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Assisted Living Communities in Sumter, South Carolina

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

In Sumter, seniors pay $2,663 per month for assisted living. This is well below the state norm of $3,612, and it’s less than half the national average of $4,500. In Columbia and Florence, rates are hundreds of dollars more than in Sumter at $3,270 and $3,456, respectively. Assisted living facilities in Charleston charge $3,945, and in Hilton Head Island, seniors pay $4,500.

Sumter

$2,663

South Carolina

$3,612

United States

$4,500

Columbia

$3,270

Charleston

$3,945

Florence

$3,456

Hilton Head Island

$4,500

Paying for Assisted Living in Sumter

In Sumter, assisted living rates average $2,663 per month.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sumter

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Sumter, SC

Assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care options in Sumter, with seniors paying $2,663 for services each month. Only adult day health care, which averages $1,490, has a lower monthly fee. However, this option doesn’t include living expenses, such as housing and utilities, making it costlier for many. Seniors who obtain care in their own homes pay $4,957 for in-home care and home health care, which offer a similar scope of services to assisted living. Nursing home rates start at $8,403, more than three times the cost of assisted living.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,490

Assisted Living Facility

$2,663

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,403

Free Assisted Living Resources in Sumter

The Sumter region has numerous agencies and programs that help older adults navigate the process of transitioning to assisted living, from finding the right community for their needs and identifying ways to pay for services to selling their homes and moving in. The following resource table highlights local benefits specialists, options counselors and legal and financial advisors who can assist with making the move to assisted living. It also lists some local resources for social and recreational opportunities.

ResourceContactService
Sumter Senior Services(803) 773-5508Sumter Senior Services is a nonprofit organization that administers and provides referrals for aging services within the city, including social and recreational opportunities, options for counseling and transportation services. It operates the local senior center, which hosts activities to supplement what seniors access through assisted living.
Area Agency on Aging(803) 775-7381The Area Agency on Aging has Information and Referral Assistance specialists who help seniors and families identify and use community-based programs and resources, such as medical equipment loans and transportation services. The agency also has a legal services program that helps seniors review assisted living contracts and payment options.
Veterans Affairs(803) 436-2302The local veterans’ affairs office has advisors and specialists who can help older veterans in Sumter apply for state and federal veterans’ benefits, such as Aid and Attendance, as well as local veterans’ programs. Veterans can also contact the office to be screened for veterans’ home placement.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 868-9095The long-term care ombudsman helps assisted living residents compare services and pricing at local assisted living facilities and can aid them in navigating the move-in process. The ombudsman can also help them resolve issues such as involuntary transfers or discharge orders, substandard care and violations of rights.
South Carolina Legal Services(877) 238-3418South Carolina Legal Services provides free legal aid, assistance and representation for those aged 60 and over throughout the state. Through the Florence office, which is the closest to Sumter at 45 miles away, seniors get over-the-phone help with age-related issues, such as applying for public benefits.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sumter

Sumter 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Betty

I visited this facility

Review of Covenant Place

Covenant Place was excellent. The only thing about them was the way it's set up. You would go in one direction to the activity room and then you go in another roundabout way to the dining room, but...

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Assisted Living

Betty

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

Review of Sumter Terrace Assisted Living

I liked the way Sumter Terrace Assisted Living was set up. I liked the way the rooms were set up and the way the place was organized. I also liked the fact that the doors were locked for safety...

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Assisted Living

Betty

I visited this facility

Review of Gardens at Sumter

The Gardens at Sumter was pretty good. I liked their set up. I could have gone there if they had a room available. They also furnished the furniture to their rooms. Their rooms are bigger than the...

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