Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Charleston, SC below include 17 memory care communities with 246 reviews. On average in Charleston, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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2030 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414
4.3
(29 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale West Ashley. The staff was wonderful. I might have considered it if it had been located on this side of town. They showed me a studio. It was tiny, and it's not much more than what they cost. The sales manager, Melissa was nice, an..."
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1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
4.4
(18 reviews)
"We chose Harmony at West Ashley. It had pretty much everything that we were looking for, from independent living to assisted living to memory care. It was a very nice facility. It had a lot of amenities. We got a two-bedroom apartment. The people I t..."
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2333 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
4.1
(21 reviews)
"Oaks at Charleston was a very nice facility, but I don't think that things are going to work out with them. I'm trying to find a situation where I can let my husband stay for the weekend in a facility. They had very pretty and clean-looking rooms. Th..."
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2290 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston, SC 29414
4.0
(18 reviews)
"My dad lived at Ashley Gardens for one year, and had a very good experience there. We know that no facility can be like home, but Ashley Gardens was as close to a home that we could find for our dad. The level of care provided by Ashley Gardens is ou..."
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1445 Bluewater Way, Charleston, SC 29414
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother was in the Benton House of West Ashley, and she was there for two and a half years. It's excellent on all levels. From a business model perspective, they know what they're doing, and they do a good job. It was a very positive, social, and c..."
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580 Robert Daniel Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
4.8
(7 reviews)
"We have chosen Wellmore of Daniel Island for my mother-in-law. Well, she's from Daniel Island, and she's familiar with the area. She's still able to get around a little bit, and so we figured it wouldn't be a drastic change. Her friends could visit h..."
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1900 Ashley Crossing Drive, Charleston, SC 29414
4.1
(9 reviews)
"My Aunt lives at The Palmettos and believe me we looked at a lot of places. For the money we found this to be a great option, and in many cases better than the more expensive ones.The staff could not be kinder and more helpful. My Aunt's room is very..."
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509 Standard Way, Charleston, SC 29412
3.5
(7 reviews)
"I'm very happy with Indigo Hall. My father is improving while my mother feels like she's on vacation. I compare it to the Ritz Carlton. The staff is lovely and very attentive. They know every single person there. I've spent a lot of time there and th..."
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194 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is at Kempton of Charleston. He's been there for a year. Everybody has been great. My husband loves it there. It's a very nice place. They take good care of him, so I have no complaints. It's the most beautiful place in Charleston. It's li..."
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5130 Wescott Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485
4.3
(49 reviews)
"Harmony at Wescott was a little bit out of my price range. They want $1700. The rooms were nice and clean. The staff was friendly. They greeted us with a smile. The dining area looked nice. I think they do bingo there. There's a pretty good variety o..."
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335 Midland Parkway, Summerville, SC 29485
3.5
(11 reviews)
"I like TerraBella Summerville a lot. My mother would be moving in there today if we could afford it. It topped off every single place that I've looked at by far. They really seem to have genuine care for their residents. I had the opportunity to see ..."
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2101 Cane Bay Blvd, Summerville, SC 29486
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We went to Wildcat Senior Living. It was very nice. Everything was nice, clean, and well cared for. The staff was nice. We looked at a room for two people and it had a washer and dryer in there for our own use. They had network cable in each room. Th..."
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107 Etling Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My grandmother has been a resident here for almost 3 years. We are happy with the care that she has received. The staff is always attentive to my grandmother. The facility is well maintained and kept clean. I don't have to worry about my grandmother..."
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4015 2nd Avenue, Summerville, SC 29485
4.4
(13 reviews)
"I toured the Blake and it's reasonably new and very well run. There were a lot of people there that were working with the people that live there, so everything seems like it works on clockwork. I was very impressed. It's also very pretty. The rooms w..."
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95 Bridgetown Road, Goose Creek, SC 29445
4.1
(9 reviews)
"My husband moved to Stratford Place Assisted Living & Memory Care. It's wonderful having him there because I don't have to worry about him getting up, wandering away in the middle of the night, and not hearing him. The staff was very nice. They go ou..."
READ MORE206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Great program...wonderful leadership...a gift to our community! ..."
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950 Travelers Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485
3.4
(38 reviews)
"My mom moved into The Retreat at Summerville a couple of weeks ago. The facility is well-kept. Everybody there is wonderful from the office staff to the nursing sector. We like it a lot and they take good care of her. They keep me informed. They keep..."
READ MORECharleston’s cost for memory care is $416 more than the South Carolina state median. However, it is $694 less than the national median. Hilton Head shares the same monthly median with the nation at $5,625. Seniors can find lower-cost memory care in other areas throughout the state. One location is Columbia, where median monthly costs are $843 less than in Charleston. In Florence, the median is $611 less. In Sumpter, seniors may pay $1,602 less per month than in Charleston.
Charleston
$4,931
South Carolina
$4,515
United States
$5,625
Hilton Head
$5,625
Sumter
$3,329
Columbia
$4,088
Florence
$4,320
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Charleston, the median cost for memory care is $4,931 per month, although the exact amount depends on individual facilities, specific locations and amenities.
In Charleston there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page.
Seniors wishing to stay home can receive in-home or home health care for about $74 more per month than if they resided in a memory care community. Those not requiring memory care may benefit from assisted living, costing about $986 less per month. For seniors who need skilled nursing, a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility costs $2,582 more than memory care. Seniors aging in place who would benefit from daytime services can choose adult day health care at $3,550 less per month than memory care.
Memory Care
$4,931
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
While resources for financial assistance can assuage a lot of worry about how to afford senior care, other areas of life can be expensive. Seniors may worry about filing wills or other legal forms. They may be dealing with isolation or loneliness, too. This list of resources can assist seniors with many issues.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Trident Area Agency on Aging | (843) 554-2275 | The Trident Area Agency on Aging can advocate for seniors and refer them to various assistance programs. It can also help seniors apply for benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid. |
| Charleston, SC Vet Center | (843) 789-7000 | Veterans and their families can receive mental health help and other types of free assistance through the Charleston, SC Vet Center. Counseling is available both in person and virtually and in individual and group settings. The center also offers online and over-the-phone crisis hotlines for veterans needing immediate help. |
| South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (843) 554-2280 | Overseen by the Trident Area Agency on Aging in Charleston, the South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program allows seniors or loved ones to file complaints about the quality of care received in long-term care facilities. The ombudsman then investigates the complaints and serves as an advocate to resolve them. |
| Alzheimer's Association South Carolina Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association offers information about Alzheimer's disease and related types of dementia. It also offers virtual and in-person support groups as well as a 24/7 helpline that seniors can call when they need someone to talk to. Seniors with early-stage Alzheimer's disease can participate in social engagement programs. |
| Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services | (843) 853-6456 | This program provides low-income individuals, including seniors, with access to free civil legal aid, representation and services. Services provided include assistance with living wills, durable and health care powers of attorney, simple probate and wills. Attorneys can also assist seniors in applying for Social Security benefits and appealing decisions. |
In Charleston and the rest of South Carolina, the Bureau of Health Facility Licensing oversees memory care and other senior care and health agencies. It provides information about residents’ rights and accepts reports and complaints to be investigated. It also provides an interactive portal people can use to look up community residential facilities, such as memory care, throughout the state.
Charleston Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in South Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in South Carolina page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Dsharpe
1.0
Review of Ashley Gardens
This place seems really run down and bleak. We looked at it for a family member who was having difficulties at another facility, once they did their “assessment” they informed us that they couldn’t...
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Julia Royall
5.0
Review of Ashley Gardens
My dad lived at Ashley Gardens for one year, and had a very good experience there. We know that no facility can be like home, but Ashley Gardens was as close to a home that we could find for our...
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Dolores
5.0
Review of Brookdale West Ashley
I toured Brookdale West Ashley. The staff was wonderful. I might have considered it if it had been located on this side of town. They showed me a studio. It was tiny, and it's not much more than...
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