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We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. The...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Reader’s Choice Best of Anderson 2020. Call or drop by to see what make Garden House of...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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My father has been @ Somerset for approximately 1 month. He has received excellent care & the nurses have been very attentive to him. I feel so much better knowing that he no longer alone in his home. He has...
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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Somerset Court of Cherryville offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Somerset Court of Cherryville, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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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 Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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I would definitely recommend Heritage Hills Pacifica. I believe they have good care. I wish there was more communication with the family rather than me having to ask. I wish I would have follow up on the...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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 Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills.Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills, the #1 retirement living community in Hendersonville. Our senior living community offers a full spectrum of independent living and memory care services administered by a specifically trained, caring...
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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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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.
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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
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, 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.
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...
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, 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.
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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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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.
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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
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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, 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lake Lanier, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Lanier is $4,001 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, SC with an average of $3,328 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. nearby cities

Lake Lanier, SC
$4,001/mo
$3,989/mo

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

Lake Lanier, SC
$4,001/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,001/mo
$4,012/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,919/mo
Studio
$4,882/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,698/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,485/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Lanier

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Lanier

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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Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park in Hendersonville, NC

4.8
I would highly recommend this community. For the money and cost they are the best community around this area for your loved ones. They have activities like games, movie night, church services and more for the residents.

Lake Lanier review score based on 537 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 537 reviews of 183 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Lanier 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

Lake Lanier review score compared against nearby cities

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Lake Lanier, SC183 facilities
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7.7
Campobello, SC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Lanier 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 537 reviews of 183 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Lanier 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.
Lake Lanier, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Lake Lanier assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Lanier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Lanier, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.2%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.3%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Lanier, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Lanier, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Lanier, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Lanier, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.9%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
19%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Lanier

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 Lake Lanier protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Mars Hill Manor and Summit Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 220 assisted living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lake Lanier, South Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Summit Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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