The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bluffton, SC for 2023
Also serving communities of Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island.
There are 21 Memory Care Facilities in the Bluffton area, with 4 in Bluffton and 17 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Bluffton is $3,900 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,480.
To help you with your search, browse the 64 reviews below for memory care facilities in Bluffton. On average, consumers rate memory care in Bluffton 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pooler with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Bluffton, SC
Bloom at Belfair
The Pines at Hilton Head
Benton House
Vineyard Bluffton Assisted Living and...
The Social at Savannah
Oaks at Habersham
The Oaks at Savannah
Legacy at Savannah Quarters
Sunabella at Savannah
Oaks at Beaufort
Harmony at Savannah
Thrive at Skidaway
Oaks at Pooler
Harbor Cove Memory Care
Canterfield of Bluffton
The Retreat at Lady's Island
Oxton Court of Savannah
Buckingham South Assisted Living
Summer Breeze Senior Living
Sprenger Health Care Bluffton
Bloom at Hilton Head
What to Consider About Memory Care in Bluffton
Located just east of the Atlantic Coast and Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, South Carolina, has a population of around 21,000, with 14 percent of residents aged 65 and older. In a state where approximately 89,000 people have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Bluffton has 13 memory care facilities close by to help accommodate these seniors.
In South Carolina, memory care facilities are referred to as Alzheimer’s Special Care Units (SCUs). These facilities provide room and board, medication administration and therapeutic activities for those with cognitive impairments.
- The cost of living in Bluffton is 109.2, which is higher than the national average of 100. Seniors paying for memory care may have a hard time making ends meet when living within the city limits. This cost of living average is also higher than the state’s average of 94.
- Crime in Bluffton is based on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). Violent crime is ranked 22.9, lower than the national average of 31.1, while property crime is ranked 41.8, higher than the national average of 38.1. Families with seniors in memory care facilities may have concerns about property crime statistics.
- Seniors in memory care may find the warm temperatures in Bluffton ideal for enjoying outdoor activities supervised by staff. Summers are hot and humid with average July highs around 92. Winters are short and mild with average July lows around 38. The city rarely gets snow, which is ideal for those who can’t tolerate the cold.
- The city of Bluffton is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Encompass Health and the Hilton Head Regional Healthcare system, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Bluffton
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Bluffton start around $3,900 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,663 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bluffton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bluffton
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Bluffton
Bluffton 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 Bluffton, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bluffton
Bluffton-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Bluffton
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Review of Benton House
We liked Benton House. What we liked the most was that it had a number of memory care patients. The other ones were too small, and we liked the facility and the staff that we talked to. They're kno... Read more
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Review of The Pines at Hilton Head
My husband was in here, that's why I am feeling favorable to them. It's a smaller community. I felt they were very caring toward their customers, and the physical presence of the place was appealin... Read more
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Review of Bloom at Belfair
Great service. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. Good communication. Very well organized when we were required to evacuate. Excellent leadership. Read more
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