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

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I know I am safe here. I have my own space and I can do anything I want to do and I can have a day that I don’t do anything if I choose. My daughter doesn’t have to worry about me. If I ever need help...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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All 5s! What we like the most about the community is that the staff seem to really care about the residents. We would absolutely 100% recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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72 reviews
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What we like the most about the Fairforest Grove community is the staff and the outside support (OC, PT, etc). They all go above and beyond for the residents. I love the lake loop that is virtually on...
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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55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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I'm so happy with Vitality Living. Wonderful and patient employees. I don't have to worry about my love one. Food is wonderful. With many different choices. Very clean. All around and awesome place. Even has...
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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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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The staff is really caring. Staff was excellent and went above and beyond with care. The showers have an edge that must be stepped over. Food was hit or miss. Sometimes very good and other times so-so.
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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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9.6
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Great location, friendly staff, my Mom is happy there and much healthier than when she was living alone, provides us state of mind that she is safe and well taken care of. They stay busy with activities.
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.
Situated near the Catawba River in York County, minutes from the city of Charlotte, Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted Living Community offers the lifestyle that's just right for you. With Lake Wylie nearby, a small town resort-like atmosphere and old-fashioned Southern charm make this peaceful...
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9.5
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They seem to have a good caring staff now, however the turnover rate was high for a while. They honored their word and kept my father safe to the end.
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.
From the moment you enter Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, you know you are some place special.We believe in engaging the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Health and safety are important, of course – but so are curiosity, companionship, fun, and lifelong learning. Brookstone is nestled on...
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So far we have had a good experience with them. They are very professional, yet very caring. The facilities are clean and up-to-date. They have great activities for the residence.
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.
Langston Place is located in the charming town of Clinton, South Carolina just east of the Presbyterian College. We are only two miles from Sumter National Forest, a popular picnic destination for residents and their families. While we are proud of our beautiful community we are even more proud...
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9.4
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29 reviews
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My mom has lived at Kempton for two years. Making the decision to move her there at such a young age(68 years old) was the hardest decision I’ve ever made. I can say with 100% certainty that it is truly 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.
HarborChase 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 HarborChase, we know that residents who can no longer live independently still want to feel...
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9.4
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42 reviews
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I rate the Colonial 5 on all categories. The staff really care about the residents and treat them like family. I could not have found a more AWESOME place anywhere!!!
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.
With Southern charm and homelike community features, The Colonial at Old Camden provides a warm, lively community setting for seniors seeking assisted living services. Designed with purpose and endless hospitality, the community not only offers attentive care, but also offers stellar amenities,...
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9.4
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My family has a long history at The Legacy. My grandmother lived there happily nearly twenty years ago. Recently, my mother and father moved there when their health deteriorated quickly. My father passed...
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.
The Legacy of Camden is a beautiful, quaint retirement community in Camden, South Carolina, just northeast of Columbia, SC. Our assisted living community has 40 apartments, and offers assistance with the activities of daily living, as needed by each individual.The Legacy of Camden is now under...
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99 Floor plans available
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Everyone was very nice and helpful! The man at the desk was wonderful. I think he mostly works nights. The financial lady was very helpful. The medication man was great. Really everyone I dealt with was...
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.
In a beautiful homestead with an expansive Southern-style front porch, you'll find Forest Lake Manor, a family-style senior community. Enjoy a quiet walk in the courtyard, relax with friends by the fountain, or visit with family in the dayroom. Located in the heart of Forest Acres, Forest Lake...
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Staff us great and always have activities. Food is good. The facility is clean. The apartment size is adequate and fits plenty of her furniture.
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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The staff is awesome! They always respond to a call or text within minutes, any time of day or night. Mom was clean & dressed everyday. Room was cleaned daily.
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.
Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville specializes in providing exceptional care in a secure, comfortable, and resort-like environment for those needing Assisted Living or those living with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, and other forms of memory care needs. We are conveniently located on Scuffletown...
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Overall place very nice place for food and facilities. My wife and I only had a few issues with staffing support and overnight care. My mother in law clothes were not changed as frequently as we would have...
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.
Located in Fountain Inn, Greenville County, South Carolina, Quillen Manor is an independent and assisted living community for seniors that also provides memory care for residents with memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. The community is nestled in a quiet, rural area, surrounded by...
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It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
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My mom was at the Pines for a short time before needing more intensive care. While there, we found the staff to be exceptional. They were very attentive and caring. We would definitely recommend The Pines...
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.
At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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My grandma has been living here for a little more than a year. It was a hard decision for our family to move her, but I cannot explain how thankful we are. The staff are always friendly and willing to go...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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Mom has been at Westley Court for over a year now and she has been happy with the staff and environment. The new director, [name removed], is doing a great job trying to improve the facility and has a true...
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.
Wesley Court is a beautiful assisted living community that is available to seniors in Boiling Springs, SC. This assisted living community aims to please all its residents and to offer them a great place to live. The city of Boiling Springs is a great place for family to visit, as everyone will...
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What we like the most about Oaks at Greenwood is the friendly staff and we would strongly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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The people at Legacy were very nice and caring; however, Mom had innumerable falls there and multiple trips to Lexington Medical Center emergency department. I would recommend.
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 Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...
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We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...
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.
Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...
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QOC, Food and admin staff scored lower because I have tried for months to talk to the meridian about a diabetic diet for my father without being able to successfully schedule a single phone call. I have 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.
The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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The food is not even average. Some times the food is over cooked, burned and dry. There is never enough of servers and a shortage of personnel on weekends. The cleaning is excellent and the staff is good...
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.
Upscale Assisted Living Coming Soon to Indian Land, SCSunflower Springs at Indian Land will proudly offer the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living services in the Indian Land, SC area.Sunflower Springs at Indian Land is a unique assisted living residence encouraging...
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Food is good. Mom really liked that she could order different food from the always available menu if she didn't like the what was being served. Activities were ok. Some were just watching the TV-like...
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.
HarborChase of Riverwalk Conveniently located close to the unique dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities of the distinctive Riverwalk community, HarborChase of Riverwalk is a seamless combination of timeless elegance, modern conveniences and Southern hospitality. Here, you'll happily...
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Cost of memory care in Clayton, SC

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $3,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Silverstreet, SC with an average of $2,759 per month.

Memory care costs in Clayton, SC, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, SC
$3,953/mo
$4,099/mo
$3,849/mo

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

Clayton, SC
$3,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,953/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,827/mo
Studio
$4,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,864/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,341/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,407/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton 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: Clayton, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,953/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,926/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,618/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, SC:$3,953/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, SC:$3,926/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, SC:$3,618/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Clayton, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton 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.

Clayton, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Clayton, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clayton 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
Clayton, SC$4,785/mo$4,807/mo-0.5%
South Carolina$4,820/mo$4,576/mo+5.3%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
Clayton, SC
2024 average cost:$4,785/mo
2023 average cost:$4,807/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,820/mo
2023 average cost:$4,576/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clayton

Recent reviews for memory care in Clayton

Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Rock Hill, SC

4.3
Chandler Place takes the residents out once a week to eat at a restaurant of their choosing, they will take them on scenic drives. They may take them to a Dollar Tree. They also have entertainment groups come in a sing different types of music, as well as play the piano. They provide a variety ...
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Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Clayton review score based on 496 family reviews

8.0
Review score113 facilities496 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 496 reviews of 113 Clayton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayton 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

Clayton review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Clayton, SC113 facilities
8.1
Carlisle, SC179 facilities
8.1
Whitmire, SC157 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayton 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 496 reviews of 113 Clayton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clayton 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.
Clayton, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Clayton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton 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 Clayton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton 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 Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Clayton 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 Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton 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 Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Clayton

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 Clayton protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clayton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 141 memory care facilities near Clayton, South Carolina. See the full list.

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

The 141 memory care facilities near you in Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, South Carolina ranges from $1040 to $8250. The average Memory Care cost in Clayton, South Carolina is $3,953. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Clayton, 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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