Greenville, SC is home to 533,834 people, of whom 16.5% are seniors over 65. Across the United States, it’s estimated that there are 6.5 million people over 65 living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. By 2050, this figure is expected to nearly double. Further, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in three people with dementia will die because of it. The CDC reports that In Greenville, Alzheimer-related deaths increased by 11.59% between 2016 and 2020.
Greenville has a range of dementia care communities designed to support people living with these diseases. These communities keep their residents healthy and happy with staff who take care of medication administration, meal preparation and other activities of daily living. These staff are available to respond to emergencies and administer evidence-based dementia interventions, such as activities that promote healthy cognition. This guide talks about the benefits and drawbacks of living in Greenville, the city’s senior resources and the cost of memory care in the city.
23 Southpointe Drive, Greenville, SC, 29607
4.1
(31 reviews)
"The starting price at The Legacy at Southpointe Drive is less than the other place. Their one-time community fee is less as well. The room is a good size. It's got a kitchenette and two closets, and it's got a shower in the bathroom. The shower st..."
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12 Boyce Ave., Greenville, SC, 29601
3.7
(31 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Parker a week ago. They have a fabulous activities director, and it's made my mother's transition the best that it could have been. I've been very pleased with the nurse's care and the communication. Her room is sufficient. I..."
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2006 Pelham Road, Greenville, SC, 29615
4.5
(14 reviews)
"Pine Grove Senior Living was neat and clean. They were an older place because my dad stayed there about 20 years ago, and it's called something else then. They have a separate memory center there. I only met with one person, and she was pretty goo..."
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100 Hood Road, Greenville, SC, 29611
4.7
(11 reviews)
"I toured Oakview Park. I liked it. It was nice. Everywhere was nice. In the front, people were coming in and out. These are patients that are coming out to see the sunset and that was good. They showed me where their PT was and where their OT was...."
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360 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC, 29607
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My brother moved into The Blake at Hollingsworth Park. He's been there a couple of weeks. He's in the memory care. It is wonderful. We are extremely pleased. It's a new facility. It's very clean. The rooms are large, and they have their own bathro..."
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1306 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC, 29615
3.9
(15 reviews)
"The rooms are not very large, but they are nice. It is like a hotel setting, so it is very nice. The staff is very caring and very friendly. The food smelled wonderful when I walked in, and usually you don't notice that, but with the seasoning and..."
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1004 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC, 29605
4.7
(3 reviews)
" Vibrant Lifestyle. Exceptional Care. Located in Downtown Greenville, SC, Waterstone on Augusta is a premier Assisted Living and Memor..."
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355 Berkmans Lane, Greenville, SC, 29605
4.1
(8 reviews)
"I liked Oaks at Chanticleer. It was beautiful. It's all memory care and it was so adorable and creative on how they have it set up. I enjoyed talking to Galen. She has called me several times. The residents and everybody there looked like they wer..."
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10 Fountainview Terrace, Greenville, SC, 29607
4.4
(48 reviews)
"Greenville's Premier Continuing Care Retirement Community Experience luxury senior living at Cascades Verdae of Greenville, South Carolina...."
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275 Commonwealth Dr, Greenville, SC, 29615
4.6
(24 reviews)
"I recently moved my 76-yo Mom with dementia into the Lantana neighborhood and so far it has been a fantastic experience for both she and I! Her apartment is perfectly sized for her needs and very inviting. She has been very comfortable from Day 1 ..."
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810 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC, 29607
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My mom was in The Palmettos a little over a year, but it was in South Carolina, and it was far away from me. It's assisted, and she was in memory, care but they had all kinds of activities, exercise classes, a lot of crafts, and nail polishing. I..."
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2100 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC, 29609
3.9
(13 reviews)
"When the little things you or your loved one routinely took for granted start to become major obstacles in daily life, Shepherd's Care offer..."
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352 Pelham Rd, Greenville, SC, 29615
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My parents moved into Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care a month ago. We like the place and they're getting excellent care. They provide meals, laundry, help in bathing, getting dressed, and a lot of activities and stuff to do during the day. They ..."
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120 Roper Mountain Rd Extension, Greenville, SC, 29615
2.9
(15 reviews)
"Life at Patriot Living Our senior living communities have been part of the State of South Carolina for years. Our caring, family atmosphe..."
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15 Five Forks Road, Simpsonville, SC, 29681
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Its been a wonderful experience at The Pearl at Five Forks. My husband has been there for a little while now. The staff is very good and I'm very pleased with the facility. They have activities like all the other facilities. The only difference i..."
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1560 Thornblade Blvd., Greer, SC, 29650
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Oakleaf Village At Greenville is very nice and the staff seems to be well-trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care. They showed me around the community and I met all the employees. The staff seems friendly and knowledgeable. There are some private..."
READ MORESouth 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
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. |
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.
