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Photo of TerraBella Spartanburg
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8.7
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82 reviews
8.7
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82 reviews
5 star
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3 star
13%
2 star
6%
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The facility is very clean and well run. The staff has been nothing but kind and helpful! We are very happy with my father's care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Live in the hub of local activity while enjoying the intimacy of TerraBella Spartanburg. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Spartanburg, SC, offers personalized services and thoughtful amenities that generate excitement and pride among residents and their guests. The caring and...
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8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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5 star
59%
4 star
26%
3 star
5%
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5%
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Overall, the experience was good, and the staff/care was good; the facility was very nice and kept clean, most of the rooms were private and a good size. Overall my husband was treated well and if something...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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6.0
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21 reviews
6.0
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21 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
14%
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0%
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5%
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The staff has kept me well informed of any medical emergencies my mother has had. They also keep us informed of activities occuring at the facility. I looked at other facilities and this one was local.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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I moved my grandmother into Bevid Place last July. The staff is super friendly and always helpful. I can reach out to the supervisor on-call 24/7 and they always respond immediately. The facility has done a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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6.5
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87 reviews
6.5
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Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family 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.
Summit Hills is a luxury continuing care retirement community in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Located on 50 acres and just minutes from downtown Spartanburg, our private gated community offers a lifestyle that is second to none. Members enjoy beautiful accommodations, industry-leading Care...
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55 Floor plans available
6.0
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151 reviews
6.0
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151 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
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3 star
11%
2 star
7%
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Overall, the staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean. The move in process was smooth. The communication is lacking, it's been hard to get in touch with the Director about questions that I've...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn, an award-winning full-service luxury senior apartment community located in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. Our senior apartments and well-landscaped neighborhood offer luxurious care, peace of mind, and maximum comfort tailored to the needs of each resident....
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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 Ivy Grove Assisted Living
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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Cost of assisted living in Gaffney, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gaffney is $4,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cowpens, SC with an average of $4,211 per month.

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

Gaffney, SC
$4,704/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,704/mo
$5,219/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,699/mo
Studio
$4,296/mo

Senior living costs in Gaffney 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: Gaffney, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaffney, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,704/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,219/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gaffney, SC:$4,704/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gaffney, SC:$5,219/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gaffney, SC:unavailable
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gaffney, 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 Gaffney.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gaffney

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gaffney

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!

Viva Senior Living at Gaffney

5.0
I would say that out of all the facilities I've been to that this one out ranks them all for appearance, cleanliness and staff. It's very upscale. The room sizes in assisted living are great and they have many wonderful amenities offered for the residents. I would highly recommend The Retreat ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn in Spartanburg, SC

5.0
Pacifica was very easy to work with and extremely accommodating. While moving my loved one in, we found that the elevator was broken. Instead of leaving us to figure it out, they moved my loved one's apartment to a lower level unit - we found this very considerate as they didn't have to do that. ...
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Gaffney review score based on 21 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 21 reviews of 1 Gaffney assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gaffney 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

Gaffney review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Gaffney, SC1 facilities
8.2
Spartanburg, SC15 facilities
8.2
Union, SC15 facilities

Gaffney assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaffney assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaffney, 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 Gaffney 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 Gaffney that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.1%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.7%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.7%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaffney 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 Gaffney Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaffney 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 Gaffney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaffney 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 Gaffney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaffney, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
19.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaffney 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 Gaffney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaffney, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.2%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gaffney

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

Frequently Asked Questions

TerraBella Spartanburg, TerraBella Shelby and Viva Senior Living at Gaffney are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Gaffney, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Gaffney, South Carolina. See the full list.
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