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10 Best Nursing Homes in Santee, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Santee nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Santee, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Santee or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Santee.

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Nursing homes facilities near Santee, SC

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Photo of The Legacy of Orangeburg
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66 Floor plans available
8.6
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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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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
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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.
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...
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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...
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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
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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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
Photo of Jone's Elderly 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.
Photo of Windsor Manor Inc
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 Clarendon Community Residence
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.
Photo of Edisto Convalescent Ctr
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 Walters Brothers Residential 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.
Photo of Dorch Community Residential Care
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Santee, SC

The average cost of senior living in Santee is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

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

Santee, SC
$3,707/mo
$2,928/mo
$3,707/mo

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

Santee, SC
$3,707/mo
U.S. national average
$4,779/mo

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

$3,707/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,707/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,625/mo
Studio
$4,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,480/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Santee over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Santee

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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
A lot of the things they say at the tour. They don't follow through with And their meals Are the same thing every week chicken chicken chick in Is except for friday this fish.

Santee nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santee nursing homes 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 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 Santee 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
11.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Santee 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 Santee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Santee, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
16.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
5.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santee 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 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
5.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Santee 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 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
11.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santee 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 Santee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy of Orangeburg, The Oaks on the Edisto and Longwood Plantation are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Santee, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Santee, South Carolina. See the full list.

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