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The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Seneca, SC for 2024

 

Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Seneca offers beautiful parks and small-town charm. A rejuvenated downtown district offers a unique selection of shops, restaurants and service providers, and botanical gardens and museums provide age-friendly entertainment throughout the year. Warm weather and modest crime rates support an active lifestyle, and the city’s low cost of living makes it a practical option for seniors, an age group that makes up a fifth of the city’s 9,000 residents.

Seneca also has several assisted living facilities for seniors. These facilities offer housing, daily meals and recreational activities for older adults who are relatively active but need assistance with some daily chores and routines. Facilities also have teams of caregivers who administer individualized care plans, and many have on-site amenities, such as beauty salons and convenience stores. On average, seniors in Seneca pay $3,743 per month for care, which is a little higher than South Carolina's norm of $3,612 but hundreds of dollars lower than the national average of $4,500. 

This guide provides more information on assisted living in Seneca, including details on how these facilities are regulated and a list of resources that serve current and prospective residents. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Seneca

Assisted living facilities in Seneca are officially called community residential care facilities, and they’re licensed through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. This department enforces minimum standards for staffing, care planning and building requirements, and it publishes information on residents’ rights. It also conducts scheduled and unannounced site inspections to promote a high standard of care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Seneca

 

  • Seniors in Seneca don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and those aged 65 and over can claim a deduction of up to $15,000 on all other types of retirement income. Additionally, those who receive a veterans’ pension can exclude up to $30,000 of their income from taxes. This may help some seniors afford local assisted living expenses.
  • Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital is located in Seneca proper, giving local seniors access to a broad range of primary and specialty care services. This hospital is recognized among the top hospitals in the nation for its excellence in pulmonary care, and it provides services in orthopedics, radiology and heart care. While the number of physicians per capita is low in Seneca, coming in at 164 versus 210 nationally, many assisted living facilities prevent gaps in care through on-call physicians.
  • The overall cost of living in Seneca is low compared to state and national norms, making the city a financially viable retirement destination for many seniors. On an index set to a national norm of 100, the city scores 85.6, several points lower than South Carolina’s score of 89.3. While utility costs are a little high here compared to the nation as a whole, housing costs are low and may result in competitive assisted living rates.
  • On a 100-point scale that gives lower values to communities with less reported crime, Seneca scores 19.5 for violent crime and 39.9 for property-related offenses. By comparison, the national violent crime score is higher at 22.7, but the property crime rating in the United States as a whole is lower than in Seneca at 35.4. Fortunately, assisted living facilities have security gates and high-security locks to promote residents’ peace of mind.
  • Year-round temperatures in Seneca range from 31 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, which is cool by South Carolina’s standards. Residents see about 2 inches of annual snowfall, which generally comes in January, and 53 inches of rain. Assisted living facilities typically provide indoor and outdoor amenities and activities, letting residents stay active and comfortable year-round, regardless of their weather preferences. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Seneca

 

In Seneca, assisted living facilities charge average monthly rates of $3,743 for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Seneca charge $3,743 per month for residential services. While this exceeds the South Carolina average by about $130, it’s 17% lower than the U.S. norm. Local care costs are high compared to rates in most cities in the region, including Spartanburg, where monthly fees are competitive at $3,600, and Florence, where facilities charge $3,456 for care. Similarly, in Columbia, monthly care costs are 13% lower than in Seneca, and in Sumter, rates are about 29% lower than the local norm.

Seneca

$3,743

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Spartanburg

$3,600

Columbia

$3,270

Florence

$3,456

Sumter

$2,663

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living residents in Seneca pay monthly median rates of $3,743 for care, making this one of the more affordable senior care options within the city. Although adult day health care facilities charge $1,408 per month for daytime services and recreational activities, this doesn’t include expenses such as housing and utilities, which are often part of assisted living costs. Seniors who obtain in-home care or home health care pay about 25% more for services than assisted living residents, and those who live in nursing homes pay even higher monthly rates of $7,543.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Seneca

Currently, the state of South Carolina offers one public financial assistance waiver to help seniors pay for care at an assisted living facility. The Home & Community Based waiver is designed to provide financial support for this level of personalized care. Additionally, seniors who receive SSI benefits may be eligible for the state of South Carolina to pay a monthly supplement for care at an assisted living facility. 

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 Seneca

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Seneca

 

Seneca 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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Melinda

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

Review of The Residences at Park Place

My father has moved into The Residences at Park Place. It was a good location. Our family is close. The staff helped us organize and plan the move. It's very clean. It doesn't look like a hospital....

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Joseph

I visited this facility

Review of The Oaks at Seneca

My wife liked The Oaks at Seneca. It was a little bit better than the others we saw, they accept pets, and the residents get good care there. Seneca is a very nice town. The one that showed us...

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Stella

I visited this facility

Review of The Oaks at Seneca

We like the Oaks at Seneca very much. The facility is being renovated, but it's very updated. We saw some apartments that had been updated, and they were very nice. They have a lot of options as...

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