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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Whetstone, SC
If your loved one needs memory care in Whetstone, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Whetstone, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Whetstone incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Whetstone memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Whetstone, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Tugaloo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Seneca, Clemson and Highlands.
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9.7
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46 reviews
We had an amazing experience with Belvedere Commons. We felt like family and with the exception of one aid who took issue with mom's needs everyone was amazing. I think dad may have had a talk with her and...
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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9.7
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39 reviews
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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9.2
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22 reviews
The community is always very clean and the staff members are so welcoming! They treat every one like family and it is obvious the staff cares deeply for each patient. The food is obviously better than most...
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.
Located in the foothills and overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, The Oaks of Seneca boasts beautiful views year round. While the setting is spectacular, we believe it is the compassionate, experienced team of caring professionals who make the difference here. Welcome to retirement...
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The staff, especially the care staff, are easy to contact and always respectful of my mom and myself. They go out of their way to accommodate the patient's needs. I am blessed to have found the Residences,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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We were fortunate to get Mom in this facility. Some of our family visits daily and at random times, so we get to see the facility for what it is. We find Mom loves it there. The staff is always very...
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.
Traces of Tiger Senior Living Community is nestled in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. We are a one story 24 apartment community with services ranging from independent living through personal care support services and coming soon a dedicated memory care neighborhood. We offer two...
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
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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.
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The staff at Cannon Wood is exceptional. They are caring and compassionate. The food is excellent, however I think they could use a few more activities. The community is well taken care of. It is like a...
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.
Cannon Wood Village is senior community located in the peaceful area that is Tiger, GA. This community provides seniors with a home in a quiet area, allowing them to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. The town of Tiger offers a drive-in, a library, a historical society,...
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located on twenty three acres of natural beauty, Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers a truly unique retirement community. Surrounded by beautiful mountain vistas, Chestnut Hill offers independent cottage living, independent lodge apartments, and beautiful assisted living suites expressly...
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We chose Beehive Homes because they are so close and they were willing to work with my loved one's need for a catheter. Beehive Homes is a great place. The staff are very, very nice; they care for the...
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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Cost of memory care in Whetstone, SC
The average cost of senior living in Whetstone is $3,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Long Bottom Ford, SC with an average of $3,589 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Whetstone
Recent reviews for memory care in Whetstone
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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The Residences at Park Place in Seneca, SC
4.7
I would recommend this community highly. I would also recommend families be aware of the limitations of the community.
My loved one was welcomed by the community. The services weren't discussed by the them. The community requested my loved one be removed within the first three weeks of my ...
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Belvedere Commons of Seneca
4.9
We chose Belvedere Commons because of the convenient location and the value for the money. The room sizes here are great, just the right size for her. The staff are always quick to get back with you if you have any questions. I would recommend them to others looking.
Whetstone review score based on 49 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 11 Whetstone memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Whetstone 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
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Review subcategories for Whetstone 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 49 reviews of 11 Whetstone memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Whetstone 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.Whetstone, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Whetstone memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whetstone memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whetstone, 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 Whetstone 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 Whetstone 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
63.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
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
63.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Whetstone 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 Whetstone 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
63.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Whetstone 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 Whetstone 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
36.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whetstone 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 Whetstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whetstone 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 Whetstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Whetstone, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Whetstone, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Whetstone, South Carolina are Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Oaks at Seneca. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Whetstone, 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 Whetstone, 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 Whetstone, 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 Whetstone, South Carolina ranges from $1600 to $8450. The average Memory Care cost in Whetstone, South Carolina is $3,877. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Whetstone, South Carolina typically starts at $1600. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Whetstone
- Seneca, South Carolina
- Clemson, South Carolina
- Highlands, North Carolina
- Toccoa, Georgia
- Clarkesville, Georgia
- Dillard, Georgia
- Cashiers, North Carolina
- Clayton, Georgia
- Richland, South Carolina
- Walhalla, South Carolina
- Central, South Carolina
- Sunset, South Carolina
- Boones Creek, South Carolina
- South Union, South Carolina
- Five Points, South Carolina
- Keowee Key, South Carolina
- Earles Grove, South Carolina
- Chauga Heights, South Carolina
- Percival Crossroads, South Carolina
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