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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Retreat, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Retreat, 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 Retreat or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Retreat.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Retreat for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Retreat 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 Tugaloo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Anderson, Seneca and Hartwell.
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9.7
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46 reviews
We had an amazing experience with Belvedere Commons. We felt like family and with the exception of one aid who took issue with mom's needs everyone was amazing. I think dad may have had a talk with her and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
At Belvedere Commons of Seneca, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of restaurant-style dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests. Beautiful Lake Keowee, the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beaches and great weather set...
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9.7
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39 reviews
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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9.2
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22 reviews
The community is always very clean and the staff members are so welcoming! They treat every one like family and it is obvious the staff cares deeply for each patient. The food is obviously better than most...
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.
Located in the foothills and overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, The Oaks of Seneca boasts beautiful views year round. While the setting is spectacular, we believe it is the compassionate, experienced team of caring professionals who make the difference here. Welcome to retirement...
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8.5
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17 reviews
The staff, especially the care staff, are easy to contact and always respectful of my mom and myself. They go out of their way to accommodate the patient's needs. I am blessed to have found the Residences,...
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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This community was very clean and very nice. The people are very helpful and took great care of my mom. The doctors here though could do a better job with communication. I like that they are feeding mom...
Provides: Memory Care, 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.
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.
Country Care is a residential care home located in the serene town of Fair Play, in Oconee County, South Carolina. Our charming town has a tranquil atmosphere, ideal for seniors looking to spend some quality time with friends and family members. Our town also features the best of South Carolina's...
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, 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.
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 Retreat, SC
The average cost of senior living in Retreat is $4,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,639 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Retreat, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Retreat, SC by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Retreat, 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 Retreat.
Private income options in South Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Retreat
Recent reviews for assisted living in Retreat
BeeHive Homes of Toccoa
5.0
My dad was only at this house house for a short time but while he was there he had received excellent care from the caregivers and other staff. They made sure the residence was always clean and that they had hot tasty throughout the deals. I overall have no complaints and would recommend this ...
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Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square in Clemson, SC
5.0
I would highly recommend Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square to others. The staff bent over backwards to help us out since I was out of town. Kind and loving staff. Housekeeping does a great job. The food is balanced and good quality, but a little bland. I would suggest maybe a little more ...
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Brookdale Hartwell
3.8
It is a great place for someone with dementia. The community did well in including residents in activities. They need to improve on nursing and medical attendants. The medical staff was not always on board about accurate administration of my husbands meds. The corporation pharmacy did not ...
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Retreat review score based on 49 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 8 Retreat assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Retreat 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
Retreat review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Retreat 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 49 reviews of 8 Retreat assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Retreat 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.Retreat, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
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Retreat assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Retreat assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Retreat, 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 Retreat 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 Retreat 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
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
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
62.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Retreat 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 Retreat 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
62.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Retreat 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 Retreat 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
37.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Retreat 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 Retreat communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Retreat 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 Retreat offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Retreat
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 Retreat protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Retreat, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Retreat, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Retreat, South Carolina are Belvedere Commons of Seneca, Keowee Square and Summit Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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