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10 Best Nursing Homes in Richmond, SC

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Richmond is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Richmond, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Richmond is about $4,622, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 220 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Richmond, SC

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Photo of Quality Care Residential Home
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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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Photo of Somerby of Mount Pleasant
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We live in an attached villa with small fenced yard in which I have 7 roses in big pots, a very large vegetable planter plus gardenia bushes and a flower garden. We have a chocolate Labrador (4 yrs), a...
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.
    Somerby of Mount Pleasant draws upon the charming, stately traditions of the South - applying classic style and gracious hospitality, sure to make you feel right at home.     At Somerby, we're here to help you enjoy the lifestyle you've been waiting for. ...
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Pinewood Square was a perfect fit for my mom. Hope and her awesome staff took great care of mom. The smaller community allowed for more personalized attention for her needs. They communicated with me on a...
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.
Pinewood Place is located in a beautiful wooded area in Goose Creek, South Carolina. We are also within sight of Crowfield Plantation Lake and some resident rooms enjoy lake views. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer transportation to our wonderful local parks. We offer...
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I would say: The staff, from the management, to the desk, to the maintenance is wonderful and friendly and helpful. The head nurse is a treasure! I would also say it is expensive but about the same as...
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 Wildcat Senior Living
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The flexible meal times and menus are wonderful, especially for those residents with dementia and erratic schedules. Med techs have been so kind and attentive . Management staff is always available and eager...
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.
Wildcat Senior Living is Now Open and Moving in Independent Living Residents!150 ApartmentsOne and Two Bedroom options withvarious layouts, porches, andbalconies to choose from.Explore...every nook of your new home fromthe beauty salon and clubhouse tothe pool and walking paths; a littleadventure...
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All of the interactions we had with the staff were very positive, they know all the residents by name and they were very caring towards our loved one. Even though our loved one did not participate in 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.
Adjacent to the Daniel Island Club, nestled amongst the trees and overlooking Beresford Creek, Wellmore of Daniel Island is the premier retirement community in Charleston’s vibrant island town. Members enjoy luxurious accommodations, restaurant-style fine dining, an award-winning wellness...
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I recently relocated my mom from another memory care facility to Merrill Gardens and the staff made sure the transition was as smooth as possible. The living space and common areas are extremely clean and...
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.
You’re going to love it here. Located in the 1,700 acre Carolina Park master planned community with shopping, dining and outdoor activities, Merrill Gardens is in the heart of it all. This new community is modern yet intimate with spacious apartments as well as cottages. Relax and enjoy the...
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I like that my mother seems happier and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so far.
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.
Stratford Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Communities are nestled in the heart of Goose Creek in the Crowfield Neighborhood. We opened our doors about 4 years ago and our team of dedicated care team have over 40 years combined experience in caring for our elder population. Stop in and see...
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I would tell others that they have done a very good job taking care of my friend at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads. It is a new facility so it is beautiful. I would highly recommend to others who are...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Summerville, South Carolina. The Blake at Carnes Crossroads is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at home.Our unique...
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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.
Goose Creek manor provides compassionate assisted living services that allows our residents to live happy and productive lives while having direct access to assistance, when needed. We do assisted living with a community-first approach. Our residents enjoy expert care, a home-like varied culinary...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Langit's Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of Cane Bay Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Midland Park Residential Home 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Richmond, SC

The average cost of senior living in Richmond is $4,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamestown, SC with an average of $2,300 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Richmond, SC vs. nearby cities

Richmond, SC
$4,622/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Richmond, SC vs. the state and national average

Richmond, SC
$4,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,841/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Richmond vs. other types of senior living

$4,622/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,622/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Richmond, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,735/mo
Studio
$5,079/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,427/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,114/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,298/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Richmond over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Richmond

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Richmond

The Palms of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, SC

3.6
Too far to exit to take dog out, to access transportation, etc. Swimming pool too small. Apartment nice. I had to provide my own housekeeping because none was available. Meals were nice and on time. Dining room well organized. Staff was not readily apparent.

Oaks at Daniel Island in Charleston, SC

4.9
My mother was struggling in a senior independent living community in FL. I needed to find a place locally near my home in Daniel Island South Carolina. I called aplaceformom.com. [name removed] was truly amazing helping me figure out which community would work best for my mom. I work on Daniel ...
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Merrill Gardens at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, SC

4.3
Merrill Gardens is a nice place for older independent people. For people that need a little more care but are not yet ready for a couple to live separate, because of different needs, it is not the place. Beautiful complex, nice units, but truly more for independent living with meals.

Richmond nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Richmond 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
78.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Richmond nursing homes

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 Richmond Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Richmond, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Richmond nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Richmond partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Richmond, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Richmond nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Richmond communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Richmond, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Richmond nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Richmond offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Richmond, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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