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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Swansea, SC
If your loved one needs memory care in Swansea, A Place for Mom can help. With 21 memory care facilities in Swansea, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Swansea incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Swansea memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Swansea, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Columbia Commercial Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbia, Orangeburg and Lexington.
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9.4
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34 reviews
Our family has been very happy with the facility and we had a great first impression. It did not seem like a "nursing home" - it is clean, it smelled nice and there are a lot of open spaces. The residents...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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33 reviews
Everyone, staff and residents, are really nice. They are quick to address any issue. I feel my mother is in a loving, caring, supportive place. Yes, I would recommend Jenni-Lynn to anyone.
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.
Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...
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9.3
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28 reviews
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...
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9.2
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68 reviews
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.
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.
At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
8.7
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18 reviews
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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4 reviews
The Legacy of Orangeburg has a warm and inviting atmosphere. It is clean and organized. The staff is friendly and professional. The one bedroom is spacious. The inside and outside of the building is...
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 Orangeburg, surrounded by trees and nestled in a rural neighborhood setting, is convenient to nearby shopping, restaurants and the hospital. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal to make every day a memorable one. Discover our experienced and caring staff,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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34 reviews
We love literally everything about the Colonial Gardens community! This place has been a huge answered prayer! Couldn't ask for a place to love and care for my mom like they do!!! They truly love her!!!
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.
Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Colonial Gardens is a place of residence specializing in memory care support and Alzheimer's treatment. At the Colonial Gardens, residents who suffer from...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...
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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like the...
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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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1.0
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27 reviews
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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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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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
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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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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.
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, 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.
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Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Swansea, SC
The average cost of senior living in Swansea is $3,961 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swansea, SC vs. nearby cities
Swansea, SC
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swansea, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Swansea vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Swansea, SC by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Swansea over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Swansea
Recent reviews for memory care in Swansea
The Legacy of Orangeburg
4.0
It is a friendly and very helpful caring environment. We chose The Legacy for several reasons. Again it is clean,friendly and the staff seems to be very knowledgeable in their fields.
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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Swansea review score based on 80 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 20 Swansea memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Swansea 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
Swansea review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Swansea 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 80 reviews of 20 Swansea memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Swansea 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.Swansea, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.9
3.9
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Swansea memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Swansea memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Swansea, 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 Swansea 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 Swansea 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
45%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Swansea 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 Swansea Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Swansea, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Swansea 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 Swansea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Swansea, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Swansea 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 Swansea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Swansea, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Swansea 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 Swansea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Swansea, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.9%
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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 Swansea, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 21 memory care facilities near Swansea, South Carolina. See the full list.
The 21 memory care facilities near you in Swansea, 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 Swansea, 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 Swansea, 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 Swansea, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Swansea, South Carolina is $3,961. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Swansea, 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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