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If your loved one needs memory care in Cherokee County, A Place for Mom can help. With 210 memory care facilities in Cherokee County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Cherokee County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Cherokee County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Cherokee County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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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.
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
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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: 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.
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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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Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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: 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.
Wexford House is a senior living community located in Denver, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Wexford House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
Cambridge House is a senior living community located in Hildebran, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Cambridge House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life...
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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.
Piedmont Village at Newton is an assisted living community located in Newton, NC. The city of Newton is located in Catawba County and is home to about 13,000 people. Newton is a small town where residents can enjoy going out for relaxing walks, going to run errands, or relaxing in the comfort of...
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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Walden House is a senior living community located in Hickory, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Walden House we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and...
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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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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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...

Cost of memory care in Cherokee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, SC
$4,203/mo
$3,521/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, SC, vs. state and national averages

Cherokee County, SC
$4,203/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,203/mo

Memory care costs in Cherokee County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,102/mo
Studio
$4,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,065/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,721/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cherokee County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,203/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,225/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,677/mo$3,911/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, SC:$4,203/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, SC:$4,225/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, SC:$3,677/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Cherokee County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee County 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.

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Memory care cost trends in Cherokee County, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cherokee County 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
Cherokee County, SC$4,507/mo$4,207/mo+7.1%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Cherokee County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,507/mo
2023 average cost:$4,207/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for memory care in Cherokee County

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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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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Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

4.8
The activities are great, before COVID they have bible studies, church groups come in to sing, and other live entertainment. We really liked how friendly the staff was, everything is on one level so its very convenient. The food could use some improvements, the quality could be a little better.

Cherokee County review score based on 861 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 861 reviews of 171 Cherokee County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

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Cherokee County, SC171 facilities
7.1
Gaffney, SC16 facilities
6.4
Blacksburg, SC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 861 reviews of 171 Cherokee County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Cherokee County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Cherokee 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
53.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.7%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County memory care

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 Cherokee County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
31%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Cherokee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Cherokee County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Spartanburg, Summit Hills and Manning Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 210 memory care facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cherokee County, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 210 memory care facilities near you in Cherokee County, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cherokee County, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Cherokee County, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Cherokee County, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8512. The average Memory Care cost in Cherokee County, South Carolina is $4,203. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cherokee County, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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