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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shirley, SC

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Shirley 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 61 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shirley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shirley is about $4,035, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 700 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shirley, SC

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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage provides an intimate, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment....
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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: 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.
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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.
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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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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, 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 Griffin House is a small, family owned facility which allows us to provide quality, personalized attention to each of our residents.  We understand that each person has different needs and our plan of care is flexible to accommodate each resident.  Our facility has a home-like atmosphere and...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shirley, SC

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $4,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Govan, SC with an average of $3,106 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, SC vs. nearby cities

Shirley, SC
$4,035/mo
$4,127/mo
$4,131/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, SC vs. the state and national average

Shirley, SC
$4,035/mo
U.S. national average
$4,844/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley vs. other types of senior living

$4,035/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,035/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Shirley, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,882/mo
Studio
$4,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,058/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley over time

Shirley, SCSC stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shirley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shirley

Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA

5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.

Benton House of Bluffton

5.0
We couldn't be any more pleased with my parents move to this community. Everything is working out very well, and they are doing great. We are pleased with everything they have done for our family. They have a great staff in this facility. They are very caring, and have been friendly when we ...
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Sunabella at Savannah

4.9
I would definitely recommend the place to anyone...my dad's experience at Sunabella was very good..he had his rough days when not feeling well but overall was very good.

Shirley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.6%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.6%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.2%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.7%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunabella at Savannah, The Social at Savannah and Oaks at Savannah are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shirley, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 61 nursing homes facilities near Shirley, South Carolina. See the full list.

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