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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in North Charleston, SC for 2024

North Charleston is a small city of around 118,000, and 11% of the population is aged 65 and over. With over 1,500 doctors in the area, seniors in North Charleston have good access to health care. Ten major medical facilities, including the Medical University of South Carolina, offer more in-depth health care.

There are also a number of nursing homes that provide around-the-clock care to older adults. This is ideal for seniors who need specialized services such as disease monitoring, wound care, personal care and medication administration. The average monthly cost of $7,513 is higher than the South Carolina average, though it’s lower than the national average. Assisted living and home health care are more affordable options for people who don’t need a high level of skilled nursing. 

This guide has information about North Charleston’s nursing homes to help seniors and their families make decisions about long-term care. It compares nursing home care to other senior living options, lists financial assistance available and outlines resources that can help people as they age.

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Nursing Home Costs in North Charleston, SC

In North Charleston, monthly nursing home costs average $7,513 for a semiprivate room and $8,152 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

North Charleston’s nursing home costs are higher than the South Carolina average, which sits at $7,285 per month. However, the city is more affordable than the national average of $7,908. 

Average costs in Hilton Head Island and Florence are significantly lower than North Charleston, at $6,266 and $6,844 respectively. Columbia’s costs are closer to those in North Charleston, averaging $7,300. Sumter is the only surveyed city close by with higher nursing costs. Seniors there pay a median of $8,403 per month. 

North Charleston

$7,514

South Carolina

$7,285

United States

$7,908

Hilton Head Island

$6,266

Sumter

$8,403

Florence

$6,844

Columbia

$7,300

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care is the costliest senior living option due to the high level of medical care offered. Seniors who don't need such intensive care can consider lower-cost options. Adult day health care is the most affordable at $1,381 on average. Assisted living provides personal care for around $3,945. Seniors who want to remain at home pay an average of $5,005 for both in-home care and home health care.

In-Home Care

$5,005

Home Health Care

$5,005

Adult Day Health Care

$1,381

Assisted Living Facility

$3,945

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$7,513

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$8,152

Note: Data for North Charleston was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charleston, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in North Charleston, SC

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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Thomas

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Review of Life Care Center of Charleston

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