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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elko, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Elko, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Elko, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Aiken, Whaley and Walker.
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Photo of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
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9.6
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36 reviews
9.6
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They are affordable and the workers really invest in patients in the assist living part! Unfortunately, my Daddy has only been there for a few months and now he's been transferred to memory care. My family...
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.
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned.At Silver Bluff Grove, we know that residents who can no longer live...
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9.2
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36 reviews
9.2
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36 reviews
5 star
52%
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31%
3 star
8%
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The staff (CNA) that I have met are extremely nice, friendly and caring. [name removed] has been very unhappy with the food. When I ask [name removed] about the food, she always says it's not good. She...
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.
Hitchcock Place is located in Aiken, South Carolina right in the heart of town. We have three parks within two miles of our community and visiting them is a popular afternoon outing for our residents. We also make regular trips to the nearby Centre South Shopping Center to enjoy the many...
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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3 reviews
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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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7.2
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7.2
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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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The staff members at Benton House are a five plus, the value is good despite COVID. The cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff members in the beginning really stood out to us. They do all types of fun...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Aiken the most desired in the...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 Trinity on Laurens
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.
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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 memory care in Elko, SC

The average cost of senior living in Elko is $4,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

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

Elko, SC
$4,544/mo
$4,396/mo

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

Elko, SC
$4,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,544/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,883/mo
Studio
$4,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Elko over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Elko

Recent reviews for memory care in Elko

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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Benton House of Aiken

5.0
We chose Benton House over others we looked into because I was most impressed by the team of management of the facility. I had confidence in the place after getting to know them. The room sizes here are perfectly adequate, they had two room sizes available for the same price. I have eaten here ...
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Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living in Aiken, SC

5.0
Each question gets 5 stars from me. I really liked the facility and the staff members. The room sizes and amenities offered in memory care were ok. I would recommend Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living to others looking.

Elko review score based on 33 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 13 Elko memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elko 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

Elko review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Elko, SC13 facilities
8.7
Williston, SC12 facilities
8.0
Blackville, SC88 facilities

Review subcategories for Elko 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 33 reviews of 13 Elko memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elko 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.
Elko, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Elko memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elko memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elko, 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 Elko 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 Elko that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elko, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
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
38.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elko 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 Elko Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elko, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elko 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 Elko partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elko, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elko 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 Elko communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elko, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elko 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 Elko offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elko, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living, Hitchcock Square and Oaks at Aiken are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elko, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Elko, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Elko, South Carolina is Hitchcock Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Elko, 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 Elko, 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 Elko, 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 Elko, South Carolina ranges from $750 to $9110. The average Memory Care cost in Elko, South Carolina is $4,544. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Elko, South Carolina typically starts at $750. 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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