Assisted Living Communities in Gaffney, South Carolina
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Gaffney, SC below include 4 Assisted Living facilities with 185 reviews. On average in Gaffney, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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"All of the employees were fantastic. They were so caring… not only to my father who was going to be a resident there but my entire family. The made a very difficult decision a little easier ..."
"My mom has moved into the facility. It's very good. The staff was really good and helpful. They furnished her a bed and dresser that somebody had donated there. So, all we had to do was take our clothes and our personal stuff. It's nice. She was in m..."
"They are great with the residents and always on TOP of things they need. GREAT facility and a GREAT staff. Rooms are wonderful. He likes to sit in his room and look out window, sometimes he participates. Good food, friendly staff, helpful staff, ..."
"It has a very clean environment. The staff is friendly, and the rooms are varied from private to semi-private. It was very roomy, and spacious. They have 3 meals a day, and snacks in between.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Gaffney, SC and Nearby Cities
Forest City
$5,185
US
$4,000
Shelby
$3,870
Gaffney
$3,800
Kings Mountain
$3,350
Spartanburg
$3,295
Boiling Springs
$3,050
Paying for Assisted Living in Gaffney
Assisted Living costs in Gaffney start around $3,800 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 Gaffney 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 Gaffney
Seniors on a limited income may receive assistance paying for a community residential care facility through the Medicaid state plan. In order to be eligible for assistance, an individual must meet all of the Medicaid program criteria and must be receiving the optional state supplement (OSS) to the federal Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). While room and board are covered through the OSS, family supplementation is not permitted.
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:
Gaffney 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.
Listed as one of the best places to retire in South Carolina, Gaffney is a town in Cherokee County in the upstate region. Also nicknamed the Peach Capital of South Carolina, Gaffney is home to the Gaffney Outlet Marketplace and a variety of antique stores, which is ideal for seniors looking for a deal. The city also has one assisted living facility and 37 nearby for seniors who want to retire in the area and require some degree of assistance with personal care.
Also known as community residential care facilities, assisted living facilities in Gaffney are regulated by the Board of Health and Environmental Control. Designed for at least two or more seniors, these facilities offer room and board and daily personal care.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Gaffney
The Gaffney Senior Center offers transportation services to and from the senior center for meals and activities. American TransMed also provides rides to and from medical appointments.
Gaffney has an array of community resources for seniors, including the United Way of Piedmont, an organization that works to provide meaningful activities to individuals 55 and older within the community as well as having one senior center.
The Gaffney area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Gaffney Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
The cost of living in Gaffney is 77, which is considerably lower than the national average of 100 and the state's average of 94. This makes Gaffney an excellent place to live for seniors on a budget.
Based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high), crime in Gaffney is ranked 49.4 for violent crime compared to the national average of 31.1. Property crime in the city ranks 46.1 compared to the national average of 38.1.
Summers are long and hot and winters are short and cold in Gaffney. This provides plenty of warm days for seniors to get outside and get some exercise. The average summer high is around 90 while January lows are around 29. The city only gets about two inches of snowfall per year.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Gaffney
Gaffney-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Hall Family
5.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Viva Senior Living at Gaffney
All of the employees were fantastic. They were so caring… not only to my father who was going to be a resident there but my entire family. The made a very difficult decision a little easier
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Magnolias of Gaffney
My mom has moved into the facility. It's very good. The staff was really good and helpful. They furnished her a bed and dresser that somebody had donated there. So, all we had to do was take our...
I like the facility, but we decided that it's just not going to be a good fit for mom. She needs a little bit more care, she needs more than assisted living. I didn't get to see any interactions...