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Photo of Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living
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9.5
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45 reviews
9.5
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45 reviews
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The nurses and staff were very attentive of Daddy and all of our family members. They went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and showed grace and compassion when caring for Daddy. He truly loved...
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.
Silver Bluff Grove Senior Living 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 Silver Bluff Grove, we know that residents who can no longer live...
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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7 reviews
8.4
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7 reviews
5 star
72%
4 star
0%
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2 star
14%
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It's been close to a year since Mom passed so it's hard to say what the situation is now. The Oaks was brand new then and had some wonderful, caring folks working the memory unit. It was clean and shiny but...
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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8.2
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5 reviews
8.2
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5 reviews
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40%
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40%
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0%
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First of all the facility is very clean and the staff is sensitive to the special needs of my wife. (She has a close up vision problem that requires someone to help feed her meals, etc.). Food is good and...
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.
Westminster Memory Care is exclusively built to benefit those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia's. Our groundbreaking new community addresses the unique needs of residents living with memory care loss while providing them with helpful support, loving and personalized care that...
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8.2
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36 reviews
8.2
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36 reviews
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The staff (CNA) that I have met are extremely nice, friendly and caring. [name removed] has been very unhappy with the food. When I ask [name removed] about the food, she always says it's not good. She...
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.
Hitchcock Place is located in Aiken, South Carolina right in the heart of town. We have three parks within two miles of our community and visiting them is a popular afternoon outing for our residents. We also make regular trips to the nearby Centre South Shopping Center to enjoy the many...
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The staff members at Benton House are a five plus, the value is good despite COVID. The cleanliness and helpfulness of the staff members in the beginning really stood out to us. They do all types of fun...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make Benton House of Aiken the most desired in the...
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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
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Barnwell County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Barnwell County is $4,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Perry, SC with an average of $2,968 per month.

Assisted living costs in Barnwell County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Barnwell County, SC
$4,544/mo
$4,544/mo
$3,785/mo

Assisted living costs in Barnwell County, SC, vs. state and national averages

Barnwell County, SC
$4,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Barnwell County, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,544/mo
$4,544/mo

Assisted living costs in Barnwell County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,883/mo
Studio
$4,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,600/mo

Senior living costs in Barnwell 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: Barnwell County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnwell County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,544/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,544/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,255/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Barnwell County, SC:$4,544/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Barnwell County, SC:$4,544/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Barnwell County, SC:$4,255/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Barnwell County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barnwell 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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Assisted living cost trends in Barnwell County, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Barnwell 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 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
Barnwell County, SC$4,300/mo$4,917/mo-12.5%
South Carolina$4,362/mo$4,137/mo+5.4%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Barnwell County, SC
2024 average cost:$4,300/mo
2023 average cost:$4,917/mo
Percent change:-12.5%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,362/mo
2023 average cost:$4,137/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Barnwell County, SC

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Barnwell County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Barnwell County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Barnwell County

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.

Oaks at Aiken

5.0
Awesome staff! Lots of activities ad the food is great! Resident has nothing negative to say about the Oaks and is very happy and excited to be in such a great environment.

Barnwell County review score based on 33 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 10 Barnwell County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barnwell County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Barnwell County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Barnwell County, SC10 facilities
8.6
Snelling, SC13 facilities
7.9
Barnwell, SC71 facilities

Review subcategories for Barnwell County assisted living

When assisted living 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 33 reviews of 10 Barnwell County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Barnwell County resident and family assisted living 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.
Barnwell County, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Barnwell County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnwell County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnwell 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 Barnwell County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Barnwell County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barnwell County, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barnwell County assisted living

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 Barnwell County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barnwell County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnwell County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barnwell County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnwell County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Barnwell County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barnwell County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnwell County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnwell County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Barnwell County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barnwell County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Barnwell County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Barnwell County protect seniors.
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