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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Kensington, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Kensington, 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 Kensington or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Kensington.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Kensington for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 39 assisted living facilities in the Kensington 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 Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island and Georgetown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island and Georgetown.
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Kensington, SC
The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kensington, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kensington, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kensington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kensington, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Kensington over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kensington, 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 Kensington.
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 Kensington
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kensington
River Park Senior Living in Little River, SC
4.0
We had a good experience with River Park Senior Living. Very nicely kept facility. People are nice. They have a reasonable amount of activities for the residents. Overall we're very pleased.
The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach
4.8
Lots of activity etc! Overall I would say it is a good choice. Cleanliness of his room is a 3! The facility itself is a 5! He is now in memory care! They do an excellent job!
Myrtle Beach Manor
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Myrtle Beach Manor and the overall experience has been good so far. The housekeeping is spotless. The staff is friendly. They have nice outdoor areas to take my loved one outside. They just completely renovated the entire building and did a great job. I'm ...
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Attentive and skilled staff. Several reviews highlight the expertise and attentiveness of staff members at different communities. At Brookdale Conway, the team was praised for their kindness and care in caring for loved ones. Some families mentioned that while there were occasional short-staffing issues, the staff went ab ...
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Cheerful and friendly environment. Many residents and their families commented on the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at their communities. For example, at River Park Senior Living, the community's warmth was a major factor in their decision to move in. Additionally, several residents reported making new friends and enjoying th ...
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Accommodating room sizes and layouts. Several reviews mention the importance of having adequate living spaces for their loved ones. At Brookdale Conway, a studio apartment was appreciated for its roominess, allowing a resident to bring in all their belongings comfortably. Other communities were praised for their flexibility in acc ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Reviews consistently mention the significance of activities and social opportunities in keeping residents engaged and active. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, residents looked forward to playing cards daily and making new friends. Other communities offered a variety of outings and events f ...
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Professional and responsive communication. Effective communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring peace of mind and addressing concerns in a timely manner. At The Legacy of North Myrtle Beach, the director was praised for their clear and open dialogue with families. Other reviews noted that staff were always willing ...
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Reasonable cost and affordability. Affordability is an important consideration for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park, the choice of community was based on the people and friendliness factor, despite the expense. Other reviews mention the value for cost, with reasonable pr ...
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Kensington review score based on 159 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 159 reviews of 31 Kensington assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kensington 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
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Review subcategories for Kensington 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 159 reviews of 31 Kensington assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kensington 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.Kensington, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Kensington assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kensington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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
67.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kensington 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 Kensington 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
67.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kensington 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 Kensington 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
32.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Kensington 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 Kensington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
48.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kensington 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 Kensington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kensington
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 Kensington protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living and Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kensington, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 39 assisted living facilities near Kensington, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Kensington, South Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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