12 Memory Care Facilities near Charleston, SC

South Carolina has an estimated 89,000 residents with Alzheimer’s disease, some of whom are in Charleston. The total percentage of Charleston residents over age 65 is approximately 15.8. To accommodate the portion of this population who require memory care, there are five facilities in the city and four in surrounding areas such as Mount Pleasant. Community residential care facilities (CRCFs) in Charleston serving residents with dementia are called Alzheimer’s special care units (SCUs).

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• Charleston is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Memory Disorders Clinic at the Medical University of South Carolina, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• Seniors who enjoy the outdoors will likely appreciate Charleston’s sunny climate. The city rates 85 out of 100 on Sperling’s Comfort Index, much higher than the U.S. average of 54. The city averages zero inches of snow per year, while the nation averages around 26 inches.
  
  
• Violent crime in Charleston is ranked at 22.7, lower than the U.S. average of 31.1. Although the property crime rate of 42.5 is slightly higher than the national average, most residential care facilities have ample security measures in place to keep residents and their belongings safe.
  
  
• The cost of living in Charleston ranks at 121.5, which is higher than the U.S. average of 100. Family members who handle the finances for memory care residents may find the higher cost reflected in areas such as transportation, health care, utilities and groceries.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Charleston

Seniors in Charleston and the rest of South Carolina may qualify for financial assistance for residential care facilities through Medicaid. There is also an Optional State Supplement (OSS) to help offset the cost of memory care.

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.

Charleston 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 Charleston, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.

Directory of Winners in Charleston Area

Charleston-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.