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Harbison Shores
990 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063
"My dad has moved into Harbison Shores. It is like a home away from home. He is well adapted. He is in the memory care...
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$3,299
Assisted Living Communities in Chapin, SC
The lakeside community of Chapin sits at the northern tip of Lexington County,...
a region where prospective assisted living residents have 30 residential facilities to choose from. Seniors and families in the Chapin region pay around $5,223 per month for assisted living. While this runs about $570 over South Carolina’s median, it offers potential savings over the national rate of $5,350.
In general, assisted living facilities in Chapin receive a satisfaction rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars stars. This insight comes from feedback from residents, employees and visitors, including the 477 reviews reviews we list in our comprehensive directory.
30 Providers
Brookdale Harbison
51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
"Sterling House of Harbison was closed to our house which was the reason why I liked it for my husband. But the place was...
Assisted Living
$4,090
Spring Oak Lexington
5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072
"We toured Spring Oak Lexington. I just thought it was very clean. It had everything that we were looking for. The staff...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,118
Springtree Manor
251 Springtree Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
"It was dimly lit. The room that I saw was nice, it was like a hotel room, it had a microwave, and a small refrigerator...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,495
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Harmony at Columbia
2300 Clemson Rd. , Columbia, SC 29229
"My relative moved into Harmony at Columbia 2 weeks ago. It is very well-kept, and everything is freshly painted. There...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,900
Vitality Living Columbia
1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
"I have a friend over at Vitality Living Columbia. It's a beautiful place. I like the space that they have, the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,875
Mill Creek Manor
651 Polo Road, Columbia, SC 29223
"I toured Mill Creek Manor. I just didn't feel as comfortable there. It was clean, and the staff was all very nice. They...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,200
The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
385 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC 29045
"My dad is in The Blake at Woodcreek Farms. It's a nice place, and we think he'll be taken care of there. The staff was...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,495
Generations of Chapin
431 East Boundary Street, Chapin, SC 29036
"Generations of Chapin had more of an open atmosphere and a little bit of a country atmosphere. My mother would have more...
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The Heritage at Lowman
2101 Dutch Fork Road, Chapin, SC 29036
"We liked the Heritage at Lowman very much. They were having a new building that should be available in January, and we...
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$4,740
Oakleaf Village of Lexington
800 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072
"I would highly rate Oakleaf Village of Lexington because the people are very nice. The staff is very caring. I also like...
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Wellmore of Lexington
200 Wellmore Dr, Lexington, SC 29072
"I went to tour Wellmore of Lexington and I loved the place. I loved that it was a gated community and everything was...
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Harbison Hall
534 Wil Stel Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
"My ex-husband is at Harbison Hall for only a day, so I don't really have a basis to judge. But it's very nice. It is...
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New Light Community Care
120 Addy Ln, Lexington, SC 29072
"New Light Community Care is a small facility. The people are very nice and very caring. They want to make sure that my...
Assisted Living
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The Columbia Presbyterian Community
700 DaVega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
"I visited Columbia Presbyterian Community. It was a good visit, but I figured out this would not be a suitable place for...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$6,595
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The Pines at Columbia Assisted Living Community
190 McSwain Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169
"The staff are very friendly and professional. They assist my sister with the things that she needs. The nurses are great...
Assisted Living
$1,365
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia
2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
"Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is a nice assisted living community and the services are exceptional. I have read some...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,160
Jenni-Lynn Senior Living - CLOSED
915 Hook Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
"My mom lived at Jenni-Lynn Senior Living for about three years. It was one of the cleanest places we found. There was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,700
Springfield Place Retirement
2000 Springfield Circle, Newberry, SC 29108
"I'm living in Springfield. It's wonderful, the home is great, and the staff is very helpful. They have singing, Bingo...
Assisted Living
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Merrill Gardens at Columbia
2205 Gregg Street, Columbia, SC 29201
"I went to Merrill Gardens at Columbia. It was lovely; it was brand new. It's a super facility. The employees were...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Janice
4.0
Review of Generations of Chapin
One of the main reasons why we are planning to choose Generations of Chapin for my mother-in-law is because of the location. It's 10 minutes away from the husband's home. I like the place better...
Assisted Living
Dan
5.0
Review of Generations of Chapin
Generations of Chapin had more of an open atmosphere and a little bit of a country atmosphere. My mother would have more room in her actual room and it just seemed very nice and seemed to work for...
Assisted Living
tobi1985
1.0
Review of Generations of Chapin
Generations of Chapin is nowhere I would ever want to place my loved one. The owners/administration (all of which are family members with zero education, respect, or honesty) could care less about...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The monthly median rate for assisted living in Chapin comes to $5,223, outpacing South Carolina’s typical rate of around $4,650 but offering savings over the national norm of about $5,350. In Greenville, assisted living costs come in at about $575 less per month than in Chapin, and in Spartanburg, seniors pay lower rates of around $3,975 for care. On the other hand, care costs run higher in Sumter and Myrtle Beach, where respective care costs fall in the range of $5,389 and $5,625.
Chapin
$5,223
South Carolina
$4,650
United States
$5,350
Sumter
$5,389
Spartanburg
$3,975
Myrtle Beach
$5,625
Greenville
$4,650
Paying for Assisted Living in Chapin
In Chapin, assisted living communities charge around $5,223 per month for care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Chapin
Seniors may apply for financial assistance to pay for a community residential care facility in Chapin through the state's Medicaid plan. To be eligible for assistance, an individual must meet all Medicaid program criteria and should be receiving the optional state supplement (OSS) of the federal Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). Room and board assistance is available through the OSS, but family supplementation is not permitted.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living costs in Chapin come in at around $5,223. In-home care, which encompasses personal care services in an individual's home, costs slightly more at about $5,243, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, costs around $500 more than assisted living. Nursing home care costs considerably more than assisted living at about $8,365 and serves seniors who need around-the-clock medical support, but adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of around $1,560 for nonresidential personal care services in a community setting.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,560
Assisted Living Facility
$5,223
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,365
Note: Data for Chapin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Columbia, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Chapin
Chapin 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 Chapin, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chapin
Chapin Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
