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Love having my mom here! They offer everything to make her feel at home and keep her safe. Nice size rooms and plenty of space to gather with other residents. Nice courtyard for her to enjoy during warm...
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.
Langston Place is located in the charming town of Clinton, South Carolina just east of the Presbyterian College. We are only two miles from Sumter National Forest, a popular picnic destination for residents and their families. While we are proud of our beautiful community we are even more proud...
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My sister is doing really well at Ashley Square. They take great care of her and they go above and beyond for all of us! Our family is very appreciative for everything Ashley square does for her and us!
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.
When you walk through the doors at Ashley Place, our senior living community, you will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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I visited five other locations searching for the facility that would best suit my sister's needs and happiness. Within the first few minutes of entering Emerald Gardens, it was obvious the residents were...
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.
Emerald Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the heart of Greenwood, SC and have been serving Seniors for over 25 years. We are two blocks from Self Regional Healthcare and many other medical specialist in our area. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that...
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Food was better Monday to Friday. Weekends seemed to be high school cafeteria style. The staff seem very knowledgeable and experienced. I would recommend Oaks at Greenwood to others looking.
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.
Oaks at Greenwood is located in a convenient, yet secluded, area in the heart of Greenwood, South Carolina. It is a warm and inviting assisted living community with a home-like and comfortable atmosphere. We are committed to meeting the wants, needs and wishes of all who walk through our...
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It has taken Mom a while to adjust but no major issues with the facility. Since she is independent she has not required any real assistance but activities available are good. Mom doesn't eat dinner but...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Clinton Presbyterian Community is a continuing care retirement community (Independent Living Apartments, Patio Homes, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Rehabilitation) located in Clinton, SC. We proudly boast that we have the only 5-Star Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing and...
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We moved my mom into Ansley Glen in [Date Removed] and she now calls it home. We could not have chose a better assisted living center for mom. The staff and residents have made her feel at home. My mom,...
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.
Welcome to Ansley Glen in beautiful Greenwood, SC. Our warm and inviting senior living community has the care and neighbors in place to make your loved one's living experience both comfortable, safe and engaing.Please come see us, meet our team and residents and see why residents love living at...
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I am pleased with the care my mom is getting here, I feel comfortable with her in the memory care unit, they are well staffed and She is a level 2 so she does get that extra care she needs here. I would...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Laurens is an assisted living community in Laurens, South Carolina. Laurens is a historical and charming city in upstate South Carolina. We have a thriving downtown area with fine shopping and dining in a way that honors our strong heritage and rich history. Residents at...
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We like this community for the great care that my mom is receiving. The staff is very caring and attentive. I like knowing that the community is clean. The menu is good and she is liking the variety....
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.
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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, 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.
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Community is an assisted living community located in the heart of the southern downtown Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina. Our beautiful community is located nearby the Little River, and some of the homes overlook scenic lake views. The beautiful views make...
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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
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
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
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Laurens Memorial Home for The Aged
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.
Photo of Laurens Memorial Home
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.
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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.
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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, 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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Waterloo, SC

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $3,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Saluda, SC with an average of $2,444 per month.

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

Waterloo, SC
$3,226/mo
$3,612/mo

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

Waterloo, SC
$3,226/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,226/mo
$3,301/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,304/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,885/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,441/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Waterloo over time

Waterloo, SCSC stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterloo

Emerald Gardens in Greenwood, SC

5.0
This place - Emerald Greens, has been a huge blessing for my mom! The staff has been SO patient with mom-she had dementia and can be hard to redirect at times. The facility is always spotless. The activities director is absolutely amazing-she keeps them so busy and engaged.

Clinton Presbyterian Community, a Continuing Care Retirement Community

5.0
I would recommend Clinton Presbyterian Community. My Father-In-Law is quite happy living there.We chose Clinton Presbyterian Community because of its proximity to family, recommendation, rating, price, accommodations, ammenities & options.

Langston Square in Clinton, SC

5.0
The administrator and staff of Langston Square are OUTSTANDING. They do their upmost to accommodate the residents as well as their family members and friends...even in the most difficult situations. This is sincerely and truly my experience.

Waterloo review score based on 107 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 107 reviews of 18 Waterloo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterloo 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

Waterloo review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Waterloo, SC18 facilities
9.5
Cross Hill, SC21 facilities
9.6
Laurens, SC9 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterloo 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 107 reviews of 18 Waterloo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterloo 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.
Waterloo, SC averageNational average
Cleanliness
5.0
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
4.6
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
5.0
4.5
Meals & dining
4.9
4.1
Activities
4.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.8
4.1
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Waterloo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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
45.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterloo

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 Waterloo protect seniors.

Learn about South Carolina Assisted Living regulations

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Langston Square, Ashley Square and Emerald Gardens are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waterloo, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 21 assisted living facilities near Waterloo, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Waterloo, South Carolina are Langston Square and Emerald Gardens. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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