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Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals average about $3,791 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 15 communities in Ware Shoals. Our detailed directory has 141 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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I know I am safe here. I have my own space and I can do anything I want to do and I can have a day that I don’t do anything if I choose. My daughter doesn’t have to worry about me. If I ever need help...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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Staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is kept clean and inviting.. Many many daily activities from crafts, games and music to shopping and dining trips. Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacy provided by...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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They are very welcoming. The facility is very nice and the residents are friend to one on other. The staff works hard to keep the residents engaged and very friendly to the families . The care good at...
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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We've lived here for a month and we're very happy. When you drive in, it's like being in the woods...beautifully kept, not crowded, and definitely not institutional looking. Residents have been very...
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.
Thank you for your interest in The Renaissance, LLC, where life is just beginning. Located in picturesque Due West, South Carolina, The Renaissance is a community within a community. We offer several choices of Independent Living cottages and apartments as well as private Assisted Living...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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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
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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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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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 assisted living in Ware Shoals, SC

The average cost of senior living in Ware Shoals is $3,791 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, SC with an average of $3,062 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals, SC, vs. nearby cities

Ware Shoals, SC
$3,791/mo
$3,936/mo
$3,151/mo

Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals, SC, vs. state and national averages

Ware Shoals, SC
$3,791/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,791/mo
$3,854/mo

Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,725/mo
Studio
$3,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,208/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Ware Shoals 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: Ware Shoals, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWare Shoals, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,791/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,854/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,851/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ware Shoals, SC:$3,791/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ware Shoals, SC:$3,854/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ware Shoals, SC:$3,851/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ware Shoals, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ware Shoals 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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Assisted living cost trends in Ware Shoals, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ware Shoals 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ware Shoals, SC$4,208/mo$4,428/mo-5.0%
South Carolina$4,098/mo$3,811/mo+7.5%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
Ware Shoals, SC
2024 average cost:$4,208/mo
2023 average cost:$4,428/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,098/mo
2023 average cost:$3,811/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ware Shoals, 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 Ware Shoals.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ware Shoals

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ware Shoals

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
I would recommend Clinton Presbyterian Community. My Father-In-Law is quite happy living there.We chose Clinton Presbyterian Community because of its proximity to family, recommendation, rating, price, accommodations, ammenities & options.

Carolina Gardens at Laurens

5.0
Very friendly staff and family atmosphere.

The Springs at Simpsonville

5.0
All 5! What we like the most about The Springs at Simpsonville is the staff members who work there and the location of the community. We would recommend them to others who may need a place for their loved ones.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the friendly and inviting atmosphere at the community, with staff members greeting residents by name and engaging in meaningful conversations. At Emerald Gardens, families praise the close-knit community where everyone knows each other, making it feel like a seco ...
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Customized meal plans for individual preferences. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with staff members accommodating dietary restrictions and personal preferences. Reviews for Emerald Gardens mention resident's enjoyment of the delicious, homemade meals and the ability to request specific dishes, ensuring they always look forward to m ...
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Engaging activities and events for residents. Activities and events are an essential part of community life, with residents participating in a variety of programs tailored to their interests. At Ashley Square, families appreciate the daily activities and weekly outings, which keep their loved ones physically and mentally active.
Attentive and compassionate care. Residents and their families express gratitude for the compassionate and attentive care they receive from community staff. At Emerald Gardens, reviews mention the patience and kindness shown to residents with dementia and other health conditions, making a positive difference in their daily liv ...
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Thoughtful communication with families. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind, ensuring everyone stays informed and involved in their loved one's care. At Ashley Square, families appreciate the regular updates and opportunities for virtual and in-person meetings with community d ...
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Professionally maintained facilities and grounds. Community facilities and grounds are essential for residents' comfort and well-being. Reviews for Emerald Gardens mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the common areas, private rooms, and outdoor spaces, which contribute to a pleasant living environment.
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Ware Shoals assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ware Shoals assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ware Shoals, 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 Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals 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
46.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ware Shoals, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals 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
23.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ware Shoals

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ware Shoals protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and The Residences at Greenwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ware Shoals, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 15 assisted living facilities near Ware Shoals, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ware Shoals, South Carolina are Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and North Pointe. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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