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Florence Memory Care at a Glance
Florence Memory Care Communities We Work With
Each of these Florence communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Florence
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Florence.
Florence Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in South Carolina costs about $5,050 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Florence-only figure is published. Ask each Florence community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. If the family home is a concern, read how the family home affects the net worth limit.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina memory care | $5,050 | $1,205 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| South Carolina assisted living | $5,350 | $1,505 |
Find Out What a Florence Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Florence veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia 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.
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Veterans in Florence and the Need for Memory Care
Florence is home to about 1,868 veterans, 751 of them 65 or older. Across Florence County the count is 7,525, with 3,417 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Choosing Memory Care in Florence
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Florence partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Florence communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Florence staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Behaviors and move-outs
Ask which behaviors would lead a Florence community to ask a resident to leave.
Memory Care 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 Memory Care Questions
Can a Florence veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Florence who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Florence?
About $5,050 a month is typical across South Carolina. Ask each Florence community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Florence?
2 in Florence, plus 39 across South Carolina.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Florence?
Yes. Many Florence families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Florence Besides Memory Care
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Florence? See Memory Care in South Carolina or the national guide.
