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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Santee, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Santee, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Santee or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Santee.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Santee for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Santee area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Manning, Orangeburg and Holly Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Manning, Orangeburg and Holly Hill.
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8.6
Review score
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,...
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8.4
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7 reviews
My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. Communication is really the only thing that I have problems with. Overall, I would recommend this facility to others but probably not for someone with...
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.
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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7 reviews
Longwood Plantation took excellent care of my father. They kept us informed and I couldn't have asked for better support. It was a difficult move for my father while I live out of state but they went out of...
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.
Longwood Plantation, an Assisted Living Community with total of 50 beds (34 beds for assisted living and 16 beds for alzheimer's care), is located in a beautiful, quiet, residential area in Orangeburg County. This 10-acre campus offers Independent and Assisted Living for Senior Adults as well as...
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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Santee, SC
The average cost of senior living in Santee is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $2,735 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santee, SC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santee, SC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Santee vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Santee, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Santee over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Santee, 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 Santee.
Private income options in South Carolina
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VA benefits in South Carolina
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Medicare and Medicaid in South Carolina
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What families are saying about assisted living in Santee
Recent reviews for assisted living in Santee
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.
Longwood Plantation in Orangeburg, SC
4.0
My mother was a resident of Longwood for a little over a year until her passing in July. I found the care at Longwood to be exceptional and the staff really cared about my mother as a person. There were good activities to help keep her mentally alert, hair and nail care and the food looked ...
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The Oaks on the Edisto in Orangeburg, SC
3.4
My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. The quality of care could be better. My loved one waits too long for care i.e:, changing soiled briefs and so forth. I realize that there's a shortage on staffs, but overall they're good.
Santee assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santee, 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 Santee 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 Santee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Santee, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Santee 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 Santee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santee, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
21.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santee 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 Santee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santee, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
34.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Santee 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 Santee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Santee 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 Santee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Santee
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 Santee protect seniors.
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The Legacy of Orangeburg, The Oaks on the Edisto and Longwood Plantation are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Santee, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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