7 Memory Care Facilities near Beaufort, SC

Memory care is an important issue for cities like Beaufort, South Carolina, that have a large population of senior citizens. Adults 65 and over account for more than 17 percent of the population, or about 2,430 of the city's 13,700 inhabitants. Although Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect less than 3.4 percent of county residents over 50, Beaufort is home to approximately 10 memory care facilities. Facilities that operate an Alzheimer's special care unit or provide memory care exclusively must have written policies and procedures to comply with regulations enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

• The Beaufort area is home to several top-performing medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as the Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the Beaufort Memorial Memory Center and Coastal Neurology, in the event of a medical emergency or illness.
• Beaufort has a pleasant Southern climate. Thanks to its mild winters and 216 days of sunshine, the area has a Sperling's Comfort Index of 83 out of 100. However, summertime highs regularly top 90 degrees with high humidity. Additionally, the area is prone to coastal storms. Special precautions are required to protect residents from extreme heat and severe weather.
• Unlike other coastal cities, Beaufort has a low cost of living. Nearly all regular expenses, including housing, healthcare and transportation, are within 10 points of the national average. These factors can help to control to cost of memory care, assisted living and essential expenses.
• South Carolina is generally a tax-friendly state for retired individuals. Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits are not taxed, and most filers 65 or older qualify for a standard $15,000 deduction on income from 401(k)s, Keogh accounts and IRAs that would normally be taxed by the state. These perks may benefit retirees who are entering an assisted living or memory care facility near Beaufort.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Beaufort

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.

Beaufort and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Beaufort, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.

Directory of Winners in the Beaufort Area

Beaufort-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.