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Memory Care

Memory care services provide healthcare to persons who need specialized cognitive support. This community utilizes staff who are trained annually in caring for persons with memory care, dementia, and an inability to make basic care choices. Alzheimer’s living homes have supervised areas to limit wandering; a typical symptom of Alzheimer’s. Memory care provides 24-hour monitored care with social opportunities, health management, and meals for occupants. Typically, residents in memory care require support with eating, medications, and dressing. The annual median cost for a private room is around $91,250 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $85,472 . The state of South Carolina maintains specific regulations associated with this kind of community. The The Board of Health and Environmental Control and Division of Health Licensing supervises this type of community.

Cost of Living

The total cost of living can be a motivating factor when choosing which community works for you or your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Florence is about 16.9% of the average monthly income. Florence has a median home value of around $155,681 and the median cost of rent is $945 per month.

Demographics and Values

Racially, the population of Florence is 45.5% black, 0.1% other or not specified, 2.0% mixed race, 0.1% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 49.6% white, and 2.6% Hispanic. In Florence, 10.2% do not have health insurance, 7.5% are widows, 14.6% have some form of disability, and 64.7% participate in the labor force. Florence has a population density of 655 people per square mile. Based on gender, 55.5% are female and 44.5% are male. The median age of Florence is 38 years old. In terms of education, 27.9% have a high-school diploma, 31.1% have a college degree, and 11.6% have a graduate degree. In Florence, 7.6% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces.

State Information

An overview of South Carolina

In terms of resources, South Carolina has a cost of living index of 98.3, a grocery index rating of 101.9, and a housing index rating of 85.1. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. There are 71 hospitals and 189 health centers that service a population of 5,147,823. The three highest ranked hospitals in South Carolina are GHS Greer Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and Roper Hospital. Overall, South Carolina ranks 42nd out of all states in quality of life and 36th in healthcare. Residents of South Carolina enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 34th in the United States.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, South Carolina ranks 24th in the nation. The median age in the state is 40, and 31% of the population is over the age of 55. During the latest presidential election, 55% voted for the Republican candidate while 41% voted for the Democratic candidate. In South Carolina, 47% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 8,051 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-15%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In South Carolina there are 658 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

On average, South Carolina has an air quality index rating of around 35.3 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 42.6 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79F. The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 59F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46F. The average high winter temperature is around 66F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 26F during the month of January. The average monthly precipitation for the state of South Carolina is around 4.10 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of August at around 7.64 inches. South Carolina experiences an average humidity rating of about 69%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 72% in the month of August. While residents of South Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in South Carolina can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), tornadoes, and and floods.

Wildlife to be found in South Carolina

The state of South Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of shadblow serviceberry, sweet birch, devil’s walking stick, and white snakeroot. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the southern fox squirrel, the manatee, or the wild hog. The state animal of South Carolina is the white-tailed deer.