Assisted Living Communities in Aiken, South Carolina

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,...

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Katrina

5.0

March 17, 2025

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

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...

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Jeffrey

5.0

February 20, 2025

I visited this facility

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...

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AdamD

5.0

November 27, 2024

I visited this facility

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...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

Paying for Assisted Living in Aiken

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Aiken

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.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Aiken

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Aiken

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.