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Florence Assisted Living at a Glance
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Florence
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Florence, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Other Options for Veterans Near Florence
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Florence.
What Assisted Living Costs in Florence
No separate Florence 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. Florence families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet. Ask each Florence 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 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Florence
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Florence veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
How Many Veterans Live in Florence
About 1,868 veterans live in Florence, and 751 of them are 65 or older. Across Florence County, there are 7,525 veterans, 3,417 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Florence Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 Florence partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Staffing at night
Ask Florence communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Florence community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Check the state record
Look up any Florence community’s inspection history with SC DPH before you sign.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Florence
Widen the search beyond Florence with these nearby South Carolina cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Florence Assisted Living Questions
Can a Florence veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Florence 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 Florence?
No Florence-only figure is published. The South Carolina median is $5,350 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Florence?
2 in Florence, plus 55 across South Carolina.
Which Florence communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 Florence partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Florence community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Florence community.
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Florence? See Assisted Living in South Carolina or the national guide.
