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Memory care in Lexington County 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 Lexington County is about $3,801 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 99 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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58 reviews
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What we like the most about Fairforest Grove is the friendly staff who appear to know our loved one and recognize us each time we visit; appears to be taking care of our loved one; cleanliness; different...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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Photo of Oakleaf of Lexington
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9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
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The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
Photo of The Legacy of Lexington
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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18 reviews
8.7
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There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new...
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.
The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of Carolina Gardens at Lexington
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27 reviews
1.0
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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
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33 Floor plans available
2.0
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We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
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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: 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
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Cost of memory care in Lexington County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lexington County is $3,801 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington County, SC vs. nearby counties

Lexington County, SC
$3,801/mo
$3,818/mo
$3,687/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington County, SC vs. the state and national average

Lexington County, SC
$3,801/mo
U.S. national average
$4,815/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lexington County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,801/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lexington County, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$2,864/mo
Studio
$3,283/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,800/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lexington County over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lexington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lexington County

The Legacy of Lexington

3.6
My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.

Brookdale Columbia

3.5
The staff is friendly and the housekeeping is good and responsive. The move in process was excellent. My mother is generally displeased with the food. It is bland, overcooked and cheap. They probably need to invigorate the process by having featured meals. For example, Friday fish day, chicken ...
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Harbison Shores in Irmo, SC

4.0
The staff is nice and friendly. They keep you up to date on what's going on with your loved one. Only one suggestion, perhaps hire more housekeepers. Other than that, everything is good.

Lexington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington County, 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 Lexington County 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 Lexington County 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
30%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lexington County 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 Lexington County 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
30%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lexington County 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 Lexington County 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
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
41.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington County 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 Lexington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
22.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington County 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 Lexington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
35.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Forest Lake Manor and Harbison Shores are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See the full list.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Lexington County, South Carolina is $3,801. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lexington County, South Carolina typically starts at $1550. 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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