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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fairfield County, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Fairfield County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Fairfield County, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Fairfield County or another care type is right for you. Browse 40 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Fairfield County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carlisle, Leeds and Fort Lawn.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Fairfield County, SC

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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
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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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 nursing homes in Fairfield County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Fairfield County is $4,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newberry, SC with an average of $3,148 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield County, SC vs. nearby counties

Fairfield County, SC
$4,088/mo
$4,015/mo
$4,119/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield County, SC vs. the state and national average

Fairfield County, SC
$4,088/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield County vs. other types of senior living

$4,088/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,088/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Fairfield County, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,098/mo
Studio
$4,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,870/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Fairfield County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Fairfield County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fairfield County

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

The Haven in the Summit in Columbia, SC

4.0
My mother was a resident at The Haven for several years before she passed away recently. We found the staff to be so very patient, kind, and compassionate. The biggest challenge for them was keeping track of Mother's belongings, which is typical of any facility of this type. My mother never ...
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Fairfield County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairfield County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairfield County, 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 Fairfield County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fairfield County 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
39.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairfield County nursing homes

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 Fairfield County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairfield County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairfield County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fairfield County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairfield County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairfield County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fairfield County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairfield County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fairfield County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fairfield County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairfield County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fairfield County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 40 nursing homes facilities near Fairfield County, South Carolina. See the full list.

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