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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Greenwood County, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Greenwood County, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Greenwood County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Greenwood County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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33 Floor plans available
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39 reviews
9.4
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39 reviews
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Everyone at the facility, are wonderful, nice to everyone, the maintenance guy is great. Definitely recommend this place, your loved ones will be in great hands...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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They are very welcoming. The facility is very nice and the residents are friend to one on other. The staff works hard to keep the residents engaged and very friendly to the families . The care good at...
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Cost of memory care in Greenwood County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Greenwood County is $5,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, SC with an average of $5,134 per month.

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

Greenwood County, SC
$5,443/mo
$5,258/mo
$5,165/mo

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

Greenwood County, SC
$5,443/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,443/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,134/mo
Studio
$6,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,914/mo

Senior living costs in Greenwood 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: Greenwood County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreenwood County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,443/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,201/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Greenwood County, SC:$5,443/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Greenwood County, SC:$4,201/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Greenwood County, SC:unavailable
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Greenwood County

Recent reviews for memory care in Greenwood County

Carolina Gardens at Laurens

5.0
Very friendly staff and family atmosphere.

Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC

5.0
We are extremely happy with Emerald Gardens. My mom has been there 3 months now and is very happy. They have so many activities for the residents and the staff is so friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this facility for anyone needing assistant living / memory care.

Oaks at Greenwood

5.0
What we like the most about Oaks at Greenwood is the friendly staff and we would strongly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Greenwood County review score based on 258 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 258 reviews of 6 Greenwood County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Greenwood 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

Greenwood County review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Greenwood County, SC6 facilities
9.5
Abbeville, SC6 facilities
8.5
Laurens, SC51 facilities

Review subcategories for Greenwood 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 258 reviews of 6 Greenwood County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Greenwood 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.
Greenwood County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.8
4.3
Staff
5.0
4.6
Meals & dining
4.9
4.2
Activities
4.8
4.3
Value for cost*
4.7
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Greenwood County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greenwood County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Greenwood County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Greenwood County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.4%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.4%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.4%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greenwood County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
48%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greenwood County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greenwood County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.1%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.2%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.6%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
41%
Dances
Dances
50.1%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.2%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Greenwood 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 Greenwood County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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