The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hilton Head, SC for 2024

There are 10 Assisted Living Facilities in the Hilton Head area, with 2 in Hilton Head and 8 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Hilton Head is $4,020 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,895. Cheaper rated regions include Bluffton with an average starting cost of 3,200.

To help you with your search, browse the review below for assisted living facilities in Hilton Head. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Hilton Head . Better rated regions include Hilton Head Island with an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.

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Hilton Head is a balmy resort island located a short distance off South Carolina's sandy coast, just a few miles over the border from Savannah, GA. Nearly 40,000 people live in the low-rise homes of Hilton Head Island, 34% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. Hilton Head Island is the site of at least six assisted living facilities where seniors can live safe and independent surroundings within earshot of the crashing surf. These facilities, like other residential care communities in the rest of the state, are inspected, licensed and regulated by the South Carolina Board of Long Term Health Care.

• The weather in Hilton Head is usually warm and humid in summer but mild and breezy in the winter. December lows in Hilton Head average around 40 degrees, while August highs reach 89. Offshore winds bring up to 54 inches of rain a year off the Atlantic Ocean. Airborne sand can be an issue for some seniors with asthma or COPD, especially when the breeze blows in from the beach.
• The cost of living in Hilton Head is 30% higher than the national average. Despite this, seniors in Hilton Head may pay up to 6% less than the average nationwide for healthcare.
• Crime rates in Hilton Head are low, relative to the rest of the country. Seniors on the island are especially safe from violent crime, several categories of which can go years between incidents. Property crime is more common, at around 40% of the national average rate.
• Locals, seniors and tourists can get around Hilton Head on Palmetto Breeze, the local historic bus and trolley service. Local employers can ask Palmetto Breeze for a 7-day pass for new employees to their companies, and seniors can request round-trip transportation with a 24-hour advance request. All Palmetto Breeze vehicles are ADA-compliant for mobility-impaired riders.
• The Hilton Head area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Hilton Head Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Hilton Head has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association, an organization that promotes senior health through active lifestyles and no-cost access to gym facilities for seniors aged 55 and over, as well as three senior centers.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Hilton Head start around $4,020 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Hilton Head and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.