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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riverside, SC

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Riverside 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riverside, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riverside is about $4,520, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 734 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riverside, SC

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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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My Aunt lives here currently and things seem to be going well. The staff is excellent and treats her very well. They’re very knowledgeable about the type of care that she needs. The food is good and they...
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.
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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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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: 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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Riverside, SC

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodruff, SC with an average of $4,173 per month.

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

Riverside, SC
$4,525/mo

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

Riverside, SC
$4,525/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,493/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,525/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,697/mo
Studio
$5,330/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,936/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,915/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside 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: Riverside, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,525/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,493/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,493/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,261/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Riverside, SC:$4,525/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, SC:$4,493/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, SC:$4,493/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, SC:$4,261/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Riverside, SC, over time

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

Riverside, SCSC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Riverside, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Riverside 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
Riverside, SC$4,463/mo$3,954/mo+12.9%
South Carolina$4,480/mo$4,280/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Riverside, SC
2024 average cost:$4,463/mo
2023 average cost:$3,954/mo
Percent change:+12.9%
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 Riverside

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riverside

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Riverside nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riverside, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
67.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside 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 Riverside Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside 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 Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside 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 Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside 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 Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.1%
0.4%
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