Assisted Living in Camden, South Carolina

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Camden, South Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Camden and 17 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in South Carolina is about $96, with costs ranging between $31 and $197 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,874, with costs ranging from about $930 to $5,910. The median annual cost is $34,485, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Camden, SC range between $1,400 per month and $5,000 per month. The median cost is $3,150 per month, or around $37,800 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Camden, South Carolina

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Camden scores lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
Camden scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Kershaw Health and Kershaw County Medical Center).
There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Morningside of Camden, KershawHealth Karesh Long Term Care Center, and Springdale HealthCare Center.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 37 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a very high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Camden Country Club, White Pines Golf Course, and Green Hills Golf Course.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Goodale State Park, Recreation Department-City Arena, and South Carolina Equine Park.
There are 6 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Nazarene, Abundant Life, and Antioch Baptist Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 16 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.02% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.48% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
South Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.61%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $56,818, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $42,682, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,696, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,800 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $85,775 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,015 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.69%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Camden receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Camden has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Camden has a very sparse population density of 98.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Camden have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Camden has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 82.76%.

Camden is a small city in Kershaw County in South Carolina. It is included in the Columbia metropolitan area. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 577,689 residents, but there are 22,463 living inside the city limits. Residents who are 55 and over make up approximately 33% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Camden is 70. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $37,000 for the whole of South Carolina. The median home price in Camden is $96,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500. Camden also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 8.69%.

Camden has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets heavy amounts of precipitation annually. Camden has below average air quality ratings and a very high rate of crime compared to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Camden, South Carolina

Morningside of Camden

719 Kershaw Hwy

Camden, SC 29020

1-855-222-1541

Morningside of Camden is a senior care facility located at 719 Kershaw Hwy in Camden, South Carolina. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 23,000 people residing in the zip code of 29020. With a median ...

Assisted Living in Camden, South Carolina

SeniorScore™ for Camden, South Carolina

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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