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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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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
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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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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
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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.
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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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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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, 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.
Atria Martinez creates for our residents a warm and enriching environment that enhances their experience of the Augusta area. We have a cozy fireplace in our living room and activity parlor that encourages conversation and camaraderie. Our computer and Internet access keep our community...
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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.
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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.
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 Gaines Crossroads, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gaines Crossroads is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,444 per month.

Memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads, SC, vs. nearby cities

Gaines Crossroads, SC
$3,866/mo
$3,163/mo

Memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads, SC, vs. state and national averages

Gaines Crossroads, SC
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,866/mo

Memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,460/mo
Studio
$4,446/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,549/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,889/mo

Senior living costs in Gaines Crossroads 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: Gaines Crossroads, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaines Crossroads, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,866/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,799/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,439/mo$3,911/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Gaines Crossroads, SC:$3,866/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gaines Crossroads, SC:$3,799/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Gaines Crossroads, SC:$3,439/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gaines Crossroads 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
Gaines Crossroads, SC$4,241/mo$4,143/mo+2.4%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Gaines Crossroads, SC
2024 average cost:$4,241/mo
2023 average cost:$4,143/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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 Gaines Crossroads

Recent reviews for memory care in Gaines Crossroads

Cumberland Village in Aiken, SC

4.5
The staff at Cumberland is very professional and always helpful. The staff does an excellent job of keeping track of the people and there needs. I am so glad we have my Mother in such a safe place. Thanks for all your help.

Fairview Park in Simpsonville, SC

4.9
We've been very pleased with Fairview Park, and our mom is doing better than she has in years. We love the location and all the outdoor areas that are accessible to the residents. We are very happy with our decision!

North Pointe in Anderson, SC

5.0
My mother was previously a resident at North Pointe and she had a great experience at this facility. The staff was caring. North Pointe took good care of her. They did have a bed bug issue that they were treating, I guess that's to be expected? My mother was treated with love and was respected. ...
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Gaines Crossroads review score based on 444 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 444 reviews of 102 Gaines Crossroads memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gaines Crossroads 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

Gaines Crossroads review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gaines Crossroads, SC102 facilities
9.6
Ninety Six, SC10 facilities
9.6
Greenwood, SC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Gaines Crossroads 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 444 reviews of 102 Gaines Crossroads memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gaines Crossroads 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.
Gaines Crossroads, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Gaines Crossroads memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaines Crossroads memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaines Crossroads, 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 Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads 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
45.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gaines Crossroads, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaines Crossroads, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaines Crossroads 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 Gaines Crossroads offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaines Crossroads, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gaines Crossroads

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 Gaines Crossroads protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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