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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Aiken County, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Aiken County, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Aiken County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Country Club Hills, Sand Hills Historic District and Forest Hills.
You may also consider nearby communities such as North Augusta, Aiken and Warrenville.

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The nurses and staff were very attentive of Daddy and all of our family members. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and showed grace and compassion when caring for Daddy. He truly loved...
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.
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living is home to the best: those who live here, and those who care for them. Simple kindness abounds, as does respect, and the celebration of each individual life with the dignity it has earned.At Silver Bluff Grove, we know that residents who can no longer live...
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I moved my brother (I live in Texas) from [removed] to The place at Shadow Oaks after 1 yr at [removed]. From a monetary standpoint, this was a HIGHLY efficient move. From a humanitarian standpoint, the care...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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It's been close to a year since Mom passed so it's hard to say what the situation is now. The Oaks was brand new then and had some wonderful, caring folks working the memory unit. It was clean and shiny but...
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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8.2
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First of all the facility is very clean and the staff is sensitive to the special needs of my wife. (She has a close up vision problem that requires someone to help feed her meals, etc.). Food is good and...
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.
Westminster Memory Care is exclusively built to benefit those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia's. Our groundbreaking new community addresses the unique needs of residents living with memory care loss while providing them with helpful support, loving and personalized care that...
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The staff (CNA) that I have met are extremely nice, friendly and caring. [name removed] has been very unhappy with the food. When I ask [name removed] about the food, she always says it's not good. She...
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.
Hitchcock Place is located in Aiken, South Carolina right in the heart of town. We have three parks within two miles of our community and visiting them is a popular afternoon outing for our residents. We also make regular trips to the nearby Centre South Shopping Center to enjoy the many...
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The staff members at Benton House are a five plus, the value is good despite COVID. The cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff members in the beginning really stood out to us. They do all types of fun...
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. 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. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Aiken the most desired in the...
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The staff at Cumberland is very professional and always helpful. The staff does an excellent job of keeping track of the people and there needs. I am so glad we have my Mother in such a safe place. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cumberland Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to enjoy life to the fullest while providing security and peace of mind. At Cumberland Village, relax and know that whatever you choose to do each day is by choice rather than necessity. It's your time to enjoy life to its fullest. Our...
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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.
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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
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 Aiken County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Aiken County is $4,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

Memory care costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Aiken County, SC
$4,286/mo
$4,166/mo
$4,396/mo

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

Aiken County, SC
$4,286/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,286/mo

Memory care costs in Aiken County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,206/mo
Studio
$4,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,069/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,975/mo

Senior living costs in Aiken County 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: Aiken County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAiken County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,286/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,286/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,658/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Aiken County, SC:$4,286/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Aiken County, SC:$4,286/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Aiken County, SC:$3,658/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Aiken County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Aiken County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Aiken County, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Aiken County, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Aiken County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aiken County, SC$4,655/mo$4,425/mo+5.2%
South Carolina$4,519/mo$4,537/mo-0.4%
National$6,119/mo$5,815/mo+5.2%
Aiken County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,655/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Aiken County

Recent reviews for memory care in Aiken County

Benton House of Aiken

5.0
We chose Benton House over others we looked into because I was most impressed by the team of management of the facility. I had confidence in the place after getting to know them. The room sizes here are perfectly adequate, they had two room sizes available for the same price. I have eaten here ...
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Hitchcock Square in Aiken, SC

5.0
Families had a great time sharing breakfast with their loved ones. Pancakes, bacon, and eggs were served along with coffee and juices. The staff, as usual, were attentive to us all. I enjoy the activities that Hitchcock Square provide for the people staying there.

Brookdale Augusta

4.0
A very nice community, rooms are clean,dining is nice, and they are served the food. Activities are available. They are very informative and helpful. We picked this community because, they were the most helpful in the transition and everything went smoothly. Just wish now they could keep their ...
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Aiken County review score based on 35 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 13 Aiken County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Aiken County 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

Aiken County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Aiken County, SC13 facilities
8.6
Aiken, SC14 facilities
8.6
Windsor, SC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Aiken County 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 35 reviews of 13 Aiken County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Aiken County 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.
Aiken County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.3
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
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Aiken County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aiken County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aiken 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 Aiken County 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 Aiken County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aiken County 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 Aiken County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.2%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aiken County 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 Aiken County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Aiken County 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 Aiken County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aiken County 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 Aiken County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aiken County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Aiken County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about South Carolina memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Aiken County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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