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Cost of assisted living in Gary, SC

The average cost of senior living in Gary is $4,361 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $4,212 per month.

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

Gary, SC

$4,361/mo

South Carolina state

$4,884/mo

U.S. national average

$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,361/mo

Independent Living

$3,243/mo

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

Semi-Private

$3,385/mo

Studio

$4,119/mo

Senior living costs in Gary 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: Gary, SC

Column state: South Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Gary, SC	South Carolina	U.S.
Assisted Living	$4,361/mo	$4,884/mo	$5,909/mo
Memory Care	unavailable	$5,430/mo	$7,121/mo
Independent Living	$3,243/mo	$3,560/mo	$3,532/mo

Assisted Living

Gary, SC:$4,361/mo

South Carolina:$4,884/mo

U.S.:$5,909/mo

Memory Care

Gary, SC:unavailable

South Carolina:$5,430/mo

U.S.:$7,121/mo

Independent Living

Gary, SC:$3,243/mo

South Carolina:$3,560/mo

U.S.:$3,532/mo

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gary, 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 Gary.

Private income options in South Carolina

Find ways to combine private income sources to pay for assisted living.

VA benefits in South Carolina

Learn how ample VA benefits can help veterans and their spouses pay for assisted living.

Medicare and Medicaid in South Carolina

Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gary

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gary

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 ...

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.

Ashlan Village in Lyman, SC

5.0

This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and interact.

Gary assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gary assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gary, 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 Gary 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 Gary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Gary, SCNational

Full medication management

46.9%

45.6%

Doctor on call

29%

29.7%

24-Hour awake staff

94.9%

91.5%

Diabetic care

95.9%

93.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

39.6%

49.5%

Home care agency on-site

17.5%

26.3%

Non-ambulatory care

94.6%

91.1%

Respite or short term stays

32.5%

41.3%

Hospice available on-site

34.4%

46%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gary 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 Gary Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Gary, SCNational

Dementia behaviors care

35.7%

44.6%

Specialized memory care training for staff

23.2%

28.5%

Secured community and/or wander guard

29.5%

35.8%

Memory care only community

9.8%

12%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gary 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 Gary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Gary, SCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

19.3%

24%

Low / no sodium

30.7%

35.9%

No sugar

26.8%

32.8%

Vegetarian

24%

32%

Pureed meals

12.6%

16.5%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gary 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 Gary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Gary, SCNational

Professional chef

20.1%

27.6%

Restaurant style dining

33.1%

37.1%

Room service

23.6%

32.3%

Anytime dining

11.6%

15.8%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gary 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 Gary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Gary, SCNational

Activity director

34.7%

40.5%

Pet-focused programs

24.5%

27.1%

Community service programs

24.8%

26.7%

Devotional activities on-site

45.2%

43.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

34.2%

43.1%

Outings / off-site activities

45.4%

45.6%

Piano or organ

30.3%

36.2%

Arts and crafts center

25.7%

31.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

29.9%

33.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

33.4%

40.9%

Live performances

33%

41%

Dances

24.5%

26.9%

Fitness center

11.5%

21.6%

Fitness classes

32.1%

40.2%

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State regulations for assisted living in Gary

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 Gary protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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