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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dorchester County, SC
Dorchester 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 75 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Dorchester County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Dorchester County is about $4,477, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 968 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 Cross, Prioleau and Thayer.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Dorchester County, SC
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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.
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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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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
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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
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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: 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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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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Dorchester County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Dorchester County is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester County, SC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dorchester County, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dorchester County, SC by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dorchester County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dorchester County
Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC
4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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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.
Dorchester County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing and Quality Care Residential Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dorchester County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 75 nursing homes facilities near Dorchester County, South Carolina. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Dorchester County
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