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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lexington, SC

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Lexington, A Place for Mom can help. With 27 memory care facilities in Lexington, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lexington incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lexington memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lexington, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.


You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Andrews, West Columbia or Providence.

Lexington Memory Care Facilities | 471 Reviews

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Average starting price $3,842/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Lexington, SC
The Legacy of Lexington
3.6 / 5.0

My Dad was there for such a short time we did not get very acquainted with the staff. Those we did interact with were very friendly and helpful.

Fairforest Grove Senior Living in Columbia, SC
5.0 / 5.0

What we like the most about Fairforest Grove is the friendly staff who appear to know our loved one and recognize us each time we visit; appears to be taking care of our loved one; cleanliness; different activities offered. Price went up which may be a challenge.

Brookdale Columbia
4.9 / 5.0

I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Oakleaf of Lexington

800 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072

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28 reviews

The staff taking care of my dad are excellent, caring, and understanding. They take very good care of him and understand him so well! The meals are excellent and well-balanced. The rooms are cleaned weekly...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Oakleaf Village of Lexington has been in operation since 2001. This means we have staff that have been taking care of Lexington County residents for over 18 years. We pride ourselves on the lack of turnover we have in our care team, so we can promise more continuity of care. Your loved one won’t...

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The Legacy of Lexington

218 Old Chapin Rd, Lexington, SC 29072

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19 reviews

There was a much welcomed management change several months ago, and things have noticeably improved. The common areas have been painted, new carpet and vinyl were installed, and I understand that new...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Legacy of Lexington is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina, high on a tranquil hill where the outdoors can be enjoyed from the rocking chairs on the front porch.Along with our beautiful surroundings, it's the people at The Legacy of Lexington who...

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

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61 reviews

I am so very thankful we found Fairforest Grove for Mother! It was such a difficult decision to make having to place her somewhere in the first place; but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I’ve not...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...

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Harbison Shores

990 Columbia Ave, Irmo, SC 29063

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94 reviews

My aunt [name removed] at Harbison Shores for 2 1/2 years and my aunt loved it here. All of the staff took very good care of her and the family could tell they truly loved her.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...

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Pines Columbia

190 McSwain Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169

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68 reviews

The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Provides: Assisted Living

At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...

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Jenni-Lynn

915 Hook Ave., West Columbia, SC 29169

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35 reviews

We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...

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Brookdale Harbison

51 Woodcross Drive, Columbia, SC 29212

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31 reviews

Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...

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Colonial Gardens

3565 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169

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38 reviews

Colonial Gardens was exceptional in every way. Staff was happy(well cared for and appreciated by management) and enjoyed their duties. Couldn't be happier. I'd go there myself. Thanks for recommending them.

Provides: Memory Care
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Colonial Gardens is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of West Columbia, Lexington County, South Carolina. Colonial Gardens is a place of residence specializing in memory care support and Alzheimer's treatment. At the Colonial Gardens, residents who suffer from...

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Carolina Gardens at Lexington

5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072

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27 reviews

My wife and I visited her dad over the Father's Day weekend 3 times. The facility is clean the rooms are nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. We showed up unannounced and were treated great. My...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Choosing the best assisted living and memory care community can be an important decision that many seniors and families will have to make. Families and senior citizens alike will want to know that their lives will be well taken care of. At Carolina Gardens at Lexington, residents enjoy an active,...

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Wellmore of Lexington

200 Wellmore Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

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23 reviews

She [name removed] has been a joy to me and others coming to visits. She has been a patience and she is very artistic and has much of offer.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

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Lakeside Place Senior Living

487 HWY 378, Lexington, SC 29072

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3 reviews

We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Carolina Gardens at West Columbia

2705 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29169

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30 reviews

I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like the...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...

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Twilite Manor

2306 Forrest Road, Cayce, SC 29033

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12 reviews

My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...

Provides: Assisted Living

Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...

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Harbison Hall

534 Wil Stel Rd, Columbia, SC 29210

8.0
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1 review

My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living

Blair Haus Inc

333 W Butler St, Lexington, SC 29072

Provides: Assisted Living

Blairhaus Zwei

609 S Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072

Provides: Assisted Living

Westminster Memory Care of Lexington

886 Park Rd., Lexington, SC 29072

Provides: Memory Care

Cedar Acres

2091 Sams Elbow Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170

Provides: Assisted Living

The Lodge at Ascension

7142 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC 29063

Provides: Assisted Living

Generations of Irmo

7142 Woodrow St., Irmo, SC 29063

Provides: Assisted Living

Generations of Irmo

7142 Woodrow St., Irmo, SC 29063

Provides: Assisted Living

Woods Edge

109 Hillpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

Provides: Assisted Living

Southern Heritage Inc

1713 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29169

Provides: Assisted Living

Laurel Crest

100 Joseph Walker Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169

1 review

Laurel Crest is more expensive, but they had better care than where my loved one is now. The staff to resident ratio was better here and we got much more personalized care. They pay attention the the...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

Laurel Crest

100 Joseph Walker Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cost of memory care in Lexington, SC

The average cost of senior living in Lexington is 3,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Batesburg-Leesville, SC with an average of 3,572 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Lexington, South Carolina

Memory Care

Memory care services administer help to individuals with Dementia and assorted kinds of memory conditions. Care providers are required to undergo memory-care specific education and staff need to be available for assistance around-the-clock. Residents in memory care need aid with eating, dressing, and washing. Dementia living communities maintain supervised areas to prevent wandering which is a standard symptom of the disease. Basic services offered in memory care may include: exercise and physical therapy programs, comfortable private or semi-private rooms, medication management, and daily meals. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $7,604 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $7,123 . The state of South Carolina maintains a number of stipulations associated with this type of community. The The Board of Health and Environmental Control and Division of Health Licensing licenses this type of community.

Cost of Living

The community where a care community is based could have a huge effect on the price of care. The overall cost of living is a major factor when selecting which care choice is the best fit for your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Lexington is around 16.9% of the average person’s monthly income. The median home value in Lexington costs around $177,887 and the median price for rent is about $1,116 a month.

Demographics and Values

Demographically, Lexington is 79.1% white, 0.6% Native American, 11.4% black, 0.6% other or not specified, 3.0% mixed race, 5.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 4.7% Asian. Out of the total population of Lexington, 12.1% have some form of disability, 5.1% consider themselves widows, 62.8% participate in the labor force, and 7.6% live in poverty. In Lexington, 12.2% of the population are veterans. Based on gender, 47.4% are female and 52.6% are male. The median age of Lexington is 37 years old. Lexington has a population density of 719 people per square mile. The current population of Lexington consists of 21,265 people. In terms of education, 41.9% have a college degree, 16.0% have a graduate degree, and 21.2% have a high-school diploma.

State Information

An overview of South Carolina

The natural beauty of South Carolina is ranked 34th in the nation. Out of a national average of 100, South Carolina has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 102, and a housing index rating of 85. In terms of personal well-being, South Carolina ranks 36th in healthcare and 42nd in quality of life compared to other states. There are 71 general hospitals and 189 health centers that provide care for 5,147,823 South Carolina residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in South Carolina are GHS Greer Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and Roper Hospital.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, South Carolina ranks 24th in the nation. In the last presidential election 41% of South Carolina residents voted Democrat and 55% voted Republican. The state has a median age of 40 and 31% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of religious values, 47% of South Carolina’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 8,051 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-15%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In South Carolina there are 658 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46F. The average high winter temperature is around 66F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 26F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79F. The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 59F in the month of June. The average monthly precipitation for the state of South Carolina is around 4.10 inches. The most precipitation occurs in August with an average of 7.64 inches of precipitation a month. The average air quality index rating in South Carolina is 35.3 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 42.6 AQI. On average, the humidity rating for South Carolina is around 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 72%. While residents of South Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in South Carolina can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), tornadoes, and and floods.

Wildlife to be found in South Carolina

The state of South Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of common leopard bane, blue wild indigo, butterfly weed, and white snakeroot. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the southern fox squirrel, the wild hog, or the manatee. The state animal of South Carolina is the white-tailed deer.

Frequently asked questions

The Colonial at Old Camden, Langston Square and Fairforest Grove Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lexington, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 27 memory care facilities near Lexington, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lexington, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 27 memory care facilities near you in Lexington, South Carolina typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lexington, South Carolina, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lexington, South Carolina, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Lexington, South Carolina ranges from $3,167 to $4,586. The average Memory Care cost in Lexington, South Carolina is 3,842. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lexington, South Carolina typically starts at $3,167. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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