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Memory care in Alvin offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alvin is about $4,545 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 72 communities, read 1281 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional and...
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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Alvin, SC

The average cost of senior living in Alvin is $4,545 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

Memory care costs in Alvin, SC, vs. nearby cities

Alvin, SC
$4,545/mo
$4,557/mo

Memory care costs in Alvin, SC, vs. state and national averages

Alvin, SC
$4,545/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Alvin, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,545/mo

Memory care costs in Alvin, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,274/mo
Studio
$5,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,586/mo

Senior living costs in Alvin vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alvin, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlvin, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,545/mo$4,352/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,545/mo$4,306/mo$4,712/mo
Independent Living$4,367/mo$4,125/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Alvin, SC:$4,545/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Alvin, SC:$4,545/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Independent Living
Alvin, SC:$4,367/mo
South Carolina:$4,125/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Alvin, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alvin and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Alvin, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alvin have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alvin, SC$4,789/mo$4,380/mo+9.4%
South Carolina$4,820/mo$4,576/mo+5.3%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Alvin, SC
2024 average cost:$4,789/mo
2023 average cost:$4,380/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
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2024 average cost:$4,820/mo
2023 average cost:$4,576/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alvin

Recent reviews for memory care in Alvin

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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The Palms of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, SC

4.7
We chose Palms of Mt. Pleasant because of their low staff to resident ratio and also the price was fabulous. I really like how small the facility is. They are willing to share any and all information, but I generally needed to be the one to reach out and ask for it unless it was an emergency. ...
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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Misplaced items and inadequate staffing in memory care. Several reviews mention issues with staffing and care in memory care units, resulting in misplaced items and a lack of proper supervision for residents. At Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet, some families report that their loved ones' belongings were frequently misplaced, and they expressed co ...
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Loving and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the compassionate and caring nature of the staff at their community, with family members expressing gratitude for the respectful and loving treatment of their loved ones. For instance, at Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, several families shared ...
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Thoughtful activities for residents. Some residents take pleasure in the variety of activities offered by their communities. At Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, a family member mentioned that their loved one enjoyed participating in creative activities like painting and music sessions, while at Oaks a ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Several reviews comment on the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in senior living communities. At Mount Pleasant Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center, a family member noted with appreciation the cleanliness of the facility and the organization. However, at Harmony at Wescott, some fami ...
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Open communication with families and staff. Open and honest communication between families and community staff is essential for ensuring a positive living experience for senior residents. At Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, families appreciated the transparency and accessibility of the staff, who kept them in ...
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Individualized care plans. Personalized care plans that cater to the unique needs of each resident can significantly improve their overall experience in a senior living community. At Harmony at Wescott, one family shared that their loved one received more attention and better care after they requested a customized care ...
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Alvin review score based on 357 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 357 reviews of 66 Alvin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alvin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alvin review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alvin, SC66 facilities
8.4
St. Stephen, SC6 facilities
8.1
Jamestown, SC67 facilities

Review subcategories for Alvin memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 357 reviews of 66 Alvin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alvin resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Alvin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alvin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alvin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alvin memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alvin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
57.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alvin memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alvin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alvin memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alvin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alvin, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.4%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alvin memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alvin memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53%
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State regulations for memory care in Alvin

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alvin protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inlet Coastal Resort, Pinewood Square and Cypress Square are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alvin, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 72 memory care facilities near Alvin, South Carolina. See the full list.
The 72 memory care facilities near you in Alvin, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alvin, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alvin, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alvin, South Carolina ranges from $1800 to $9295. The average Memory Care cost in Alvin, South Carolina is $4,545. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alvin, South Carolina typically starts at $1800. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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