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10 Best Nursing Homes in Whaley, SC

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Whaley 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 11 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Whaley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Whaley is about $4,532, 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.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Whaley, SC

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Photo of Oaks at Aiken
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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3 reviews
8.9
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3 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
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0%
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0%
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0%
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I would recommend this facility to others. It is beautiful and cheerful and all of the residents that I have talked with say that they like it. They have not been open long and I get the feeling that 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.
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Photo of The Legacy of Orangeburg
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
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50%
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I really like the overall environment. However, they really could improve on their dining. [name removed] and her staff have been awesome.
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 Orangeburg, surrounded by trees and nestled in a rural neighborhood setting, is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff,...
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Photo of Aiken Memory Care
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7.2
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3 reviews
7.2
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3 reviews
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33%
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34%
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Positive points: facility is less than 5 years old and well maintained, the care staff is great, clean and fresh, bright and inviting, I have no concerns about the care my father receives. Negative points:...
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.
Westminster Memory Care is exclusively built to benefit those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia's. Our groundbreaking new community addresses the unique needs of residents living with memory care loss while providing them with helpful support, loving and personalized care that...
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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.
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.
Photo of Barnwell County Nursing Home
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 Whaley, SC

The average cost of senior living in Whaley is $4,532 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

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

Whaley, SC
$4,532/mo

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

Whaley, SC
$4,532/mo
U.S. national average
$4,864/mo

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

$4,532/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,532/mo

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

Studio
$4,183/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,540/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Whaley over time

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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 Whaley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Whaley

Aiken Memory Care

5.0
As family members of our loved one at Aiken Memory Care we wish to commend the entire staff for the excellent BBQ dinner and Entertainment that was presented to us yesterday evening. The food, hospitality and attentive care for all the residents was above par. Special thanks to those staff ...
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The Legacy of Orangeburg

5.0
The Legacy of Orangeburg has a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is clean and organized. The staff is friendly and professional. The one bedroom is spacious. The inside and outside of the building is beautifully maintained. The meal smelled delicious. I am more than grateful my family member is ...
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Oaks at Aiken

4.5
The staff caring for the residents are excellent...can't say enough. The administration staff is less so, but they are brand new. The move in and communication with admin staff had some issues. The food is adequate, but not much more. Pretty much what we've experienced elsewhere...industrial ...
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Whaley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whaley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whaley, 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 Whaley 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 Whaley 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
50%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Whaley 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 Whaley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Whaley, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whaley 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 Whaley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Whaley 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 Whaley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Whaley 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 Whaley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oaks at Aiken, The Legacy of Orangeburg and Aiken Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Whaley, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 nursing homes facilities near Whaley, South Carolina. See the full list.

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