Summerville is a pleasant town in Dorchester County that offers a more leisurely pace of life than its bigger neighbor, Charleston. It’s known for early spring flower shows in its private and public gardens and parks. The town also has low rates of violent crime, good hospitals and numerous restaurants and coffee shops. The 2020 Census found Summerville’s seniors comprise 13.8% of its almost 51,000 residents, which is a little below the national average.
Seniors who find daily tasks, such as getting in and out of bed and bathing, increasingly difficult may want to consider assisted living. In these facilities, they’ll find staff who can assist with their personal care, clean their rooms, do laundry and prepare their meals and snacks. Assisted living communities also have popular amenities, such as beauty salons/barbershops and organized social events. In Summerville, the typical monthly fee is $3,945 or roughly 8.4% above the state average.
This guide considers the benefits and drawbacks of living in Summerville and compares its assisted living costs to other cities in the Lowcountry. It also reviews costs for types of senior care and includes a short list of free resources for seniors in Summerville.