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If your loved one needs memory care in Rockton, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Rockton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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I am so very thankful we found Fairforest Grove for Mother! It was such a difficult decision to make having to place her somewhere in the first place; but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’ve not...
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 Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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9.5
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My aunt [name removed] at Harbison Shores for 2 1/2 years and my aunt loved it here. All of the staff took very good care of her and the family could tell they truly loved her.
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.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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31 reviews
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Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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34 reviews
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
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 Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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99 Photos available
3232 Floor plans available
8.9
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57 reviews
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I would tell a friend my mother has been very pleased with Harmony independent living. She's found a group a ladies she enjoys. The staff is very friendly. Communication through email to the billing office...
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 The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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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
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.
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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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...
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.
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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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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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.
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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.
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1515 Floor plans available
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My dad recently moved into Vitality Living. [name removed]was really great to work with, and help with every step of the process. When my dad first arrived, he got a very warm welcome from the entire staff,...
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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Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
8.0
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My dad recently moved into Vitality Living. [name removed]was really great to work with, and help with every step of the process. When my dad first arrived, he got a very warm welcome from the entire staff,...
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.

Cost of memory care in Rockton, SC

The average cost of senior living in Rockton is $4,086 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $2,849 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rockton, SC vs. nearby cities

Rockton, SC
$4,086/mo
$4,015/mo
$4,119/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rockton, SC vs. the state and national average

Rockton, SC
$4,086/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rockton vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,086/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rockton, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,098/mo
Studio
$4,351/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,957/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Rockton

Recent reviews for memory care in Rockton

Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC

5.0
What we like the most about Fairforest Grove is the friendly staff who appear to know our loved one and recognize us each time we visit; appears to be taking care of our loved one; cleanliness; different activities offered. Price went up which may be a challenge.

Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

5.0
My dad passed away in August. The Pines was wonderful to him. Very caring kind staff. They were always well staffed, we never felt like they were short handed. The staff really tries to grant all requests no matter how big or small. The public bathroom could be updated/repaired to have a more ...
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Rockton review score based on 107 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 18 Rockton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rockton 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

Rockton review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Rockton, SC18 facilities
8.9
Winnsboro, SC8 facilities
9.0
Ridgeway, SC8 facilities

Review subcategories for Rockton 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 107 reviews of 18 Rockton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rockton 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.
Rockton, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rockton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockton, 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 Rockton 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 Rockton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockton, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.1%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.4%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockton 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 Rockton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockton, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockton 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 Rockton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockton 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 Rockton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockton 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 Rockton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Harbison Shores and Forest Lake Manor are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rockton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Rockton, South Carolina. See the full list.

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

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Rockton, 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 Rockton, 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 Rockton, 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 Rockton, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8250. The average Memory Care cost in Rockton, South Carolina is $4,086. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rockton, 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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