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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Charleston County, SC for 2024

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Charleston County

Charleston County, South Carolina, has a population of 401,438 people, with 15.8 percent of residents aged 65 and older. Nine memory care facilities around Charleston County provide services for the state’s 89,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.

Facilities offering memory care are Community Residential Care Facilities            (CRCFs), while some may also be classified as Alzheimer’s Special Care Units      (SCUs) that offer specialized care and assistance with basic daily needs.

Considered the primary medical hub for eastern South Carolina, Charleston County is home to the Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center      (MUSC). MUSC Medical Center offers a Memory Disorders Clinic for advanced treatment of residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Winters in Charleston County are pleasant, with January lows averaging 40 degrees F, and summers are temperate, with July highs averaging 89 degrees F. It is a good idea to check how facilities keep residents comfortable in the event of temperature extremes.
  • Charleston County ranks 51.7 out of 100 (with 100 being the safest) when it comes to the crime rate, which makes it roughly 13 points higher than the national average. Memory care facilities typically take precautions to safeguard residents, but it’s always good to check with each prospective facility to determine what precautions are in place to protect loved ones.
  • Seniors with breathing problems can take comfort in the air quality in Charleston County. The American Lung Association has given the air here a passing grade.
  • Seniors in South Carolina pay no tax on their Social Security retirement income benefits. A $15,000 deduction is available for seniors receiving other forms of retirement. 

Paying for Memory Care in Charleston County

Memory Care costs in Charleston County start around $5,423 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Charleston County 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.

Counties in South Carolina

Florence County

$6,300

US

$5,694

Dorchester County

$5,537

Charleston County

$5,423

Georgetown County

$5,157

Beaufort County

$4,450

Berkeley County

$3,495

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Charleston County

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 Charleston County

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

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Charleston County

Charleston County-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jane4

I visited this facility

Review of Mount Pleasant Gardens Memory Care Community

I toured Mount Pleasant Gardens Memory Care Community. It was very nice and clean, and everybody was very friendly. It was very nice because they showed me all the different parts and things like...

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Dsharpe

I visited this facility

Review of Ashley Gardens

This place seems really run down and bleak. We looked at it for a family member who was having difficulties at another facility, once they did their “assessment” they informed us that they couldn’t...

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Julia Royall

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

Review of Ashley Gardens

My dad lived at Ashley Gardens for one year, and had a very good experience there. We know that no facility can be like home, but Ashley Gardens was as close to a home that we could find for our...

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