An estimated 6.7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease according to...
Dementia care communities provide a safe and secure environment with specialized staff and programming. Services typically include cognitively stimulating activities, brain-boosting menus, assistance with day-to-day activities and 24/7 supervision. This guide examines the pros and cons of retiring in Seneca and compares the costs of memory care throughout the state. It also discusses the costs of other care types in the city, ways to pay for care and sources of support.
CARING STARS WINNER
115 Gillespie Road, Seneca, SC 29678
4.7
(14 reviews)
"My father has moved into The Residences at Park Place. It was a good location. Our family is close. The staff helped us organize and plan the move. It's very clean. It doesn't look like a hospital. It looks very homey and the staff was very friendly...."
$2,500
CARING STARS WINNER
515 Benton Street, Seneca, SC 29672
4.5
(15 reviews)
"We toured Belvedere Commons of Seneca. It was very clean, and it looked like they were very organized. I felt like it was a good place. The rooms were about the same as all the others, but they were adequate. Everything was up to what it should be. I..."
$3,055
CARING STARS WINNER
107 Perpetual Square Drive, Anderson, SC 29621
4.6
(31 reviews)
"We went to Summit Place & Summit Court. It wasn't appropriate for my mother because she would have to walk outside without cover to get her meals, so on rainy days or cold days with frequent snow days, she would not be able to get her food. She was t..."
$3,095
29 Rock Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I have a close friend who lives at The Overlook in Toccoa and am always very impressed with the cleanliness of the community. The care staff were very attentive, and management is always so welcoming. You can tell when you walk in the door that they ..."
$3,600
701 Simpson Rd, Anderson, SC 29621
4.3
(50 reviews)
"Bebe and her staff are really great working with the residents on both assisted living and memory care units. My father-in-law has flourished under their care. They’ve gotten him to do activities at the local YMCA I didn’t think he would ever do (wat..."
$3,800
45 Walnut Street, Hartwell, GA 30643
4.0
(6 reviews)
"I really liked Brookdale Hartwell. The staff was wonderful. The rooms were fine, just a little smaller than what I would've liked. Everything was nice and clean. It's a cheerful place. They have people who come in and play the piano and sing, they ha..."
$5,219
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100 Pershing Ave, Clemson, SC 29631
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square was a very clean place. They had good activities. The people were very good. Everybody was friendly and it seemed very well-staffed. The food also tasted good...."
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3461 N Hwy 81, Anderson, SC 29621
5.0
(4 reviews)
"The tour at Dominion Senior Living of Anderson was great. The facility has courtyards, a big common area, and a traditional layout. It's in town. The staff was great. They have a therapy program. They have studios, I looked in a semi-private room and..."
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2203 Marchbanks Ave, Anderson, SC 29621
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I went to TerraBella Marchbanks. I didn't see anything that I did not like about it. The people were nice, too. I just like the way that the people were very friendly, and they seemed to care for their residents. The facility was clean. You know how ..."
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140 Cambridge Drive, Clemson, SC 29631
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Clemson Heritage Senior Living was wonderful. I loved it, but it was just so expensive. It was clean. It had everything we were looking for, but we didn't qualify for the price. It is a private facility, there's no chance of having any kind of assist..."
$2,100
201 Edgebrook Drive, Anderson, SC 32796
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My father is at Garden House. Has been there since 2015. This place is A++++++++all the way. The rooms are spacious and I can't say enough about the staff. They are so caring, friendly and I always walk through the front door to smiles from al..."
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706 Pelzer Highway, Easley, SC 29642
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I toured Serenity at Easley. They were very friendly and very willing to help. They gave us a good tour of the building. Some of the clients were very friendly. They came to greet us and asked us if we were going to be there. It was a very pleasant e..."
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500 Downs Loop, Clemson, SC 29631
4.2
(8 reviews)
"I think the staff at Clemson Downs is very attentive. The facility is very clean and just very bright. The rooms are nice. They have a lovely porch that overlooks the woods from the back with flowers and bird feeders. The care that my family member i..."
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611 EAST HAMPTON STREET, Anderson, SC 29624
2.8
(5 reviews)
"Last month my mom became a resident of Ellenburg.Nursing Center. Every one I have met from the admissions office to the nursing staff have shown a genuine concern for my mom. I have never heard a negative comment or seen a negative attitude from any..."
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999 West Union Road, West Union, SC 29696
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Approximately four weeks ago, we moved my mother-in-law in a secured section of Foothills Manor. This section is for their Alzheimer's patients. We got her in a private room, which is very spacious. It has a nice bath. Everything is very lively and o..."
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500 Downs Loop, Clemson, SC 29631
Welcome to Clemson Down! Located in the magnificent Upcountry of South Carolina, Clemson Downs is Clemsons only continuing care retirement community with a purpose built Memory Care Center.We offer multiple care options from Independent Living apartments to Skilled Health Care to enrich your unique experience so you can delight in lifes journey without having to leave our pastoral campus for additional care. All of your needs will be met at Clemson Downs. Through our continuum-of-care model, Clemson Downs offers four primary living options to serve the diverse needs of our residents. Our community tailors programs and care for residents through four core pillars: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. Tour our website and see what sets us apart from the rest. From our resident-run Coffee Shop, on-site Bistro to our full-service therapy and Wellness Center, you will see why our residents have chosen to retire at Clemson Downs. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
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Memory Care
David
4.0
Review of Belvedere Commons of Seneca
I had an in-person tour of Belvedere Commons of Seneca. The person who showed me around was very nice. She showed me the rooms that were available and the memory care unit. She showed me how many...
Memory Care
Reviewer RC#0824d
2.0
Review of Belvedere Commons of Seneca
I had a family member who was at Belvedere Commons of Seneca. He was in the memory care area and it was very poorly run. The administrator was not qualified. The staff (I don't know if they don't...
Provider response
I am sorry to hear that you had a negative experience at Belvedere Commons of Seneca. Please know that we take these reviews seriously. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to...
Memory Care
Theresa
5.0
Review of Belvedere Commons of Seneca
I toured here. It was a very positive experience. The lady that I met was very helpful. The establishment was very clean. It was outstanding. The rooms were private ones. They were having a...
Seneca’s average memory care cost of $4,679 per month is higher than the statewide average of $4,515, but it’s lower than the U.S. average of $5,625. Dementia care communities typically charge higher rates in Seneca than in the state capital of Columbia as well as Sumter, where monthly fees run $4,088 and $3,329, respectively. Seniors in Charleston can expect to pay more than those in Seneca, with an average price of $4,931. Rates in Seneca are about $946 lower than in the state’s priciest memory care location of Hilton Head Island.
Seneca
$4,679
South Carolina
$4,515
United States
$5,625
Charleston
$4,931
Columbia
$4,088
Sumter
$3,329
Hilton Head Island
$5,625
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Seneca, the median monthly cost of memory care is $4,679.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our 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.
Priced at around $4,679 per month, memory care communities in Seneca charge similar rates as aging-in-place options; in-home care and home health care both run $4,671 per month. Nursing home care is considerably costlier than memory care, with a semiprivate room costing around $7,543 per month. Assisted living and adult day health care are more affordable than memory care, costing $3,743 and $1,408, respectively.
Memory Care
$4,969
In-Home Care
$4,671
Home Health Care
$4,671
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$3,743
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,543
Note: Data for Seneca was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Greenville, was used instead.
Seneca 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 Seneca, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
In South Carolina, the Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing (part of the Department of Health and
Environmental Control) is responsible for overseeing memory care in Seneca and throughout the state. The bureau licenses communities, ensures they comply with licensing requirements, performs inspections and investigates complaints.
Seneca 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 ourMemory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
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