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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lexington County, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Lexington County, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Lexington 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 Lexington County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lexington County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lexington County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Fairforest Grove Senior Living
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
23%
3 star
8%
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4%
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Mom is surrounded by structure, connection, caring staff/therapists, and support! The lake and baby ducks outside are an added bonus. Dementia is hard, but she is doing so much better with all of the care at...
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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Photo of The Legacy of Lexington
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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36 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
33%
3 star
11%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
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The med techs and staff are thoughtful and professional. I found the administration slow to respond on a few items. They offer several room types. If you prefer one over the room available when you move in,...
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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Photo of Carolina Gardens at Lexington
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1.0
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28 reviews
1.0
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28 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
1 star
18%
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My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...
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.
Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...
Photo of Oakleaf of Lexington
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6.8
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30 reviews
6.8
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
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7%
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Anytime I had questions they were quick to respond and help. The activities director was always in the memory care unit at the scheduled time making sure everyone was included. Their communication with our...
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.
Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...
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Staff and management are great. Building is clean and smells great. Caregivers and housekeepers are incredibly friendly and truly care about residents. I couldn’t have chosen a better place for my dear frien
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
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.
Photo of Blair Haus Inc
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Lexington County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lexington County is $5,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodford, SC with an average of $4,863 per month.

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

Lexington County, SC
$5,496/mo
$5,647/mo

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

Lexington County, SC
$5,496/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,496/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,785/mo
Studio
$6,006/mo

Senior living costs in Lexington 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: Lexington County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLexington County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$5,496/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,776/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Lexington County, SC:$5,496/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Lexington County, SC:$4,899/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Lexington County, SC:$3,776/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Lexington County, SC, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Lexington County, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lexington 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 average 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
Lexington County, SC$5,322/mo$5,006/mo+6.3%
South Carolina$5,196/mo$5,032/mo+3.3%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Lexington County, SC
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,006/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,196/mo
2023 average cost:$5,032/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Lexington County

Recent reviews for memory care in Lexington County

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.

Brookdale Columbia

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Lexington County review score based on 89 family reviews

9.4
Review score17 facilities89 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 17 Lexington County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lexington 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

Lexington County review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Lexington County, SC17 facilities
9.2
8.5
Lexington, SC25 facilities

Review subcategories for Lexington 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 89 reviews of 17 Lexington County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lexington 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.
Lexington County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
3.8
Friendliness
4.5
3.9
Care services
4.2
3.6
Staff
4.5
3.7
Meals & dining
4.2
3.4
Activities
4.3
3.4
Value for cost*
4.2
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lexington County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lexington County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.7%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.7%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.3%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.2%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lexington 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 Lexington County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.4%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.9%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lexington 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 Lexington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.8%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.9%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lexington 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 Lexington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lexington County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lexington 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 Lexington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lexington County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.1%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.7%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.1%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
39.7%
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State regulations for memory care in Lexington 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 Lexington County protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, The Legacy of Lexington and Carolina Gardens at Lexington are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Lexington County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, 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 Lexington County, South Carolina ranges from $2750 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Lexington County, South Carolina is $5,496. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lexington County, South Carolina typically starts at $2750. 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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