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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.
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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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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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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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.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Homestyle Living In North Carolina Where The Residents Are Part Of The FamilySweet Caroline Assisted Home | Assisted Living, located in Shelby North Carolina, is a family care home that offers southern hospitality with gracious living. Our staff provides excellent care and individual...
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Synergy Assisted Living, LLCSynergy Assisted Living, LLC is a senior care home located in Gastonia, North Carolina, in Gaston County. A comfortable group home setting in a safe and friendly neighborhood, Synergy Assisted Living, LLC is an excellent choice for your new home.Gastonia is a vibrant...
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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.
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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, 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.
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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wellington House is a memory care community located in Gastonia, NC. Gastonia is located just west of Charlotte in the Piedmont section of North Carolina and is a terrific place to live, work and visit. Wellington House offers a loving environment that caters to their residents The staff are...
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Carlisle, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carlisle is $4,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverstreet, SC with an average of $2,759 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carlisle, SC, vs. nearby cities

Carlisle, SC
$4,077/mo
$3,820/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlisle, SC, vs. state and national averages

Carlisle, SC
$4,077/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlisle, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,077/mo
$4,099/mo

Assisted living costs in Carlisle, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,977/mo
Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$4,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,841/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,425/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,407/mo

Senior living costs in Carlisle vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carlisle, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlisle, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,077/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,099/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,755/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carlisle, SC:$4,077/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Carlisle, SC:$4,099/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carlisle, SC:$3,755/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carlisle, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlisle and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Carlisle, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carlisle have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carlisle, SC$4,285/mo$4,130/mo+3.8%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Carlisle, SC
2024 average cost:$4,285/mo
2023 average cost:$4,130/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,368/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carlisle, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Carlisle.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carlisle

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carlisle

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.

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

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.

Carlisle review score based on 722 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 722 reviews of 150 Carlisle assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carlisle review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Carlisle review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Carlisle, SC150 facilities
8.1
Whitmire, SC159 facilities
6.6
Monarch Mill, SC22 facilities

Review subcategories for Carlisle assisted living

When assisted living 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 722 reviews of 150 Carlisle assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carlisle resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Carlisle assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlisle assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Carlisle 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
58.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carlisle assisted living

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 Carlisle Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlisle, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlisle assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carlisle partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlisle, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlisle assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carlisle communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlisle assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Carlisle offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlisle, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carlisle

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carlisle protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carlisle, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 185 assisted living facilities near Carlisle, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Carlisle, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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