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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.
We have private and semi-private rooms. We also provide transportation to doctor’s appointments. We also have shopping, the residents own and operate a craft store, the proceeds go toward activities. We have an excellent activities department. We have life entertainment on special occasions, such...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hope Springs offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hope Springs each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
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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This place is fantastic. It is very clean and friendly. The staff is great with my mother. Tina the director is very easy to get up with and if I have any concerns about my mother they are quickly taken 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.
Victorian Senior Care provides services for senior adults at Red Springs Assisted Living located at 1301 East Fourth Avenue in Red Springs. Red Springs offers quality assisted living in attractive surroundings close to home. Our assisted living care provides services to fit the lifestyles of...
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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.
Greystone Manor is an 81 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms located on nine acres. It is secluded yet a small town (Red Springs) is located less than a mile away. It is a beautiful brick building with spacious porches. The rooms are large with a bathroom in each. We have...
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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, 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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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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.
Hamlet House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a...
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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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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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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...

Cost of assisted living in Carolina, SC

The average cost of senior living in Carolina is $3,536 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carolina, SC vs. nearby cities

Carolina, SC
$3,536/mo
$3,553/mo
$3,068/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carolina, SC vs. the state and national average

Carolina, SC
$3,536/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Carolina vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,536/mo
$3,567/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Carolina, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,051/mo
Studio
$5,047/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,089/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Carolina over time

Carolina, SCSC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carolina, 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 Carolina.

What families are saying about assisted living in Carolina

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carolina

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

TerraBella Southern Pines

4.4
The main thing that sticks out about TerraBella Southern Pines is the staff who work there, they are extremely caring and friendly.

Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Heritage Place and the whole experience has been great so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services and meals are also great. I would definitely recommend Heritage Place to others who are looking for Assisted Living options. ...
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Carolina review score based on 87 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 83 Carolina assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carolina 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

Carolina review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Carolina, SC83 facilities
7.8
Clio, SC102 facilities
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McColl, SC5 facilities

Review subcategories for Carolina 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 87 reviews of 83 Carolina assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carolina 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Carolina assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carolina assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carolina, 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 Carolina 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 Carolina 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
39.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.8%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Carolina 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 Carolina Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carolina 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 Carolina partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carolina, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carolina 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 Carolina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carolina 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 Carolina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carolina, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carolina

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carolina protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Florence Place, Harmony at Hope Mills and Wickshire Creeks Crossing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carolina, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

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