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Assisted Living Facilities in Georgetown, South Carolina

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Georgetown

Assisted living communities in South Carolina are officially known as Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCF). They are licensed and regulated by the Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing division within the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Georgetown

  • Seniors in Georgetown enjoy low housing and transportation costs. The city’s overall cost of living is 16.8% lower than the national average and 5.3% lower than the South Carolina average. These low costs help older adults in the area maximize their social security benefits and other forms of retirement income.
  • Friendly tax policies for seniors make Georgetown an even more affordable place to retire. Income from social security benefits is exempt from tax, and all other forms of retirement income have significant deductions for residents aged 65 and older. Seniors aged 85 and older get a 1% reduction on all sales taxes. 
  • Rates of violent and property crime are relatively high in Georgetown compared to the state and national averages. On a scale of 1 to 100, violent crime is 56.9 and property crime is 70.9. Assisted living facilities protect their residents against crime by implementing security features, including controlled access points, perimeter fences and surveillance. 
  • Georgetown gets 54 inches of rain per year on average, which is significantly higher than the national average of 38 inches. Despite the high amount of rain, the city gets 210 sunny days per year. Winters are mild compared to many other parts of the east coast. It’s rare for the area to receive any snowfall. 
  • While Georgetown has a relatively small population, residents have access to a hospital right in the city limits. Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital has 131 beds and is known for its advanced primary stroke center. There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians in the city. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Georgetown

The average cost of assisted living in Georgetown is $4,620 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. The average for South Carolina is $3,988, meaning Georgetown is one of the more expensive places for assisted living in the state. Costs here are also high compared to the national average of $4,300 per month. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Georgetown has high assisted living costs compared to nearby cities in South Carolina. Charleston, which is further south down the coastline, has a monthly average of $3,600. Sumpter is further inland and has the least expensive assisted living costs in the state. There, the average cost is $2,200 per month. The city of Florence is located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, and the average price for assisted living is $4,163 per month. 

Georgetown

$4,620

South Carolina

$3,988

The United States

$4,300

Florence

$4,163

Sumpter

$2,200

Charleston

$3,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living facilities are the second most expensive type of senior care in Georgetown. The most expensive is nursing homes due to the high level of medical care that they provide for their residents. The average price is $6,600 for a semiprivate room and $7,087 per month for a private room. Adult day health care costs just $1,283 per month, while both homemaker services and home health aides average $4,147 per month.

Homemaker Services

$4,147

Home Health Aide

$4,147

Adult Day Health Care

$1,283

Assisted Living Facility

$4,620

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$6,600

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$7,087

Note: Data for Georgetown was unavailable, so data for the closest city, Myrtle Beach, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Georgetown

Georgetown seniors may be eligible for South Carolina’s Optional State Supplementation Program (OSS). It provides cash assistance to approved Community Residential Care Facilities to help cover assisted living costs.

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

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities 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 Georgetown

Seniors and families in Georgetown have access to several county, regional and state government programs that can improve access to assisted living or make life better in long-term care.  These resources offer financial assistance as well as valuable information. 

ResourceContactService
Bureau of Aging Services(843) 545-3196Georgetown County's Bureau of Aging Services offers programs that can improve the lives of seniors living in assisted living. While the county provides some services, most programs are available at the local senior center. Seniors who visit the center can enjoy everything from computer classes to holiday celebrations. The Georgetown Senior Center also hosts health promotion activities, meals and safety courses. Transportation to and from the center is provided.
Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging(843) 546-8502The Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging serves seniors and families in Georgetown and many of the surrounding communities. One of its primary services is to improve the quality of life in local assisted living communities. In addition, they offer health insurance counseling and general information about community resources. Free, non-emergency rides are available for doctor's visits, social activities and visits to service providers.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 868-9095South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors in assisted living facilities resolve problems. Seniors, as well as other concerned parties, can contact the ombudsman when they want to report rights violations, improper transfers or discharges and any form of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The ombudsman program also acts as an advocate for assisted living residents and their families, providing important information and helping them navigate their options.
Georgetown County Veterans Affairs(843) 545-3330Representatives from the Georgetown County Veterans Affairs visit assisted living communities in Georgetown often to assist veterans and surviving dependents with benefits and many other issues. In some cases, they can help residents obtain additional funding, such as Aid & Attendance, to pay for support services or equipment. Agents can also help veterans order prescription medications and schedule hospital appointments.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Georgetown

Georgetown-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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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bluebaby

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

Review of Prince George Healthcare Center

Needs more workers because it takes hours for them to change diapers and put them in there beds! And some of the nurses are hateful and mean! They there just to get paid! They don't care about the...

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unsatisfied member of Georgetown

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

Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME

the facility have an terrible smell , the residents body and clothing are dirty !!! the food need to be prepared by a licensed dietitian not someone with no experience on the right way to prepare...

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sara05

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

Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME

The owner is very attentive to clients needs. The staff is kind. The facility has activities such as bingo and chair exercise every morning form 9-11 am. Resident go out to eat as well as for...

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