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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lake Murray Shores, SC
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores, 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 Lake Murray Shores or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lake Murray Shores.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lake Murray Shores, SC
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9.8
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61 reviews
I am so very thankful we found Fairforest Grove for Mother! It was such a difficult decision to make having to place her somewhere in the first place; but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’ve not...
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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My aunt [name removed] at Harbison Shores for 2 1/2 years and my aunt loved it here. All of the staff took very good care of her and the family could tell they truly loved her.
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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9.0
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31 reviews
Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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8.5
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19 reviews
There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new...
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.
The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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29 reviews
The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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.
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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, 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.
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 nursing homes in Lake Murray Shores, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lake Murray Shores is $3,615 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,444 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Murray Shores, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Murray Shores, SC vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Lake Murray Shores, SC by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Murray Shores over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lake Murray Shores
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake Murray Shores
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.
The Legacy of Lexington
3.6
My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.
Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC
5.0
My dad passed away in August. The Pines was wonderful to him. Very caring kind staff.
They were always well staffed, we never felt like they were short handed. The staff really tries to grant all requests no matter how big or small. The public bathroom could be updated/repaired to have a more ...
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Lake Murray Shores nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Murray Shores nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Murray Shores, 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 Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Murray Shores, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Murray Shores, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Murray Shores, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Murray Shores, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Murray Shores 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 Lake Murray Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Murray Shores, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Pines Columbia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lake Murray Shores, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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