Located in the heart of Aiken County, where 47 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,...
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 257 reviews reviews below to learn more about this rating.
1385 Silver Bluff RD, Aiken, SC 29803
4.3
(26 reviews)
My father has moved into Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living. It is a very nice facility. They're very professional and very compassionate. They have a lot of different amenities for the seniors. They appear to be very organized. The facility is clean....
$2,595
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....
$3,265
3400 Whiskey Road, Aiken, SC 29803
4.5
(5 reviews)
My mom will move into Oaks at Aiken, and I liked everything about it. It'd be perfect for her. She's 90 years old. They have several people that are about her age. They have some stuff in common with her. We went there three times before we made up o...
$3,900
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 Golden Bell Senior Living communities, we believe in compassionate, customized care that upholds our residents preferences, independence, and dignity. Here, we offer seniors all-inclusive, personalized assisted living care with daily living activities, including: bathing, grooming, dressing, and managing medications. Our team of wonderful licensed nurses are on-site 24/7 to offer you the extra peace of mind that comes with knowing comfort and skilled care are always available. In addition to top-quality medical care and services, our lovely assisted living community also offers residents a wide variety of social and cultural events and activities to enjoy. When you call Cumberland Hills home, youll get the assistance you need, the independence you desire, and the vibrant community life you deserve.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
$3,995
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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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...
$3,500
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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...
$3,400
CARING STARS WINNER
326 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, GA 30909
4.3
(23 reviews)
Brookdale Augusta is really nice and very accommodating to the elderly. However, the place is out of our budget. That's the only downside. They were a little expensive. However, the place was clean....
$4,300
CARING STARS WINNER
4275 Owens Road, Evans, GA 30809
4.2
(19 reviews)
I toured Brandon Wilde. It was astronomically priced. However, I liked that you didn't have to bring a bed or a chair. Their chairs are reasonably clean, so they wouldn't hold urine or anything, which is quite nice. The place was very clean. The dini...
$246
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. ...
$2,600
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 - Find a Facility
$2,600
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-largest city in the state and is home to a thriving senior community. Seniors can partake in a variety of events at any of six senior centers located in the city. True Care I offers six assisted living units for seniors in need of assisted living services. After undergoing a full assessment, each resident is assigned a unique plan that provides for their physical and mental well-being. A dedicated staff of caregivers works around the clock to assist residents with the activities of daily living, as well as management of medications. The staff also performs regular wellness evaluations for each resident, making adjustments to care plans when needed. Residents at True Care I receive three nutritious meals each day, with provisions made for special dietary restrictions. A full array of activities is planned by the staff, so residents can stay physically active and socially connected. The property houses a wellness center and game room, and all residents have full access to computers. Transportation for medical appointments and other outings is also available.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Georgia Healthcare Facility Regulation - Find a Facility
$2,600
111 Generations Blvd, Batesburg, SC 29006
5.0
(2 reviews)
Generations of Batesburg-Leesville is a lovely place. The people there are really nice. The owners running the place are very kind and compassionate people. My aunt seems to be doing very well with physical therapy. In fact, I think she's walking str...
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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...
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557 Furys Ferry Rd, Martinez, GA 30907
4.8
(17 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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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 ...
$4,500
1840 Phinizy Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
4.6
(3 reviews)
The experience at Sunrise was very gratifying. The staff went above and beyond to meet the needs of clients. My personal experience was that the level of care was excellent and much better than the assisted living facility my Father-In-Law had been i...
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Assisted Living
Katrina
5.0
Review of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
My father has moved into Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living. It is a very nice facility. They're very professional and very compassionate. They have a lot of different amenities for the seniors. They...
Assisted Living
Jeffrey
5.0
Review of Oaks at Aiken
My mom will move into Oaks at Aiken, and I liked everything about it. It'd be perfect for her. She's 90 years old. They have several people that are about her age. They have some stuff in common...
Assisted Living
AdamD
5.0
Review of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
Silver Bluff Grove was very inviting. I toured for my mother. The staff were so friendly and asked about my mom and her interests. They were doing exercise in the lobby area and I was impressed...
Aiken’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.
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