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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Summerville, SC for 2024

Summerville is a historic town in Dorchester County, approximately 35 minutes from Charleston’s French Quarter. It’s home to almost 60,000 people, with the 65 and older age group making up about 13%. Several medical facilities, such as Summerville Medical Center and St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, capable of handling the health care needs of the town’s seniors. There are also many Medicare-registered physicians, and the nearby cities of North Charleston and Charleston are similarly furnished with excellent hospitals.

Nursing home care in Summerville is suitable for seniors who need 24/7 support from medical professionals. They are more like home than a hospital, with seniors receiving tailored care from physicians and registered nurses, supported by licensed nurses. All other needs, such as meal preparation and cleaning, are fulfilled by chefs and housekeepers. Seniors can expect to pay around $7,330 per month for these services, which is only slightly above average for South Carolina. However, more affordable options are available for seniors who don’t require around-the-clock care, such as assisted living and home health care.

This guide offers readers more information about senior care costs in and around Summerville and lists some examples of resources available to seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Summerville, SC

The average fee for a semiprivate room in a Summerville nursing home is $7,330 per month while private rooms average $7,893.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Summerville’s mean nursing home costs for semiprivate rooms compare favorably with the state average of $7,298 and particularly the typical cost for the country of $7,756. The town’s average fees of $7,330 are also more affordable than Greenville, which averages $7,730, and Hilton Head Island, where $7,954 is the norm. However, some locations are more affordable, such as the state capital, Columbia, where seniors typically pay $7,148, and Sumter, where fees are much lower, at $6,083.

Summerville

$7,330

South Carolina

$7,298

United States

$7,756

Hilton Head Island

$7,954

Sumter

$6,083

Columbia

$7,148

Greenville

$7,730

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home fees are the most costly in the town. A private room will be in the region of $7,893, although semiprivate rooms can be had for around $563 less per month. Assisted living is about half the cost, at $3,600, and seniors able to attend adult day centers pay the lowest monthly fees of $1,343. Care delivered at home can be expensive, particularly when considering other costs, such as maintenance. However, seniors can get home care and home health care for the same fee of $4,767. 

Home care

$4,767

Home health care

$4,767

Adult day health care

$1,343

Assisted living

$3,600

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$7,330

Nursing home (private room)

$7,893

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Summerville, 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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Summerville, SC

Seniors in Summerville and their caregivers can benefit from a wide range of resources focused on making their lives more comfortable. This list includes examples of how community services can help seniors in nursing homes resolve disputes and those still at home access resources that can keep them independent for longer.

ResourceContactService
Trident Area Agency on Aging(843) 554-2275The purpose of the Trident Area Agency on Aging is to help seniors and their caregivers get the most from available resources in Summerville and Dorchester County. The agency manages some resources, such as the Caregiver Support Program, and refers seniors and their loved ones to other agencies if the help they need is available elsewhere. The agency also operates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program for the area, which can help seniors in nursing homes resolve issues with their care providers.
Meals on Wheels of Summerville(843) 873-8224Meals on Wheels of Summerville has been delivering healthy and freshly-prepared meals to homebound seniors in the city since 1982. Income isn't a factor in determining eligibility, but the senior must have difficulty in making their own meals and shopping for food. Each meal contains protein and two sides, with some fruit, or dessert, milk and a slice of bread. Food for some types of pets is also available. Although every meal is free, donations are gratefully accepted.
AccessAbility(843) 225-0231AccessAbility is a federally-funded nonprofit organization located in North Charleston that loans gently-used and new donated medical equipment to seniors within the surrounding area to help them retain independence in their own homes. To benefit from the equipment loan program, seniors must first become members of AccessAbility. As the program's offerings are determined by donations, some equipment may not be available at the time of application. However, there is an option to purchase some equipment at favorable rates.
Legal Assistance(800) 868-9095Low-income seniors in Summerville are entitled to free legal assistance funded by the South Carolina Department on Aging. Although the attorneys cannot help in most criminal cases, they can support seniors who may be victims of elder abuse and neglect and discrimination because of age. Typically, the attorneys advocate for seniors concerned about protecting their incomes, dealing with issues within their long-term care facilities and worried about losing access to utilities due to bill payment problems.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of The Village at Summerville

My mother-in-law stayed at The Village at Summerville. The gentleman at the village, Vincent, was absolutely on point with the questions I was asking. Apparently, when my mother-in-law had her...

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DOROTHY LEWIS

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Review of Hallmark Healthcare Center

My mother is there for rehab I try to get there every day to check on her, I would like to thank the ladies in ACTIVITIES, thank you for all that you do.

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Dawn

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Review of Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center

My mother-in-law is in Oakbrook Health and Rehabilitation Center. I love it. The food is delicious. I always taste it to make sure. The people are great. It's always the same nursing staff, so you...

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