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I know I am safe here. I have my own space and I can do anything I want to do and I can have a day that I don’t do anything if I choose. My daughter doesn’t have to worry about me. If I ever need help...
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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9.9
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75 reviews
9.9
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75 reviews
5 star
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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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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66 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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22%
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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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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9.0
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36 reviews
9.0
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My grandma has been living here for a little more than a year. It was a hard decision for our family to move her, but I cannot explain how thankful we are. The staff are always friendly and willing to go...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of assisted living in Dyson, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dyson is $3,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,444 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dyson, SC, vs. nearby cities

Dyson, SC
$3,106/mo

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

Dyson, SC
$3,106/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Dyson, SC, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,106/mo
$3,106/mo

Assisted living costs in Dyson, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,014/mo
Studio
$3,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,326/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,188/mo

Senior living costs in Dyson 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: Dyson, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDyson, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,106/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,106/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,000/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dyson, SC:$3,106/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dyson, SC:$3,106/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dyson, SC:$3,000/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dyson, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dyson 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 Dyson, SC

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dyson 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
Dyson, SC$4,078/mo$4,094/mo-0.4%
South Carolina$4,370/mo$4,216/mo+3.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Dyson, SC
2024 average cost:$4,078/mo
2023 average cost:$4,094/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,370/mo
2023 average cost:$4,216/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dyson, 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 Dyson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dyson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dyson

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
I would recommend Clinton Presbyterian Community. My Father-In-Law is quite happy living there.We chose Clinton Presbyterian Community because of its proximity to family, recommendation, rating, price, accommodations, ammenities & options.

Carolina Gardens at Laurens

5.0
Very friendly staff and family atmosphere.

Ansley Glen at Greenwood

4.9
The staff at Ansley Glen in Greenwood has been wonderfully attentive taking care of my parents. They are all very pleasant and I appreciate them all so much. Thank you all for the love and care you provide your residents. You are the best.

Dyson review score based on 95 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 9 Dyson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dyson 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

Dyson review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Dyson, SC9 facilities
9.5
Ninety Six, SC10 facilities
9.4
Cross Hill, SC20 facilities

Review subcategories for Dyson 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 95 reviews of 9 Dyson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dyson 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.
Dyson, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
4.2
Care services
4.9
3.8
Staff
4.9
4.1
Meals & dining
4.9
3.7
Activities
4.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dyson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dyson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dyson, 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 Dyson 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 Dyson 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
44.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
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
44.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dyson 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 Dyson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dyson, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dyson 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 Dyson 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
33.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dyson 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 Dyson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dyson 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 Dyson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dyson, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dyson

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 Dyson protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Ashley Square, Emerald Gardens and Oaks at Greenwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dyson, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Dyson, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dyson, South Carolina are Ashley Square and Emerald Gardens. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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