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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wells, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wells 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 Wells, 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 Wells or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wells.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Creston, Orangeburg and Cameron.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wells, SC

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Last Updated: 12/25/24
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8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
14%
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Longwood Plantation took excellent care of my father. They kept us informed and I couldn't have asked for better support. It was a difficult move for my father while I live out of state but they went out of...
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.
Longwood Plantation, an Assisted Living Community with total of 50 beds (34 beds for assisted living and 16 beds for alzheimer's care), is located in a beautiful, quiet, residential area in Orangeburg County. This 10-acre campus offers Independent and Assisted Living for Senior Adults as well as...
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7.3
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9 reviews
7.3
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9 reviews
5 star
22%
4 star
45%
3 star
11%
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11%
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My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. Communication is really the only thing that I have problems with. Overall, I would recommend this facility to others but probably not for someone with...
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.
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
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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
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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wells, SC

The average cost of senior living in Wells is $3,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,928 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wells, SC vs. nearby cities

Wells, SC
$3,689/mo
$2,928/mo

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

Wells, SC
$3,689/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,689/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,689/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,625/mo
Studio
$5,800/mo

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 Wells

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wells

Longwood Plantation in Orangeburg, SC

4.0
My mother was a resident of Longwood for a little over a year until her passing in July. I found the care at Longwood to be exceptional and the staff really cared about my mother as a person. There were good activities to help keep her mentally alert, hair and nail care and the food ...
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The Oaks on the Edisto in Orangeburg, SC

3.4
A lot of the things they say at the tour. They don't follow through with And their meals Are the same thing every week chicken chicken chick in Is except for friday this fish.

Wells nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells, 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 Wells 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 Wells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
18.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wells 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 Wells Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
18.2%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells 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 Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells 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 Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells, SCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells 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 Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Longwood Plantation, The Oaks on the Edisto and PruittHealth - Orangeburg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wells, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Wells, South Carolina. See the full list.

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