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Situated just south of Charlotte, NC, and east of I-77, Fort Mill, SC, is a town of 22,284 residents. Seniors aged 65 and older account for 9.7% of the town's population, and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Alzheimer's disease is a growing concern among older adults in the area. Between 2014 and 2018, the rate of Alzheimer's-related deaths in Fort Mill increased by 46.07% from 89 to 130, while the overall death rate rose by 7.23%.
In response to this growing health crisis, a number of residential memory care programs have been established in Fort Mill and the surrounding region. These highly specialized programs offer 24/7 care for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. This guide provides an overview of memory care costs in Fort Mill and nearby cities, as well as a list of government and nonprofit agencies that seniors and their loved ones can contact for assistance.
The SeniorScore is a data-based livability index that's based on over 100 factors divided into four categories. Fort Mill has a SeniorScore of 81, which is high in comparison to the state and national average score of 72. The city received its highest category score of 82 for Finances, while Fort Mill's lowest score of 64 was in the Health & Safety category.
Seniors in Fort Mill enjoy exceptionally low long-term care costs, which contributes to the high score in the Finances category. Along with below-average rates for memory care services, the overall cost of living in the region is quite low, as are property tax rates, while mean household incomes are well above the national median.
The town also ranked well in the General Quality of Life category with a score of 72. Although Fort Mill receives a significant amount of rainfall each year, the air quality is very good and the annual mean temperatures are mild and comfortable, making the area appealing to seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors.
Although there are a high number of Medicare-registered doctors in the town, Fort Mill's Health & Safety category score of 64 is relatively low because the life expectancy in the region is 1.6 years below the national average. Seniors can rest easy knowing that the town has a low property crime rate and there's an above-average number of fire stations in the area.
Fort Mill memory care services are provided in either a dedicated memory care facility or on a dedicated memory care floor or wing located within an assisted living community. In addition to room and board, residential memory care offers highly specialized nonmedical care services, which include around-the-clock supervision, daily therapeutic programming and one-on-one assistance with activities of daily living. Because of the high staff-to-resident ratio and extra services, memory care rates tend to be about 20-30% more than assisted living rates. There's no database that documents memory care costs, so we've estimated these costs by adding 25% to the assisted living rates listed on Genworth Financial's 2020 Cost of Care Survey.
Fort Mill seniors who need residential memory care can expect to pay an average of $5,811 per month. Costs in the town are $436 higher than the national average of $5,375 and $826 more than the state average of $4,985.
There is a $4,094 difference between the lowest and highest month rates for memory care services in South Carolina, and these rates are largely linked to the local cost of living. Statewide, costs for memory care services are lowest in Sumter at $2,750 per month and highest on Hilton Head Island at $6,844 per month. Rates in Myrtle Beach run about $5,775, while rates are lower than the state average in Greenville ($3,500).
Note: Data for Fort Mill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charlotte SC, was used instead.
1785 Lexington Common Dr
Rock Hill, SC 29732
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12910 Dorman Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
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1800 India Hook Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Located at 1800 India Hook Rd in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Brookdale Spring Arbor is a senior housing facility serving people 55 and up. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-household income of ...
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Legacy Heights Senior Living is a senior community situated in the Ballantyne East area of Charlotte, North Carolina. With an average per-household income of $97,891, the facility is in a predominantly upper class area. It is densely populated, ...
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9120 Willow Ridge Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
Situated within the Park Crossing neighborhood, Regency Retirement Village is a senior care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a median per-household income of $57,651, the facility is in a generally middle class area. It is densely populated, ...
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7745 Little Ave
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Elmcroft of Little Avenue is a senior housing facility located in the Johnston Rd.-McAlpine neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly upscale area, with a median family income of $82,899. With about 38,000 people ...
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1611 Constitution Blvd
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Located at 1611 Constitution Blvd, HarborChase of Rock Hill is a senior care facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average family income of $51,684. With roughly 55,000 ...
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13600 South Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28278
Located around the Yorkshire neighborhood, The Crossings at Steele Creek is a senior housing facility serving Charlotte, North Carolina. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 20,000 individuals living in the zip code of 28278. ...
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5820 Carmel Rd
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Situated within the Carmel neighborhood, Charlotte Square is a senior care community in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a median family income of $82,899, the community is in a largely well-to-do area. It is heavily populated, with roughly 38,000 ...
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5512 Carmel Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
Carmel Place is a senior housing facility located in the Carmel neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. The facility is in a predominantly wealthier area, with a median per-family income of $82,899. It has a dense population, with around ...
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8919 Park Rd
Charlotte, NC 28210
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5515 Rea Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
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9937 Waxhaw Hwy
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York County Veteran's Affairs Office Veteran Service Officers with the York County Veteran's Affairs Office work to help veterans and their dependents secure the maximum available entitlements through all benefits programs for vets. These officers can help veterans apply for the VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhanced VA pension, which provides cash benefits vets can use towards memory care costs. VSOs can also schedule transportation to nearby VA medical clinics, advocate on behalf of veterans and assist with issues related to VA health care services. 1070 Heckle Boulevard, Suite 1300, Rock Hill, SC 28732 (803) 909-7525 |
South Carolina Legal Services South Carolina Legal Services is a statewide nonprofit law firm that provides free legal support to low-income South Carolinians who need help with noncriminal legal matters. Seniors can receive help with estate planning, accessing long-term care services and issues related to guardianship. 214 Johnston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (864) 679-3232 or (800) 763-4825 |
Alzheimer's Association — South Carolina Chapter The national Alzheimer's Association is a nonprofit organization that works to advance dementia care research, treatment and education. The South Carolina chapter of the AA offers a number of free services to people living with memory loss, their loved ones and professional caregivers, including online educational seminars, support groups and one-on-one assistance with accessing long-term memory care services. (800) 272-3900 |
York County Council on Aging The York County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization that works to promote healthy aging among area elders. Seniors aged 60 and older can contact the Council to access a number of free and low-cost services, such as case management, transportation to local senior centers and health insurance counseling. 917 Standard Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 327-6649 |
Catawba Area Agency on Aging The Catawba Area Agency on Aging serves as a centralized intake point for area seniors aged 55 and older, including those living in Fort Mill, who need long-term care. Services offered by this private nonprofit agency include case management, caregiver training, elder advocacy and Medicare counseling. 2051 Ebenezer Road, Suite B, Rock Hill, SC 29732 (800) 662-8330 or (803) 329-9670 |
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