Located on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is a welcoming location for older adults who need skilled nursing. The community’s 37,399 residents and 5,983 seniors benefit from a very low cost of living that can stretch their income. Although medical expenses are close to average, health care access is good. The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is one of the area’s largest employers, and the Spartanburg Medical Center is rated as top performing in eight procedures. Residents also have access to a number of long-term care facilities.
Nursing homes provide the highest level of care available outside of a hospital. They’re staffed by physicians, nurses, nursing aides and skilled rehabilitation therapists. If you don’t require this level of care, you might enjoy some of the extra amenities offered by assisted living facilities, or you could hire a home health aide to help out a few times a week. Since the average cost of nursing home care is $7,026 per month according to Genworth Financial, other options can provide significant savings.
If you’re interested in learning more about nursing homes and possible alternatives, you’ll find helpful information in this guide, including cost comparisons and a directory of organizations that serve seniors in Spartanburg.
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1705 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC, 29307
3.7
(55 reviews)
"My papa was in the nursing home side for rehab bout 3 weeks ago. They were so kind and good to him. Sophia and Bobbie Lee helped so much. His walkin improved back to normal after his accident. I am really glad we chose for him to go there from the ho..."
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400 Webber Road, Spartanburg, SC, 29307
3.8
(11 reviews)
"My father was in White Oak Estates for rehab. He was doing really well, he had twenty days worth of stay, and I think he was released early. The staff was really good, especially the therapist. We were trying to look for glucose-monitoring systems, b..."
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8020 WHITE AVENUE, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
3.1
(15 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was admitted to this facility after her knee surgery and we had an amazing experience! To tell you the truth, we were very heartbroken that she would have to be admitted to any facility because we want her to come home and do therapy..."
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400 LOCUST GROVE ROAD, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
3.5
(6 reviews)
"Great facility. Welcoming staff. ..."
READ MORE295 EAST PEARL STREET, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
"I had a 15-minute tour at Wide Oak Manor. The owner toured me around. It was a very nice visit. The place is new and their facility is very nice. The rooms seemed to be clean. Everybody seemed to be cordial and happy. They look like they have go..."
READ MORE375 SERPENTINE DRIVE, Spartanburg, SC, 29305
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My experience with Magnolia Manor is excellent. They have friendly staff. They are very good in assisting my mother in anything that she needs. Her room is nice. She is living by herself, and she has a restroom, a nice big flat screen television, and..."
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290 N GROVE MEDICAL PARK DRIVE, Spartanburg, SC, 29303
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured White Oak at North Grove. It's a neat facility, more modern, and updated. I only got to talk to a couple of staff. The one that I met was their admissions team, and they're very knowledgeable. They have a courtyard. The place was very clean...."
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200 Fortress Drive, Inman, SC, 29349
4.1
(20 reviews)
"I decided to go with Rosecrest Retirement Community for my husband. The community looked wonderful. Everything looked clean and inviting. The staff who assisted me was very pleasant and nice. The rooms were nice and clean...."
READ MORE63 Blackstock Road , Inman, SC, 29349
2.3
(11 reviews)
"These people work so hard to take care of the residents. I saw all kinds of help from mantence men and housekeepers. They all work together to take care of my grandma...."
READ MORE59 Blackstock Road , Inman, SC, 29349
2.0
(2 reviews)
"My great aunt lives at Camp Care, and the facilities seem pretty typical of similar nursing homes. The facilities seem pretty clean, but there are "smells" sometimes. I suppose that's unavoidable. The facility looks small from the outside, but it's h..."
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82 N MAIN STREET, Inman, SC, 29349
1.0
(2 reviews)
"Horrible, incompetent, rude...Absolutely the worst....my dad laid in his own urine for about 6 hours...that was after I told a nurse he was wet....medicine not given at right time...or not at all then they blamed each other ir just had no idea what h..."
READ MORENursing homes in Spartanburg are about 10% more affordable than the national average. Facilities typically charge $7,026 for semiprivate rooms and $7,817 for private rooms.
According to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey for 2020, the cost of skilled nursing in Spartanburg is competitive when compared to the state and national average. Local seniors pay $272 less per month than other South Carolinians and $730 less than the typical American. In Columbia, the state capital, nursing costs $122 more per month, and in nearby Greenville, average prices are $704 higher. Spartanburg offers an estimated savings of $791 when compared to the Charlotte metropolitan area where skilled nursing costs an above-average $7,817 per month.
Spartanburg
$7,026
South Carolina
$7,298
The United States
$7,756
Greenville
$7,730
Columbia
$7,148
Charlotte, NC
$7,817
Nursing homes are very expensive compared to other forms of long-term care available in Spartanburg and upstate South Carolina. Assisted living facilities charge almost $3,000 less per month. However, they provide minimal medical care. In-home assistance provided by a home health aide is another option. These services cost $3,905 per month, a savings of more than $3,100. Adult day health care programs allow seniors to travel to a communal recreation center to receive care at a competitive cost of just $1,343 per month in Spartanburg.
Home care
$3,905
Home health care
$3,905
Adult day health care
$1,343
Assisted living
$4,095
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$7,026
Nursing home (private room)
$7,817
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.
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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Spartanburg seniors who need information about nursing homes and community-based support can access assistance through a number of government agencies and private organizations. Learn more about local programs for older adults below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Aging and Disability Resource Center | (864) 242-9733 | The Appalachian Council of Governments’ Area Agency on Aging is a one-stop shop for seniors seeking information about nursing home care and various community-based alternatives. In addition to connecting seniors with meal deliveries, transportation and other supports, it employs a long-term care expert who is available to address questions or concerns about local nursing homes. The agency also offers resources for family members and Medicare plan comparisons. |
| Community Long Term Care Office Area 2 | (864) 587-4707 | The South Carolina Bureau of Long Term Care and Behavioral Health Services is responsible for administering Medicaid long-term care benefits. Community Long Term Care benefits are designed for adults who are disabled or aged 65 or older and require a nursing home level of care. Financial assistance for in-home care may be available through the state’s Elderly Disabled waiver, and the agency also assists with Medicaid nursing home placements. |
| The Shepherd’s Center of Spartanburg | (864) 585-1999 | Since 1978, the Shepherd’s Center has provided enriching social, spiritual and recreational activities to help residents aged 50 and older maintain their health and independence while giving them an opportunity to share their talents and learn new skills. Options range from aerobics to line dancing and foreign language courses. Membership costs $75 per year or $135 for couples. |
| Mobile Meals | (864) 573-7684 | This local Meals on Wheels program serves more than 1,500 frail and homebound residents in Spartanburg County. To qualify, residents must live alone or be alone during the day and be unable to leave their home or prepare food due to physical or mental limitations. The application process requires an in-home assessment conducted by the program’s Outreach Director. If eligible, meals are delivered at no cost, but clients are encouraged to make a donation. |
| Fifty Upstate | (864) 560-6761 | This local nonprofit provides supportive services to help seniors in Spartanburg County age independently. It operates eight Aging Well centers that offer games, fitness classes and creative programming for older adults. Every year, the organization delivers more than 23,000 meals to homebound seniors and logs more than 88,000 miles transporting residents to and from its recreation centers. Lawn care assistance is available to seniors aged 60 and older. |
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Ivybboop
1
Review of Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg
I had to leave my mother there for a week. They for got to give her lunch one day. On that Saturday they where supo to bathe her. So they said she would have to wait till Wednesday. She did not...
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Renita Chapman
1
Review of White Oak Estates
I admitted my mother to White Oak Estates. It was the worse experience I have ever had. I am sorry that my mother had to suffer from the medication errors, lack of care, restraining her, not...
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Familymember8
1
Review of Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg
When I stepped into this facility, the smell was so bad I started gagging, and I was wearing a mask. My aunts room consisted of paint splattered cement block walls, and upon closer inspection I saw...
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