Assisted Living Communities in Due West, South Carolina

Assisted Living costs in Due West start around $3,300 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Due West and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Due West, S.C., is a small college town that grew from the founding of an Associate Reformed Presbyterian church — the only church of that denomination in the country. Seniors can attend events at Erskine College, which serves as the heart of the town. There is one assisted living facility available in town, along with another 16 in nearby cities such as Anderson, Fountain Inn and Greenwood. At these assisted living facilities, seniors receive room and board in a residential setting, along with personal care services that include medication management and help with the activities of daily living. In Due West, as in all of South Carolina, assisted living facilities, which are known as community residential living facilities, are licensed by the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control.

• The cost of living in Due West is 7.9 percent lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for seniors living on a fixed or restriction income.

• The town of Due West has no community resources for seniors, but the nearby community of Greenwood features resources including the Piedmont Agency on Aging, an organization that provides transportation and Meals on Wheels, as well as one senior center.

• Due West experiences a climate comfort index of 69, compared to the U.S. average of 54, meaning it's a comfortable place to live. Summertime highs run in the low 90s, and wintertime lows dip just below freezing, though Due West gets little snow each year.

• The Due West area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Abbeville Area Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

• Due West has no public transportation in town, though a nearby Greyhound bus station runs several buses a day through the area. Seniors can get a 5 percent discount on all fares.

• Due West has a low crime rate, averaging about one-quarter the national crime rate. Violent crime is negligible in the town, which experiences at the most a couple of dozen property crimes per year, so seniors can feel safe living here.