorated quickly. My father passed...
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 Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...
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1515 Floor plans available
9.4
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Staff and residents very friendly. Food in dining room is very good. Have had to ask a lot of questions so only suggestion for improvement would be to inform resident and family how things are done.
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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As soon as I walked into Langston Square, I knew it was the place for my mama. [name removed] greeted me & explained the layout of the facility. She introduced the staff as family members as we passed in the...
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.
Langston Place is located in the charming town of Clinton, South Carolina just east of the Presbyterian College. We are only two miles from Sumter National Forest, a popular picnic destination for residents and their families. While we are proud of our beautiful community we are even more proud...
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They are very welcoming. The facility is very nice and the residents are friend to one on other. The staff works hard to keep the residents engaged and very friendly to the families . The care good at...
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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66 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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I will tell you that every time I talk to my mom or I see my mom, she is so happy and so thankful and grateful for being at sunflower Springs of Indian land. She has made great friendships with the...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Coming Soon to Indian Land, SCSunflower Springs at Indian Land will proudly offer the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living services in the Indian Land, SC area.Sunflower Springs at Indian Land is a unique assisted living residence encouraging...
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The few problems we have had have been fairly minor----helping mom keep up with hearing aids, making sure she has her glasses on, making her go to activities, and getting her up in the night so she doesn't...
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.
Welcome to Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff — Where Care Feels Like HomeAt Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, we believe senior living should be about more than just care — it should be about comfort, connection, and truly feeling at home. Located in the heart of Woodruff, South Carolina, our charming...
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Upon moving in was greeted by staff. Everyone is friendly and they engage the residents. Plenty for my Mom to do. All residents look well tended to. No one is just sitting wasting away. Activities are spread...
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.
Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Colonial Gardens is a place of residence specializing in memory care support and Alzheimer's treatment. At the Colonial Gardens, residents who suffer from...
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The med techs and staff are thoughtful and professional. I found the administration slow to respond on a few items. They offer several room types. If you prefer one over the room available when you move in,...
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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They seem to have their act together when it comes to taking care of the residents. I think they have a lot of turnover because I meet a lot of new people. I don't know what the reason for that, but it seems...
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.
Located in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina, Quillen Manor is an independent and assisted living community for seniors that also provides memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community is nestled in a quiet, rural area, surrounded by...
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33 Floor plans available
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It was so much easier transition than I expected/feared. [name removed] was wonderful to work with, before and during move in. All the staff have been wonderful. Welcoming my sister - remembering her name...
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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My mother has been a resident for three months and our family couldn't be happier with the care she receives. All staff are so friendly and they genuinely care about the well-being and safety of 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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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42 reviews
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I greatly appreciated the integrated approach at Brookstone Terrace. Although my mom had dementia and was a memory care resident, she was always a very social person, and even though she couldn't make any...
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.
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville specializes in providing exceptional care in a secure, comfortable, and resort-like environment for those needing Assisted Living or those living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and other forms of memory care needs. We are conveniently located on Scuffletown...
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44 Floor plans available
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They are taking very good care of my sister My sister is only 67. She is still mobile. With that said, Wesley Court has so many activities to keep her busy. The place is very clean and the food is...
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.
Wesley Court is a beautiful assisted living community that is available to seniors in Boiling Springs, SC. This assisted living community aims to please all its residents and to offer them a great place to live. The city of Boiling Springs is a great place for family to visit, as everyone will...
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The facility is very clean and well run. The staff has been nothing but kind and helpful! We are very happy with my father's 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.
Live in the hub of local activity while enjoying the intimacy of TerraBella Spartanburg. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Spartanburg, SC, offers personalized services and thoughtful amenities that generate excitement and pride among residents and their guests. The caring and...
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My husband was a patient at Wildewood Downs and he had the best stay and was well take care by[Name Removed] CNA and[Name Removed] CNA [Name Removed] CNA and [Name Removed] CNA and he didn’t have not...
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.
Personalized assisted living services are designed for individuals who are no longer safe or comfortable living alone or without medical supervision nearby. These residents may require various levels of assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) from medication management to assistance with...
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8.5
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Rate it a 4 they were very helpful. Always ask questions how they treat you when you come into there facility how did the staff treat you was the place clean talk to the staff while you take the tour what...
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.
The Harmony Collection at Columbia offers assisted living and memory care in a welcoming community.With comfortable apartments, inviting spaces, and engaging daily experiences, life here feels easy and fulfilling.Here, support is always close, and meaningful connections make each day feel at home.
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
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Cost of nursing homes in Clayton, SC

The average cost of senior living in South Carolina is $5,550 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in South Carolina vs. 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 state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeSouth CarolinaU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,550/mo$5,847/mo5.1% below national median
Assisted Living$4,824/mo$5,830/mo17.3% below national median
Memory Care$5,404/mo$6,999/mo22.8% below national median
Independent Living$3,557/mo$3,520/mo1.1% above national median
Nursing Homes
South Carolina:$5,550/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
Assisted Living
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:17.3% below national median
Memory Care
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:22.8% below national median
Independent Living
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:1.1% above national median
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Nursing homes costs in Clayton, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Clayton, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, SC$4,890/mo$4,736/mo+3.3%
South Carolina$4,891/mo$4,738/mo+3.2%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Clayton, SC
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,736/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,891/mo
2023 average cost:$4,738/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Clayton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clayton

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
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 much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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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.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Clayton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.8%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton 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 Clayton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Emerald Gardens, Ashley Square and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Clayton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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