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Assisted living costs in Lake Lanier average about $4,155 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 199 communities in Lake Lanier. Our detailed directory has 2338 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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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We chose Southern Oaks because they were the only assisted living facility we looked at that said they would be willing to accommodate my uncle’s need for CPAP oxygen. In addition to that, I like that the...
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.
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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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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.
Photo of Miller Place
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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I have been here 5 1/2 months and I like it here. A couple of comments: 1. When contribution flex dollars to the employee appreciation fund, make a dollar for dollar, not a .30 on a dollar. 2. Have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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Photo of College Walk Retirement Community
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.
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.
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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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My mother is loving her stay at the McCune Center! The staff is doing a great job at catering to my mother's needs. The facility is well maintained. There are many opportunities for my mother to participate...
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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My dad has been here only for a few months but he is thriving in this environment. The facilities, the staff, the food are just a few of the outstanding qualities. We are very happy with his new home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Photo of Rosewood Assisted Living
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 Chunn's Cove Assisted Living
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.
West End Retirement Center is a family owned facility that has been in business for over 60 years. Our caregivers have over 50 years of combined experience in senior care and our residents become apart of family. Located near quaint downtown Easley at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,...
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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.
Make your home at Gregory's Community Care where innovative care and services are based on traditional values and the changing needs of each individual. Gregory's Community Care offers assisted living to older and disable adults who want to maintain their independence while receiving the services...
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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.
Photo of Ivy Grove Assisted Living
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Lake Lanier, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lake Lanier is $4,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, SC with an average of $3,406 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC vs. nearby cities

Lake Lanier, SC
$4,155/mo
$4,141/mo

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

Lake Lanier, SC
$4,155/mo
U.S. national average
$4,684/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,155/mo
$4,169/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,128/mo
Studio
$5,243/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,067/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,053/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake Lanier over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Lanier

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Lanier

Oakview Park in Greenville, SC

3.8
The staff I've worked with are kind and helpful. My father doesn't need much help so he doesn't make use of a lot of the amenities offered. The transport to the doctor is super helpful! Medication has been an issue, but we manage it now rather than having the facility do it.

Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care

4.8
I have been well pleased with Hilltop Memory Care. My only concern has been difficulty in reaching staff. I received a voicemail expressing concern about my husband and was unable to reach anyone for over 12 hours. I hope this problem has been addressed. The director has assured me that my ...
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Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews from communities like Brookstone Terrace of Simpsonville, Summit Place, and Oakland Living LLC express appreciation for the caring nature of the staff, who are quick to respond to questions and concerns. Families have developed long-term friendships with community caregivers, ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities such as The Legacy at Southpointe Drive and The Willows of Easley offer a range of activities based on residents' interests, from intellectual pursuits to physical activities. Residents enjoy crafts, games, and social events, keeping them active and engaged.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Chefs at places like Waterstone on Augusta, Kauhale Pettigru, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Reviews from communities like Pine Grove Senior Living and Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, both inside and out. Residents appreciate the attention to detail, from regularly cleaned private rooms to well-manicured gardens and walki ...
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Clear and consistent communication between families and staff. Frequent, detailed conversations between community staff members and families keep everyone informed and ensure that care needs are being met. At Pine Grove Senior Living and Oakview Park, staff members set regular meetings with families to discuss their loved ones' progress and address any ...
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Safety and security for residents. Safety is a top priority at communities like Manning Square and The Residences at Greer, with features like secure doors, emergency call systems, and 24/7 staffing. Families feel reassured knowing that their loved ones are in a safe and secure environment.
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Lake Lanier review score based on 536 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 536 reviews of 169 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Lanier 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

Lake Lanier review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lake Lanier, SC169 facilities
7.7
Landrum, SC199 facilities
9.0
Campobello, SC15 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Lanier 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 536 reviews of 169 Lake Lanier assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Lanier 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.
Lake Lanier, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lake Lanier assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Lanier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Lanier, 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 Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
49.7%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.2%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.9%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.8%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.5%
53.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.6%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.9%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier 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
27.8%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.2%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.1%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Lanier 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 Lake Lanier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.2%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.5%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
26%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.2%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Lanier

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 Lake Lanier protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and Manning Square are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 199 assisted living facilities near Lake Lanier, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lake Lanier, South Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and Summit Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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