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Assisted Living Communities in North Augusta, SC
North Augusta is situated in the northeastern region of the Augusta metropolitan area, just...
north of the Savannah River. There are assisted living facilities serving the city, along with more facilities in surrounding communities. These facilities charge an average monthly rate of $3,606 for care, which lines up with the South Carolina average of $3,612 but comes in well below the national norm of $4,500.
In our directory, you’ll find 301 reviews reviews of assisted living communities throughout the North Augusta region. Altogether, these facilities have an average quality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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Scott
4.0
Review of Hammond Square
My wife is in Hammond Square in North Augusta. We went over there and met the people, and they seemed very nice. I also did research on the place, and everybody gave them good reviews, so we went...
Provider response
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Scott! We’re thrilled to hear that your wife is enjoying her experience and the community. We appreciate your feedback. It's great to know our team is making a...
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Greg
5.0
Review of Hammond Square
We've toured Hammond Square. It's been excellent. The staff here is just phenomenal. They're very kind, very, very solicitous, very helpful, and informative. They have gone out of their way to make...
Provider response
Hello Greg, thank you for your review! We appreciate your kind words about your family's experience at Hammond Square. Thank you for the five stars!
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Belfireman
5.0
Review of Hammond Square
Beautiful rooms, activities 6 days a werk, wonderful people.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
In North Augusta, assisted living facilities charge $3,606, which aligns with South Carolina’s median monthly rate of $3,612 and offers significant monthly savings over the national average of $4,500. Local care costs are moderate compared to other cities in the area, including Charleston, where residents pay $3,945 for services, and Hilton Head Island, where monthly fees are considerably higher at $4,500. For those seeking more affordable care, assisted living facilities in Columbia charge $3,270 for residential care, and in Sumter, residents pay $2,663.
North Augusta
$3,606
South Carolina
$3,612
US
$4,500
Hilton Head Island
$4,500
Charleston
$3,945
Sumter
$2,663
Columbia
$3,270
Paying for Assisted Living in North Augusta
Assisted living residents in North Augusta pay $3,606 per month for housing and care services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in North Augusta
The South Carolina Medicaid State Plan provides financial assistance to eligible seniors who need help paying for assisted living in North Augusta. To qualify, seniors must meet all Medicaid program criteria and must receive the Optional State Supplement (OSS) to the Federal Supplemental Security Income program. Family supplementation is not allowed in combination with the Medicaid waiver.
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
Seniors in North Augusta pay $3,606 for assisted living. This rate exceeds the $1,545 residents pay for adult day health care, an option that includes meals, recreation, skilled nursing and personal care in a daytime community environment, but it’s well below costs for other senior care solutions. For example, seniors who arrange in-home care, which includes nonmedical services at home, or home health care, which includes skilled nursing services, such as rehabilitative therapies and disease management, pay $4,528 for services. Similarly, seniors who need intensive medical support and monitoring pay higher rates of $7,452 for nursing home care.
In-Home Care
$4,528
Home Health Care
$4,528
Adult Day Health Care
$1,545
Assisted Living Facility
$3,606
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,452
Note: Data for North Augusta was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Augusta, GA, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in North Augusta
North Augusta 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 North Augusta, please visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in North Augusta
North Augusta 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.
