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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Carver Village, Tatumsville and Staley Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Bluffton, Beaufort and Port Royal.

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Photo of Harbor Cove Memory Care
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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19 reviews
8.2
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19 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I mostly used Harbor Cove for respite care. In Jan 2024 contracted for full time. The RN who worked there left in the fall and had not been replaced when my husband passed. I had hospice go there after he...
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.
Welcome to Harbor Court Memory Care - our upscale community in the popular retirement destination of Hilton Head, S.C., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care. We have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Your loved one will flourish with our exceptional...
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10
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76 reviews
10
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76 reviews
5 star
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Helena Square is a fantastic smaller assisted-living home that makes my father feel welcomed and I know that everybody is watching out for him. I have often said it’s like a big fraternity/Sorority house...
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.
Helena Place is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Port Royal, South Carolina for over 20 years. Our community has been named The Best of Assisted Living in Port Royal for the last 5 years running. We are located on the south side of the Cypress Wetlands Bird Sanctuary where...
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55 Photos available
8.2
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6 reviews
8.2
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6 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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The staff are all extremely caring and helpful. I really appreciate them. We chose Vineyard Bluffton because the facility was more up to date and better maintained. It also has a secure Memory Care unit with...
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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8.0
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5 reviews
8.0
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5 reviews
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Always clean and everyone is smiling. Mom really enjoys all the activities and staff. Meals are delicious when I come to visit I always eat there. Excellent place and experience with The Palmettos.
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 Bloom at Belfair
2424 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.9
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112 reviews
7.9
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112 reviews
5 star
60%
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24%
3 star
7%
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2%
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The facility is currently undergoing repair and updating. The staff are very kind, considerate, compassionate, caring, thoughtful, helpful, understanding.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Bloom at Belfair is a family-owned and operated independent living, independent living plus and memory care establishment. Since 1965, our goal has been simple yet aspirational: to help our residents flourish. Entering a Bloom community does not mean checking your lifestyle or personality at the...
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66 Floor plans available
7.3
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66 reviews
7.3
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66 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
15%
3 star
15%
2 star
9%
1 star
3%
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Our loved one was at Village Cove for years and was truly treated like part of the family! I absolutely would recommend. I always felt sure that my loved one was in good hands and knew his health and well...
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.
Find a Redefined IndependenceA better kind of senior living is within your reach. You can still have a lifestyle that has less stress and more options for living life well, all in a comfortable community that feels just like home sweet home. You’ll find all that and more at our assisted living...
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1010 Floor plans available
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My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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My mother had to enter assisted living at the Bloom due to falling and frailty in her mid nineties. The rooms are lovely and her one bedroom is spacious with a large bedroom and separate sitting area. Three...
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.
Bloom at Hilton Head is a vibrant assisted living and memory care establishment located on an intimate 3-acre setting in the heart of Hilton Head Island just minutes from shopping and dining, golf courses, beaches and medical centers. Its uniquely elegant architecture, luxurious interior design,...
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The community is very clean, the staff members are very friendly and overall we are pleased with the community. We have not been there for normal meal time, but we did get a chance to go there for 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.
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6.0
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30 reviews
6.0
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30 reviews
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50%
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2 star
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This community is a cute little place. A smaller community, great location, beautiful front porch. It's just breathtaking. My loved one feels so comfortable here. The staff are nice, pleasant, communicative,...
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.
The Pines at Bluffton Assisted Living is a unique community that provides our residents with an engaging environment to continue to flourish. We provide worry-free living in our comfortable and inviting apartments. We establish the independence and assistance that allows our residents to enjoy...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Hilton Head Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Hilton Head Island is $4,623 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edisto Beach, SC with an average of $3,788 per month.

Memory care costs in Hilton Head Island, SC, vs. nearby cities

Hilton Head Island, SC
$4,623/mo
$4,370/mo

Memory care costs in Hilton Head Island, SC, vs. state and national averages

Hilton Head Island, SC
$4,623/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Hilton Head Island, SC, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,623/mo

Memory care costs in Hilton Head Island, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,464/mo
Studio
$4,877/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,890/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,551/mo

Senior living costs in Hilton Head Island 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: Hilton Head Island, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHilton Head Island, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Memory Care$4,623/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,321/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,579/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Hilton Head Island, SC:$4,623/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hilton Head Island, SC:$4,321/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Hilton Head Island, SC:$4,579/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Hilton Head Island, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Hilton Head Island 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.

Hilton Head Island, SCSC stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Hilton Head Island, SC

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hilton Head Island 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
Hilton Head Island, SC$4,999/mo$4,655/mo+7.4%
South Carolina$4,753/mo$4,525/mo+5.1%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Hilton Head Island, SC
2024 average cost:$4,999/mo
2023 average cost:$4,655/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,753/mo
2023 average cost:$4,525/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hilton Head Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Hilton Head Island

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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The Retreat at Lady's Island in Beaufort, SC

4.2
During the time our loved one was there, they had made a bunch of changes to the staff members. All the nurses we knew had left along with the upper management. Our loved ones room felt dusty a lot of the time, but other than that everything else seemed pretty clean. Our loved one fell at this ...
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Harbor Cove Memory Care in Hilton Head Island, SC

4.3
We moved him from NHC in Bluffton to Harbor Cove. The staff at Harbor Cove was very caring, which we did not experience at NHC. I wish we'd moved him to Harbor Cove earlier. It is a smaller place, but staff was fantastic with him.

Hilton Head Island review score based on 25 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 10 Hilton Head Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hilton Head Island 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

Hilton Head Island review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Hilton Head Island, SC10 facilities
7.9
Bluffton, SC10 facilities
8.1
Port Royal, SC12 facilities

Review subcategories for Hilton Head Island 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 25 reviews of 10 Hilton Head Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hilton Head Island 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.
Hilton Head Island, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.7
4.1
Meals & dining
2.9
3.8
Activities
3.2
3.8
Value for cost*
3.3
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Hilton Head Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hilton Head Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hilton Head Island, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hilton Head Island, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hilton Head Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hilton Head Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hilton Head Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Hilton Head Island

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 Hilton Head Island protect seniors.
Learn about South Carolina memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Related senior services in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

In Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Hilton Head Island is car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Hilton Head Island are very limited. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Hilton Head Island has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is not very walkable.

Hilton Head Island offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals including Hilton Head Hospital and St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital.

Hilton Head Island is known for its Atlantic Ocean beaches and world-class golf courses. Explore breweries, wineries, arts and museums, shopping, dining and more. Nature-loving seniors can stay active by strolling through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve or hitting the putting green at Harbour Town Golf Links.

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