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Memory care in St Matthews 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 St Matthews is about $3,999 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 90 communities, read 995 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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The staff were very professional when I went on the tour and lunch in the cafeteria. I would recommend this facility because the residents are friendly and the staff are professional.
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.
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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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.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
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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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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.
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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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.
Photo of Rumph's Residential Care
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Sumter Active Day Care
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.
Photo of Clarendon Community Residence
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.
Photo of Windsor Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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.
Photo of Blairhaus Zwei
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.
Photo of Blair Haus Inc
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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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.
Photo of Woods Edge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Photo of Willow Run Apartment
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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It has been a good fit for my dad at Pinedale Residential Center. The community is conveniently located for us to come and visit him often. He is really happy there. I haven't had a chance to eat there with...
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.

Cost of memory care in St Matthews, SC

The average cost of senior living in St Matthews is $3,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

Memory care costs in St Matthews, SC, vs. nearby cities

St Matthews, SC
$3,999/mo
$5,019/mo

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

St Matthews, SC
$3,999/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,999/mo

Memory care costs in St Matthews, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,346/mo
Studio
$4,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,662/mo

Senior living costs in St Matthews vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: St Matthews, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Matthews, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,931/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,547/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
St Matthews, SC:$3,999/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
St Matthews, SC:$3,931/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
St Matthews, SC:$3,547/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in St Matthews, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in St Matthews 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 St Matthews, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in St Matthews 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Matthews, SC$5,057/mo$4,768/mo+6.1%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
St Matthews, SC
2024 average cost:$5,057/mo
2023 average cost:$4,768/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in St Matthews

Recent reviews for memory care in St Matthews

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Several reviews express appreciation for the friendly and attentive nature of the staff in various communities, such as Colonial Gardens, Fairforest Grove Senior Living, and English Meadows Camden Campus. Families report that staff members regularly check on their loved ones and go above a ...
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Varied activities and social opportunities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered by communities, like Harmony at Columbia, Forest Lake Manor, and Harbison Shores, which promote socializing and engagement. These activities include games, crafts, outings, and more.
Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews from communities including Colonial Gardens, English Meadows Camden Campus, and Harmony at Columbia mention the importance of cleanliness in creating a comfortable and inviting living environment for residents.
Supportive and helpful staff during transitions. Families at communities like The Blake at Woodcreek Farms, Fairforest Grove Senior Living, and English Meadows Camden Campus praise the staff's assistance and understanding during challenging times, such as moving into memory care or dealing with the end of life.
Individualized care and attention. Residents at communities such as Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Colonial Gardens, and Harbison Shores appreciate the personalized care and accommodations provided by staff, including assistance with daily tasks and tailored meal plans.
Effective communication between staff and families. Communication is key in ensuring peace of mind for families, and communities like Harmony at Columbia, Colonial Gardens, and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are recognized for their open and consistent communication with loved ones' families
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St Matthews review score based on 196 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 81 St Matthews memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Matthews 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

St Matthews review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
St Matthews, SC81 facilities
7.9
Cameron, SC7 facilities
8.4
Orangeburg, SC89 facilities

Review subcategories for St Matthews 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 196 reviews of 81 St Matthews memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Matthews 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.
St Matthews, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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St Matthews memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Matthews memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Matthews, 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 St Matthews 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 St Matthews that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Matthews, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Matthews 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 St Matthews Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Matthews, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Matthews 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 St Matthews 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
17.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in St Matthews 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 St Matthews communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Matthews 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 St Matthews offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in St Matthews

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 St Matthews protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Vitality Living Columbia and The Legacy of Camden are the top-rated memory care facilities near St Matthews, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 90 memory care facilities near St Matthews, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in St Matthews, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 90 memory care facilities near you in St Matthews, 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 St Matthews, 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 St Matthews, 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 St Matthews, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $8100. The average Memory Care cost in St Matthews, South Carolina is $3,999. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in St Matthews, 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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