Oaks at Beaufort
1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr., Beaufort, SC, 29902
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Oaks at Beaufort is a well-established assisted living community with over two decades of delivering tender care to our seniors. We are nest..."
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Alzheimer's deaths have risen by 165.8% from 2000 to 2019 in South Carolina, reflecting the challenges an aging population places on the healthcare system. However, despite people aged 65+ comprising 16.7% of Beaufort's 13,722 residents, the mortality rate of Alzheimer's in the city has fallen by 11.43% from 2016 to 2020, according to CDC statistics — a result made possible by the state's continued use of 5-year action plans to improve dementia care.
Memory care facilities, a crucial aspect of the state's Alzheimer's response, provide 24-hour supervision by specially-trained staff in a secure environment. They offer a structured routine that can help limit confusion in residents with memory loss and engaging activities such as reminiscence therapy that may help stimulate their memories to improve their sense of self.
This guide compares the cost of memory care in Beaufort with other cities throughout South Carolina. It also discusses some benefits and drawbacks of living in the area, helping families decide whether it's a suitable home for loved ones.
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1119 Pickpocket Plantation Dr., Beaufort, SC, 29902
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Oaks at Beaufort is a well-established assisted living community with over two decades of delivering tender care to our seniors. We are nest..."
READ MORE9 Sunset Blvd, Beaufort, SC, 29907
3.1
(10 reviews)
"After looking at about six facilities I decided on the Retreat at Lady’s Island. This proved to be one the best decisions I have ever made. The Retreat is maintained impeccably, the food is exceptional and most of all the staff is amazing. My wife is..."
READ MORE567 N. Okatie Hway, Okatie, SC, 29936
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Canterfield of Bluffton is Bluffton's premier senior community! We offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Lux..."
READ MORE48 Main Street, Hilton Head, SC, 29926
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance..."
READ MORE60 Oak Forest Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
4.4
(27 reviews)
"Great service. Wonderful staff. Clean environment. Good communication. Very well organized when we were required to evacuate. Excellent leadership. ..."
READ MORE800 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton, SC, 29910
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Impressed with personnels, Miss Arlene and Miss Netta. Very caring for my mother. Remembered all the family names and made us feel welcomed. Gives us a comforting feeling as to the care of our loved one...."
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35 Beach City Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Bloom at Hilton Head is a family-owned and operated assisted living and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet ..."
READ MOREThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulates memory care facilities throughout the state, including in Beaufort. The department only allows providers to operate with a license and requires them to submit to regular inspections to verify they meet state health and safety regulations.
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.
Memory care costs $5,625 per month on average in Beaufort.
At a typical cost of $5,625 per month, memory care is significantly more expensive in Beaufort than the state average of $4,515 but equivalent to the national average. Several locations in South Carolina are substantially more affordable, and families can save up to $2,296 in Sumter or $1,537 in Columbia. Beaufort is one of the most expensive cities overall, and even Myrtle Beach, another location with higher memory care costs, offers savings of up to $537 per month.
Beaufort
$5,625
South Carolina
$4,515
United States
$5,625
Sumter
$3,329
Columbia
$4,088
Myrtle Beach
$5,088
Several types of care in Beaufort are more affordable than memory care. Assisted living, which may be suitable for seniors with mild or early-stage dementia, can save families up to $1,125, while home care and home health care only cost $48 less than memory care in Beaufort but can allow seniors to continue living at home longer. Adult day care can save families $3,729, but nursing home care costs $641 more monthly.
Memory Care
$5,625
In-Home Care
$5,577
Home Health Care
$5,577
Adult Day Health Care
$1,896
Assisted Living Facility
$4,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,266
Note: Data for Beaufort was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Hilton Head Island, was used instead.
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.
Beaufort 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 Beaufort, please visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
Beaufort 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 our Memory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
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5
Review of The Retreat at Lady's Island
After looking at about six facilities I decided on the Retreat at Lady’s Island. This proved to be one the best decisions I have ever made. The Retreat is maintained impeccably, the food is...
Provider response
We do indeed consider our residents and their loved ones as family. And though it is labeled a job, it is a labor of love for our team. Thank you so much for the kind sentiments. I have...
Memory Care
continuous worry
1
Review of The Retreat at Lady's Island
Rooms are okay, no activities, docile in bed residents seemed to be the goal, over-medication was common in memory care resulting in falls and injuries. Staff not knowledgeable, trained or...
Provider response
We are sorry you have had a negative experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining solid communication with our residents and families. In addition, we take resident care and service very...