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Assisted living costs in Lancaster County average about $4,682 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 157 communities in Lancaster County. Our detailed directory has 2595 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Lancaster County Assisted Living Facilities | 2595 Reviews

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Photo of Sardis Gardens Adult Day and Health Care Center
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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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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I found these homes nested off in Mint Hill on Thompson Rd. I was riding past the homes where I saw a Elevations signage in the yard so I pulled in hoping to be apart of the event but what I found was 4...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We at Unlimited Possibilities at City View are passionate about providing high quality care for people with dementia. Our small home environment offers warmth and a lifestyle that is more comforting than larger settings. At City View, we are committed to addressing the specialized medical,...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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Photo of Agape York
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.
Welcome to The Willows at York, a place to call home. Many do.The Willows at York offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff that greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Living Choices: Assisted...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Rice Estate
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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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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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, 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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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.
Photo of Cheraw Manor Assisted Living
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 Palmetto Ridge
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: 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.
Preston House I, LLC is an assisted living facility specializing in Alzheimer's and memory loss care. The beautiful facility is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC between I-77 and I-85. It promotes safety and is located in a community with controlled access equipped emergency call systems. Our...
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Lancaster County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lancaster County is $4,682 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $2,895 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC vs. nearby counties

Lancaster County, SC
$4,682/mo
$4,657/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC vs. the state and national average

Lancaster County, SC
$4,682/mo
U.S. national average
$4,673/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,682/mo
$4,641/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,676/mo
Private
$8,500/mo
Studio
$5,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,320/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,874/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lancaster County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lancaster County, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lancaster County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lancaster County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lancaster County

TerraBella Rock Hill

4.9
During the time my loved one was there, they provided excellent service. And they kept us informed of everything. The food was a little bland. We're used to a lot more seasoning. They had plenty of activities, but my loved one didn't really participate in them. It's pricey, but it seems to ...
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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.

Brookdale Columbia

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.

Lancaster County review score based on 626 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 626 reviews of 142 Lancaster County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lancaster County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Lancaster County, SC142 facilities
8.4
Lancaster, SC166 facilities
8.4
Heath Springs, SC154 facilities

Review subcategories for Lancaster County assisted living

When assisted living 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 626 reviews of 142 Lancaster County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lancaster County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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Lancaster County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lancaster County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lancaster 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
58.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.9%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lancaster County assisted living

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 County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lancaster County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lancaster County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lancaster 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
23.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.5%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
40.1%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.8%
15.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lancaster County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lancaster County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.2%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lancaster County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lancaster County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.9%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
47%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.9%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lancaster County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lancaster County protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Rock Hill Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 157 assisted living facilities near Lancaster County, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lancaster County, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Sunrise of Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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