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Alzheimer’s care in Dekalb incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dekalb memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dekalb, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Sumter Grove Senior Living
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We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very...
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.
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...
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This has been the third assisted living community in which my dad has resided. Although I have few complaints about the other facilities, Lancaster Grove has by far been the best. From the planned activities...
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.
At Lancaster Grove Senior Living located in a quiet residential community near USC-Lancaster in upstate South Carolina, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Assisted Living, Memory care, a short-term stay, or a year-round home?...
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My husband and I were going on vacation and needed to find respite care for my mother, who lives with us. Since my mom is relatively mobile, still engages with her peers, and needs to feel comfortable in 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.
Always Something to DoYou can always find something fun and exciting to do here at our assisted living community in Monroe, North Carolina. With private accommodations, spacious common rooms and a long list of resort-style amenities and services, you may find yourself wondering why you didn’t...
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When initially looking at places, Brookdale Ebenezer Road was first to respond, they responded to our inquiry very quickly. All staff appear to genuinely enjoy what they do and get to know the residents and...
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.
Build Your Best Life HereIt’s time to trade your lifestyle in for a new, upgraded model. You’ll find it here, nestled in a quiet, residential area of Rock Hill, South Carolina in York County. As one of our residents, you’ll get rid of chores, cleaning and cooking. In their place, you’ll get an...
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This is a great community and you should come and visit. They have activities like art work, work out classes, walking, dinner parties, movies, bridge and more for the residents to do. I even entered a...
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.
Personalized assisted living services are designed for individuals who are no longer safe or comfortable living alone or without medical supervision nearby. These residents may require various levels of assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) from medication management to assistance with...
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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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Some staff in memory care are awesome, but others engage minimally with residents (sitting on their phones etc). Food is very disappointing, especially lunches, snacks and the water station.
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 Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
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Food is good. Mom really liked that she could order different food from the always available menu if she didn't like the what was being served. Activities were ok. Some were just watching the TV-like...
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.
HarborChase of Riverwalk Conveniently located close to the unique dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities of the distinctive Riverwalk community, HarborChase of Riverwalk is a seamless combination of timeless elegance, modern conveniences and Southern hospitality. Here, you'll happily...
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It was a great experience! We were expected and [name removed] was prepared! Tarabella is a great place! I’ve been very pleased with the staff and their friendliness! I appreciate Tarabella Indian Trail and...
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 Colonial Gardens
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What we like the most about the community is the mall homey feeling. Great staff communication. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Colonial Gardens is a place of residence specializing in memory care support and Alzheimer's treatment. At the Colonial Gardens, residents who suffer from...
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The staff were very professional when I went on the tour and lunch in the cafeteria. I would recommend this facility because the residents are friendly and the staff are professional.
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.
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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We are so grateful for the team at Chandler Place. The attention they give the residents is much more than basic care. They are treated with love, Kindness and more than anything, respect. I feel that they...
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place to do it. We are a premier senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. Our residents have more options for enjoying the senior living lifestyle. They also have fewer worries, as...
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
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.
We are a 60 bed secured Alzheimer's and Dementia Care community. We promote independence and choice. We have 3 unique neighborhoods where residents are placed dependent on their personal level of cognitive function. This way their neighbors are understanding to each other because they are at the...
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No one wants to leave their home but things happen. In 2018, our Mom had a stroke and no longer felt comfortable living alone. We were at one facility and then moved to The Legacy. We loved it so much, we...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made 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.
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It worked out real well, it's a fine place.
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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like 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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...
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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.
Thanks to a thoughtful bequest by Dr. and Mrs. Percy Bethea and the support of South Carolina Baptists, Bethea Baptist Retirement Community opened its doors in 1960. Since then, our philosophy has remained much the same; to provide a secure, dignified environment for older persons who share the...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
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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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
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They've been really good overall. The staff have a true sense of caring for the people who live there, and they go above and beyond. The facility itself good. And my dad loves the food.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...

Cost of memory care in Dekalb, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dekalb is $4,148 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Patrick, SC with an average of $2,984 per month.

Memory care costs in Dekalb, SC, vs. nearby cities

Dekalb, SC
$4,148/mo
$3,869/mo
$4,210/mo

Memory care costs in Dekalb, SC, vs. state and national averages

Dekalb, SC
$4,148/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Memory care costs in Dekalb, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,148/mo

Memory care costs in Dekalb, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,312/mo
Studio
$4,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,075/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,770/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,390/mo

Senior living costs in Dekalb 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: Dekalb, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDekalb, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,148/mo$4,148/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,117/mo$4,515/mo
Independent Living$3,740/mo$3,897/mo$3,951/mo
Memory Care
Dekalb, SC:$4,148/mo
South Carolina:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Dekalb, SC:$4,108/mo
South Carolina:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Independent Living
Dekalb, SC:$3,740/mo
South Carolina:$3,897/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dekalb

Recent reviews for memory care in Dekalb

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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HarborChase of Riverwalk in Rock Hill, SC

5.0
At this community, my mom gets a lot of attention and they communicate well and email us weekly with updates. They have a hair salon and my mom loves it. I would recommend this community to others.

The Addison of Indian Trail in Monroe, NC

5.0
My husband had a good stay at this community. The staff were friendly and we had good communication. He liked the food, however they do not offer special diets. They offer daily activities. The community is neat and clean inside and out. We would use this community again for a respite stay.

Dekalb review score based on 359 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 359 reviews of 130 Dekalb memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dekalb review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Dekalb review score compared against nearby cities

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Dekalb, SC130 facilities
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Kershaw, SC6 facilities

Review subcategories for Dekalb memory care

When memory care 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 359 reviews of 130 Dekalb memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dekalb resident and family memory care 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.
Dekalb, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dekalb memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dekalb that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.8%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.1%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dekalb memory care

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 Dekalb Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dekalb memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dekalb partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
24.7%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dekalb memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dekalb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.9%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
24%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dekalb memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dekalb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dekalb, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.1%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 148 memory care facilities near Dekalb, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dekalb, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 148 memory care facilities near you in Dekalb, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dekalb, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dekalb, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Dekalb, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8505. The average Memory Care cost in Dekalb, South Carolina is $4,148. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dekalb, South Carolina typically starts at $1040. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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