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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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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
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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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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.
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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 Kent, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kent is $4,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuckey, SC with an average of $4,172 per month.

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

Kent, SC
$4,728/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,728/mo
$5,385/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,709/mo
Studio
$4,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,221/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,886/mo

Senior living costs in Kent 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: Kent, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKent, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,385/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,449/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kent, SC:$4,728/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kent, SC:$5,385/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kent, SC:$3,449/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kent, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kent 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 average 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
Kent, SC$5,128/mo$4,630/mo+10.8%
South Carolina$4,233/mo$4,088/mo+3.6%
National$5,007/mo$4,828/mo+3.7%
Kent, SC
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,630/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,233/mo
2023 average cost:$4,088/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,007/mo
2023 average cost:$4,828/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kent, 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 Kent.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kent

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kent

Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Sweetgrass Village in Mount Pleasant, SC

5.0
My wife [name removed] has been in Assisted Living facilities for the past ten years. No facility has been as comprehensive in their care and genuine in their compassion. I have complete confidence in [name removed] and her team.

Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay in Mount Pleasant, SC

4.1
Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and staff are wonderful. Love them. I think they are working with a minimal budget. I think ...
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Kent review score based on 96 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 96 reviews of 1 Kent assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kent 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

Kent review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Kent, SC1 facilities
8.7
Myrtle Beach, SC28 facilities
8.4
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Kent assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent, 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 Kent 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 Kent 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
40.1%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.4%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.2%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.1%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.8%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kent 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 Kent Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kent, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.9%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kent 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 Kent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent 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 Kent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.6%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent 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 Kent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kent

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