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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
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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.
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
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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: 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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Cost of assisted living in Alvin, SC

The average cost of senior living in Alvin is $4,443 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeleyville, SC with an average of $2,750 per month.

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

Alvin, SC
$4,443/mo
$4,455/mo

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

Alvin, SC
$4,443/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,443/mo
$4,443/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,153/mo
Studio
$4,985/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,784/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,924/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alvin, 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 Alvin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alvin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alvin

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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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet

5.0
We had an amazing expeinrece during our time here at St. Gabriel of Murrells Inlet. The director [name removed] along with the rest of the staff are all amazing and friendly and we were very grateful to have their help along the way. We would absolutely recommend this facility to other families ...
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Alvin review score based on 314 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 314 reviews of 72 Alvin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alvin 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

Alvin review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Alvin, SC72 facilities
9.0
St. Stephen, SC6 facilities
8.4
Jamestown, SC75 facilities

Review subcategories for Alvin 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 314 reviews of 72 Alvin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alvin 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.
Alvin, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Alvin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alvin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alvin, 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 Alvin 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 Alvin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alvin, SCNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.8%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alvin 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 Alvin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alvin, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alvin 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 Alvin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alvin, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Alvin 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 Alvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alvin, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alvin 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 Alvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alvin, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
31.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.2%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alvin

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 Alvin protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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There are 81 assisted living facilities near Alvin, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Alvin, South Carolina are The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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