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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shaw Heights, SC

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Photo of Sumter Grove Senior Living
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We chose this facility because it was "affordable" and because of the staff to resident ratios. There are group outings every week, sometimes twice a week. Residents are encouraged to sign up
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.
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...
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It worked out real well, it's a fine place.
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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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My mother was a resident for a very short time; but during that time I was very happy with the care that she received. Her room was a good size for her and the staff were very friendly. My family and I...
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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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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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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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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 nursing homes in Shaw Heights, SC

The average cost of senior living in Shaw Heights is $3,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,131 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shaw Heights, SC, vs. nearby cities

Shaw Heights, SC
$3,914/mo
$3,296/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Shaw Heights, SC
$3,914/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,914/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,914/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shaw Heights, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,053/mo

Senior living costs in Shaw Heights 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: Shaw Heights, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShaw Heights, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,914/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,914/mo$4,129/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,914/mo$4,162/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,914/mo$3,911/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shaw Heights, SC:$3,914/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shaw Heights, SC:$3,914/mo
South Carolina:$4,129/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shaw Heights, SC:$3,914/mo
South Carolina:$4,162/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shaw Heights, SC:$3,914/mo
South Carolina:$3,911/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shaw Heights, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shaw Heights 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Shaw Heights, SC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shaw Heights 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
Shaw Heights, SC$4,443/mo$4,169/mo+6.6%
South Carolina$4,391/mo$4,218/mo+4.1%
National$5,515/mo$5,294/mo+4.2%
Shaw Heights, SC
2024 average cost:$4,443/mo
2023 average cost:$4,169/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$4,391/mo
2023 average cost:$4,218/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,515/mo
2023 average cost:$5,294/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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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 Shaw Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shaw Heights

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

Mill Creek Manor in Columbia, SC

4.1
I recently had the opportunity to visit Mill Creek Manor Nursing Home, and I wanted to share my impressions based on my experience. Staff: The staff at Mill Creek Manor truly stand out. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that they are dedicated and compassionate. One standout is [name ...
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The Colonial at Old Camden

5.0
All categories are rated 5. I couldn't ask for a better facility for my mom. The management and staff are amazing at the Colonial at Old Camden!

Shaw Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw Heights, 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 Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights 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
35.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaw Heights, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights 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
21.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw Heights, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sumter Grove Senior Living, Covenant Place of Sumter and Gardens at Sumter are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shaw Heights, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Shaw Heights, South Carolina. See the full list.
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