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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Totness, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Totness, A Place for Mom can help. With 96 memory care facilities in Totness, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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
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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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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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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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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of memory care in Totness, SC

The average cost of senior living in Totness is $3,862 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinewood, SC with an average of $3,379 per month.

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

Totness, SC
$3,862/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Totness, SC
$3,862/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,862/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,981/mo
Studio
$4,328/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,780/mo

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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 memory care in Totness

Recent reviews for memory care in Totness

The Legacy of Lexington

3.6
My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.

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.

Totness review score based on 236 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 236 reviews of 86 Totness memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Totness 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

Totness review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Totness, SC86 facilities
8.4
St. Matthews, SC95 facilities
8.3
Eastover, SC13 facilities

Review subcategories for Totness 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 236 reviews of 86 Totness memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Totness 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.
Totness, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Totness memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Totness memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Totness, 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 Totness 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 Totness that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Totness, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Totness 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 Totness Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Totness, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.8%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.8%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.2%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Totness 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 Totness partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Totness, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Totness 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 Totness communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Totness, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
19.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Totness 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 Totness offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Totness, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.7%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
15%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 96 memory care facilities near Totness, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Totness, 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 96 memory care facilities near you in Totness, 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 Totness, 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 Totness, 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 Totness, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Totness, South Carolina is $3,862. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Totness, South Carolina typically starts at $1550. 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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