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515 Benton St
Seneca, SC 29672
Belvedere Commons of Seneca is a senior care facility located at 515 Benton St in Seneca, South Carolina. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with around 13,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 29672. With a ...
475 Rochester Hwy
Seneca, SC 29672
Located around the Utica area of the city, Keowee Place is a senior care facility serving Seneca, South Carolina. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $56,477. With about 13,000 ...
15855 Wells Hwy
Seneca, SC 29678
Morningside of Seneca is a senior community located at 15855 Wells Hwy in Seneca, South Carolina. With around 23,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 29678, the surrounding area has a dense population. It is a primarily ...
115 Gillespie Rd
Seneca, SC 29678
Residences at Park Place is a senior community located at 115 Gillespie Rd in Seneca, South Carolina. With an average family income of $37,418, the community is in a generally middle income area. It is heavily populated, with ...
126 Tokeena Rd
Seneca, SC 29678
Seneca Residential Care Center is a 33 unit senior care facility. It is located nearby the Utica neighborhood of Seneca, South Carolina. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with an average family income of $37,418. ...
927 E North 1st St
Seneca, SC 29678
For A Season Assisted Living is a senior housing facility located nearby the Utica neighborhood of Seneca, South Carolina. With roughly 23,000 people residing in the zip code of 29678, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It is ...
Clemson Downs is a senior community located at 500 Downs Loop in Clemson, South Carolina. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $37,452. It has an average population density, with ...
9 miles away from Seneca, SC
131 Vickery Dr
Central, SC 29630
Brookdale Central is located at 131 Vickery Dr in Central, South Carolina. It is a senior housing facility for residents over the age of 55. With approximately 15,000 poeple living in the zip code of 29630, the surrounding ...
9 miles away from Seneca, SC
320 Camp Rd
Walhalla, SC 29691
Located at 320 Camp Rd in Walhalla, South Carolina, Senior Solutions Lakeview Assisted Living is a 19 bed senior housing facility. With a median family income of $41,446, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It ...
10 miles away from Seneca, SC
207 Farm House Ln
Fair Play, SC 29643
Country Christian Care is a 14 room senior housing facility situated in Fair Play, South Carolina. With an average household income of $41,636, the facility is in a primarily middle income area. It has a sparse population, with ...
10 miles away from Seneca, SC
5870 Moorefield Memorial Hwy
Liberty, SC 29657
Master Care Retirement Home is a senior care facility located at 5870 Moorefield Memorial Hwy in Liberty, South Carolina. The community is in a generally middle class area, with a median household income of $42,451. It has a ...
17 miles away from Seneca, SC
5410 Vickery St
Lavonia, GA 30553
Located at 5410 Vickery St, Vickery Place is a senior community in Lavonia, Georgia. With an average household income of $37,616, the community is in a largely middle class area. It has a medium-density population, with approximately 8,000 ...
19 miles away from Seneca, SC
3501 North Highway 81
Anderson, SC 29621
The Legacy of Anderson Senior Living Community is a senior housing facility located at 3501 North Highway 81 in Anderson, South Carolina. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 40,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 29621. ...
20 miles away from Seneca, SC
Garden House is a senior housing community located at 201 Edgebrook Dr Ste 120 in Anderson, South Carolina. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 40,000 poeple living in the zip code of 29621. With a median ...
20 miles away from Seneca, SC
107 Perpetual Square Dr
Anderson, SC 29621
Located at 107 Perpetual Square Dr, Summit Place is a senior community serving Anderson, South Carolina. With about 40,000 poeple living in the 29621 zip code, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is a largely middle income ...
20 miles away from Seneca, SC
Manna Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Pickens is an 80 bed skilled nursing facility. It is located at 716 E Cedar Rock St in Pickens, South Carolina. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 19,000 poeple ...
20 miles away from Seneca, SC
16 Crestwood Dr
Toccoa, GA 30577
Willow Gardens PCH is a 14 bed senior community located in Toccoa, Georgia. The encompassing area is densely populated, with about 23,000 individuals living in the zip code of 30577. It is a largely working class area, with ...
21 miles away from Seneca, SC
1304 Mclees Rd
Anderson, SC 29621
Morningside of Anderson is a senior housing facility located around the Homeland Park area of Anderson, South Carolina. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 40,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 29621. With an ...
21 miles away from Seneca, SC
Brookdale Anderson is a 44 unit senior community for people 55 and over. It is located at 311 Simpson Rd in Anderson, South Carolina. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with roughly 40,000 people residing in the zip ...
21 miles away from Seneca, SC
Located at 2203 Marchbanks Ave, Marchbanks Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior housing facility serving Anderson, South Carolina. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 40,000 poeple living in the 29621 zip code. It is ...
21 miles away from Seneca, SC
Seneca is the most populous city in Oconee County, South Carolina, with approximately 9,000 residents, well over a quarter of whom are aged 65 and over. The city supports its large senior community through a range of nonprofit organizations and programs, including an active senior center that offers numerous social and recreational amenities. The city is home to Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital, a 169-bed facility that provides emergency, primary and specialty services, and there are high-performing medical facilities in nearby cities, such as St. Francis Downtown and Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
The Seneca area has 20 assisted living facilities for those who need daily care services. Six of these facilities are within the city and the others are in neighboring communities, including Clemson, Liberty and Fair Play. Local assisted living rates are among the lowest in the nation, according to Genworth Financial's 2020 Cost of Care Survey, with facilities charging an estimated $2,800 per month for services.
The SeniorScore is a unique livability index that scores communities based on over 100 factors from a wide scope of public and nonprofit databases. It focuses on variables that affect seniors’ comfort and quality of life, such as cost of living and access to health care. Nationally and in South Carolina, the SeniorScore is 72, and Seneca’s score is slightly higher at 74. The city has fairly consistent scores across the index’s four categories, including 70 in Finances, 68 in Recreation & Leisure, 64 in General Quality of Life and 61 in Health & Safety.
Seneca’s overall cost of living is low compared to the nation as a whole. Household and per capita median incomes are modest compared to national averages but senior care, particularly assisted living, is very affordable. A high percentage of the city’s residents are at least 55 years old, supporting access to social and recreational opportunities. Among Seneca’s age-friendly amenities are 37 churches, five shopping destinations, five parks and 35 golf courses.
As is typical of the Southeast, Seneca’s climate is mild and comfortable throughout the year, although the city receives higher-than-average rainfall amounts. The population is fairly sparse, with less than 300 people per square mile, but residents’ short work commutes indicate ease-of-access to government offices, local services, restaurants and shops. One hospital is located within the city and residents have a large network of Medicare-registered health care providers to choose from. For those who need personal care services, there are nearly a dozen senior living facilities and a limited number of in-home care providers.
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that nationally, assisted living facilities typically charge $4,300 per month for services. In South Carolina, average rates are just over $300 lower at $3,988, making the state one of the cheapest places in the nation for residential care. The survey doesn’t include cost data for Seneca, so we estimate its monthly assisted living rates based on fees in nearby Greenville. Here, care costs are considerably lower than state and national medians at $2,800.
Seniors in the Seneca region pay an estimated $2,800 per month for assisted living, making this one of the cheapest places in South Carolina for services. The only surveyed city with more competitive rates is Sumter, where monthly median fees are $600 lower at $2,200. In the Charleston area, rates are considerably higher but still lower than the state median at $3,600, and in Spartanburg, seniors pay approximately $4,095 for monthly care. Costs average $4,163 in Florence, while in Columbia, assisted living rates are consistent with the national average at $4,299. In Myrtle Beach, residential care facilities charge $4,620 per month, and in the Hilton Head Island area, rates are the highest in South Carolina at $5,475.
Appalachian Council on Governments Area Agency on Aging The Appalachian Council on Governments operates the region’s Area Agency on Aging, an independent nonprofit organization that serves those aged 60 and over. Through the AAA, older adults in Seneca can get one-on-one help with understanding their long-term care options and identifying ways to pay for services. The agency also administers community-based services to complement and supplement what seniors obtain through assisted living, including transportation, congregate meals and referrals for durable medical equipment loans. 30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 |
Oconee Senior Center The Oconee Senior Center is situated in the heart of Seneca and hosts social and recreational activities for older residents in the area. The center is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has age-friendly exercise classes, fitness equipment and special activities throughout the day. 101 Perry Avenue, Seneca, SC 29678 |
State Health Insurance Assistance Program The State Health Insurance Assistance Program is staffed with trained volunteers who help Medicare-eligible individuals understand their health insurance benefits, options and medical bills, and how to protect themselves from Medicare fraud. Counselors can also help older adults determine their options for paying for assisted living and screen individuals for eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs. Seniors can obtain help over the phone by calling the toll-free number or visiting one of two SHIP sites in the Seneca area. 1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29201 |
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program The South Carolina Long Term Care Ombudsman Program has trained volunteers who visit assisted living facilities in Seneca to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. The ombudsman acts as an advocate on residents’ behalf to help them understand their rights, obtain the services in their care plans and work through issues related to intake and discharge procedures and substandard care. 1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350, Columbia, SC 29201 |
South Carolina Legal Services South Carolina Legal Services is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides free civil legal advice, information and representation to those aged 60 and over. At the Greenville office, a licensed legal professional helps older adults understand assisted living contracts and payment obligations, and how to handle issues such as estate planning and assigning powers of attorney. The office can also help seniors resolve problems with public benefits including denied Medicare claims, canceled health insurance policies and benefits overpayment. 701 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 |
Oconee County Veteran’s Affairs Office The Oconee County Veteran’s Affairs Office has a highly trained staff that can help older veterans file applications for state and federal benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses. The office can also help veterans access medical services, counseling and financial assistance programs. 223 Kenneth Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 |
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What does assisted living cost in South Carolina?
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Assisted living in South Carolina costs around $96 per day (ranging from $31 to $197), $2,874 per month (ranging from $930 to $5,910), and $34,485 per year (ranging from $11,160 to $70,920). By comparison, the national averages are $117 per day, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 per year.
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What services are included with assisted living?
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Assisted living may be provided in either a private or shared room. Services typically include hygiene assistance, meal planning, transportation services, spiritual programs, and social programs.
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Which assisted living facilities in Seneca accept Medicaid?
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There are 0 providers in Seneca accepting Medicaid.
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How many retirees are there in Seneca?
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While the surrounding area contains 65,973 people, there are 33,544 living within the city itself. Around 33% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
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