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Beaufort in 4 Numbers
Beaufort Assisted Living Communities We Work With
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Beaufort, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Paying for Assisted Living in Beaufort
No separate Beaufort figure is published, so the best benchmark is the South Carolina median of $5,350 a month (CareScout 2025), $850 under the U.S. median of $6,200. Ask each Beaufort community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina assisted living median | $5,350 | $1,505 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| South Carolina in-home care | $5,982 | $2,137 |
Find Out What a Beaufort Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Beaufort veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
How Many Veterans Live in Beaufort
About 1,502 veterans live in Beaufort, and 455 of them are 65 or older. Across Beaufort County, there are 16,866 veterans, 9,730 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Beaufort
Dementia down the road
1 of the 2 Beaufort partners also runs memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Beaufort community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Visiting distance
A Beaufort community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Read the contract
Ask a Beaufort community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Beaufort
Widen the search beyond Beaufort with these nearby South Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Beaufort Assisted Living Questions
Can a Beaufort veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Beaufort who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Beaufort?
No Beaufort-only figure is published. The South Carolina median is $5,350 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Beaufort?
2 in Beaufort, plus 53 across South Carolina.
Which Beaufort communities also offer memory care?
1 of our 2 Beaufort partners does. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Can we apply after moving into a Beaufort community?
Yes. Many Beaufort families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Beaufort
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living Services, Amenities and Levels of CareComing soon
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soonLooking beyond Beaufort? See Assisted Living in South Carolina or the national guide.