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8 Assisted Living Communities in Spartanburg, South Carolina

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $2,310 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 8 Assisted Living Communities in Spartanburg and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Spartanburg, SC

  • Assisted Living: $2,310
  • Nursing Home Care: $6,114
  • In-home Care: $3,432
  • Adult Day Health Services: $1,192

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Spartanburg

Anonymous

1

July 20, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Rooms just ok but the smell of feces is bad. Patients yelling out in pain a lot. Food is unappetizing. Dr. changed meds which caused hallucinations, anxiety, fear and agitation. Discontinued hospice even though we were told she needed it elsewhere. Agreed she could keep it at admission. Our Mom is a dementia patient with extreme paranoia and agitation and qualifies for extra help. Do not take your family member to this facility. They will promise you anything to get you in there and then deny they said you could have it. Their doctor was clueless to what our Mom needed.

Caroline

5

February 22, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father is in Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. He's in assisted living there, but he hasn't been there too long. He's doing really well and seems healthier, and it just seems to be a good place for him. The activities are pretty much shutdown because of the virus. He finds the staff friendly, and they all know him and they think he's friendly, so they seem to be getting along well. He's not very used to eating processed food really, so he's had some digestive issues, but he says it's edible. I've been there several times when he's had his meals, and I was very pleased to know it's the kind of cafeteria food that I'm kinda used to. We supplement his diet. We took him out yesterday and got him some kind of clean food that he can eat, and some fruits and vegetables, the fresher variety. They give him two choices right now and they're aware that he doesn't eat pork, and everyone's aware of that, and they're very considerate about making sure he has another option. The building itself and the hallways on the floor that he lives on, it is more of like an apartment structure where he has a key to his door, which makes him feel really secure and independent. They have two elevators, but one elevator is not working. His room is actually redecorated and redone, they put new flooring, painted walls, the bathroom is brand new, his kitchen is brand spanking new, the flooring is new, he has a screened-in porch, the window treatment, just in perfect condition. It's not what you would expect. They have some walking grounds in the courtyard. He gets to control his own temperature, which has been a plus, and his room is very spacious, his bedroom is very spacious, bathroom is spacious, he has a living area, and a kitchen. He has a physical therapist, who he sees weekly, that comes with it, and he has a nurse practitioner who visits once a week. That's the only activity he has and it's not even an activity, but at least it's a connection.

Magdalene

5

February 1, 2021

I visited this facility

I visited Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. It's beautiful and it's absolutely what I would want, but I'm not ready for it right now. I'm giving myself about an 18-month window. They were awesome and friendly. They go out of their way, and they're detailed. Anything and everything they can offer, they do. They're so accommodating. It's just incredible. The rooms were awesome, and it's so peaceful. Everything was so open, light and airy. They have everything you could possibly want. I talked with one lady, Tina, about adding some things for them, some art for a lot of the residents because I've got a big background in art, a choir, and a reading program. I'd love to do that for them.

Nina

5

February 24, 2020

I visited this facility

Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn was extremely nice, and a lot better than most places. The layout of the room was great, but it was a little on the small side. The dining area smelled like every dining area in any school or hospital. They all have that spoiled green bean smell. The facility was excellent. The staff was fine, very courteous, and answered every question I asked. The residents all seemed happy and content being there.

Chuck

4

February 11, 2020

I visited this facility

Summit Hills was nice, but it's in a bad neighborhood. The streets were hard to get around in, and there were no grocery stores within 4 miles. It was kind of a rundown area, but the facility itself was nice. The staff during the tour was very nice, too and the dining area was okay. The place was kind of small. We saw one of their houses, and it was nice. We also saw a couple of the residents and one was riding a bicycle.

Mary

4

July 3, 2019

I visited this facility

My mother is moving into Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. She will have a two-bedroom that's newly renovated, very pretty, and has a porch. The staff is very kind and very friendly. The dining area looks nice. There is a beauty shop, a little store for basic needs, a community area, and a chapel. They have bingo, they do crafts, and sing. I looked at both assisted and independent living, and my mother decided that she wanted to go into assisted living.

Lindy

5

April 12, 2019

I visited this facility

Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn was nice and well maintained, and the staff was super friendly. It's really big. The building was great and looked more like an apartment complex than an assisted living facility. They had beautiful grounds and the landscaping was really nice. You could tell that they took care of it. I was able to get a parking spot without any problems. The room was a lot bigger than I expected it to be. The bathroom was big, and it had a little kitchen area and a living area. The residents I saw seemed incredibly mobile and active. The staff during the tour was super friendly and has been there for a while, and that showed in her commitment to the facility. The residents all seemed to know her and greeted her as we were walking by.

Anna

3

March 19, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My brother moved into Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn 2 weeks ago, and it was okay. There were some things we were promised that would be done and weren’t done. We had to ask a couple of things, they’re slowly getting done, and I’m a little disappointed at how it’s taking them to react. We actually run it about 6 weeks prior to him moving in, so they had plenty of time to make a few adjustments that needed to be done, but otherwise, things are pretty good. They have one washer and dryer on each floor, they’re just in bad shape, and one per floor is not enough. They have restaurants also have. I like the staff, they’re good, and they offer 2 meals a day. It was in a convenient location, and I like the private entrance for the independent living residents.

Gaye

4

March 19, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My brother moved into Pacifica Skylyn for a week and a half now. It’s a tremendous place, and he said the meals have been pretty good. Things are better now. Some of the maintenance things need to be done when he moved in, and they finally got that done this week. It’s a very nice place, the apartment is very pretty, and he’s in a newly renovated place. The staff has been good so far, everybody has been super nice, and he’s enjoying it there. They have transport van done by appointment, within a 10-mile radius, they also serve 2 meals a day which is included in the rent, and utilities are also included. They have an exercise class in an exercise room with no equipment, and they do seated exercises. They have a happy hour, and they transport residents one night a week to eat. They have a library, but no gym which they need, or a pool. They need more washers and dryer. They only have one per floor in the independent living which is not nearly enough, and is not very good. We’re actually doing laundry outside the facility now. That’s a complaint that has not been fixed yet, and every other resident has complained about the same thing.

Map of Spartanburg, South Carolina

Assisted Living Costs in Spartanburg

Per the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care study, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Spartanburg ($2,310) is the second lowest in the state, with Florence being the least expensive at $2,275. Spartanburg seniors pay about $1,700 less than the national average ($4,000) and over $1,200 less than the  state average ($3,500). Assisted living costs are significantly higher in the nearby Greenville area ($3,843) and the state’s two largest cities, Columbia ($3,808) and Charleston ($3,925). The coastal communities of Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach are also more expensive at $3,850 and $4,525, respectively.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Spartanburg

$2,310

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$3,500

Greenville Area

$3,843

Columbia

$3,808

Hilton Head Island

$3,850

Florence

$2,275

Charleston

$3,925

Myrtle Beach

$4,526

Care Cost Comparison

Various factors determine the monthly cost of senior care, including geographic location, the type of services offered and the level of care provided. Nursing home care is the most expensive option nationwide, and in Spartanburg, it’s almost triple the cost of assisted living. Spartanburg seniors pay considerably more for homemaker and home health aide help than assisted living services, especially when factoring in household expenses, such as upkeep, property taxes, utilities and groceries, which are typically covered by residential facility fees.

 

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$2,310

Homemaker Services

$3,432

Home Health Aide

$3,813

Adult Day Health Services

$1,192

Nursing Home Care

$6,114

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Spartanburg

Medicaid in South Carolina

Medicaid, the largest health care program in the nation, provides coverage for more than 69 million low-income Americans. including families, children, pregnant women, those with disabilities and seniors.

Medicaid is funded by the federal government in conjunction with individual state governments. The South Carolina Medicaid program, Healthy Connections, is overseen by the Department of Health and Human Services. The program pays for medical bills and nursing home care for seniors who meet these guidelines:
 

  • Monthly income of $2,313 or less per individual
  • $2,000 in countable assets for individuals or $4,000 for couples

 


Seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income automatically qualify for Medicaid.

If only one spouse applies, married couples with an income over their combined individual limits ($4,626) may still qualify. South Carolina allows the transfer of up to $3,160.50 in monthly income to cover a non-applicant spouse’s living expenses.

Assets not counted against limits include an occupied primary home with equity less than $585,000, household and personal effects, one vehicle and a burial trust. An additional $66,480 in jointly owned assets are exempt for a non-applicant spouse.

Long-Term Care Community Choices Waiver

Healthy Connections doesn’t cover the cost of assisted living, but it does offer a Community Choices waiver that may relieve related expenses. The waiver helps reduce nursing home placements by covering the cost of support services at home or in an assisted living facility, allowing seniors to live safely in the community. The program doesn’t contribute toward room-and-board fees, but it does pay for necessary services such as:

 

 

 

  • Case management
  • Assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, toileting, dressing and eating
  • Companion and attendant services
  • Durable medical equipment
  • Disposable incontinence supplies
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels and other vitals
  • Personal emergency response systems
  • Transportation
  • Limited skilled nursing care

 


To qualify, South Carolina seniors must be U.S. citizens or legal residents age 65 or older. Additionally, they must be Medicaid eligible and require the level of care normally provided in a nursing home.

Program enrollment is limited by SCDHHS, so qualified seniors may be put on a waiting list until spots open up.

To learn more about Medicaid in South Carolina or the Community Choices waiver, call (888) 549-0820, visit the Healthy Connections Spartanburg office at 1000 N Pine St, Ste 23 or enroll by completing an online application.

 

 

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Assisted Living Bridge Loans

Seniors waiting for benefits to begin, or the sale of a home or other assets, may qualify for a bridge loan from Elderlife Financial to finance an immediate move to assisted living. These short-term loans offer the flexibility of a line of credit and the convenience of direct payments to the senior’s chosen assisted living facility. There are no upfront costs or application fees, and approval and loan disbursement can sometimes take place within 24 hours. To learn more or apply, call Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.

Optional State Supplementation

Seniors eligible for SSI may qualify for the OSS program administered by South Carolina DHHS. To receive benefits through this state-funded program, an applicant must be age 65 or older, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and live in a participating licensed residential care facility. Up to $2,000 in assets and $1,456 in monthly income are allowed. After a senior’s application is approved, DHHS sends a monthly payment directly to their assisted living facility to apply toward room-and-board costs. The average monthly benefit for South Carolina seniors is $689.

Qualified seniors can apply for the OSS program online or contact the Spartanburg SCDHHS office at (888) 549-0820 for more information.

Assisted Living Resources in Spartanburg

Spartanburg Senior Centers

Spartanburg seniors can find an array of life enriching offerings at two local senior centers. At the Shepherd’s Center, seniors will discover diverse programs promoting physical and mental fitness, including low-impact aerobics, line dancing, conversational French and foreign-policy discussion. The Senior Life and Wellness Club provides free transportation to and from the establishment to enjoy weekday group meals, use the computer lab, participate in a Bible study or crafting class or take part in planned trips and outings.

Shepherd’s Center of Spartanburg
393 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 585-1999

Spartanburg Senior Life & Wellness Club
1605 Drayton Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864) 596-3910

Community Aging Agencies

The Spartanburg Council on Aging and the Area Agency on Aging, both operated by the Appalachian Council of Governments, connect seniors with a wealth of local and state resources. Seniors can receive assistance applying for benefit- and aging-related programs, arrange transportation services or access health care information and referrals. Spartanburg Council on Aging
9039 Fairforest Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 804-5813 Appalachian Council of Governments
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
(800) 434-4036

Veterans Resources

Assistance applying for benefits and pensions or arranging transportation to VA medical appointments is available at the Spartanburg Veterans Affairs office. The local VA clinic provides primary care, laboratory services and referrals.

Spartanburg County Veterans Affairs
610 Chesnee Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 596-2553

Spartanburg VA Clinic
279 North Grove Medical Park Dr., Spartanburg, SC 29303
(803) 776-4000

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