Assisted Living Communities in Lancaster, South Carolina
Located in the Midlands region of South Carolina in the Charlotte metropolitan area, Lancaster is a charming community noted for its historic sites, unique restaurants and the annual Red Rose Festival, a free event with arts and crafts vendors, live music and a dog show. This relatively small city has just over 9,000 residents, but it has a large senior community that makes up nearly 17% of the population. Its affordability makes it a great option for those with tight budgets, and its comfortable year-round climate is ideal for those who prefer being outdoors.
Assisted living enables older adults to remain in their communities while enjoying conveniences such as housekeeping and laundry services, meals and snacks, social and recreational programming and personal care services as needed. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, older adults in Lancaster pay $4,649 per month for this type of care due to the city’s proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina. This exceeds state and national averages, which may be a consideration for some seniors.
This guide covers assisted living rates in Lancaster and how they compare to other local senior care options and assisted living fees in nearby cities. It also highlights some benefits and drawbacks of living here, as well as the free resources available to seniors in this city.
"Lancaster Grove Senior Living was relatively new. It's very, very clean, very friendly and safe. The staff who assisted me was wonderful. She was very helpful and knowledgeable.
I didn't even get into all their activities, but it looked like they we..."
"This was my favorite place for mom. Charlotte the owner felt like a sister to me as well as Chenelle, the nurse and Latasha the day health care aid. She really got those ladies moving. It is a small residential environment for women. I think you'll b..."
"The Post At Providence has been a Godsend for our parent and our family. Yes, the home is beautiful, comfortable and clean. But it's the caring staff, the friendly residents and their family members who make this a Five Star facility. Since our paren..."
"The first thing that we liked about Rock Hill Grove Senior Living was the area where it was located. As soon as you turn off the road and you go down a driveway, there's that beautiful complex there. I liked the happiness of the residents and the cle..."
"We really had a good experience here, so we are possibly looking into that one. From my dad's perspective, he said that he really felt that it was inviting and that there was a sense of camaraderie. There was a lot of people spending time in the faci..."
"My mother has been resident of The Blake at Baxter Village since March 2023. After recovery from a surgery, the family realized that due to cognitive decline, that she could no longer care for herself in her condo in New York. After doing some resear..."
"My mom moved into Brookdale South Charlotte. At first, she was very upset that she was there because she doesn't like being away from home, but she seems to be adjusting well. We've been very impressed with the staff there. They have all been very wi..."
"The staff was very nice. The rooms/apartments were beautiful. It was really an attractive place. The dining room was beautiful. It was very cheerful. It had little tables with nice tablecloths, and they brought the food out to the tables...."
"We went to HarborChase of Rock Hill. I thought they were excellent. If my parents decide they're ready, that would be a very good place. My mom toured with me. The staff who toured us was excellent. She was knowledgeable, friendly, supportive, and no..."
"The Pines on Carmel was very clean and very handicap accessible. I went to see an area where people could go out and just sit. I would have had to take my wheelchair for something like that instead of walking, but that was perfect. The woman who assi..."
"Brookdale Weddington Park was an absolutely lovely place. The young lady there that I talked to was just phenomenal. I didn't get to talk to anyone in-depth, but I saw them interacting with the residents. I liked the interaction between the residents..."
"Esthetically, HarborChase of Riverwalk was gorgeous. It looked very comfortable. The people that we saw there were engaged in activities. The staff was very pleasant. The rooms were spacious. It looked like a place where my wife could be happy. We ha..."
"I fell in love with Sunrise on Providence. I liked everything about it. It seemed at home. It was just beautiful: the whole place, the layout, and the furniture. The rooms were handicap accessible. It was perfect. They were very professional and very..."
"It was a small, clean, and a quiet community. It had an activity room, and it had outside entertainment that they bring in from time to time. The residents are also able to go outside as long as they don't have dementia. They do exercises outside to ..."
"My mom will be moving into Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care. The sales and marketing director, Kelly, is fantastic at her job. They have long-term care here. She was able to navigate that with me a lot better than anyone else. She asks ..."
"I was very impressed with Brookdale Carriage Club Providence. I felt like it was a beautiful campus. The connectivity of the buildings was great. They have a great new gym. Everybody that I saw there was smiling and seemed to be doing well. Eva, who ..."
"I toured Brookdale Ebenezer Road. It was just the whole atmosphere. We liked them and we liked the security of the place as well. And all the people from the residents to the staff, everybody was cool. They really enjoy being there. We looked at a on..."
"We chose Brookdale Monroe Square for my mother-in-law. Starting today we are going to have some limited visitation. Before that we went to a window in her room and from the outside talked to her. She could call on her phone and she could see us, and ..."
"I visited Brookdale for my mother. The dining area was immaculate. It was great. It looked like you went into a really high-class restaurant. Their rooms were in great shape and had all the amenities. I was really impressed with that they had to offe..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
With assisted living averaging $4,649 per month, Lancaster is among the priciest cities in South Carolina for this level of care. The majority of cities in the state are more affordable, with facilities in Greenville charging an average of $2,800 for services and those in Sumter charging an average of $2,200. In Florence, average care costs are closer to the national median at $4,163, and in Myrtle Beach, average rates are comparable to Lancaster’s at $4,620.
Lancaster
$4,649
South Carolina
$3,988
The United States
$4,300
Florence
$4,163
Sumter
$2,200
Greenville
$2,800
Myrtle Beach
$4,620
Paying for Assisted Living in Lancaster
In Lancaster, seniors pay approximately $4,649 per month for assisted living services. This is approximately 17% higher than the state median of $3,988 and 8% higher than the national rate of $4,300, which may be a consideration for those with restrictive budgets.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lancaster
Lancaster 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.
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:
Lancaster seniors who live in their own homes generally pay the lowest care costs. The most affordable option is adult day health care, which includes personal care services and recreational activities in a daytime community setting. Homemaker services, which include personal care, cost $3,813 per month, and home health aides, who also provide limited skilled nursing services, charge $4,004. The most intensive care option, nursing home care, is also the most expensive. Nursing home residents in shared rooms pay approximately $7,817 per month, while those in private rooms pay $8,608.
Homemaker Services
$3,813
Home Health Aide
$4,004
Adult Day Health Care
$1,408
Assisted Living Facility
$4,649
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,817
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,608
Note: Care cost data for Lancaster was not available, so data for the closest city, Charlotte, NC, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lancaster
The Lancaster region is home to several nonprofit agencies and organizations that support seniors and provide guidance on care options and age-related issues. Through the following free resources, older adults in the community can connect with social and recreational activities, health insurance options counseling and legal advice.
The Lancaster County Council on Aging provides transportation services to older adults to supplement the limited services assisted living facilities provide. The council also operates several senior centers in the county, including Prime Time for Seniors Senior Center in Lancaster. At this location, older adults participate in social and recreational programs, enjoy congregate meals and obtain assistance with accessing services in the community.
Catawba Area Agency on Aging is funded through the Older Americans Act to provide a range of services to individuals aged 60 and over in Lancaster and the surrounding region. It has health insurance options counselors that provide free, unbiased consultations to answer seniors’ questions regarding Medicare benefits, available Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans, Medicaid and long-term care insurance, which can help seniors find options for paying for assisted living services. The agency also provides congregate meals throughout the region, transportation for medical appointments and information and referral services.
The county’s Veterans Affairs Department operates an office in Lancaster, where veterans and their spouses or survivors can access assistance with identifying and applying for local, state and federal benefits. Its staff can screen veterans for eligibility for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance benefit, which may help cover assisted living expenses. The office can also screen veterans for eligibility for memorial benefits and VA health insurance.
South Carolina Legal Services provides free legal assistance to seniors in Lancaster through its Rock Hill office, which is located about 40 miles away. Seniors can call this office for one-on-one advice and assistance with legal issues related to assisted living, including help with reviewing contracts and understanding services and payment obligations and resolving problems with intake and discharge procedures. The office can also help seniors obtain public benefits that may help cover assisted living services, including Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicaid.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lancaster
Lancaster-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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Lancaster Grove Senior Living was relatively new. It's very, very clean, very friendly and safe. The staff who assisted me was wonderful. She was very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Review of Lancaster Grove Senior Living
My dad has been a resident in this facility for over two years. I have been extremely pleased with the staff and the facility itself. I live nearby and stop to visit frequently. I have always found...
I have had the extreme pleasure of going and spending time with the residents of this location in a professional aspect. I have observed that the staff is extremely courteous to the residents and...