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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: 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...
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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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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.
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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, 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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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.
Whitney PlaceWhitney Place is an assisted living community located in Union, SC. Union is located in Union County and home to about 29,000 residents. A small town, Union, named after an old Union church, has a few local shops, stores, a museum and library where residents can enjoy scenic walks,...
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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
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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.
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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.
Photo of Synergy Assisted Living, LLC
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.

Cost of assisted living in Cherokee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

Assisted living costs in Cherokee County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, SC
$4,225/mo
$3,524/mo

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

Cherokee County, SC
$4,225/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Cherokee County, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,225/mo
$4,203/mo

Assisted living costs in Cherokee County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,157/mo
Private
$6,600/mo
Studio
$4,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,114/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,547/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,721/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee County 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: Cherokee County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,225/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,203/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,677/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, SC:$4,225/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, SC:$4,203/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, SC:$3,677/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cherokee County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cherokee County 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
Cherokee County, SC$4,225/mo$4,118/mo+2.6%
South Carolina$4,368/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Cherokee County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,225/mo
2023 average cost:$4,118/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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 Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee County

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!

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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TerraBella Summit in Greenville, SC

4.0
It's a great experience, staff is incredible and really care about my mom. Actually know my mom, one on one relationship has been fantastic.

Cherokee County review score based on 851 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 851 reviews of 181 Cherokee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee County 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

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Cherokee County, SC181 facilities
7.1
Gaffney, SC16 facilities
6.4
Blacksburg, SC14 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee County 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 851 reviews of 181 Cherokee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County 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.
Cherokee County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Cherokee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee County, 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 Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee County

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 Cherokee County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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TerraBella Spartanburg, Summit Hills and Morningside of Gastonia are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 220 assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Cherokee County, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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