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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Union, SC

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We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in South Union or another care type is right for you. Browse 187 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in South Union.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Union, SC

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The quality for the price is unbeatable! We’re so glad we found this hidden gem in little Maysville! Definitely worth the drive for us from Mill Creek! The staff knows exactly how to redirect my mother's...
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.
Southern Pines Assisted Living is located on a spacious 8.7 acre environment in scenic North Georgia. Southern Pines provides a healthy lifestyle with peace of mind knowing your loved one is well taken care of in a comfortable and secure, home-like environment. Southern Pines provides three meals...
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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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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.
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My Aunt lived here for a few weeks. Eventually, she needed a different type of care that wasn’t offered so we moved her somewhere else. However, while she was here everything went well. The staff seemed to...
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.
Carriage House of Taylors is an affordable, all-inclusive assisted living community nestled in the cozy town of Taylors, South Carolina. Situated in Greenville County less than two hours from Charlotte, NC to the north and Atlanta, GA to the south, Carriage House of Taylors is a warm, supportive...
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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.
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.
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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.
Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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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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
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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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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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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, 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.
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
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Union, SC

The average cost of senior living in South Union is $4,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Due West, SC with an average of $3,677 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Union, SC, vs. nearby cities

South Union, SC
$4,079/mo
$4,087/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Union, SC, vs. state and national averages

South Union, SC
$4,079/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Union, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,058/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,079/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Union, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,822/mo
Studio
$4,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,213/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Senior living costs in South Union vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Union, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Union, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,079/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,004/mo$4,129/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,058/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,822/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
South Union, SC:$4,079/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Union, SC:$4,004/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Union, SC:$4,058/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Union, SC:$3,822/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Union, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in South Union and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in South Union, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Union have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Union, SC$4,274/mo$4,006/mo+6.7%
South Carolina$4,480/mo$4,280/mo+4.7%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
South Union, SC
2024 average cost:$4,274/mo
2023 average cost:$4,006/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,480/mo
2023 average cost:$4,280/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Union

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Union

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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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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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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South Union nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Union nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Union, 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 South Union 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 South Union 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
55.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.9%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Union 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 South Union Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Union 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 South Union 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
29.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Union 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 South Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Union, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Union 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 South Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
0.5%
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