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2100 Twin Church Rd, Florence, SC 29501
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My husband moved to The Manor. It was excellent. The staff has been very good. They've taken care of him and made sure that his needs are met. He's getting therapy there. They had different activities. They had a Mickey Mouse party the other day. The..."
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2350 W Lucas St, Florence, SC 29501
3.7
(4 reviews)
"We visited The Florence Presbyterian Community but it was expensive. It's very nice, everything was beautiful. The facilities are beautiful and the activities were good, the cost was just too high. The rooms in the memory care were nice, they were go..."
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722 SOUTH DARGAN STREET, Florence, SC 29506
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Southland Health Care Center was a very nice facility. The staff was very friendly, and the rooms were large. I liked its homey atmosphere. ..."
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1200 E National Cemetery Rd, Florence, SC 29506
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend moved into Veteran Village, and it's very good. The place is clean. The staff is good. The food is good. They are doing PT. My friend is happy there. The bathroom is almost the size of a room. The room is spacious. It has end tables, a clos..."
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1207 N Cashua Dr, Florence, SC 29501
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I have been in and out of this facility as a guest to some of the residents for many years. I know that this isn't a perfect facility, as there isn't one anywhere but the staff has worked diligently to get my loved one on track so that they would be ..."
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515 SOUTH WARLEY STREET, Florence, SC 29501
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is at Heritage Home of Florence for about three months now. This facility came highly recommended by friends of mine. I've been very happy with them. The staff were very good and they are taking good care of my mom. Mom is in a double room wherei..."
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4438 PAMPLICO HIGHWAY, Florence, SC 29505
2.6
(8 reviews)
"Commander was really good. I liked that they were friendly, good people. The rooms were good. They had two people to a room and private rooms. It was a clean place. ..."
READ MORE133 WEST CLARKE ROAD, Florence, SC 29501
"Carlyle Senior Care, located in Florence, SC, offers a variety of care options including skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation ..."
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157 Home Ave., Darlington, SC 29532
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My family was truly blessed to find this place. It is very evident that cleanliness is a top priority at Bethea. One thing that stood out to us was the amazing staff. I just can't say enough about the compassion that was continually shown throughout ..."
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105 MEDFORD DRIVE, Darlington, SC 29532
3.0
(1 reviews)
"This is an older facility that was built into an even older hospital, which gives the center a safe, yet very sterile and slightly cold feeling. This is the best place for your loved ones if they need around the clock medical care, but if your loved ..."
READ MORE123 OAK STREET, Darlington, SC 29532
2.7
(4 reviews)
"Oakhaven is very nice and they take very good care of my husband. The place is really old. The staff is very, very nice. He is in a small room with someone else. They have Bingo once a week and they take them out shopping every once in a while. ..."
READ MORE710 15 401 Bypass, State Road South 35 Po Box 858, Bennettsville, SC 29512
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My sister was there for short term rehab. The staff were very caring, the building is old but it was very clean! The food was delicious. We will definitely use them again if we need them. The rooms are not that big but they were fine. They tried ..."
READ MORE900 North Marquis Hwy, Hartsville, SC 29550
"Wilson Senior Care Morrell is a senior living provider located in Hartsville, SC. It offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitati..."
READ MOREFlorence’s median rate of $6,388 per month for semiprivate nursing home rooms is more affordable than the statewide and national averages of $7,298 and $7,756, respectively. Florence is also more cost-effective than several nearby cities, including Myrtle Beach, where the average rate is $6,600. Columbia’s median cost of $7,148 and Spartanburg’s median cost of $7,026 are also higher than Florence’s. However, Sumter offers lower typical rates than Florence. There, the average nursing home provider charges $6,083.
Florence
$6,388
South Carolina
$7,298
United States
$7,756
Myrtle Beach
$6,600
Sumter
$6,083
Columbia
$7,148
Spartanburg
$7,026
In Florence, the average nursing home charges $6,388 per month for a semiprivate room and $6,494 per month for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Florence, with average rates of $6,388 for a semiprivate room and $6,494 for a private room. Assisted living is a bit more affordable: Its median cost is $4,163. Home care and home health care offer rates that are lower still, as each has an average price of $3,966. Finally, adult day health care is the most affordable option. The average provider of that service charges $1,261 a month.
Home care
$3,966
Home health care
$3,966
Adult day health care
$1,261
Assisted living
$4,163
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,388
Nursing home (private room)
$6,494
In the Florence area, many local resources are available to help elders and loved ones with age-related challenges. Below are several examples. Their offerings may make it easier for seniors to receive care in their own homes or adjust to transitions between lower and higher levels of care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (1-800) 868-9095 | The LTCOP is a statewide initiative that helps residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The program's advocates assist with matters such as rights violations and transfer and discharge errors. Benefits assistance and abuse prevention are additional areas of focus, as are appeals and grievances. Education on long-term care topics is available from the program as well. |
| Vantage Point | (843) 383-8632 | Vantage Point is an information hub overseen by CareSouth Carolina, a health center. Its staff works with seniors and their families and friends. They can help callers find details on home-delivered meals, legal aid and caregiver support. Additionally, they assist clients in understanding Medicare. Vantage Point also performs long-term care ombudsman work on a regional basis. |
| State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (1-800) 868-9095 | SHIP's counselors educate Medicare beneficiaries on their coverage options. Additionally, they aid in matters such as billing errors, low-income assistance enrollment and appeals. Information on prescription drug coverage and supplemental insurance is also available through SHIP. |
| Senior Citizens Association | (843) 669-6761 | Through the SCA, clients can access the Meals on Wheels program, which offers home-delivered food to seniors 65 years of age and up. The SCA also helps frail seniors and certain caregivers with household tasks and transportation. Reassuring telephone calls are also available from the SCA. Additionally, the SCA provides information and referrals to other sources of assistance. |
| South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs | (803) 734-0200 Florence County Office: (843) 665-3045. | The SCDVA may be of interest to seniors with military backgrounds. This department helps veterans and their families access benefits, and it provides assistance with claims. |
Nursing Homes
Jay
5.0
Review of Veteran Village
My friend moved into Veteran Village, and it's very good. The place is clean. The staff is good. The food is good. They are doing PT. My friend is happy there. The bathroom is almost the size of a...
Nursing Homes
Susan F 2020
5.0
Review of Honorage Nursing Center
I have been in and out of this facility as a guest to some of the residents for many years. I know that this isn't a perfect facility, as there isn't one anywhere but the staff has worked...
Nursing Homes
Dingle
1.0
Review of The Palms of Florence Nursing and Rehab
Commander Nursing home is HORRIBLE!!! The staff is very short patient and DO NOT care about the well-being of the patients at all. My dear mother started her journey at Commander Nov of 2020 and 4...
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