6 Memory Care Facilities near Greer, SC

Greer is a small city of around 31,000 people located between Greenville and Spartanburg in South Carolina. Approximately 12 percent of the population is over the age of 65, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. 

There are approximately 89,000 individuals in South Carolina with cognitive impairments. To accommodate these people in Greer, there are two memory care facilities located within the city limits and five in nearby locations like Greenville and Lyman. Regulated by the Board of Health and Environmental Control, an Alzheimer’s special care unit is a facility that provides a secure environment for those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

• The city of Greer is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Greenville Health System and the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Pelham Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Green is 99.8, which is on par with the national average of 100 and higher than the state average of 94. Individuals with cognitive disabilities may have more left over after paying for memory care when living in the city.
• The rate of crime in Greer is 45 percent higher than the national average which may be concerning for family members who have seniors living close by in memory care facilities. People have a one in 26 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime in the city limits.
• Greer experiences hot summers with high humidity levels and average temperatures around 89 degrees which may make it difficult for those with respiratory illnesses. Winter average lows in January are around 31 degrees and the city gets around four inches of snow per year.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Greer

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.

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

Greer-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.