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Memory care in Lancaster 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 Lancaster is about $4,622 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 151 communities, read 2607 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.
The Haven in Highland Creek is an Alzheimer's and dementia care residence nestled in the heart of the master-planned community Highland Creek, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Haven is designed, programmed and staffed for individuals with early, middle and late stages of Alzheimer's and...
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The food looks good and my brother does eat well. This is an older community, however they do keep the community very clean. They clean his room daily. Most of the caregivers are friendly and helpful. ...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Country Time Inn offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Country Time Inn, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance...
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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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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.
Heath Springs Residential Care Center is an assisted living community located in Heath Springs, SC. The small town of Heath Springs is located in Lancaster County and is home to almost 900 people. In Heath Springs, residents can go for relaxing nature walks, enjoy scenic views, go out on group...
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.
Elizabethan Gardens is a unique assisted living center catering to the elderly, physically disabled, and mentally disabled individuals. Our private rooms are housed in a historic building built in 1929 with semi private wings added in 1982 and 1987. The home has been modernized without losing...
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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.
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.
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We chose Waltonwood because he physiologically went downhill at his previous facility due to the isolation from covid. This facility was also very close to me since I live in the independent living section...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
If you are retired from work, but not from life, consider Carolina Village in Rock Hill, South Carolina. As a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rock Hill is a growing, thriving community. The spacious Carolina Village campus provides a country setting on the outskirts of this bustling...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Care types provided by this community
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.
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Care types provided by this community
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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My father was in the healthcare side; they have a very good staff and the facilities are nice, it's just not set up for someone who's trying to leave. Their lobbies and common areas are located where the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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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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Cost of memory care in Lancaster, SC
The average cost of senior living in Lancaster is $4,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bethune, SC with an average of $3,819 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lancaster, SC vs. nearby cities
Lancaster, SC
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lancaster, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lancaster vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lancaster, SC by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lancaster
Recent reviews for memory care in Lancaster
Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC
4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC
5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.
TerraBella Indian Trail in Monroe, NC
5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Communication between families and staff. Some reviews express concerns about the level and timeliness of communication from staff to families. At The Laurels and The Haven in Highland Creek, for example, the family felt that important documents, such as a doctor's assessment, were not shared with them in a timely manner. Other famili ...
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Prompt response to emergencies. A few reviews mention instances where the response time from staff to emergencies, such as falls or health issues, was a concern. For example, at The Laurels and The Haven in Highland Creek, the family reported that it took a significant amount of time for staff to respond after their loved on ...
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Effective management of care plans. Several reviews highlight the importance of proper care planning and execution. At Morningside of Gastonia, a family reported that their loved one did not receive necessary care, such as changing and treatment for bedsores, which led to multiple health issues. In contrast, at The Colonial at ...
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Thoughtful activities for residents. Many reviews mention the importance of engaging activities for residents, as they help keep them active and stimulated. At Concord Place, the activities director was praised for organizing a wide range of activities, including gardening, music events, and social gatherings. At TerraBella Rock H ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces was a frequent topic in the reviews. At Harmony at Columbia, a resident shared that their mother's room was spacious, and they appreciated the cleanliness of the common areas. However, at Brookdale South Park, the family noted that the food wa ...
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Staff training and support. A few reviews highlight the role of staff training and support in ensuring high-quality care. At The Haven and The Laurels in the Village at Carolina Place, the family expressed concern that the high turnover rate of staff, and the resulting lack of consistency, impacted the quality of care th ...
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Lancaster review score based on 644 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 644 reviews of 135 Lancaster memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lancaster 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
Lancaster review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lancaster 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 644 reviews of 135 Lancaster memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster 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.Lancaster, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Lancaster memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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
57.8%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.1%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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
54.8%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster 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 Lancaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.1%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
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41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster 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 Lancaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.4%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.1%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
48%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Rock Hill Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lancaster, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 151 memory care facilities near Lancaster, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lancaster, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Sunrise of Providence. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 151 memory care facilities near you in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $9705. The average Memory Care cost in Lancaster, South Carolina is $4,622. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lancaster, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Lancaster
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