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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Live Oak, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Live Oak.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Live Oak for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 64 assisted living facilities in the Live Oak area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Live Oak, SC
The average cost of senior living in Live Oak is $3,925 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Latta, SC with an average of $2,687 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Live Oak, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Live Oak vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Live Oak, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Live Oak over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Live Oak, SC
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What families are saying about assisted living in Live Oak
Recent reviews for assisted living in Live Oak
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 Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.
Shallotte Assisted Living, Inc.
5.0
This is an older community but has undergone many upgrades. The Administrator went out of his way to transition my uncooperative mother. She now loves it and has many friends. She also can't wait to get back to her new "home" when we take her on outings. I am completely satisfied with the ...
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Live Oak review score based on 165 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 165 reviews of 51 Live Oak assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Live Oak 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
Review subcategories for Live Oak 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 165 reviews of 51 Live Oak assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Live Oak 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.Live Oak, 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
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Live Oak assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Live Oak assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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
51%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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
49%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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
25.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Live Oak 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 Live Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Live Oak 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 Live Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Live Oak
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 Live Oak protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indigo at Carolina Forest, Anderson Oaks Assisted Living and Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Live Oak, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 64 assisted living facilities near Live Oak, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Live Oak, South Carolina is Indigo at Carolina Forest. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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