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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Santee, SC
If your loved one needs memory care in South Santee, A Place for Mom can help. With 65 memory care facilities in South Santee, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in South Santee incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Santee memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Santee, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Georgetown, Pawleys Island and Earle.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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, 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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Cost of memory care in South Santee, SC
The average cost of senior living in South Santee is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Santee, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Santee, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Santee, SC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in South Santee
Recent reviews for memory care in South Santee
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
3.6
There needs to be more one-on-one care in the memory care department. Too many things are misplaced and not enough qualified nurses.
There needs to be more participation in the activities from the residents.
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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Atria Mount Pleasant
4.3
This is a very good community and I would recommend you look into it for your loved one. This community is much, much better than a prior community my loved one was at.
The staff have been wonderful to my loved one and myself. The memory care unit is a well serviced area. They have good ...
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South Santee review score based on 317 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 317 reviews of 58 South Santee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The South Santee 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
South Santee review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for South Santee 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 317 reviews of 58 South Santee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Santee 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.South Santee, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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South Santee memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Santee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Santee, 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 South Santee 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 South Santee 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
67.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in South Santee 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 South Santee 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
65.5%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Santee 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 South Santee 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
32.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Santee 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 South Santee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Santee 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 South Santee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
56.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
44.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Santee, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 65 memory care facilities near South Santee, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in South Santee, South Carolina is The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 65 memory care facilities near you in South Santee, 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 South Santee, 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 South Santee, 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 South Santee, South Carolina ranges from $1800 to $9395. The average Memory Care cost in South Santee, South Carolina is $4,561. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Santee, South Carolina typically starts at $1800. 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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