
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC for 2023
There are 10 Memory Care Facilities in the Mount Pleasant area, with 7 in Mount Pleasant and 3 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Mount Pleasant is $5,953 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Charleston with an average starting cost of $4,668.
To help you with your search, browse the 22 reviews below for memory care facilities in Mount Pleasant. On average, consumers rate memory care in Mount Pleasant 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 9 families in Mount Pleasant find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Mount Pleasant, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Mount Pleasant, SC
Atria Mount Pleasant (Now Open)
Franke at Seaside
Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Sp...
Oaks at Mt. Pleasant
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
The Palms of Mt. Pleasant
Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park
Wellmore of Daniel Island
Indigo Hall
Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay...
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
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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.
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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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Mount Pleasant
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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
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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
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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
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