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The 3 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Greenwood, SC for 2024

Noted for its farmers markets, peaceful parks and exciting events throughout the year, Greenwood offers a welcoming environment for seniors. This city has a senior community that accounts for 15% of its estimated 22,000 residents, promoting age-friendly social and recreational opportunities, and its low cost of living and warm weather support an active lifestyle. The city also has a network of agencies and programs that support seniors, as well as numerous assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is a convenient solution for older adults seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to personalized care services. This residential senior care option includes three meals daily, recreational activities, medication administration and personal care services. Many assisted living communities have apartment-style units with private bathrooms, and some have amenities such as fitness centers, public computers and multiple dining venues. Rates vary depending on amenities, but in general, assisted living facilities in Greenwood charge $3,743 per month, which is lower than the national norm but high compared to regional averages.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about residential care in Greenwood, including how rates compare to other local senior care options. The guide also covers the most common ways to pay for services.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Greenwood

In Greenwood, as well as in the rest of South Carolina, assisted living facilities are officially called community residential care facilities. These facilities are licensed through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, which enforces rules related to care planning, nutrition services, housing and recreational programs. It also investigates complaints regarding inadequate care and can revoke existing licenses.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Greenwood

  • Seniors in Greenwood don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, providing significant savings for older adults who rely primarily on this type of income. While other forms of income are taxable, seniors can claim a $15,000 deduction to minimize their tax burden and have more money to put toward care expenses.
  • Piedmont Agency on Aging has nearly two dozen vehicles that provide daily transportation services for those aged 60 and over. Through this service, seniors can arrange local and out-of-town transportation services for medical appointments and important errands such as visiting congregate meal sites and grocery stores. To obtain transportation, seniors must schedule services at least three days in advance.
  • Self Regional Medical Center is located in Greenwood proper and provides a range of services including virtual care, primary and specialty care and emergency services, supporting the health of older adults who live in the city. There are 269 doctors per 100,000 people, 25% more than the national norm, which may result in relatively short wait times to see specialists and primary care providers.
  • Greenwood has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters, making the city a favorable option for seniors sensitive to cold weather. The city gets over 45 inches of annual rainfall, most of which comes in April and October, and snowfall beyond an occasional dusting is relatively uncommon.
  • Crime is somewhat prevalent in Greenwood, which may make residential care a preferred alternative to living alone for vulnerable seniors. On a 100-point crime index that gives higher scores to communities with more crime, the city rates 59.9 for violent crime and 89.7 for property-related offenses. This is about 2.5 times greater than the national scores.
  • Greenwood has a low cost of living, which may make it a financially viable option for seniors with budgetary limitations. Based on a cost-of-living index set to a national norm of 100, the city rates 72.8, versus the state score of 89.3. Utility, grocery and housing expenses are relatively low, which may result in competitive assisted living costs.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Greenwood

Assisted living facilities in Greenwood charge $3,743 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Greenwood, assisted living residents pay approximately $3,743 per month for services, which is about $130 over the South Carolina norm but well below the nationwide rate of $4,500. Local rates are competitive compared to care costs in Charleston, where seniors pay $3,945 for services, but obtaining residential care in Spartanburg instead of Greenwood may save seniors $200 per month. In Florence, assisted living facilities charge $3,456 for care, and in Sumter, rates are well below Greenwood’s norm at $2,663.

Greenwood

$3,743

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Spartanburg

$3,600

Charleston

$3,945

Sumter

$2,663

Florence

$3,456

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $3,743 per month, assisted living is affordably priced compared to most other senior care options in Greenwood. Residential care costs about $930 less per month than private in-home care and home health care. Nursing home care includes around-the-clock medical care and supervision and is available for about double the cost of assisted living, with fees starting at $7,543. Adult day health care is the only option that’s more cost-effective at $1,408 per month.

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 Greenwood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Greenville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Greenwood

Many states are limited to what financial help they offer seniors. South Carolina currently has waivers to help qualifying seniors pay for care at a nursing home or to provide care for seniors who require support in their homes. At this time, the waivers do not cover care at an assisted living facility. Seniors receiving SSI benefits may qualify for the state to pay a supplement for assisted living care, but there is often a waiting list to obtain these funds.

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 Greenwood

Greenwood 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 Greenwood, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Greenwood

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

Laws and Regulations in South Carolina

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Shannon

I visited this facility

Review of Greenwood -

It was very nice. It was smaller than the one in Anderson, but it was still clean and it was in a good location. There was a courtyard and a dining area. The staff who gave us the tour was nice and...

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Kathi Burnett

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Emerald Gardens of Greenwood Assisted Living & Memory Care

My Mother was a resident at this facility. Staff is amazing, kind, like family. The level of care is just above and beyond. Did not meet any resident that didn’t love it. Activities, trips, live...

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Assisted Living

Cynthia

I visited this facility

Review of Oaks at Greenwood

Oaks at Greenwood was very nice. It was very neat and clean, but it was a little pricey. The price is a little too high. They have the same activities as the other place. They provide a salon that...

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