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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Darlington County, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Darlington County, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Darlington 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 Darlington County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Darlington County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Darlington County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bishopville, Florence and Hartsville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bishopville, Florence and Hartsville.

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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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
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Very friendly staff and very accommodating. I am in Colorado, and they are in South Carolina. Communication is great, but it gets tricky from communicating from one staff person to another at times. 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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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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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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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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 memory care in Darlington County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Darlington County is $3,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington County, SC vs. nearby counties

Darlington County, SC
$3,084/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington County, SC vs. the state and national average

Darlington County, SC
$3,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darlington County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,084/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Darlington County, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,275/mo
Studio
$4,430/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,645/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Darlington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Darlington County

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Florence Place

5.0
I think this community is excellent and was for my mother. The staff was great to work with. They were able to keep me updated via phone and email during the pandemic. The grounds looked good about a year ago. The community was able to give both vaccines to the residents.

The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
This place is beautiful inside and out. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They take such good care of my family member. They staff are always keeping my love one active and involved in every day living. Kudos to elm croft of Florence!!!!!!

Darlington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darlington 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 Darlington County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darlington 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 Darlington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
41.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Florence Place, Benton House of Florence and The Retreat at Carolina Bay are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Darlington County, South Carolina. See the full list.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington 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 Darlington County, South Carolina ranges from $1575 to $8618. The average Memory Care cost in Darlington County, South Carolina is $3,100. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Darlington County, South Carolina typically starts at $1575. 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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