The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC

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Atria Mount Pleasant (Now Open)

Provides: Memory Care
601 Solana Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
"Atria Mount Pleasant was a more rigid structure that wanted the residents up and out in the main area all day. I knew my mother would hate that. They also didn't allow dogs, so I didn't choose..." More

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Franke at Seaside

Provides: Memory Care
1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
"This is a lovely facility equipped with a memory care unit. The atmosphere is very cheerful and residents seem busy and happy. Dining facility is quite open although does seem smaller than some I..." More

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Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Sp...

Provides: Memory Care
1025 Hungryneck Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
"Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center was impressive. It was extremely clean. I did not see a speck of dust or a bug. The courtyard was beautifully landscaped. There was a nice..." More

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Oaks at Mt. Pleasant

Provides: Memory Care
1010 Anna Knapp Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
"We have selected Oaks at Mt. Pleasant for my mom. It was incredibly clean. It was a home-like atmosphere. All the staff were very engaged. None of the individuals who lived there were completely..." More

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Somerby of Mount Pleasant

Provides: Memory Care
3100 Tradition Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
"History, Southern charm and natural beauty abound when you live at picturesque Somerby Mount Pleasant. Minutes away from everything you love in Mount Pleasant, and also close to Charleston, SC,..." More

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The Palms of Mt. Pleasant

Provides: Memory Care
937 Bowman Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
"Palms of Mt. Pleasant offers compassionate senior care in Mount Pleasant, SC. We strive to create a home-like atmosphere where you and your loved ones can feel secure. Our warm, well-trained staff..." More

Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park

Provides: Memory Care
3501 Merrill Place, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
"My father is a resident of Mount Pleasant Senior Living at Carolina Park. It's been really great, all the staff from the front desk to the managers, sales people, maintenance staff, and restaurant..." More

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Wellmore of Daniel Island

Provides: Memory Care
580 Robert Daniel Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
"My husband is a resident of the Memory Care facility. The staff treats us both like family. The rooms are well kept and the food is outstanding. They offer stimulating activities along with..." More

Indigo Hall

Provides: Memory Care
509 Standard Way, Charleston, SC 29412
"My mom is now in Indigo Hall. It's good. She likes it. The facility is really nice and new. It's probably the best thing. They have activities, yoga and crafts. She likes their food a lot. We got a..." More

Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay...

Provides: Memory Care
1400 Liberty Midtown Drive Suite 420, Mt Pleasa...
"My husband and I are staying at Shem Creek Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. We chose it because it's a place where my husband can receive memory care, and at the same time I can receive rehab from an..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Mount Pleasant

    While Mount Pleasant is classified as a suburb of Charleston, it's also South Carolina's fourth-largest city, home to more than 80,000 residents, 15 percent of whom are 65 or older. Residents of Mount Pleasant who have Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and need memory care can choose among the city's five residential facilities. Just down the road, Charleston offers five additional options.

    In Mount Pleasant as in the rest of South Carolina, residential care facilities house their memory care services in secure, segregated units known as Alzheimer's special care units (SCUs).

    • Mount Pleasant is ideal for seniors who enjoy mild winters and can tolerate hot, humid summers. The city's more than 200 annual sunny days give residents and their families ample opportunities to explore the miles of coastline and the many picturesque beach towns in the area, including Kiawah and Isle of Palms.
    • Mount Pleasant's cost of living is substantially higher than the state and national averages. Most of this discrepancy is due to the city's exorbitant housing costs. Groceries and health care are cheaper than average in Mount Pleasant, while utilities are only slightly more expensive. Those who want to live near their loved ones in Mount Pleasant but desire less-expensive real estate may want to look in nearby North Charleston, where the average house is less than half the cost.
    • Because of South Carolina's friendly tax treatment of retirees, seniors have more money left over to put toward the best memory care available. Not only are Social Security checks not taxed, but seniors receiving any type of retirement income receive an automatic $15,000 deduction.
    • Mount Pleasant is a safe city for memory care residents and their families. Its violent crime rate is 18 on a scale of 1 to 100 (with lower numbers signifying less crime). This rate is substantially lower than both the state and national averages.


    Paying for Memory Care in Mount Pleasant

    Average Monthly Costs

    Cities in South Carolina

    $5,953.00 Mount Pleasant
    $5,747.00 US
    $5,711.00 Pawleys Island
    $5,081.00 Summerville
    $4,668.00 Charleston
    $4,600.00 Beaufort
    $3,900.00 Bluffton

    Memory Care costs in Mount Pleasant start around $5,953 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Mount Pleasant 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.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mount Pleasant

    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 Mount Pleasant

    Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.

    Directory of Winners in the Mount Pleasant Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mount Pleasant

    Mount Pleasant-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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Mount Pleasant

    • Review of Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center

      Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center was impressive. It was extremely clean. I did not see a speck of dust or a bug. The courtyard was beautifully landscaped. There was a nice fou... Read more

      Elma
    • Review of Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center

      We had a disappointing experience here. The level of care was not what we had expected and there is a general lack of consideration for the residents and their families. The facility is nice and th... Read more

      J. R
    • Review of Oaks at Mt. Pleasant

      We have selected Oaks at Mt. Pleasant for my mom. It was incredibly clean. It was a home-like atmosphere. All the staff were very engaged. None of the individuals who lived there were completely al... Read more

      Kathleen
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