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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Smith Ford, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Smith Ford, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Smith Ford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gastonia, Kings Mountain and York.
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I would say that out of all the facilities I've been to that this one out ranks them all for appearance, cleanliness and staff. It's very upscale. The room sizes in assisted living are great and they have...
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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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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Overall our experience has been good, and all of the staff members are wonderful. The dining room is closed due to covid so the meals are being delivered to their rooms and our loved one is really happy with...
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.
Carolina Gardens at York is an assisted living and memory care community located in York, South Carolina. York is a thriving city located near the larger metro areas of Charlotte and Rock Hill. Our historic city exudes southern charm and a rich history while also offering residents a strong sense...
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Summit Place of King's Mountain is a great place, especially compared to another place we experienced first. I wish I had moved my mom to Summit Place sooner. It's a very Christian, caring place. They're...
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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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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
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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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Smith Ford, SC

The average cost of senior living in Smith Ford is $3,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

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

Smith Ford, SC
$3,667/mo
$4,174/mo

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

Smith Ford, SC
$3,667/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,667/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,431/mo
Studio
$4,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,995/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Smith Ford over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Smith Ford

Recent reviews for memory care in Smith Ford

Terrace Ridge Assisted Living in Gastonia, NC

4.5
Naturally there is a staffing shortage but the staff members are trying their best and the staff we have met are very friendly. Our loved one is very happy there, the value is worth it because she is getting all the attention and care she needs. It has been excellent. The meals are not the best, ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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The Inverness at Spartanburg

4.8
The food was very good, there was no complaints. The rooms provided were very nice, very clean. What really stood out to was that this community was well maintained, this community was good in price as well.. We would recommend this to a family or friend.

Smith Ford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smith Ford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smith Ford, 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 Smith Ford 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 Smith Ford 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
45.5%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
45.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smith Ford 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 Smith Ford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smith Ford 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 Smith Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smith Ford 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 Smith Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smith Ford 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 Smith Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rock Hill Grove Senior Living, Lake Wylie and TerraBella Spartanburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smith Ford, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 15 memory care facilities near Smith Ford, South Carolina. See the full list.

The 15 memory care facilities near you in Smith Ford, 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 Smith Ford, 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 Smith Ford, 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 Smith Ford, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Smith Ford, South Carolina is $3,667. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smith Ford, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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