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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Orangeburg, SC for 2024

Orangeburg is also called The Garden City for its beautifully landscaped features and delightful natural spaces. The city is home to about 13,300 people, and 17.4% of residents are seniors ages 65 and older. These seniors can turn to MUSC Health – Orangeburg medical center for their health care needs, including primary and emergency care as well as oncology, orthopedics, cardiology and many other specialties. Health care costs in Orangeburg run slightly below the national average, which can also benefit seniors.

As people age, some may find it more difficult to manage medical conditions on their own. For people who have complex health issues, nursing home care may be a good option. Nursing homes offer full personal care assistance, medication management and comprehensive medical support. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Orangeburg’s seniors can expect to pay $8,403 per month for nursing home care, which is higher than the state and national averages. Seniors who don’t need such high levels of care may turn to home care or assisted living instead.

In this guide, seniors and their families can learn more about the costs of nursing home care and possible payment options.

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Nursing Home Facilities in Orangeburg, South Carolina

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Nursing Home Costs in Orangeburg, SC

Nursing homes in Orangeburg charge an average of $8,403 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,638 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home costs in Orangeburg are on the high end of the cost spectrum. Prices in this city are 6.3% higher than the national average and 15.3% higher than the South Carolina average. Other South Carolina cities also show significantly less expensive rates. Prices in Columbia, for instance, are over $1,100 lower than those in Orangeburg. Florence’s rates are also cheaper at $6,844. Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island’s costs drop lower yet at $6,372 and $6,266, respectively.

Orangeburg

$8,403

South Carolina

$7,285

United States

$7,908

Columbia

$7,300

Hilton Head Island

$6,266

Florence

$6,844

Myrtle Beach

$6,372

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Due to their high level of care, nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Orangeburg at $8,403 per month for a semiprivate room and $8,638 for a private room. Seniors who are able to remain safely in their own homes may choose in-home care or home health care instead for a savings of about $3,446 per month. Assisted living is also less expensive at $2,663, and adult day health care programs are the least costly at $1,490, although they may not provide the level of medical support some seniors require.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,490

Assisted Living Facility

$2,663

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$8,403

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$8,638

Note: Data for Orangeburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Sumter, was used instead

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Orangeburg, 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Marcie

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

Review of The Oaks of Orangeburg

My mother is at The Oaks of Orangeburg. The physical therapy team is excellent. That's what I like the most. However, they can do better with the food that they serve. My mother has been in rehab....

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Janice

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Review of Jolley Acres Healthcare Center

My mother moved into Jolley Acres Healthcare Center a week ago. The tour went very well. They showed us around the facility. They had some COVID patients there, but they were down in their own wing...

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Rick

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

Review of Edisto Post-Acute

My brother is now at Edisto Post-Acute. They're understaffed. The staff they do have are overworked. One of the biggest fallacies of the nursing home is they do not answer the telephone. It does...

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