About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
8 Best Nursing Homes in Darlington County, SC
Darlington County 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Darlington County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Darlington County is about $3,182, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 12 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as McBee, Thursa and Bishopville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Darlington County, SC
Showing 8 communities
Last Updated: 12/20/24
Sort by
Filter by
88 Photos available
8.0
Review score
2 reviews
Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient'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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.0
Review score
6 reviews
Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. They...
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 Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
4141 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
5 star
50%
4 star
0%
3 star
50%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Great facility!
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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 Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Viewing 1-8 out of 8 communities
Cost of nursing homes in Darlington County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Darlington County is $3,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Darlington County, SC vs. nearby counties
Darlington County, SC
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Darlington County, SC vs. the state and national average
Darlington County, SC
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Darlington County vs. other types of senior living
Nursing Homes
Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Darlington County, SC by room type
Semi-Private
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Average cost of Nursing Homes in Darlington County over time
Darlington County, SCSC stateNational
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.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about nursing homes in Darlington County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Darlington County
The Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.
Florence Place
5.0
The Director and Staff are all amazing! My husband and I were super impressed with how much like home it feels. They decorate for all occasions making it even more inviting. Highly recommend and on a 5 star rating I give them a TEN!!!
Pee Dee Gardens in Florence, SC
4.8
We chose Pee Dee Gardens at the time because she had lived here once before many years ago and it was a good experience. She chose a small room and it fits her needs, they do have a variety of options as well based on your needs. It is a good facility and I would recommend.
Darlington County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington County, 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 Darlington County 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 Darlington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington County 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 Darlington County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington County 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 Darlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Darlington County 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 Darlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington County 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 Darlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Florence Place, The Addison of Florence and The Carolinian are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Nursing Homes in Cities Near Darlington County
- McBee, South Carolina
- Thursa, South Carolina
- Bishopville, South Carolina
- Clyde, South Carolina
- Ashland, South Carolina
- Kellytown, South Carolina
- Segars, South Carolina
- Alcot, South Carolina
- Middendorf, South Carolina
- Una, South Carolina
- Granthams Crossroads, South Carolina
- Register Crossroads, South Carolina
- Oats, South Carolina
- North Hartsville, South Carolina
- Birdstown Crossroads, South Carolina
- Hunts Crossroads, South Carolina
- Monroe Crossroads, South Carolina
- Blenheim, South Carolina
- Hartsville, South Carolina
- Drake, South Carolina
More options near Darlington County, South Carolina
- Assisted Living in Darlington County, South Carolina
- Care Homes in Darlington County, South Carolina
- Home Care in Darlington County, South Carolina
- Independent Living in Darlington County, South Carolina
- Memory Care in Darlington County, South Carolina
- Senior Apartments in Darlington County, South Carolina
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top