Located in the heart of Aiken County, where 48 assisted living facilities serve seniors, Aiken sits about 20 miles outside Augusta, GA, and close to U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 78. As of 2024, seniors in this city pay around $4,748 monthly for assisted living. Although this rate surpasses South Carolina’s median of $4,650, it offers hundreds of dollars in savings over the U.S. norm of $5,350.
In the following guide, we note an average consumer satisfaction score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars among local assisted living facilities. Read through the 248 reviews reviews below to learn more about this rating.
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1385 Silver Bluff RD, Aiken, SC 29803
4.3
(23 reviews)
"We toured Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living. It was a small facility, which was nice. It's one level, and it seems that it was maintained very well. They had a lot of activities for the clients there. We only met a couple of the people that work there..."
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102 Crepe Myrtle Ct, Aiken, SC 29803
4.6
(8 reviews)
"It is lovely and very homey. It feels like you're in someone's home and not in an institution. It's perfect for mom. They're very kind and the population is under 50 residents. So, it's very one-on-one and they're very good at what they do...."
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3400 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I toured Oaks at Aiken. It was very bright and seemed like a nice place. It was new-looking. It's very clean and beautiful. It was a happy environment. The room is small. They had a large beautiful dining area...."
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3215 Wise Creek Lane, Aiken, SC 29801
"Everyone can use some help now and then, and you deserve to experience your retirement years in a supportive community to call home. At Gold..."
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108 Gregg Avenue, Aiken, SC 29801
4.5
(7 reviews)
"We have chosen Shadow Oaks Assisted Living for my sister-in-law. It was close to home. The people were friendly. The place was nice. It was very informative. It was very secure. They have a nice place where you could walk outside with picnic tables a..."
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213 Laurens Street, Aiken, SC 29801
4.5
(4 reviews)
"The staff at Trinity on Laurens was professional, the facility was clean, they had good COVID controls, and the location was ideal for downtown Aiken. They discussed the daily activities that they do for the patients and the amenities. They have dail..."
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530 Benton House Way, Aiken, SC 29803
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Benton House of Aiken was very nice and well laid out. The rooms were spacious but had limited kitchens. The people that live there usually have a kitchenette, which was small. But it looked like the menu was very full and variable each day. It's in ..."
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2370 Williston Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Heal..."
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313 Furys Ferry Rd, Martinez, GA 30907
4.6
(13 reviews)
"Thrive at Augusta is surprisingly larger than I'd thought from the street. There's a lot of space. The staff was over-accommodating, as well as pleasant and encouraging, so was the person who took us around to different parts of the facility. It's a ..."
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3949 Evans to Lock Road, Evans, GA 30809
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Camellia Walk of Evans was a very good facility. They answered all our questions. It seemed to meet the needs of what we were looking for. The staff was very knowledgeable. They gave us additional information that we hadn't thought of. It was all ver..."
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353 North Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809
4.5
(13 reviews)
"The Oaks at Evans has an extremely friendly environment. Everywhere we walked, the staff introduced themselves. They knew their names. They introduced me to almost every patient that we saw walking around. They just couldn't have been any more inviti..."
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515 The Pass, Martinez, GA 30907
4.4
(28 reviews)
"My husband had respite care at Sodalis Martinez for two weeks and then he came back home. The staff was caring; I liked that. I also really liked the fact that it was bright and clean. Everything was up to date, and I appreciated that. My husband did..."
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326 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, GA 30909
4.3
(22 reviews)
"Brookdale Augusta was very nice. It was clean, spacious, and with a very friendly atmosphere. The staff was outstanding. There's a little place to sit outside of the sunroom. The place was very organized...."
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4275 Owens Road, Evans, GA 30809
4.2
(18 reviews)
"I went on a tour of Brandon Wilde's independent living several months ago. It's very up-to-date, very clean, and very elegant. The hallways are wide, and nothing's blocking them, so I imagine that the patients who would need to navigate the halls wou..."
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3725 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
3.9
(24 reviews)
"My father is now a resident of Augusta Gardens. I like the atmosphere and the help that I encountered, the people that work there were enthusiastic. His room is clean and organized, and there's sufficient space for him to live comfortably. And the at..."
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550 Gibbs Rd, Evans, GA 30809
3.5
(9 reviews)
"Waverly Gardens has been very clean and very well kept. I am very pleased with the way they keep it up. They just remodeled and brought in new furniture. It's a really nice place. ..."
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1909 Central Ave, Augusta, GA 30904
"True Care I is an assisted living facility located in Augusta, Georgia. Situated along the South Carolina border, Augusta is the second-larg..."
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1339 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation -..."
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557 Furys Ferry Rd, Martinez, GA 30907
5.0
(16 reviews)
"Claiborne at West Lake was impressive and spacious. They have pleasant staff. The upstairs is pretty much the same. It's large. I like it. The dining area looked as if it would be suitable. This dining area looked large, but it is a large place. We l..."
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204 Frazier Ct, Augusta, GA 30909
5.0
(10 reviews)
"Benton House of Augusta is beautiful and inviting. It's very, very nice, and spacious. The staff was awesome. The director was awesome. They have wonderful activities. They seemed to have good menus. The menus are well-planned meals three times a day..."
READ MOREAiken’s assisted living communities set monthly rates near $4,748, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This amount outpaces the state norm of $4,650 but falls below the national median of $5,350. Local rates run lower than costs in Columbia, where facilities charge about $500 more, and fees in Sumter hover near $5,389.
Aiken
$4,748
South Carolina
$4,650
United States
$5,350
Hilton Head Island
$5,350
Charleston
$4,023
Sumter
$5,389
Columbia
$5,223
The data published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows Aiken to be one of the most affordable locations in South Carolina for seniors in assisted living facilities. At $3,090, fees are below the averages for the state and the country. They’re also lower than some of South Carolina’s most populous cities, such as Columbia, where the average fee is $4,299, and Savannah, where it’s $5,475. An exception is Greenville, where fees are typically $2,800 per month.
Aiken and the state of South Carolina provide public assistance for seniors who need help paying for an assisted living facility through the Medicaid State Plan. Eligibility for the program is open to seniors over the age of 60 who meet all Medicaid program criteria and those who are receiving the Optional State Supplement (OSS) to the federal Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). Family supplementation for private rooms is not allowed.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
In Aiken, assisted living residents pay around $4,748 per month, making this long-term care option cost-effective compared to nonresidential and institutional solutions. For example, seniors who choose in-home care or home health care pay about $1,000 more, and nursing homes charge approximately $7,604 for shared housing units.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Facility
$4,748
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,604
Note: Since data for Aiken is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Augusta, GA, instead.
Aiken’s seniors can call on the support of numerous organizations and agencies dedicated to supporting residents in their later years. These resources show how to get support if a care provider fails to provide quality care, where to get free and low-cost transport to travel around the city and how to get medical assistance if the senior is a veteran.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 868-9095 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a division of the South Carolina Department of Aging that advocates for the rights of seniors residing in care homes. The ombudsman's role involves raising standards within the state's residential care facilities and educating seniors about their rights. Additionally, ombudsmen investigate complaints made by seniors, their families and third parties and attempt to resolve them on the complainant's behalf. |
| Dana's Recovery Room | (803) 634-9638 | Located within Immanuel Baptist Church in nearby North Augusta, Dana's Recovery Room provides gently used and refurbished medical equipment for those in need. All loaned equipment is free of charge. Examples of what's available include wheelchairs, walkers, blood pressure monitors, shower benches and bedside toilets. However, as the church depends on donations, the equipment required may not be available at the time of the senior's request. |
| Aiken VA Clinic | (706) 733-0188 | Aiken VA Clinic is a primary care facility for U.S. military veterans, their spouses and dependents. It also has a cardiology department with surgeons who perform cardiovascular surgeries. Additionally, the mental health department can assist with a wide range of psychological issues and there's a weight management resource for those with eating issues. Although not housed within the building, the area's veteran services officer can help seniors apply for the state and federal benefits to which they're entitled. |
| Lower Savannah Council of Governments | (866) 845-1550 | Lower Savannah Council of Governments operates the Aging, Disability and Transportation Resource Center. Some of the center's benefits for seniors include access to legal advisors to help with noncriminal matters, such as protection from possible elder abuse and exploitation. The center also helps finance various transit services in the area, which provide low-cost transportation options for older and disabled residents. |
Aiken-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Rick9
4.0
Review of Oaks at Aiken
We toured Oaks at Aiken. That was way too big, too much. It had many levels of floors, like a casino major hotel. It wouldn't be for my dad. It's actually made by people who make hotels. That's...
Provider response
Thank you for visiting our community and leaving a review of your experience.
Assisted Living
Rick9
4.0
Review of Hitchcock Square
We toured Hitchcock Square. There were a lot of employees I did see there. It seemed very nice that we're working with some of the people. When we got there, they were just starting bingo with some...
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Richard
5.0
Review of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
We toured Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living. It was a small facility, which was nice. It's one level, and it seems that it was maintained very well. They had a lot of activities for the clients...
Provider response
Hello! We want to thank you for leaving a positive review with us. Here at Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living, we strive to give our residents, family members, and staff excellent care. We hope to...
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