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We are so blessed to have found this fabulous community for my mom. The staff is very loving, caring and nurturing to my mom. She’s very well taken care of here and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
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.
Terrabella at Rock Hill is an assisted living and Memory Care community in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is a large and thriving city with a welcoming, small town atmosphere. Our historic town boasts a world-renowned sports facility, genuine southern hospitality and an abundance of...
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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.
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Great staff and wonderful activities. Friendly people that make you feel at home. Activities that go with the holiday and fun for everyone. Our suggestions are welcome.
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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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.
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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, 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.
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
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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.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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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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.
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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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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
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.
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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Great facility!
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.
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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.
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 Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dekalb, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dekalb is $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patrick, SC with an average of $2,984 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dekalb, SC vs. nearby cities

Dekalb, SC
$4,148/mo
$3,869/mo
$4,210/mo

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

Dekalb, SC
$4,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,148/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,312/mo
Studio
$4,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,770/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,390/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Dekalb over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Dekalb

Recent reviews for memory care in Dekalb

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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HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC

5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.

The Addison of Indian Trail in Monroe, NC

5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.

Dekalb review score based on 369 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 369 reviews of 121 Dekalb memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dekalb 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

Dekalb review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dekalb, SC121 facilities
8.2
Camden, SC128 facilities
7.3
Kershaw, SC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Dekalb 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 369 reviews of 121 Dekalb memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dekalb 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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4.0
Value for cost*
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4.0
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Dekalb memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dekalb memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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
46.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.2%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dekalb 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 Dekalb Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dekalb 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 Dekalb 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
21.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dekalb 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 Dekalb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dekalb 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 Dekalb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Rock Hill Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dekalb, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 148 memory care facilities near Dekalb, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dekalb, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Harbison Shores. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 148 memory care facilities near you in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb, 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 Dekalb, 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 Dekalb, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8505. The average Memory Care cost in Dekalb, South Carolina is $4,148. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dekalb, 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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