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7 Best Nursing Homes in Central, SC

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Central nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Central, SC may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Central or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Central.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Nicholtown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cedar Rock, Sunset and Boones Creek.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Central, SC

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Photo of Vickery Parke Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
8.2
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30 reviews
8.2
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30 reviews
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50%
4 star
30%
3 star
7%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
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The staff was caring & engaging. The cost was reasonable & the food good. My only issue was the management was a little out of touch. Not terrible but not as on top of things. There was a change shortly...
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 Good LifeCome and experience what a life of redefined independence looks like here at our assisted living community in Central, South Carolina. For starters, we handle all the cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Yes, you read that...
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9.5
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44 reviews
9.5
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44 reviews
5 star
71%
4 star
20%
3 star
2%
2 star
2%
1 star
5%
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Green space, parking, home like atmosphere in public areas instead of a showcase or hospital, residents respond to greetings & pleasantries of visitors and staff, amount of time (hours) spent by...
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.
Keowee Place is located on the shores of Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell in Seneca, South Carolina. We are close to the historical towns of Cashiers and Highland, North Carolina and our daytrips to these historical towns are a favorite outing for many of our residents. We also make regular trips to...
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9.5
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15 reviews
9.5
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15 reviews
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80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
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0%
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The staff was very professional but also personal. It felt like they all really cared about my sister. This includes the nurses, physical therapists and even the cleaning crew. My sister did not take part in...
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.
Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square | Clemson is an assisted living and memory care community. Our senior living community serves seniors in Clemson, South Carolina and is located in the Patrick Square’s Town Center. Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square is conveniently located within an...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Central, SC

The average cost of senior living in Central is $4,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,696 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Central, SC, vs. nearby cities

Central, SC
$4,152/mo
$4,286/mo
$4,164/mo

Nursing homes costs in Central, SC, vs. state and national averages

Central, SC
$4,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Central, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,152/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,152/mo

Nursing homes costs in Central, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,073/mo
Studio
$3,913/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,632/mo

Senior living costs in Central vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Central, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCentral, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,152/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,102/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,152/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,023/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Central, SC:$4,152/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Central, SC:$4,102/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Central, SC:$4,152/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Central, SC:$4,023/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Central, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Central 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.

Central, SCSC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Central, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Central 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
Central, SC$4,127/mo$4,684/mo-11.9%
South Carolina$4,494/mo$4,310/mo+4.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Central, SC
2024 average cost:$4,127/mo
2023 average cost:$4,684/mo
Percent change:-11.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,494/mo
2023 average cost:$4,310/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Central

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Central

Countryside Village in Easley, SC

5.0
Brookdale Easley Park is outstanding !! They are really family to us and the care they give is one of a kind . I would go anywhere else .

Brookdale Anderson

3.6
If the food is an important part of your decision look somewhere else. My mom stays because for the price it's the only independent living in her area.

TerraBella Summit in Greenville, SC

4.6
We chose TerraBella Summit because of the staff friendliness and the overall cleanliness of the facility. It really is a fantastic place, staff is very attentive. Just need more staff

Central nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Central that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Central, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
19.2%
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 Central nursing homes

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 Central Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Central, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Central nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Central partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Central, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Central nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Central communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Central, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Central nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Central offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Central, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Vickery Parke Assisted Living, Keowee Square and Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Central, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Central, South Carolina. See the full list.

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