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Photo of Highlands Senior Living Columbia
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.
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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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
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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.
Photo of Walters Residential Care
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
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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
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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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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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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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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
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Kirkwood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $3,858 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lynchburg, SC with an average of $3,293 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, SC vs. nearby cities

Kirkwood, SC
$3,858/mo
$3,858/mo
$3,605/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, SC vs. the state and national average

Kirkwood, SC
$3,858/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,858/mo
$3,892/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kirkwood, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,183/mo
Studio
$4,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,691/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,446/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,390/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kirkwood over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kirkwood

Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC

5.0
I have been residing here at Fairforest Grove Senior Living for 6 months. The environment, quality of living and care are excellent. Meals are always done on time. The cleaning is like clock work daily; never missed. Medication is distributed every day in a timely manner. The Activity ...
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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.

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Kirkwood review score based on 284 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 284 reviews of 108 Kirkwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kirkwood 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

Kirkwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Kirkwood, SC108 facilities
8.5
Camden, SC106 facilities
8.6
Bethune, SC11 facilities

Review subcategories for Kirkwood 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 284 reviews of 108 Kirkwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kirkwood 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Kirkwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood 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
42.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kirkwood

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kirkwood protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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The Colonial at Old Camden, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Harbison Shores are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 132 assisted living facilities near Kirkwood, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Kirkwood, South Carolina are The Colonial at Old Camden and Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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