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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pontiac, SC

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If your loved one needs memory care in Pontiac, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Pontiac, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
77 Photos available
8.6
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20 reviews
8.6
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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8 reviews
9.7
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8 reviews
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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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Photo of Harmony at Columbia
99 Photos available
3232 Floor plans available
8.8
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57 reviews
8.8
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57 reviews
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52%
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30%
3 star
11%
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0%
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7%
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I would tell a friend my mother has been very pleased with Harmony independent living. She's found a group a ladies she enjoys. The staff is very friendly. Communication through email to the billing office...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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Photo of Brookdale Columbia
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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34 reviews
8.6
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34 reviews
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
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 Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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Photo of The Haven in the Summit
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My Aunt has been at the Haven for around seven months. She came from another place where she had UTI's all the time. We are still paying bills from those. Here she has not had one. The place is set up...
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.
We are a 60 bed secured Alzheimer's and Dementia Care community. We promote independence and choice. We have 3 unique neighborhoods where residents are placed dependent on their personal level of cognitive function. This way their neighbors are understanding to each other because they are at the...
Photo of Mill Creek Manor
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6.6
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41 reviews
6.6
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41 reviews
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I recently had the opportunity to visit Mill Creek Manor Nursing Home, and I wanted to share my impressions based on my experience. Staff: The staff at Mill Creek Manor truly stand out. From the moment I...
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.
Welcome to Mill Creek Manor Independent, Assisted Living, & Memory Care, located in beautiful Columbia, SCMill Creek Manor is conveniently located to dining, shopping, and surrounded by beautiful Sesquicentennial Park.Here at Mill Creek Manor we provide a senior living neighborhood with the...
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made 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.
Photo of Rice Estate
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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.
Photo of Highlands Senior Living Columbia
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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Cost of memory care in Pontiac, SC

The average cost of senior living in Pontiac is $4,077 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,296 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontiac, SC vs. nearby cities

Pontiac, SC
$4,077/mo
$3,997/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontiac, SC vs. the state and national average

Pontiac, SC
$4,077/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontiac vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,077/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Pontiac, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,286/mo
Studio
$4,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,843/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pontiac over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pontiac

Recent reviews for memory care in Pontiac

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.

Pontiac review score based on 52 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 10 Pontiac memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pontiac 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

Pontiac review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Pontiac, SC10 facilities
8.6
Columbia, SC25 facilities
8.6
Arcadia Lakes, SC28 facilities

Review subcategories for Pontiac 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 52 reviews of 10 Pontiac memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pontiac 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.
Pontiac, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.5
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Pontiac memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontiac memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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
60%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pontiac 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 Pontiac Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pontiac, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pontiac 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 Pontiac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontiac, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontiac 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 Pontiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontiac, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontiac 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 Pontiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontiac, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Vitality Living Columbia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pontiac, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 memory care facilities near Pontiac, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Pontiac, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 11 memory care facilities near you in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, 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 Pontiac, South Carolina ranges from $1550 to $7450. The average Memory Care cost in Pontiac, South Carolina is $4,077. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pontiac, South Carolina typically starts at $1550. 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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