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

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22 Floor plans available
9.8
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62 reviews
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[name removed] is great with the introduction and intake. [name removed] has been fantastic with her medical care. The staff has been courteous and made my mother feel welcome. [name removed] and [name...
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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9.4
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This is a very clean Facility. The food is very average. The management is super nice and very accommodating. The housekeeping could use extra help on the weekends as well as the kitchen staff. They need...
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
9.0
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Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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Legacy sent someone to evaluate my aunt and determined she did not need to be there in long term care. They move her to assisted care. The Legacy entire staff came out to meet her. That was very special. My...
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 Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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8.5
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The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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.
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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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, 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Slighs, SC

The average cost of senior living in Slighs is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,444 per month.

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

Slighs, SC
$3,678/mo

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

Slighs, SC
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,678/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,613/mo
Studio
$4,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,918/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Slighs over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Slighs

Recent reviews for memory care in Slighs

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

The Legacy of Lexington

5.0
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new furniture has been ordered for these areas. A number of employees were replaced, and the staff ...
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Slighs review score based on 84 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 17 Slighs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Slighs 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

Slighs review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Slighs, SC17 facilities
7.9
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Prosperity, SC24 facilities

Review subcategories for Slighs 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 84 reviews of 17 Slighs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Slighs 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.
Slighs, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Slighs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Slighs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Slighs, 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 Slighs 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 Slighs 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
35.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Slighs 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 Slighs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Slighs, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Slighs 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 Slighs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Slighs, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Slighs 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 Slighs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Slighs 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 Slighs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Pines Columbia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Slighs, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 21 memory care facilities near Slighs, South Carolina. See the full list.

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

The 21 memory care facilities near you in Slighs, 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 Slighs, 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 Slighs, 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 Slighs, South Carolina ranges from $1300 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Slighs, South Carolina is $3,678. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Slighs, South Carolina typically starts at $1300. 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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