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From the staff, to the food, housekeeping, and healthcare, TerraBella has exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them till anyone seeing the same level of 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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All is well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a very nice place, and she is being cared for very well. I'am pleased with all they have done for us. She is safe and in good hands at this...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Senior Retreat at Lansdowne is a licensed Family Care Home located in the Lansdowne Neighborhood in South Charlotte 5 houses off of Providence Road. We accept Seniors Only considered 'Independent' or 'Full Assisted Living' with some slight to moderate Dementia. Our ranch home has approximately...
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Daniel and Neli offered truly dignified, caring, and drug free comprehensive care for my aging father-in-law. As dad's dementia progressed the doctor's kept increasing medications--which were agitating him...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Liberty Family Care HomeLiberty Family Care Home is a residential care home located in the small town of Waxhaw, North Carolina, which is in Union County. The historical area is full of hometown events including annual parades and the Queen's Cup Steeplechase races. The charming region is perfect...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
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.
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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When our mother needed more care than was possible at home, we turned to Rose Hill. I'm not saying she was enthusiastic about the move at first. What I can say is that the care they gave our mother at Rose...
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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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We moved my mother in law into Highpoint Assisted Living in July of 2024. The facilities are gorgeous, the staff is great, food is excellent, and so far they have done everything they promised. The...
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.
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We moved my mother in law into Highpoint Assisted Living in July of 2024. The facilities are gorgeous, the staff is great, food is excellent, and so far they have done everything they promised. The...
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
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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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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: 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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Homestyle Living In North Carolina Where The Residents Are Part Of The FamilySweet Caroline Assisted Home | Assisted Living, located in Shelby North Carolina, is a family care home that offers southern hospitality with gracious living. Our staff provides excellent care and individual...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Homestyle Living In North Carolina Where The Residents Are Part Of The FamilySweet Caroline Assisted Home | Assisted Living, located in Shelby North Carolina, is a family care home that offers southern hospitality with gracious living. Our staff provides excellent care and individual...
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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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Cherokee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $4,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,029 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, SC vs. nearby counties

Cherokee County, SC
$4,224/mo
$3,524/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, SC vs. the state and national average

Cherokee County, SC
$4,224/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cherokee County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,224/mo
$4,202/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cherokee County, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,175/mo
Private
$6,600/mo
Studio
$5,001/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,107/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,528/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,721/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherokee County, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cherokee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee County

Morningside of Gastonia

4.6
The Facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly and caring. They have been very kind to my mom. I always feel very welcome when I visit my mom. They have great meals for the residents and the dining staff are wonderful.

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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Wesley Court in Boiling Springs, SC

4.8
Heather is the administrator and has been here for 18 years. She is compassionate, a good leader and loves all the residents. Many of the CNA's, med techs and other staff have been here for many years. They get to know every residents needs, likes and dislikes. It has been a great fit for my ...
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Cherokee County review score based on 746 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 746 reviews of 195 Cherokee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Cherokee County review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Cherokee County, SC195 facilities
6.8
Gaffney, SC16 facilities
6.0
Blacksburg, SC14 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee County assisted living

When assisted living 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 746 reviews of 195 Cherokee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee County resident and family assisted living 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.
Cherokee County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.1
Value for cost*
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Cherokee County assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cherokee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.2%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.6%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.1%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee County assisted living

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 Cherokee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.8%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cherokee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
25%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.2%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cherokee County protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Langston Square, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Rock Hill Grove Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 224 assisted living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cherokee County, South Carolina are Langston Square, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Sunrise of Providence. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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