Orangeburg sits within and serves as the seat of Orangeburg County in the heart of South Carolina, about 40 miles outside Columbia. This region offers a wide selection of residential long-term care options, including 4 assisted living facilities. These communities charge approximately $5,223 per month in 2024, which exceeds South Carolina’s median of $4,650 but falls more than $100 below the national norm.
On average, assisted living facilities in Orangeburg earn a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars based on feedback from 21 reviews consumer reviews.
1687 Longwood Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29118
4.2
(5 reviews)
"Longwood Plantation was very clean as some nursing homes typically have a nursing home type of smell, but this wasn't the case. The staff was very friendly and they seem to have some pretty decent COVID protocols in place. We both looked at memory ca..."
$3,258
2306 Riverbank Dr, Orangeburg, SC 29118
4.5
(4 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and informative. The rooms and apartments were lovely and spacious. The dining room looked OK -- not a cafeteria style -- but it was like a college dorm style but more homey like. They had a gentleman come in and play musi..."
$2,064
3959 Fish Hatchery Rd, Gaston, SC 29053
3.4
(9 reviews)
"My friend moved to Highlands Senior Living Gaston. It's a very happy place. They're so well cared for, and they just have smiles on their faces, and they're doing a lot for them. It's just nice to go there. Her apartment is a little small, but it's c..."
$2,595
601 DANTZLER STREET, Saint Matthews, SC 29135
4.0
(3 reviews)
"The Calhoun Convalescent Center was awesome. I actually liked it better than the other facility. I thought that the people were more outgoing and friendly. The lady who gave us the tour had been doing this job for 2 to 3 years. She felt more comforta..."
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Assisted Living
Marcie
4.0
Review of The Legacy of Orangeburg
The Legacy of Orangeburg is really good. They don't have a lot of skilled care and physical therapy. They have a couple of nurses, but it's more for people that are either independent or just need...
Assisted Living
Betsy
3.0
Review of Longwood Plantation
Longwood Plantation had friendly administration and large rooms. The thing I was not happy with was it didn't seem like the residents were engaged in any activities. Their location is important to...
Assisted Living
Mama
4.0
Review of Longwood Plantation
My mother moved into assisted living at Longwood Plantation. I liked the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff, and how they made us feel comfortable. They have a lot of features that caught...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey puts assisted living costs in Orangeburg near $5,223 per month. This exceeds the South Carolina median of $4,650 but aligns with costs in nearby cities. By comparison, rates in Spartanburg typically run lower at around $3,975, but facilities in Sumter and Myrtle Beach charge higher fees of roughly $5,389 and $5,625, respectively.
Orangeburg
$5,223
South Carolina
$4,650
The United States
$5,350
Sumter
$5,389
Spartanburg
$3,975
Greenville
$4,650
Myrtle Beach
$5,625
Orangeburg and the state of South Carolina provide public assistance for seniors who need help paying for an assisted living facility through the Medicaid State Plan. Eligibility for the program is open to seniors over the age of 60 who meet all Medicaid program criteria and those who are receiving the Optional State Supplement (OSS) to the federal Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). Family supplementation for private rooms is not allowed.
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 in Orangeburg set monthly rates near $5,223. This amount aligns with in-home care costs of approximately $5,243, but it runs thousands of dollars higher than adult day health care fees of around $1,560. Even so, it offers savings over the cost of skilled nursing services. For example, home health care costs around $5,720, and nursing homes charge roughly $8,365 for semi-private rooms.
In-Home Care
$5,243
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,560
Assisted Living Facility
$5,223
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,365
Note: Since data for Orangeburg is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Columbia, instead.
City, county and state governments offer a wide range of free services that can improve the lives of seniors in Orangeburg. These programs provide everything from financial assistance to general information about long-term care options in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg County Department of Veterans Affairs | (803) 533-6156 | Veterans and their dependents who need help paying for assisted living in Orangeburg can contact the Orangeburg County Department of Veterans Affairs to get assistance with their benefits. The office assists vets with claims filing, applications, care coordination and transportation to the Columbia VA Medical Center. Some veterans may be eligible for the Aid & Attendance program, which can pay for additional support services inside an assisted living community. |
| Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG) Aging Services | (803) 649-7981 | LSCOG operates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which addresses reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors in assisted living facilities and other long-term care communities in Orangeburg. They also operate the local Area Agency on Aging, helping seniors with care management, coordination and delivery. LSCOG operates several other programs, including elderly legal services, Medicare counseling, medical transportation and general information and assistance. |
| SC Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem | (800) 868-9095 | Operated by the SC Department of Aging, the SC Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem program advocates for the rights and interests of older adults who have been abused, exploited or neglected in Orangeburg assisted living facilities or other locations. This free program is made possible by volunteers who spend time with elderly clients in order to improve their quality of life. |
Orangeburg-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.
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