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2628 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
4.8
(6 reviews)
"My Mama became a resident, hesitantly at first, after living alone for quite some time. After a week she was "at home"! Once again involved and enjoying her life. The loving care she received and friendships she made at Morningside made her last day..."
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901 MAPLE STREET, Georgetown, SC 29440
4.0
(5 reviews)
"My aunt is in Prince George Healthcare Center nursing home. She says she gets more attention there. It seems like the staff members are friendlier than where she used to be. She gets their attention and care. They were excellent and patient. She says..."
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2902 South Island Road, Georgetown, SC 29440
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We found a facility called South Island Assisted Living for my ex-husband. We chose this facility, for it fits as far as the budget that we can afford. The facility was very nice, and everyone was also very nice. He has a private room, and it’s very ..."
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2317 PRINCE ST, Georgetown, SC 29440
2.0
(4 reviews)
"The owner is very attentive to clients needs. The staff is kind. The facility has activities such as bingo and chair exercise every morning form 9-11 am. Resident go out to eat as well as for holidays such as the 4th of July. Accompanied by staff to ..."
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2715 SOUTH ISLAND ROAD, Georgetown, SC 29442
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2563 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440
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9270 N Highway 17, Mc Clellanville, SC 29458
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Bowles Community Care Home was clean, their food was good, and their surroundings were good as well. But after the owner passed away, everything went down. His husband was just for the money. ..."
READ MOREGeorgetown has high assisted living costs compared to nearby cities in South Carolina. Charleston, which is further south down the coastline, has a monthly average of $3,600. Sumpter is further inland and has the least expensive assisted living costs in the state. There, the average cost is $2,200 per month. The city of Florence is located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and Interstate 20, and the average price for assisted living is $4,163 per month.Â
Georgetown
$4,620
South Carolina
$3,988
The United States
$4,300
Florence
$4,163
Sumpter
$2,200
Charleston
$3,600
The average cost of assisted living in Georgetown is $4,620 per month according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. The average for South Carolina is $3,988, meaning Georgetown is one of the more expensive places for assisted living in the state. Costs here are also high compared to the national average of $4,300 per month.Â
Georgetown seniors may be eligible for South Carolina’s Optional State Supplementation Program (OSS). It provides cash assistance to approved Community Residential Care Facilities to help cover assisted living costs.
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.
Assisted living facilities are the second most expensive type of senior care in Georgetown. The most expensive is nursing homes due to the high level of medical care that they provide for their residents. The average price is $6,600 for a semiprivate room and $7,087 per month for a private room. Adult day health care costs just $1,283 per month, while both homemaker services and home health aides average $4,147 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,147
Home Health Aide
$4,147
Adult Day Health Care
$1,283
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,600
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$7,087
Note: Data for Georgetown was unavailable, so data for the closest city, Myrtle Beach, was used instead.
Seniors and families in Georgetown have access to several county, regional and state government programs that can improve access to assisted living or make life better in long-term care. These resources offer financial assistance as well as valuable information.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Aging Services | (843) 545-3196 | Georgetown County's Bureau of Aging Services offers programs that can improve the lives of seniors living in assisted living. While the county provides some services, most programs are available at the local senior center. Seniors who visit the center can enjoy everything from computer classes to holiday celebrations. The Georgetown Senior Center also hosts health promotion activities, meals and safety courses. Transportation to and from the center is provided. |
| Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging | (843) 546-8502 | The Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging serves seniors and families in Georgetown and many of the surrounding communities. One of its primary services is to improve the quality of life in local assisted living communities. In addition, they offer health insurance counseling and general information about community resources. Free, non-emergency rides are available for doctor's visits, social activities and visits to service providers. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 868-9095 | South Carolina's Long Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors in assisted living facilities resolve problems. Seniors, as well as other concerned parties, can contact the ombudsman when they want to report rights violations, improper transfers or discharges and any form of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The ombudsman program also acts as an advocate for assisted living residents and their families, providing important information and helping them navigate their options. |
| Georgetown County Veterans Affairs | (843) 545-3330 | Representatives from the Georgetown County Veterans Affairs visit assisted living communities in Georgetown often to assist veterans and surviving dependents with benefits and many other issues. In some cases, they can help residents obtain additional funding, such as Aid & Attendance, to pay for support services or equipment. Agents can also help veterans order prescription medications and schedule hospital appointments. |
Georgetown-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.
Assisted Living
bluebaby
2.0
Review of Prince George Healthcare Center
Needs more workers because it takes hours for them to change diapers and put them in there beds! And some of the nurses are hateful and mean! They there just to get paid! They don't care about the...
Assisted Living
unsatisfied member of Georgetown
1.0
Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME
the facility have an terrible smell , the residents body and clothing are dirty !!! the food need to be prepared by a licensed dietitian not someone with no experience on the right way to prepare...
Assisted Living
sara05
5.0
Review of OASIS RESIDENTIAL HOME
The owner is very attentive to clients needs. The staff is kind. The facility has activities such as bingo and chair exercise every morning form 9-11 am. Resident go out to eat as well as for...
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