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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kiawah Island, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Kiawah Island, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Kiawah Island, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Daniel Island, Four Mile Hibernian and Rosemont.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Charleston, Mount Pleasant and North Charleston.

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Photo of Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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11 Floor plan available
9.6
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I would recommend based on my experience. I was impressed with the facility, the attention to detail and the staff. The Executive Director was great compared to the previous residential facility which was...
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.
Here at Ashley Gardens, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located close to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, we offer a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of all-inclusive assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
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Photo of Oaks at Charleston
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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46 reviews
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The update is that all is well, and [name removed] is doing well. The care for her is good. She no longer can walk, nor stand. The only continued issue is the care of her clothes. Either it is missing...
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.
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
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Photo of Brookdale West Ashley
1515 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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88 reviews
8.6
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Loved the staff, set up of the unit, activities, etc. the only negative is they overpromised and under delivered. I don't think they gave my Mother as much attention as she needed to acclimate and at 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.
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
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Photo of Benton House of West Ashley
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
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I would say the staff is friendly and the private rooms are big comparatively. As with any place, changes take a bit of time and getting all shifts on the same page. Comparatively, they are still head and...
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 makes Benton House of West Ashley the most desired in the...
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Photo of Harmony at West Ashley
1111 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.1
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36 reviews
8.1
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36 reviews
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39%
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28%
3 star
8%
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14%
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My daughter's experience was not typical because of her age (56 vs much older residents) and she left after only about 6 months. She was there for health recovery and we thought your care was very good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Photo of TerraBella James Island
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7.4
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56 reviews
7.4
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56 reviews
5 star
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29%
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Unfortunately I will have to find my dad another facility. Too expensive but the staff is friendly the facility is clean. I really love everything about the facility. I would absolutely recommend this...
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.
TerraBella James Island is an assisted living community located in the beautiful community of James Island, South Carolina. Clark Sound is only a mile away and is a popular afternoon destination for our residents. If you have a history buff in your family we are only two miles from both the...
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Photo of The Palmettos of Charleston
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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 Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Photo of Dayspring Assisted Living
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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 Kiawah Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kiawah Island is $4,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $3,788 per month.

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

Kiawah Island, SC
$4,587/mo

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

Kiawah Island, SC
$4,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,587/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,676/mo
Studio
$5,010/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,769/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Kiawah Island over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Kiawah Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Kiawah Island

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

The Palms of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, SC

4.7
We chose Palms of Mt. Pleasant because of their low staff to resident ratio and also the price was fabulous. I really like how small the facility is. They are willing to share any and all information, but I generally needed to be the one to reach out and ask for it unless it was an emergency. ...
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Kiawah Island review score based on 90 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 12 Kiawah Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kiawah Island 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

Kiawah Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Kiawah Island, SC12 facilities
8.6
Seabrook Island, SC14 facilities
8.1
Folly Beach, SC25 facilities

Review subcategories for Kiawah Island 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 90 reviews of 12 Kiawah Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kiawah Island 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.
Kiawah Island, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Kiawah Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kiawah Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island 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
75%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
75%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Atria Mount Pleasant and Oaks at Mt. Pleasant are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kiawah Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 memory care facilities near Kiawah Island, South Carolina. See the full list.

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, South Carolina ranges from $2300 to $9395. The average Memory Care cost in Kiawah Island, South Carolina is $4,587. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kiawah Island, South Carolina typically starts at $2300. 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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