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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fripp Island, SC

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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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.
Buckingham South Buckingham South is a senior living community located in Savannah, Georgia. Our residents and their guests get to enjoy the elegant beauty of Savannah, and we incorporate all of that beauty into the layout of our community. Buckingham South is a quaint place to live that offers...
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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.
A little assistance can help maximize your life.The Oaks Health Center, located on the campus of The Marshes, provides assisted living services administered by trained, caring professionals to those who need a little extra help with daily tasks. All our assisted living residences in Savannah are...
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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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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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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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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: 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.
Alterra Clare Bridge provides a comfortable, home-like setting with programs and services designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other memory impairments. Alterra Clare Bridge offers private and companion suites in a comfortable neighborhood environment. Unique building...
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This is a amazing community and we love the staff. I like knowing that my mom is happy and likes the environment. The menu is country cooking and wonderful. My mom is happy with all the activities that she...
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.
Lakeview ManorLakeview Manor is a senior living community in the compact, historic city of Springfield, GA. Our beautiful lakeside community overlooks White Deer Lake, and features numerous paved walking trails, gardens and outdoor sitting areas. Springfield is a scenic city that is filled with...

Cost of memory care in Fripp Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Fripp Island is $4,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $3,788 per month.

Memory care costs in Fripp Island, SC, vs. nearby cities

Fripp Island, SC
$4,332/mo

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

Fripp Island, SC
$4,332/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,332/mo

Memory care costs in Fripp Island, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,891/mo
Studio
$4,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,641/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,175/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Fripp Island 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: Fripp Island, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFripp Island, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,332/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,107/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,190/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Fripp Island, SC:$4,332/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Fripp Island, SC:$4,107/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Fripp Island, SC:$4,190/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Fripp Island, SC, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Fripp Island, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fripp Island 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fripp Island, SC$4,694/mo$4,245/mo+10.6%
South Carolina$4,699/mo$4,425/mo+6.2%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Fripp Island, SC
2024 average cost:$4,694/mo
2023 average cost:$4,245/mo
Percent change:+10.6%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,699/mo
2023 average cost:$4,425/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fripp Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Fripp Island

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Lakeview Manor in Springfield, GA

5.0
Lakeview Manor is a beautiful location with a warm and welcoming staff. Our family selected Lakeview based on its' friendly, family atmosphere. Our senior family members settled in within the first week, enjoying new friends and activities.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Fripp Island review score based on 440 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 440 reviews of 65 Fripp Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fripp Island 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

Fripp Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Fripp Island, SC65 facilities
8.1
Port Royal, SC12 facilities
8.3
Edisto Beach, SC10 facilities

Review subcategories for Fripp Island 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 440 reviews of 65 Fripp Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fripp Island 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.
Fripp Island, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Fripp Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fripp Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fripp Island, 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 Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island 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
69.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fripp Island, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fripp Island 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 Fripp Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fripp Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Fripp Island

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Helena Square, Savannah Square and Benton House of Bluffton are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fripp Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 77 memory care facilities near Fripp Island, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Fripp Island, South Carolina are Helena Square and Savannah Square. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 77 memory care facilities near you in Fripp Island, 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 Fripp Island, 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 Fripp Island, 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 Fripp Island, South Carolina ranges from $490 to $10840. The average Memory Care cost in Fripp Island, South Carolina is $4,332. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fripp Island, South Carolina typically starts at $490. 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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