7 Memory Care Facilities in Spartanburg County, SC
The average cost of memory care in Spartanburg County is $3,643 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,790.
To help you with your search, browse the 7 reviews below for memory care facilities in Spartanburg County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Spartanburg County 3.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Greenville County with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Spartanburg County, call (855) 863-8283.
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The Waterford at Dillon Pointe
Summit Hills
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn
Rosecrest Retirement Community
Ashlan Village
Woodland Place
Eden Terrace of Spartanburg
What to Consider About Memory Care in Spartanburg County
With a population of approximately 300,000, Spartanburg County has around 80,000 residents aged 65 or over, and it's likely that some of them make up the estimated 89,000 seniors living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia in the state. This figure is expected to increase by around 35 percent to 120,000 by the year 2025, requiring memory care facilities for those who are living with Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Five of these facilities, called Alzheimer's Special Care Units (SCUs) throughout South Carolina, are in Spartanburg County, and they are regulated and licensed by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.
- Spartanburg County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Spartanburg Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Throughout the entire state, Social Security retirement benefits are totally exempt from taxation. Living in Spartanburg County may present seniors with a chance to save some money to put toward the expense of an assisted living facility.
- Families on a budget may consider Spartanburg County an appealing place to reside as the overall cost of living is around 15 percent cheaper than the national average and almost ten percent cheaper than the state average. It should be noted, however, that healthcare costs are generally the same as national and state averages.
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Violent crime is reported in Spartanburg at almost three times the national average. On a scale where one is the lowest and 100 the highest, Spartanburg scores 92.2 in comparison to the national average of 31.1. With such a high crime rate, families may wish to find out more about security protocols.
Paying for Memory Care in Spartanburg County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Spartanburg County start around $3,516 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,855 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Spartanburg County 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 Spartanburg County
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 Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County 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 Spartanburg County, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
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Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County-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 Spartanburg County
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Review of The Waterford at Dillon Pointe
My sister is a resident of The Waterford at Dillon Pointe and so far it's working well. She has a very nice room. She went in initially as assisted living, and we're going to wait until she gets mo... Read more
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Review of Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn
I have a family member in the memory care assisted living. Her medicine has been changed and not given including a mind medication. Also we got a bill for April telling us not to pay that we had a ... Read more
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Review of The Waterford at Dillon Pointe
The Waterford at Dillon Pointe is very nice. The place is the best and it's privately-run. The building itself is very nice, the grounds are well-kept, and the front porch has about ten rockers on ... Read more
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