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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island, SC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kiawah Island.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Daniel Island, Four Mile Hibernian and Northbridge Terrace.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Goshen, Charleston and Scanlonville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kiawah Island, SC
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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, Charleston, SC 29414Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plan available
9.6
Review score
30 reviews
I would give all areas a 5. Despite many staffing changes over the past 4 months, Ashley Gardens continues to provide excellent care. The staff develops warm, but appropriate, relationships with the...
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.
Here at Ashley Gardens, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located close to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, we offer a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of all-inclusive assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
45 reviews
5 for each category! The staff are very attentive to my mom's needs and we would recommend Oaks at Charleston community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1515 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
88 reviews
Loved the staff, set up of the unit, activities, etc. the only negative is they overpromised and under delivered. I don't think they gave my Mother as much attention as she needed to acclimate and at the...
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.
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
18 reviews
I would say the staff is friendly and the private rooms are big comparatively. As with any place, changes take a bit of time and getting all shifts on the same page. Comparatively, they are still head and...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of West Ashley the most desired in the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1111 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
35 reviews
My daughter's experience was not typical because of her age (56 vs much older residents) and she left after only about 6 months. She was there for health recovery and we thought your care was very good...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
77 Photos available
7.4
Review score
56 reviews
Unfortunately I will have to find my dad another facility. Too expensive but the staff is friendly the facility is clean. I really love everything about the facility. I would absolutely recommend this...
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.
TerraBella James Island is an assisted living community located in the beautiful community of James Island, South Carolina. Clark Sound is only a mile away and is a popular afternoon destination for our residents. If you have a history buff in your family we are only two miles from both the...
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kiawah Island, SC
The average cost of senior living in Kiawah Island is $4,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $3,788 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island, SC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Kiawah Island over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kiawah Island
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kiawah Island
Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC
4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island
4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.
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.
Kiawah Island nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kiawah Island nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kiawah Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Palms of Mt. Pleasant and Oaks at Mt. Pleasant are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kiawah Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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