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If your loved one needs memory care in New Ellenton, A Place for Mom can help. With 82 memory care facilities in New Ellenton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in New Ellenton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. New Ellenton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in New Ellenton, 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 Augusta, North Augusta and Aiken.

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My mother and family have had a very positive experience with Waverly Gardens.
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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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
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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.
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,...
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My loved one is a resident at The Oaks on the Edisto. Communication is really the only thing that I have problems with. Overall, I would recommend this facility to others but probably not for someone with...
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.
Situated on 700 beautiful acres of land on the Edisto River, The Oaks offers a selection of homes, duplexes and apartments specifically designed to suit a variety of individual needs. With a variety of distinctive neighborhood options to choose from, your new home will be sure to reflect your...
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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Our assisted-living facility is designed to provide you comfort, privacy and, above all, the ability to help choose your lifestyle options. We want you to decide how you will live -- and we are here to help. Personal-care aides are present around the clock -- to remind you to take medications,...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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, 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.
Atria Martinez creates for our residents a warm and enriching environment that enhances their experience of the Augusta area. We have a cozy fireplace in our living room and activity parlor that encourages conversation and camaraderie. Our computer and Internet access keep our community...

Cost of memory care in New Ellenton, SC

The average cost of senior living in New Ellenton is $3,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

Memory care costs in New Ellenton, SC, vs. nearby cities

New Ellenton, SC
$3,992/mo
$4,152/mo
$4,223/mo

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

New Ellenton, SC
$3,992/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,992/mo

Memory care costs in New Ellenton, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,411/mo
Studio
$4,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,899/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,935/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,975/mo

Senior living costs in New Ellenton 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: New Ellenton, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Ellenton, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$3,992/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,895/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,319/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
New Ellenton, SC:$3,992/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
New Ellenton, SC:$3,895/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
New Ellenton, SC:$3,319/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in New Ellenton, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in New Ellenton 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
New Ellenton, SC$4,655/mo$4,570/mo+1.9%
South Carolina$4,633/mo$4,537/mo+2.1%
National$6,241/mo$5,864/mo+6.4%
New Ellenton, SC
2024 average cost:$4,655/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,633/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,241/mo
2023 average cost:$5,864/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in New Ellenton

Recent reviews for memory care in New Ellenton

Cumberland Village in Aiken, SC

4.5
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. Thanks for all your help.

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.

New Ellenton review score based on 170 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 66 New Ellenton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Ellenton 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

New Ellenton review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
New Ellenton, SC66 facilities
8.5
Aiken, SC17 facilities
8.6
Jackson, SC10 facilities

Review subcategories for New Ellenton 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 170 reviews of 66 New Ellenton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New Ellenton 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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New Ellenton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Ellenton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Ellenton, 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 New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Ellenton, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.2%
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
39.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Ellenton, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Ellenton, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Ellenton, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Ellenton 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 New Ellenton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Ellenton, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in New Ellenton

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living, Oaks at Aiken and Aiken Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Ellenton, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 82 memory care facilities near New Ellenton, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in New Ellenton, South Carolina is Hammond Square. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 82 memory care facilities near you in New Ellenton, 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 New Ellenton, 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 New Ellenton, 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 New Ellenton, South Carolina ranges from $750 to $9110. The average Memory Care cost in New Ellenton, South Carolina is $3,992. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in New Ellenton, South Carolina typically starts at $750. 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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