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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Easley, SC for 2024

Easley is a midsize city in Pickens County about 75 miles southwest of Charlotte, offering an assortment of shops, restaurants and art galleries. Seniors comprise about 20.4% of its 24,463 residents, providing a supportive community for those seeking long-term care. The city has a low cost of living and a higher-than-average number of sunny days per year, encouraging residents to get outside and explore the city's amenities. Health care is also accessible, with Easley being home to the award-winning Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.

Seniors seeking daily living support may consider assisted living, a type of residential care offering trained staff to assist with personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing. These communities also provide convenient services, including housekeeping, laundry and daily meals, to help seniors maintain a low-maintenance lifestyle. In Easley, assisted living costs about $3,743 per month according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey, which is higher than South Carolina's statewide average of $3,612 but lower than the national norm of $4,500.

This guide highlights the benefits and drawbacks of living in Easley and compares assisted living prices with other senior care options. Additionally, readers can explore supportive resources to help them access long-term care. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Easley

The Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Health Facility Licensing monitors and licenses assisted living communities in Easley and throughout the state. The agency provides a list of regulations facilities must follow and resources seniors can use to find licensed communities aligning with their needs. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Easley

  • Easley has a subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. On average, the city experiences about 2 inches of annual snowfall and 222 sunny days per year, which is higher than the national average of 205 days. The city's year-round pleasant weather makes it an ideal destination for seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors. 
  • Crime rates in Easley are high compared to the national norm. Based on a 100-point index, the city ranks at 28.5 for violent crime and 84.6 for property crime, while national averages land at 22.7 and 35.4. However, assisted living communities offer security features such as cameras and keypad entries to help residents feel safe on-site. 
  • South Carolina is generally a tax-friendly state with many benefits for seniors. It doesn't tax Social Security benefits and has some of the lowest property taxes nationwide. Additionally, the state permits deductions up to $15,000 on retirement account withdrawals and pension income, offering extra funding to use toward assisted living costs. 
  • Easley's cost of living is about 10% below the national average, making it an ideal option for budget-conscious retirees. Although the city is a bit more expensive than other areas of South Carolina, assisted living communities offer fixed monthly rates that typically include housing, utilities and daily meals, which can help with affordability. 
  • Based on a 100-point index, Easley's health care prices are nearly 2.5% more than the national average, and the city has a lower-than-average number of local physicians at 115 per 100,000 population compared to the U.S. norm of 210. That said, Easley is home to Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, a member of the state's largest nonprofit health care system. This 109-bed facility offers numerous services, including surgery, radiology and diagnostic imaging. Additionally, assisted living facilities typically offer some on-site medical services for timely care.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Easley

Assisted living communities in Easley charge $3,743 per month on average, although fees can vary between communities.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Easley pay $3,743 per month for assisted living on average, which is 16.8% less than the national norm but higher than South Carolina's statewide average of $3,612. Easley is also pricier than other cities in the region. In Spartanburg, monthly rates drop by nearly 4%, while Florence offers savings of about 7.7%. Columbia also offers a cost-effective solution for assisted living, charging $3,270 per month, and Sumter has one of the lowest rates in the state at $2,663. 

Easley

$3,743

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Spartanburg

$3,600

Florence

$3,456

Columbia

$3,270

Sumter

$2,663

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care Options

Averaging $3,743 per month, assisted living rates in Easley are low compared to many other care options, although adult day health care offers a lower monthly cost of $1,408. Alternatively, seniors wishing to age in place can access home care or home health care for about 24.8% more than assisted living. Nursing homes are also more expensive than assisted living, providing around-the-clock medical care and supervision for seniors with an illness or injury. For a semi private room, residents pay a higher rate of $7,543, on average.

In-Home Care

$4,671

Home Health Care

$4,671

Adult Day Health Care

$1,408

Assisted Living Facility

$3,743

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,543

Note: Data for Easley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Greenville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Easley

The Community Choices Waiver and South Carolina's supplemental SSI payments can help some senior citizens to pay for part of their assisted living costs.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Financial Assistance in South Carolina

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Easley

Easley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Easley, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Easley

Easley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in South Carolina

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Robin

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Review of The Willows of Easley

I visited the Willows of Easley. The people were very nice and helpful. I was really impressed with the staff. What we saw were studio apartments. They seem to be well kept and well maintained. The...

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Robin

I visited this facility

Review of Viva Senior Living at Easley

I did a tour of the Retreat at Easley. The staff was very nice and very helpful. They had pretty standard studio apartments. They seem to be very good and well kept. They have a nice open area for...

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Assisted Living

Kevin

I visited this facility

Review of The Willows of Easley

The Willows of Easley was good, just a bit further away. They're very personable. They sat down and talked to me the whole time. It was probably the most dated, but it was clean. I thought the...

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