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Assisted Living Communities in Summerville, South Carolina

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Summerville, SC and Nearby Cities

Although Summerville’s median monthly assisted living fee of $3,945 is above the state average, it isn’t as expensive as some locations in the Lowcountry. For example, Myrtle Beach seniors typically pay $4,070, while their peers on Hilton Head Island pay around $4,500 for similar services. However, more affordable alternatives are available, such as Columbia, where the norm is $3,270, and Sumter, which has the state’s lowest median fee of $2,663.

Summerville

$3,945

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Hilton Head Island

$4,500

Sumter

$2,663

Myrtle Beach

$4,070

Columbia

$3,270

Paying for Assisted Living in Summerville

The median monthly fee for assisted living in Summerville is $3,945, which is more than the $3,612 standard fee for South Carolina. However, Summerville seniors pay less than the typical American, who is likely to pay around $4,500 per month.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island

South Carolina offers a Medicaid program called the Community Choices Waiver, that includes assisted living for senior citizens. It allows individuals who would otherwise require a nursing home to receive assistance with their daily living in a community setting or their own home.

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 Living in Summerville, SC

In-home care and home health care share the same median fee of $5,005, despite the former delivering nonmedical care and the latter providing medical care. Adult day care centers charge the lowest fees, at $1,381, followed by assisted living at $3,945. Nursing homes deliver the highest level of medical care short of a hospital, which explains why a semiprivate room typically costs $7,513 per month in Summerville. 

In-Home Care

$5,005

Home Health Care

$5,005

Adult Day Health Care

$1,381

Assisted Living Facility

$3,945

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$7,513

Free Assisted Living Resources in Summerville

Summerville seniors in need can call on the support of numerous agencies and organizations that provide help free of charge. The following list includes a sample of what’s available in the town, which includes support for assisted living residents in dispute with their care providers, veterans not getting all the benefits they can and seniors needing legal advice in matters of civil law.

ResourceContactService
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(843) 554-2280Ombudsmen routinely visit seniors in. long-term facilities to engage with them directly and confidentially, inform them of their rights and investigate issues they have with the quality of their care. Ombudsmen can negotiate with care providers to find solutions. However, if an investigation reveals possible criminal behavior, the ombudsman will refer it to the appropriate authority.
Dorchester County Veterans Affairs(843) 832-0050Dorchester County Veterans Affairs is a department tasked with assisting U.S. military veterans and their dependents in all matters relating to benefits and veterans' affairs. It helps vets apply for county, state and federal benefits and challenge decisions if applications are rejected or benefits limited as well as file compensation claims and apply for burial benefits.
Faith Sellers Senior Center(843) 871-5053Faith Sellers Senior Center is a 16,000-square-foot facility in Summerville at the hub of the elder community. Members can participate in a range of programs aimed at education, entertainment and wellness, such as arts and crafts classes, card games, bingo and speeches. There is also a gym room, computer lab, billiard room and library.
South Carolina Legal Services(843) 720-7044South Carolina Legal Services is a grant-funded nonprofit corporation that provides free legal services in noncriminal matters to low-income Summerville residents. It can assist seniors strengthen control over their health care decisions, such as through living wills and power of attorney, as well as with other aspects of law specific to elders including abuse and identity theft.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Summerville

Summerville 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.

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Denise

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Review of TerraBella Summerville

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Susan

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of The Village at Summerville

I am a resident of The Village at Summerville. I'm very delighted with everything here. The staff is so caring and kind. Everything's just wonderful. The people here are very kind. Some of the...

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