
3408 Lenape St, North Charleston, SC 29405
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3408 Lenape St, North Charleston, SC 29405
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1910 Dalton St, North Charleston, SC 29406
Located in the heart of North Charleston, Bell's Professional Residential Care is an assisted living facility 10 miles northwest of downtown Charleston. The surrounding town is nearby several medical services, churches and shopping options. Many parks and green areas are nearby, and the Ashley and Cooper Rivers offer scenic sights and opportunities for fishing and watersports. Bell's Professional Residential Care offers many services for its residents. Assistance with dressing, bathing and movement is provided round the clock. Medical management and assistance with daily living activities ensure residents retain independence while receiving their needed care. The staff is available 24/7, and it coordinates with health care providers to ensure proper care and continued treatment plans. Seniors have access to a mental wellness program, and housekeeping and linen services are provided.Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable and telephone service, as well as a kitchenette in each room. An on-site beauty salon is available for all residents, and there is ample outdoor space for socialization and entertainment. Meals are provided in the dining room, and transportation for medical needs is available. To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
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165 St. Phillip Street, Charleston, SC 29403
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1131 Bexley St, North Charleston, SC 29405
Park Circle Home is located in the northern part of Charleston, SC, a city rich in U.S. and Colonial history. Tourists can visit Fort Sumter National Monument or stroll through the outdoor shopping stalls at the Historic Charleston City Market. Park Circle is located just off Interstate 26, making it easy for friends and family to visit. Amenities at Park Circle Home include activities on and off-site, such as planned games, excursions into Charleston and religious services. Transportation for group outings, shopping trips or medical appointments is also provided. Care at the facility is available around the clock, with aides offering help with personal grooming, hygiene and medication management. Meals are included with the monthly fees, with vegetarian and kosher options available. The wrap around porch at the small facility is an inviting area for seniors to gather, and well-appointed indoor common areas are often the location for games and planned activities. Transportation is provided for those who need it. Housekeeping and maintenance are included, and each apartment and common area is equipped with an emergency call system. To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: South Carolina Department of Public Health
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2149 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
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1273 Remount Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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212 Mitchell Bay Ln, Pineville, SC 29468
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2712 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Assisted Living
Charlene
5.0
Review of Cypress Square
I have visited Cypress Square, and my father is going to move there for assisted living. The tour I had was excellent. They took me through the whole building, and the people were very kind and...
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Hello Charlene, We are excited that you and your father chose the Cypress Square community! Thank you for your review and for giving us a five-star rating. If you have any further questions...
Assisted Living
Robert
5.0
Review of Wildcat Senior Living
We have toured a number of facilities in the area but settled on Wildcat Senior Living for my family member. The facility is beautiful and the grounds are immaculate. We loved the fact that it...
Assisted Living
Rose1
5.0
Review of Cypress Square
My stepfather moved to Cypress Square. I had two meals with him that day when we went. My sister takes him out for walks. The ladies were all talking to him, so it was pretty interesting. They're...
Although Summerville’s median monthly assisted living fee of $3,945 is above the state average, it isn’t as expensive as some locations in the Lowcountry. For example, Myrtle Beach seniors typically pay $4,070, while their peers on Hilton Head Island pay around $4,500 for similar services. However, more affordable alternatives are available, such as Columbia, where the norm is $3,270, and Sumter, which has the state’s lowest median fee of $2,663.
Summerville
$3,945
South Carolina
$3,612
United States
$4,500
Hilton Head Island
$4,500
Sumter
$2,663
Myrtle Beach
$4,070
Columbia
$3,270
The median monthly fee for assisted living in Summerville is $3,945, which is more than the $3,612 standard fee for South Carolina. However, Summerville seniors pay less than the typical American, who is likely to pay around $4,500 per month.
South Carolina offers a Medicaid program called the Community Choices Waiver, that includes assisted living for senior citizens. It allows individuals who would otherwise require a nursing home to receive assistance with their daily living in a community setting or their own home.
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-home care and home health care share the same median fee of $5,005, despite the former delivering nonmedical care and the latter providing medical care. Adult day care centers charge the lowest fees, at $1,381, followed by assisted living at $3,945. Nursing homes deliver the highest level of medical care short of a hospital, which explains why a semiprivate room typically costs $7,513 per month in Summerville.
In-Home Care
$5,005
Home Health Care
$5,005
Adult Day Health Care
$1,381
Assisted Living Facility
$3,945
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,513
Summerville seniors in need can call on the support of numerous agencies and organizations that provide help free of charge. The following list includes a sample of what’s available in the town, which includes support for assisted living residents in dispute with their care providers, veterans not getting all the benefits they can and seniors needing legal advice in matters of civil law.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (843) 554-2280 | Ombudsmen routinely visit seniors in. long-term facilities to engage with them directly and confidentially, inform them of their rights and investigate issues they have with the quality of their care. Ombudsmen can negotiate with care providers to find solutions. However, if an investigation reveals possible criminal behavior, the ombudsman will refer it to the appropriate authority. |
Dorchester County Veterans Affairs | (843) 832-0050 | Dorchester County Veterans Affairs is a department tasked with assisting U.S. military veterans and their dependents in all matters relating to benefits and veterans' affairs. It helps vets apply for county, state and federal benefits and challenge decisions if applications are rejected or benefits limited as well as file compensation claims and apply for burial benefits. |
Faith Sellers Senior Center | (843) 871-5053 | Faith Sellers Senior Center is a 16,000-square-foot facility in Summerville at the hub of the elder community. Members can participate in a range of programs aimed at education, entertainment and wellness, such as arts and crafts classes, card games, bingo and speeches. There is also a gym room, computer lab, billiard room and library. |
South Carolina Legal Services | (843) 720-7044 | South Carolina Legal Services is a grant-funded nonprofit corporation that provides free legal services in noncriminal matters to low-income Summerville residents. It can assist seniors strengthen control over their health care decisions, such as through living wills and power of attorney, as well as with other aspects of law specific to elders including abuse and identity theft. |
Summerville 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.