Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Sumter, SC below include 13 Assisted Living facilities with 63 reviews. On average in Sumter, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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1180 Wilson Hall Rd, Sumter, SC 29150
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I liked the way Sumter Terrace Assisted Living was set up. I liked the way the rooms were set up and the way the place was organized. I also liked the fact that the doors were locked for safety, and that it was clean. All the staffers were very nice ..."
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2500 Lin-Do Court, Sumter, SC 29150
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I went to look at Sumter Grove Senior Living. The facility looked very clean. It's an attractive building. I saw people sitting out on the porch in rocking chairs, and they were smiling and very pleasant. I actually had one of the caregivers there co..."
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2825 Carter Rd, Sumter, SC 29150
4.0
(11 reviews)
"Excellent staff that cares for every resident like family. My mama has been there four years in both independent and skilled care. Before covid I was in and out daily. No complaints. Beautiful rooms, engaging activities every day, delicious food..."
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1267 North Main St., Sumter, SC 29153
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Northwoods Senior Living was a nice place. They have rooms for one person and they have some shared rooms as well. It was very clean. They have an outdoor patio, a dayroom, a large kitchen, and an area that you can eat in...."
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2065 McCrays Mill Rd, Sumter, SC 29154
3.7
(18 reviews)
"Gardens at Sumter has a very friendly, very outgoing, and very caring staff. Their interaction with the residents is very good. They would stop and ask them if they needed anything. They are good. The room Mom is in is a lot larger than what we expec..."
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431 N Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150
2.3
(3 reviews)
"Carriage House of Sumter takes care of all of my mother's needs and they assist her with any additional things that she can't do on her own. We've been very pleased with them. The staff helps her with getting to the bathroom and taking a bath. Her st..."
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703 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29150
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23 Kendrick St, Sumter, SC 29150
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798 Hermitage Pond Road, Camden, SC 29020
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My mother went to Pinedale as she knew she was getting to the point where she did not need to be alone. While preparing to go she told me she was not going to participate in any of the activities and would just stay in her suite watching her TV show..."
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146 BATTLESHIP ROAD, Camden, SC 29020
3.0
(6 reviews)
"My mother in law is in this nursing home. Everyone is very friendly including the individuals that perform the housekeeping. Any concerns that my husband and I have are treated with respect.. We found the perfect place for her! ..."
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800 W Church Street, Bishopville, SC 29010
"Life at Patriot Living Our senior living communities have been part of the State of South Carolina for years. Our caring, family atmosphere..."
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209 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
"The Colonial at Old Camden offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and compassionate staff. Situated ..."
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2779 Us-15 , Bishopville, SC 29010
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READ MOREIn Sumter, seniors pay $2,663 per month for assisted living. This is well below the state norm of $3,612, and it’s less than half the national average of $4,500. In Columbia and Florence, rates are hundreds of dollars more than in Sumter at $3,270 and $3,456, respectively. Assisted living facilities in Charleston charge $3,945, and in Hilton Head Island, seniors pay $4,500.
Sumter
$2,663
South Carolina
$3,612
United States
$4,500
Columbia
$3,270
Charleston
$3,945
Florence
$3,456
Hilton Head Island
$4,500
In Sumter, assisted living rates average $2,663 per month.
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.
Assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care options in Sumter, with seniors paying $2,663 for services each month. Only adult day health care, which averages $1,490, has a lower monthly fee. However, this option doesn’t include living expenses, such as housing and utilities, making it costlier for many. Seniors who obtain care in their own homes pay $4,957 for in-home care and home health care, which offer a similar scope of services to assisted living. Nursing home rates start at $8,403, more than three times the cost of assisted living.
In-Home Care
$4,957
Home Health Care
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,490
Assisted Living Facility
$2,663
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,403
The Sumter region has numerous agencies and programs that help older adults navigate the process of transitioning to assisted living, from finding the right community for their needs and identifying ways to pay for services to selling their homes and moving in. The following resource table highlights local benefits specialists, options counselors and legal and financial advisors who can assist with making the move to assisted living. It also lists some local resources for social and recreational opportunities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter Senior Services | (803) 773-5508 | Sumter Senior Services is a nonprofit organization that administers and provides referrals for aging services within the city, including social and recreational opportunities, options for counseling and transportation services. It operates the local senior center, which hosts activities to supplement what seniors access through assisted living. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (803) 775-7381 | The Area Agency on Aging has Information and Referral Assistance specialists who help seniors and families identify and use community-based programs and resources, such as medical equipment loans and transportation services. The agency also has a legal services program that helps seniors review assisted living contracts and payment options. |
| Veterans Affairs | (803) 436-2302 | The local veterans’ affairs office has advisors and specialists who can help older veterans in Sumter apply for state and federal veterans’ benefits, such as Aid and Attendance, as well as local veterans’ programs. Veterans can also contact the office to be screened for veterans’ home placement. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 868-9095 | The long-term care ombudsman helps assisted living residents compare services and pricing at local assisted living facilities and can aid them in navigating the move-in process. The ombudsman can also help them resolve issues such as involuntary transfers or discharge orders, substandard care and violations of rights. |
| South Carolina Legal Services | (877) 238-3418 | South Carolina Legal Services provides free legal aid, assistance and representation for those aged 60 and over throughout the state. Through the Florence office, which is the closest to Sumter at 45 miles away, seniors get over-the-phone help with age-related issues, such as applying for public benefits. |
Sumter 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.
Assisted Living
Betty
4.0
Review of Covenant Place
Covenant Place was excellent. The only thing about them was the way it's set up. You would go in one direction to the activity room and then you go in another roundabout way to the dining room, but...
Assisted Living
Betty
5.0
Review of Sumter Terrace Assisted Living
I liked the way Sumter Terrace Assisted Living was set up. I liked the way the rooms were set up and the way the place was organized. I also liked the fact that the doors were locked for safety...
Assisted Living
Betty
4.0
Review of Gardens at Sumter
The Gardens at Sumter was pretty good. I liked their set up. I could have gone there if they had a room available. They also furnished the furniture to their rooms. Their rooms are bigger than the...
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