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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hilton Head Island, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Hilton Head Island, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Hilton Head Island or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Hilton Head Island.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Hilton Head Island for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Hilton Head Island area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Staley Heights, Lamara Heights and Kensington Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bluffton, Ridgeland and Beaufort.
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8.2
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18 reviews
I mostly used Harbor Cove for respite care. In Jan 2024 contracted for full time. The RN who worked there left in the fall and had not been replaced when my husband passed. I had hospice go there after he...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Harbor Court Memory Care - our upscale community in the popular retirement destination of Hilton Head, S.C., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Your loved one will flourish with our exceptional...
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8.0
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2 reviews
My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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9.9
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69 reviews
From the start of meeting with and talking with staff we as a family knew that Helena Square was the place for our family menber! The staff is helpful,to concerned and caring. We have asked many questions...
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.
Helena Place is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Port Royal, South Carolina for over 20 years. Our community has been named The Best of Assisted Living in Port Royal for the last 5 years running. We are located on the south side of the Cypress Wetlands Bird Sanctuary where...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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4 reviews
Turnover is high. Assessment charges do not reflect service provided. Rising prices regularly. I think turnover is everywhere and the business model is the same regardless of the facility, so therefore I...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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55 Floor plans available
7.9
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104 reviews
Bloom is good. [name removed] has settled in nicely and I think the employees do the best they can. I am glad he's there, safe and secure.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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66 Floor plans available
7.8
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64 reviews
Mom said the meals were just okay. She also did not like that they sometimes had disposable plates and silverware. Mom commented the activities were a bit limited, but she didn't participate in many. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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30 reviews
This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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.
The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
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My mother had to enter assisted living at the Bloom due to falling and frailty in her mid nineties. The rooms are lovely and her one bedroom is spacious with a large bedroom and separate sitting area. Three...
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.
Bloom at Hilton Head is a vibrant assisted living and memory care establishment located on an intimate 3-acre setting in the heart of Hilton Head Island just minutes from shopping and dining, golf courses, beaches and medical centers. Its uniquely elegant architecture, luxurious interior design,...
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13 reviews
The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for the...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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4 reviews
Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Hilton Head Island, SC
The average cost of senior living in Hilton Head Island is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotia, SC with an average of $3,683 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island.
Private income options in South Carolina
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VA benefits in South Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in South Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Hilton Head Island
Recent reviews for assisted living in Hilton Head Island
Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC
4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Harbor Cove Memory Care in Hilton Head Island, SC
4.3
We moved him from NHC in Bluffton to Harbor Cove. The staff at Harbor Cove was very caring, which we did not experience at NHC. I wish we'd moved him to Harbor Cove earlier. It is a smaller place, but staff was fantastic with him.
Hilton Head Island assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hilton Head Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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
81.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island 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
81.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hilton Head Island
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 Hilton Head Island protect seniors.
Related senior services in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
In Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
- Veterans Affairs
- Medicaid Services for Beaufort County
- Local elder care attorneys can be found on the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys’ Find A Lawyer database
Hilton Head Island is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Hilton Head Island are very limited. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Hilton Head Island has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.
Hilton Head Island offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals including Hilton Head Hospital and St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.
Hilton Head Island is known for its Atlantic Ocean beaches and world-class golf courses. Explore breweries, wineries, arts and museums, shopping, dining and more. Nature-loving seniors can stay active by strolling through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve or hitting the putting green at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helena Square, Thrive on Skidaway and Oaks at Savannah are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Hilton Head Island
- Bluffton, South Carolina
- Ridgeland, South Carolina
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Port Royal, South Carolina
- Isle of Hope, Georgia
- Wilmington Island, Georgia
- Skidaway Island, Georgia
- Hardeeville, South Carolina
- Liberty City, Georgia
- Whitemarsh Island, Georgia
- Dutch Island, Georgia
- Wormsloe, Georgia
- Old House, South Carolina
- Sandfly, Georgia
- Jasper, South Carolina
- Okatie, South Carolina
- Fripp Island, South Carolina
- Seabrook, South Carolina
- Coosaw, South Carolina
- Deerfield, South Carolina
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