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Assisted living is a type of care suitable for reasonably active seniors who need assistance with daily tasks, such as housekeeping, making meals and managing medications. They’re also a great choice for seniors who enjoy the social benefits of residential care. The average monthly fee in Aiken is $3,090, which is considerably less than the state and national averages of $3,988 and $4,300, respectively.
This guide discusses senior care costs in more detail and considers the pros and cons of living in Aiken. It also lists some senior-friendly resources in the area.
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The Bureau of Health Facility Licensing, a division of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, regulates and licenses assisted living facilities in the state. Its work includes making unannounced inspections and liaising with other departments, such as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, to ensure facilities continue to operate at a high standard.
The data published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows Aiken to be one of the most affordable locations in South Carolina for seniors in assisted living facilities. At $3,090, fees are below the averages for the state and the country. They’re also lower than some of South Carolina’s most populous cities, such as Columbia, where the average fee is $4,299, and Savannah, where it’s $5,475. An exception is Greenville, where fees are typically $2,800 per month.
Aiken
$3,090
South Carolina
$3,988
The United States
$4,300
Columbia
$4,299
Savannah
$5,475
Greenville
$2,800
Adult day centers are the only type of senior care in Aiken that’s more affordable than assisted living, with average fees of $1,490. Homemaker agencies typically charge $4,195 for standard home care services, while seniors who need additional medical care from a home health aide can get both services for around the same fee. The most expensive type of care in Aiken is provided by nursing homes, which often charge around $6,509 for a semiprivate room and an additional $426 per month for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$4,195
Home Health Aide
$4,195
Adult Day Health Care
$1,490
Assisted Living Facility
$3,090
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,509
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$6,935
Note:Â Care cost data for Aiken was not available, so data for the closest city, Augusta, Georgia, was used instead.
Aiken and the state of South Carolina provide public assistance for seniors who need help paying for an assisted living facility through the Medicaid State Plan. Eligibility for the program is open to seniors over the age of 60 who meet all Medicaid program criteria and those who are receiving the Optional State Supplement (OSS) to the federal Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). Family supplementation for private rooms is not allowed.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Aiken’s seniors can call on the support of numerous organizations and agencies dedicated to supporting residents in their later years. These resources show how to get support if a care provider fails to provide quality care, where to get free and low-cost transport to travel around the city and how to get medical assistance if the senior is a veteran.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 868-9095 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a division of the South Carolina Department of Aging that advocates for the rights of seniors residing in care homes. The ombudsman's role involves raising standards within the state's residential care facilities and educating seniors about their rights. Additionally, ombudsmen investigate complaints made by seniors, their families and third parties and attempt to resolve them on the complainant's behalf. |
Dana's Recovery Room | (803) 634-9638 | Located within Immanuel Baptist Church in nearby North Augusta, Dana's Recovery Room provides gently used and refurbished medical equipment for those in need. All loaned equipment is free of charge. Examples of what's available include wheelchairs, walkers, blood pressure monitors, shower benches and bedside toilets. However, as the church depends on donations, the equipment required may not be available at the time of the senior's request. |
Aiken VA Clinic | (706) 733-0188 | Aiken VA Clinic is a primary care facility for U.S. military veterans, their spouses and dependents. It also has a cardiology department with surgeons who perform cardiovascular surgeries. Additionally, the mental health department can assist with a wide range of psychological issues and there's a weight management resource for those with eating issues. Although not housed within the building, the area's veteran services officer can help seniors apply for the state and federal benefits to which they're entitled. |
Lower Savannah Council of Governments | (866) 845-1550 | Lower Savannah Council of Governments operates the Aging, Disability and Transportation Resource Center. Some of the center's benefits for seniors include access to legal advisors to help with noncriminal matters, such as protection from possible elder abuse and exploitation. The center also helps finance various transit services in the area, which provide low-cost transportation options for older and disabled residents. |
Aiken-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.
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