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The Blake at Hollingsworth Park
360 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
"The Blake at Hollingsworth Park was quite aesthetically clean, I liked it. It would have been my number one pick, but I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,595
Memory Care Communities in Greenville, SC
Our memory care directory in Greenville, South Carolina includes 38 communities with ...
643 reviews from seniors and their loved ones.
To support your search, our expert Family Advisors offer a free consultation about options that meet your care and budget needs.
38 Providers
Kauhale Pettigru
12 Boyce Ave, Greenville, SC 29601
"My mother will be moving into Kauhale Pettigru. I liked the location. It's convenient to my hometown and for all my...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Waterstone on Augusta
1004 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29605
"We toured Waterstone on Augusta. What I liked about it was, number one, it was a newer facility. Number two, the care...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
The Legacy at Southpointe Drive
23 Southpointe Drive, Greenville, SC 29607
"My husband's grandparents were both residents at Emeritus at Bellaire Place. His grandmother had mild Alzheimer's when...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
Harmony at Five Forks
345 Five Forks Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
"Harmony at Five Forks was very nice in every way. The staff who toured us was very accommodating to us. The place was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,410
Oakview Park
100 Hood Road, Greenville, SC 29611
"My sister moved into Oakview Park last month. All the caregivers are super friendly, helpful, upbeat, and it's about a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,700
The Residences of Greer
715 South Buncombe Road, Greer, SC 29650
"My mom moved to The Residences of Greer. It's a convenient location for us, and I like the size and cleanliness of the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,895
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville
645 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681
"Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville was very clean. The tour guide was very good in explaining things. The only thing I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,350
Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff
80 Medical Center Dr., Woodruff, SC 29388
"Dad moved to Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff. They are good. They're very helpful and friendly. Communication is good...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,200
Rosecrest Retirement Community
200 Fortress Dr, Inman, SC 29349
"This place is great. 5 star rated. Loved having my family member be there. Same staff every time. Large private suites."
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$116
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Summit Place & Summit Court
107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621
"We toured Summit Place of Anderson. It was good and very informative. Everything was nice and clean. The staff was very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,500
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North Pointe
701 Simpson Rd, Anderson, SC 29621
"The staff is very caring and are always willing to talk with me about my mom's care. The facilities and rooms are clean...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
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Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care
352 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
"My parents moved into Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care a month ago. We like the place and they're getting excellent...
Memory Care
$4,200
Caring Stars Winner
The Gardens at Eastside
275 Commonwealth Dr, Greenville, SC 29615
"My mother is at The Gardens at Eastside. She is in the Alzheimer's unit or memory care unit. It's a beautiful place...
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Patriot Living Of Greenville - CLOSED
120 Roper Mountain Rd Extension, Greenville, SC 29615
"I visit my 91 y.o. Grandmother there. She is always clean & well cared for. She and the other residents seem happy and...
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TerraBella Summit
414 Summit Drive, Greenville, SC 29609
"My mother is in here. It is always very clean. It smells clean when you go in. Everyone is just super great. They treat...
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Cascades Verdae
10 Fountainview Terrace, Greenville, SC 29607
"My granddaughter introduced me to this community 3 years ago when I was visiting from Va. The activities, the people...
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The Gables on Pelham
1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC 29615
"My dad moved to The Gables. The staff seems adequately sized. They're friendly, concerned, and helpful. He enjoys the...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$4,995
Shepherd's Care
2100 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29609
"I have had the opportunity to spend some time at Shepherd’s Care, and it has a very cozy, homey feel. The rooms are...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,000
Oaks at Chanticleer
355 Berkmans Lane, Greenville, SC 29605
"My sister moved into Oaks at Chanticleer. The Oaks have done a good job by far, and have communicated well. The staff is...
Memory Care
$3,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Barbara Dennis
1.0
Review of The Gardens at Eastside
My recent visit to The Gardens at Eastside was deeply concerning and raised multiple red flags regarding cleanliness, staff professionalism, and overall resident care. To start, I observed visible...
Memory Care
Jaime
5.0
Review of Rolling Green Village
My wife moved into Rolling Green Village. We chose them because they are one of the top two or three in Greenville. What I liked best is the care of the patients. Her apartment is adequate, and the...
Provider response
Jaime, it's experiences like yours that really keep us motivated! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world...
Memory Care
Douglas
1.0
Review of TerraBella Summit
My wife was in two different places, and the worst one was TerraBella Summit. The ambulance took her out of there. TerraBella Summit was horrible. That's my definition of it. They had lots of...
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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
Greenville’s average monthly cost of memory care is $164 higher than the statewide median and $946 below the national average. In Spartanburg and Columbia, memory care averages $179 and $591 less per month, respectively. Across the border in nearby Asheville, NC, memory care is relatively expensive—$6,248 a month.
Greenville
$4,679
South Carolina
$4,515
The United States
$5,625
Spartanburg
$4,500
Columbia
$4,088
Asheville, NC
$6,248
Paying for Memory Care in Greenville
Generally, assisted living communities offer memory care with a premium of around 20-30% of their assisted living fees. Assuming an average added cost of 25% for memory care, Greenville’s seniors can expect to pay around $4,679 a month for memory care.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Greenville
In Greenville, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, 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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
On average, homemaker services or a home health aide cost $4,671 a month, $8 less than the city’s median cost of memory care. The least expensive type of senior care in Greenville is adult day care, which averages $1,408 a month, while the most costly is nursing home care with a private room at $8,941 per month. For semiprivate living arrangements in a Greenville nursing home, the city’s senior spend an average of $7,543.
Homemaker Services
$4,671
Home Health Aide
$4,671
Adult Day Care
$1,408
Assisted Living
$3,743
Memory Care
$4,679
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,543
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,941
Free Memory Care Resources in Greenville
The following list includes several organizations that offer seniors and their families free assistance learning about memory care facilities and public financing options. Organizations devoted to dementia care research and treatment development are also included.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 868-9095 | The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program was created to ensure residents of memory care communities and other long term care facilities receive high quality care. The program's volunteers investigate complaints about facilities and seek a resolution that supports the best interests of the facility's residents. Before moving into a facility, an ombudsman can help find facilities' inspection records and past citations so families can choose the best facility for their loved one's needs. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (864) 242-9733 | At the local A.A.A., seniors and their families have access to a plethora of government and nonprofit programs designed to help older adults age gracefully. In addition to housing the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program and State Health Insurance Program, The A.A.A. manages the local Meals on Wheels program and provides referrals to healthcare providers. |
| State Health Insurance Program | (864) 242-9733 | Counselors with S.H.I.P. help seniors and their families compare long term care insurance options, including Medicare and Medicaid. The program's assistance is free, and it can help families determine which insurance plan or combination of plans will cover more of their memory care expenses. |
| Alzheimer's Association | (864) 250-0029 | South Carolina's Alzheimer's Association chapter offers education and support to seniors living with dementia, their families, caregivers and medical professionals. Family members looking after relatives with memory loss may be able to receive temporary relief through respite care provided by the organization. |
What to Consider About Memory Care in Greenville
South Carolina’s memory care facilities are regulated by its Department of Health & Environmental Control. Within the D.H.E.C., the Bureau of Health Facility Licensing performs facility inspections and enforces the state’s laws governing memory care communities.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Greenville
- Greenville’s seniors have several options for emergency healthcare, including Bon Secours which was recently ranked as the second best hospital in the state by U.S. News & World Reports.
- Though slightly above the statewide average, Greenville’s overall cost of living is more than 10% below the national figure.
- The city receives 13 inches of rainfall more than the national average, but only three inches of snow per year, a fraction of the 28 inches that falls across much of the country. Additionally, the city averages 15 more sunny days per year than the rest of the nation.
- Greenville’s air quality is about 20% worse than most places in America, but since the city has 43 more physicians per capita than the national average, its residents should have more choices of doctors who can help alleviate symptoms from the city’s lackluster air.
- The city’s violent crime and property crime rates are higher than national averages. but both have been on a steady downward trend over the last couple decades.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Greenville
Greenville Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
