34 Assisted Living Facilities near Bluffton, SC
There are 34 Assisted Living Facilities in the Bluffton area, with 3 in Bluffton and 31 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Bluffton is $3,200 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 225 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Bluffton. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Bluffton 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hilton Head with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Bluffton, SC
Caring Star 2016
Bloom at Bluffton
Provides: Assisted Living
800 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC 29910
"We went to Bloom at Bluffton. The staff was very knowledgeable and thorough, and they answered all our questions. It was very clean, they had a lot of activities, and we were very pleased with it...." More
"We went to Bloom at Bluffton. The staff was very knowledgeable and thorough, and they answered all our questions. It was very clean, they had a lot of activities, and we were very pleased with it...." More
Vineyard Bluffton Assisted Living and...
Provides: Assisted Living
25 Cassidy Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
"Vineyard Bluffton is at the top of my list right now. It's a 5 all the way around. We met some of the residents there. The food appeared to be excellent, well prepared, and I would certainly eat..." More
"Vineyard Bluffton is at the top of my list right now. It's a 5 all the way around. We met some of the residents there. The food appeared to be excellent, well prepared, and I would certainly eat..." More
Benton House
Provides: Assisted Living
8 Hampton Lake Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
"I will be forever grateful to the staff at Benton House. My mother passed away a couple of weeks ago. Prior to that she received loving and compassionate care. She was well taken care of. She..." More
"I will be forever grateful to the staff at Benton House. My mother passed away a couple of weeks ago. Prior to that she received loving and compassionate care. She was well taken care of. She..." More
Caring Star 2016
The Social at Savannah
Provides: Assisted Living
One Peachtree Drive, Savannah, GA 31419
"My grandmother lived as a resident of Savannah Commons for over 4 years. She began in the Independent Living section, and as time went on, moved to Assisted Living and then eventually Memory..." More
"My grandmother lived as a resident of Savannah Commons for over 4 years. She began in the Independent Living section, and as time went on, moved to Assisted Living and then eventually Memory..." More
TidePointe, a Vi Community
Provides: Assisted Living
700 TidePointe Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
"The place that I enjoyed was Tide Pointe. I had lunch there with a friend, and their food was excellent. A friend of mine was in one of the area there, and she is very happy. The environment was..." More
"The place that I enjoyed was Tide Pointe. I had lunch there with a friend, and their food was excellent. A friend of mine was in one of the area there, and she is very happy. The environment was..." More
The Oaks at Savannah
Provides: Assisted Living
7410 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
"Marsh View is a very positive and very pleasant experience. The staff is very nice, they have been fabulous. The facilities are great and the activities are very appealing. My dad has been there..." More
"Marsh View is a very positive and very pleasant experience. The staff is very nice, they have been fabulous. The facilities are great and the activities are very appealing. My dad has been there..." More
The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island
Provides: Assisted Living
421 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
"We moved my sister into the Bayshore in early January and I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly everything went. They even recommended a small moving company, which carefully packed up all her..." More
"We moved my sister into the Bayshore in early January and I was pleasantly surprised at how smoothly everything went. They even recommended a small moving company, which carefully packed up all her..." More
Legacy at Savannah Quarters
Provides: Assisted Living
101 Shepherd Way, Pooler, GA 31322
"I will be moving into Legacy at Savannah Quarters this June. It is near my family. It's all one level and built around a really nice courtyard. It has a small pool, a fire pit, and even a bar in..." More
"I will be moving into Legacy at Savannah Quarters this June. It is near my family. It's all one level and built around a really nice courtyard. It has a small pool, a fire pit, and even a bar in..." More
Helena Place
Provides: Assisted Living
1624 Paris Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935
"My mother is at Helena Place, and they take very good care of her. They identified the battery for her pacemaker needed to be replaced, that's life threatening, and that got taken care of.
The..." More
"My mother is at Helena Place, and they take very good care of her. They identified the battery for her pacemaker needed to be replaced, that's life threatening, and that got taken care of.
The..." More
River Oaks Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1251 Ladys Island Drive, Port Royal, SC 29935
"Our experience with River Oaks Assisted Living was very positive. The person that talked with me and showed me around was very thorough and very professional. The rooms were a little small. The..." More
"Our experience with River Oaks Assisted Living was very positive. The person that talked with me and showed me around was very thorough and very professional. The rooms were a little small. The..." More
Harmony at Savannah
Provides: Assisted Living
9136 Old Montgomery Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
"In our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Savannah, Georgia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,..." More
"In our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Savannah, Georgia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,..." More
Oaks at Pooler
Provides: Assisted Living
125 Southern Junction Blvd., Pooler, GA 31322
"My mother-in-law is going to be in Oaks at Pooler. We chose it because of its facilities and awesome activities. The staff is also pleasant, the facility is very nice, and the cleanliness is..." More
"My mother-in-law is going to be in Oaks at Pooler. We chose it because of its facilities and awesome activities. The staff is also pleasant, the facility is very nice, and the cleanliness is..." More
Village Cove Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
80 Main Street, Hilton Head, SC 29926
"It was very pleasant. The staff was friendly. The rooms were small but fine. The dining area was also fine.
" More
"It was very pleasant. The staff was friendly. The rooms were small but fine. The dining area was also fine.
" More
Canterfield of Bluffton
Provides: Assisted Living
567 N. Okatie Hway, Okatie, SC 29936
"I visited Canterfield of Bluffton. It was a nice facility and I was impressed by it. They have a nice restaurant, good food, nice help, and an attentive nursing staff. It was everything I thought..." More
"I visited Canterfield of Bluffton. It was a nice facility and I was impressed by it. They have a nice restaurant, good food, nice help, and an attentive nursing staff. It was everything I thought..." More
Thrive at Skidaway
Provides: Assisted Living
5 Lake Street, Savannah, GA 31411
"The BRAND NEW Community, opening in Early 2020, has a wide spectrum of living options under one roof.
Independent Living is for our residents who are loving the later years of life and looking..." More
"The BRAND NEW Community, opening in Early 2020, has a wide spectrum of living options under one roof.
Independent Living is for our residents who are loving the later years of life and looking..." More
Summer Breeze Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
351 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410
"My Aunt was a resident at Summer Breeze & was provided excellent care. She 1st moved into Independent Living, which is a Cottage, it was beautiful. Plenty of space, covered parking,..." More
"My Aunt was a resident at Summer Breeze & was provided excellent care. She 1st moved into Independent Living, which is a Cottage, it was beautiful. Plenty of space, covered parking,..." More
The Island Cove at Hilton Head
Provides: Assisted Living
15 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
"It was a small, nice facility. My dad had some friends who had their parents there. The staff was nice and very friendly, and they all love my dad. The food was okay. The facility was next to a..." More
"It was a small, nice facility. My dad had some friends who had their parents there. The staff was nice and very friendly, and they all love my dad. The food was okay. The facility was next to a..." More
Bloom at Hilton Head
Provides: Assisted Living
35 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
"My mom moved into Bloom at Hilton Head last Thursday. The level of care and attention that she has received, so far, seemed really good. The only staff that I was able to interact with was the..." More
"My mom moved into Bloom at Hilton Head last Thursday. The level of care and attention that she has received, so far, seemed really good. The only staff that I was able to interact with was the..." More
The Retreat at Lady's Island
Provides: Assisted Living
9 Sunset Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29907
"My dad is going to move into The Retreat at Lady's Island, and we've chosen this place because of the perfect view of the Beaufort River and the boat dock. It's open, quiet, and airy. The staff was..." More
"My dad is going to move into The Retreat at Lady's Island, and we've chosen this place because of the perfect view of the Beaufort River and the boat dock. It's open, quiet, and airy. The staff was..." More
Wisteria Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living
1384 S Rogers St, Pooler, GA 31322
"I found Wisteria for my friend. There's nothing right around it, but about a block away there's woods and a school. She has a private room and goes down to the dining room for a meal. The staff is..." More
"I found Wisteria for my friend. There's nothing right around it, but about a block away there's woods and a school. She has a private room and goes down to the dining room for a meal. The staff is..." More
Caring Star 2013
Savannah Square
Provides: Assisted Living
1 Savannah Square Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
"Savannah Square is very clean and well-maintained. They have an automatic door for people who need it and they have elevator service. People seem to enjoy their food there. They have exercise..." More
"Savannah Square is very clean and well-maintained. They have an automatic door for people who need it and they have elevator service. People seem to enjoy their food there. They have exercise..." More
Caring Star 2013
Habersham House
Provides: Assisted Living
5200 Habersham Street, Savannah, GA 31405
"My mother has been in Habersham House for a couple of months and our experience with them has been good so far. I chose them due to reviews and location. Their staff is also good. I hope they would..." More
"My mother has been in Habersham House for a couple of months and our experience with them has been good so far. I chose them due to reviews and location. Their staff is also good. I hope they would..." More
Caring Star 2018
Buckingham South Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
5450 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406
"We're on a list for Buckingham South Assisted Living for my husband. It's the only place I have found that would take him because of his feeding tube. I thought it was very clean. The people there..." More
"We're on a list for Buckingham South Assisted Living for my husband. It's the only place I have found that would take him because of his feeding tube. I thought it was very clean. The people there..." More
The Woods Apartments of Savannah
Provides: Assisted Living
7364 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
"The place is spotless! The staff are friendly and caring. They are responsive to a residents needs. They plan special meals for Holidays. They invite speakers to talk about Medicare, Medicaid,..." More
"The place is spotless! The staff are friendly and caring. They are responsive to a residents needs. They plan special meals for Holidays. They invite speakers to talk about Medicare, Medicaid,..." More
Morningside of Beaufort
Provides: Assisted Living
109 Old Salem Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
"My mom has been a resident at Morningside for several years! She suffers from memory issues and can not live alone. She feels at home there and tells me that everyone is so nice both the staff and..." More
"My mom has been a resident at Morningside for several years! She suffers from memory issues and can not live alone. She feels at home there and tells me that everyone is so nice both the staff and..." More
Sprenger Health Care Port Royal
Provides: Assisted Living
1810 Richmond Avenue, Port Royal, SC 29935
"We chose Sprenger Health Care Port Royal for my mother. She moved in last Saturday. I'm an RN and in my line of work, I had heard good things about their assisted living side, but the main thing I..." More
"We chose Sprenger Health Care Port Royal for my mother. She moved in last Saturday. I'm an RN and in my line of work, I had heard good things about their assisted living side, but the main thing I..." More
Life Care Center of Hilton Head
Provides: Assisted Living
120 Lamotte Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29926
"Words would never suffice to express my gratitude for the excellent care I received while recuperating from September through November for an infection in my bloodstream followed by back surgery. ..." More
"Words would never suffice to express my gratitude for the excellent care I received while recuperating from September through November for an infection in my bloodstream followed by back surgery. ..." More
The Marshes of Skidaway Island
Provides: Assisted Living
95 Skidaway Island Park Road, Savannah, GA 31411
"The Marshes was spectacular. But given my mother's age, I just wasn't willing to purchase a condominium; I'd rather pay her rent. This would have been more convenient for me because I live close to..." More
"The Marshes was spectacular. But given my mother's age, I just wasn't willing to purchase a condominium; I'd rather pay her rent. This would have been more convenient for me because I live close to..." More
Summit Place of Beaufort
Provides: Assisted Living
1119 Pickpocket Plantation Boulevard, Beaufort,...
"My mother-in-law would probably end up at the Summit Place. We really liked it and we are very pleased with the facility. It was nice and clean. The people were very friendly. The rooms were small..." More
"My mother-in-law would probably end up at the Summit Place. We really liked it and we are very pleased with the facility. It was nice and clean. The people were very friendly. The rooms were small..." More
The Palmettos of Bluffton
Provides: Assisted Living
3035 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
"My mom stayed in memory care at The Palmettos of Bluffton and it was outstanding. It's a brand new facility and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always going..." More
"My mom stayed in memory care at The Palmettos of Bluffton and it was outstanding. It's a brand new facility and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always going..." More
Spanish Oaks Retreat
Provides: Assisted Living
8510 Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406
"I visited Spanish Oaks. The rooms were fine. Everything was fine, clean, and in place. I liked it. I would recommend it to others if they had a person in the family with dementia.
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"I visited Spanish Oaks. The rooms were fine. Everything was fine, clean, and in place. I liked it. I would recommend it to others if they had a person in the family with dementia.
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John-Wesley Villas of Savannah
Provides: Assisted Living
231 W Montgomery Cross Rd, Savannah, GA 31406
"John-Wesley was a very nice place. However, it was for people more debilitated than my parents, and that was my issue. The apartments were very small." More
"John-Wesley was a very nice place. However, it was for people more debilitated than my parents, and that was my issue. The apartments were very small." More
Sprenger Health Care Bluffton
Provides: Assisted Living
60 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie, SC 29909
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bluffton
Bluffton, South Carolina is an eastern shore coastal community located adjacent to Hilton Head. Assisted living communities here, as in all of South Carolina, are commonly referred to as assisted living residences, or ALRs. Within Bluffton, there are two ALRs and an additional 24 in neighboring communities such as Hilton Head and Port Royal. Room and board and varying levels of personal care and activities are provided to aging seniors in the assisted living communities. ALRs in Bluffton and surrounding South Carolina areas are regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and supported by the Division of Licensing. |
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bluffton
- The Bluffton crime rate is notably lower than the South Carolina state average with violent crimes scoring nearly 8 percent lower than the national average. This could be an incentive for seniors who are looking for the security of a low crime rate.
- Living in Bluffton will cost seniors a bit more than in other parts of South Carolina. The cost of living in Bluffton is 16 percent higher than the South Carolina average with the cost of housing being the biggest factor in the cost of living difference. The higher cost of living may be a consideration for seniors who are looking for an affordable lifestyle.
- Although air quality measurements are not specific to Bluffton, the air quality throughout South Carolina is above average as compared to the national average. Seniors with respiratory concerns may want to consider South Carolina as a great place to breathe clean air.
- Sperling's Comfort Index ranks Bluffton 85 on a scale of 100, indicating that Bluffton has a considerably more comfortable year round climate than most other locations throughout the country. This may interest seniors who enjoy outdoor activities.
- Bluffton seniors can take advantage of the fact that South Carolina does not tax Social Security retirement benefits and has a $15,000 deduction for seniors receiving any other type of retirement income, leaving more money in seniors' assisted living budget. South Carolina does have an above average income tax rate at 7 percent.
- Bluffton is home to world-class medical facilities, including, Hilton Head Hospital and Bluffton Medical Services, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Assisted Living in Bluffton
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in South Carolina
Assisted Living costs in Bluffton start around $3,200 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Bluffton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bluffton
Eligible seniors in the Bluffton area in need of financial assistance to pay for assisted living can apply for the Community Choices Medicaid Waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bluffton
Bluffton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Bluffton, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bluffton
Bluffton-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.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC
Paying for Assisted Living in Bluffton, SC
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bluffton, SC
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bluffton, SC
Assisted Living near Bluffton, SC
Other Options in Bluffton, SC
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Bluffton
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Review of Bloom at Bluffton
Bloom at Bluffton was a very family friendly environment. The rooms were extremely small and really don't fit our needs. Also, I haven't totally discounted them, but they're not on top of my list. ... Read more
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Review of Vineyard Bluffton Assisted Living and Memory Care
Vineyard Bluffton is at the top of my list right now. It's a 5 all the way around. We met some of the residents there. The food appeared to be excellent, well prepared, and I would certainly eat th... Read more
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Review of Benton House
I will be forever grateful to the staff at Benton House. My mother passed away a couple of weeks ago. Prior to that she received loving and compassionate care. She was well taken care of. She lo... Read more
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