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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Edisto Island, SC

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Photo of Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.6
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28 reviews
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The family members of the patients should really be able to be involved with their loved ones. This is not a nursing home but a memory care facility. They do have fabulous day to day activities for the...
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.
Here at Ashley Gardens, we are more than a memory care facility, we are a memory care community. Located close to Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, we offer a warm and welcoming senior community for those in need of all-inclusive assisted living, transitional assisted living, or memory care in...
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Photo of Oaks at Charleston
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.2
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9.2
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43 reviews
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The staff is wonderful, as well as the caregivers. For the most part, my family has a great rapport with the caregivers, and they are very attentive to our sister. We also have a great rapport with 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.
Choice of companion or private studio, one-and two- bedroom accommodations Weekly housekeeping and laundry All utilities except for telephone Delicious, well balanced meals, three times per day Snacks available around the clock Care staff on duty 24 hours per day Emergency Call System Assistance...
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Photo of Harmony at West Ashley
1111 Photos available
2222 Floor plans available
8.6
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32 reviews
8.6
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32 reviews
5 star
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We chose Harmony at West Ashely because it is a larger and newer facility. I thought that would lead to more opportunities for mom There's been more turn-over in staff than I would have liked.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at West AshleyIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Charleston, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Photo of Brookdale West Ashley
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22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
8.4
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82 reviews
8.4
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82 reviews
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We chose Brookdale West Ashley because of the cost for what we were getting. But also the smaller size was helpful due to the proximity of other rooms like dining, PT, library. Nothing was very far to get...
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.
Brookdale Charleston is an assisted living and memory care community in the historical and thriving city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston is an elegant city with warm and welcoming people that exude Southern charm and hospitality, offering its residents a unique combination of historical...
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Photo of Benton House of West Ashley
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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18 reviews
8.2
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18 reviews
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3 star
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I would say the staff is friendly and the private rooms are big comparatively. As with any place, changes take a bit of time and getting all shifts on the same page. Comparatively, they are still head and...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House of West Ashley the most desired in the...
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6.8
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52 reviews
6.8
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52 reviews
5 star
48%
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29%
3 star
17%
2 star
4%
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It's a delightful place with southern beach charm !The room was great spacious being able to look out the windows and see the hummingbird feeders in the birdhouse feeders in the garden beds was spectacular...
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.
TerraBella James Island is an assisted living community located in the beautiful community of James Island, South Carolina. Clark Sound is only a mile away and is a popular afternoon destination for our residents. If you have a history buff in your family we are only two miles from both the...
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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 Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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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.
Photo of Daysprings of Johns Island
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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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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.
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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Edisto Island, SC

The average cost of senior living in Edisto Island is $4,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cottageville, SC with an average of $3,773 per month.

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

Edisto Island, SC
$4,228/mo
$4,357/mo

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

Edisto Island, SC
$4,228/mo
U.S. national average
$4,537/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,228/mo
$4,228/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,663/mo
Studio
$4,814/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,087/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Edisto Island over time

Edisto Island, SCSC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Edisto Island, 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 Edisto Island.

What families are saying about assisted living in Edisto Island

Recent reviews for assisted living in Edisto Island

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

The Palmettos of Charleston

5.0
I liked that this facility wasn't too small and wasn't too big. They keep my mother in law busy here, before COVID they would take them out into the community for different activities. All around they just seemed genuinely warm. The room sizes are great for what she needs, she is in a studio ...
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Edisto Island review score based on 86 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 12 Edisto Island assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Edisto Island 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

Edisto Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Edisto Island, SC12 facilities
8.0
Edisto Beach, SC9 facilities
8.5
Rockville, SC14 facilities

Review subcategories for Edisto Island 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 86 reviews of 12 Edisto Island assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Edisto Island 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.
Edisto Island, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Edisto Island assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edisto Island assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Edisto 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 Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island 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
75%
51.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
33.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Edisto Island, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
50.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
58.3%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Edisto Island, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
39.3%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
36.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
12.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Edisto Island, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
30.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edisto Island 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 Edisto Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edisto Island, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
33.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
45.6%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Edisto Island

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 Edisto Island protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Ashley Gardens Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Oaks at Charleston and Harmony at West Ashley are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Edisto Island, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 13 assisted living facilities near Edisto Island, South Carolina. See the full list.

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