Assisted Living Communities in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Hilton Head Island, SC below include 28 Assisted Living facilities with 225 reviews. On average in Hilton Head Island, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, SC
"My Father received wonderful care at Broad Creek Care Center on Hilton Head Island. The staff was very attentive, knowledgable , and caring. He was well prepared for returning home to independent living. ..."
421 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
4.8
(12 reviews)
"Staff at Bayshore are exceptionally kind and helpful, a young man named Fisher was very helpful in directing me to locate my sister over the weekend. Very polite and helpful, ensured I received all the help I need and was very friendly and chatty. Th..."
"The staff was very professional, took a lot of time to talk to me and took me on a tour. They had meeting rooms, activity rooms, music, piano, get-togethers, live entertainment, game room, and a place for happy hour. The memory care facilities got th..."
"I like that Village Cove Assisted Living was relatively small. For my dad's needs, they have skilled nursing available. There was nothing that I didn't like about it. It's our first choice. The staff I worked with was extremely helpful and very nice...."
"Oaks at Salem Road was a pretty established community. The building was old, but it was very well maintained. The care director that I met with was welcoming and very informative. I had the opportunity to meet residents there. The best thing I liked ..."
"I've visited the Oaks at Beaufort. It's better than the other place I toured, it was very clean, very nice, and very well-kept. They had a dining area, recreation room, and a little bit of outdoors area where you can go out and walk around a little b..."
"I really like Helena Square. I thought the people were nice. The place was nice, too. We met with pretty much all the staff and we felt very comfortable with the place. It just seems like a good place, and that they would be able to take care of my d..."
"I toured Oaks at Habersham. From what I could gather, they stay in tune with the residents. They give them a schedule so they know what days of the week they're doing what, and they know when they're having outings. They're even in contract with the ..."
"The tour I had with The Oaks at Savannah was great. We had a very good tour guide who gave us the information. I liked the cleanliness and the staff. We just didn't meet all of them, but the ones we met were very professional. The cafeteria was very ..."
"My mother moved into Benton House of Bluffton. We like it because it's a good place. We chose it because of the whole feel of the place. It is very nice. It looks like they care for the people and they are concerned about the people. They're just ver..."
"I visited Canterfield of Bluffton. It was a nice facility and I was impressed by it. They have a nice restaurant, good food, nice help, and an attentive nursing staff. It was everything I thought it would be. It was very pleasant. The staff member wa..."
"My dad is currently in Summer Breeze Senior Living, and I would give them a very high recommendation. The staff is excellent. The facility is very clean. Their activities are phenomenal, and the food is good. It's just a wonderful place. I'm very hap..."
"I have visited Harmony at Savannah, it's expensive but it's lovely. The person who gave the tour was fantastic. The facility was new and it was clean. It's one of the nicest places I've ever seen. Harmony was fantastic and well-run, and the staff is ..."
"Thrive on Skidaway was excellent. It's the nicest one I've seen. The staff was very responsive and attentive. Their two-bedroom apartments had a nice kitchen, nice living area, and nice sized bathrooms. The dining area was clean and the whole place f..."
"My mom stayed in memory care at The Palmettos of Bluffton and it was outstanding. It's a brand new facility and we had a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful, always going out of their way to do whatever they could to make th..."
"Vineyard Bluffton is at the top of my list right now. It's a 5 all the way around. We met some of the residents there. The food appeared to be excellent, well prepared, and I would certainly eat there if I had to any time. We viewed several apartment..."
"The place is spotless! The staff are friendly and caring. They are responsive to a residents needs. They plan special meals for Holidays. They invite speakers to talk about Medicare, Medicaid, insurance and other subjects. The grounds are beautiful. ..."
"My siblings and I never imagined that our mother would live in an assisted living facility. When her healthcare needs changed, and it was time to provide her with a different level of care, we carefully researched which assisted living home would be ..."
"My cousin moved into The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's a small studio, but it's got a patio, and it seems to be working out fine. I have tried their food, it's very good. The facility is lovely, it looks clean, and it's fresh ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island, SC and Nearby Cities
Cost comparisons involving Hilton Head island should take into account assisted living fees in Savannah, Georgia. The two locations are less than an hour apart, but the difference in their assisted living costs is wide, as the Georgian city averages a fee of $3,513. However, this isn’t as low as South Carolina’s most affordable city, Sumter, where seniors typically pay $2,663. Costs in Charleston and Myrtle Beach are higher, at $3,945 and $4,070, respectively — although neither city is as costly as Hilton Head Island.
Hilton Head Island
$4,500
South Carolina
$3,612
United States
$4,500
Charleston
$3,945
Sumter
$2,663
Myrtle Beach
$4,070
Savannah, GA
$3,513
Paying for Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island
At $4,500 per month, an assisted living placement in Hilton Head Island costs roughly the same as the national average. However, the region’s seniors pay more than normal for the state, which has a median fee of $3,612.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hilton Head Island
South Carolina does not offer financial assistance to seniors in order to pay for assisted living facility care. Its current public assistance waivers only provide assistance for seniors who require support in their homes or for seniors who require nursing home-level care. Even so, seniors who are receiving SSI benefits may qualify for the state to pay a supplement for care at an assisted living facility.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Hilton Head Island, SC
Adult day health care is the most affordable type of senior care on Hilton Head Island. Its median fee of $1,896 is significantly below assisted living, although the latter does offer 24/7 care and accommodation. In-home and home health care agencies deliver non-medical and medical services, respectively, with each averaging the same fee of $5,577. Nursing homes are the costliest option, typically charging $6,266 per month for a semiprivate room.
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
Free Assisted Living Resources in Hilton Head Island
Seniors in Hilton Head Island can count on the support of numerous agencies and organizations that give their services for free. The following list includes specialists in resolving disputes between assisted living residents and care providers, legal advisors with particular experience in elder law and charities that loan donated medical equipment. There’s also significant help for those who served in the military.
Beaufort VA Clinic provides primary care and mental health support to veterans and their dependents. It also deals with skin conditions and diseases and offers physical and occupational therapies. The clinic is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. on weekdays. When necessary, it refers patients with greater needs to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Center in Charleston.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors in licensed assisted living facilities. Its ombudsmen educate residents about their rights and investigate complaints they make about their care, ensuring the complainant's anonymity throughout. The ombudsman refers cases of suspected criminality, such as elder abuse, to the appropriate authorities.
Legal Assistance for Seniors is a program administered by South Carolina's Department on Aging. It's available to residents aged 60+ on low incomes who would otherwise be unable to pay for legal advice and representation. The program only handles civil law cases, including health care, long-term care, protective services, and age discrimination.
Lowcountry Presbyterian Church manages a medical equipment loan closet for seniors in need. Applicants can request a wide range of durable equipment on a free loan basis, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches. As the program relies on donations, the equipment requested may not be available immediately.
Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island is a nonprofit providing older adults with opportunities to grow their knowledge and broaden their education. It delivers an array of courses on multiple subjects over two terms per year. These include history, current events, movies, arts and philosophy. Educators are local experts who volunteer to teach.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities 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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Review of Village Cove Assisted Living
I like that Village Cove Assisted Living was relatively small. For my dad's needs, they have skilled nursing available. There was nothing that I didn't like about it. It's our first choice. The...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at Village Cove Assisted Living. We are thrilled to hear that our recently renovated community has made a favorable impression on you...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island
My dad is at The Bayshore on Hilton Head Island. The amenities are very nice. They have lots of activities for the residents. The independent and the assisted living apartments are intermingled. So...
Provider response
Karin, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Village Cove Assisted Living
The staff at Village Cove is very caring and kind to all their residents. I feel the residents are in very good hands. The staff is responsive to requests that I have made. I am impressed with...
Provider response
Thank you for your heartfelt review of Village Cove Assisted Living. We are delighted to know that you find our staff kind and attentive, and we are proud to have dedicated individuals like Seconda...