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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Goose Creek, SC for 2024

Goose Creek is a peaceful city known for its scenic views and nature preserves. Home to over 47,000 residents, it's one of the most populous cities in South Carolina. Approximately 11% of its residents are senior citizens who may appreciate the city's warm weather, low crime rates and easy access to assisted living communities.

Assisted living is residential care designed for seniors who cannot safely live independently. In general, residents can expect services such as 24/7 supervision, personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping. Many communities also offer daily activities that promote physical, mental and social health. These may include fitness classes, musical therapy and field trips. In Goose Creek, assisted living costs around $3,945 per month, which is higher than South Carolina's average of $3,612 but lower than the national average of $4,500. 

In this guide, readers will learn more about assisted living costs and how seniors can pay for monthly care expenses. They'll also discover resources that may help them make long-term care decisions. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Goose Creek

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is responsible for licensing assisted living communities in the state. It requires communities to openly share information about services such as care, housing, costs and transportation.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Goose Creek

  • Goose Creek has a below-average number of physicians. There are approximately 77 physicians per 100,000 people, which is lower than the U.S. average of 210 per 100,000 people. However, residents still enjoy easy access to several health care facilities, such as urgent care centers, specialty clinics and primary care offices. Health care costs rate 99.2/100, which means they're similar to national averages. 
  • On a 100-point cost of living index, with 100 representing the United States, Goose Creek rates 93.3. Compared to other cities in the country, Goose Creek residents pay less for groceries, transportation and health care. They also enjoy lower sales tax rates. 
  • Goose Creek is a relatively warm city that receives little to no snowfall. The average annual temperature is a comfortable 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with October, April and May being the most pleasant months. On average, there are about 214 sunny days a year, which is more than the national average of 205. 
  • In South Carolina, retirement income is partially taxed. However, seniors can claim up to $10,000 in retirement income deductions and up to $15,000 in state income tax deductions. 
  • Goose Creek's crime rates are lower than the national average. On a 100-point crime index, the city rates 19.7, while the United States rates 22.7. Its property crime rates, meanwhile, are the same as the national average of 35.4. However, residents can reduce the risk of property crime by living in secure areas, such as assisted living communities. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Goose Creek

Assisted living in Goose Creek costs an average of $3,945 per month. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Goose Creek, residents pay a monthly average of $3,945 for assisted living. While this is $333 higher than the state average, it's relatively affordable compared to the national average of $4,500. It's also less expensive than care in nearby cities such as Rock Hill, where assisted living costs $455 more per month. Other cities in South Carolina offer rates similar to those in Goose Creek; for example, residents in Greenville and Spartanburg pay $3,743 and $3,600 per month, respectively.

Goose Creek

$3,945

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Rock Hill

$4,400

Greenville

$3,743

Spartanburg

$3,600

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living, which costs $3,945 per month, is one of the most affordable care types in Goose Creek. It's $1,060 less per month than in-home and home health care and $3,568 less per month than nursing home care. The least expensive option is adult day health care, which averages $1,381 per month. However, this care type does not offer many of the services found in assisted living communities, such as private rooms, 24/7 supervision and assistance with daily living activities. 

In-Home Care

$5,005

Home Health Care

$5,005

Adult Day Health Care

$1,381

Assisted Living Facility

$3,945

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$7,513

Data for Goose Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charleston, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Goose Creek

Seniors in South Carolina can get help paying for assisted living through one or both of the state’s two subsidy programs: South Carolina’s OSS program and Healthy Connections, South Carolina’s Medicaid program. Its Community Choices Waiver program lets seniors who are eligible for nursing home care choose assisted living if it’s a viable option.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Financial Assistance in South Carolina

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 Goose Creek

Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Goose Creek

Goose Creek-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 Laws and Regulations in South Carolina

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Bluey

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Review of The Blake at Carnes Crossroads

Management will make you think they care but Anna does not. Meals are frequently overcooked. Some staff cares the majority do not. Meds go missing or not given. Activities are only for specific...

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Joanne

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

My husband was a resident for several months. The facility is very nice and the rooms are spacious. The staff tried to be helpful, however, I felt they were understaffed. My daughter and I had to...

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Review of Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

My sister will move into Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. The size of the room mattered to her, and so she would have a room large enough to function in. She will have her own small...

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