Best Assisted Living Facilities in Florence, SC

The most affordable option for senior housing in Florence, South Carolina, is independent living, assisted living, and memory care, each costing $3,242 per month on average. On the more affordable side, a studio unit in a nursing home is available at $3,738 per month. If you need more specialized care, a semi-private room in a nursing home averages $4,163, while the most expensive option is a private room in a nursing home, costing $4,369 per month. These options provide a range of accommodations to meet different needs and preferences.

On average, assisted living costs $3,242 per month in Florence, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Dillon ($2,461 per month) and Latta ($2,750 per month). However, Florence's assisted living costs are significantly lower than the average cost for both South Carolina ($4,087 per month) and the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Florence compares to South Carolina and the national average:

Seniors in Florence can choose from 5 senior living facilities, and there are 8 communities in the surrounding area. In total, South Carolina has 274 senior living options.

Seniors in Florence, South Carolina, constitute a considerable 36.4% of the city's total population of 39,931 residents. Among these seniors, 12.1% are in their 50s, 12.3% in their 60s, 7.7% in their 70s, and 4.3% are in their 80s and over. Females slightly outweigh males in the demographic makeup with 54.5% female and 45.5% male. When it comes to marital status, 44.4% of the residents are married, 13.7% divorced, 35.2% have never married, and 6.8% are widowed. Florence exhibits a diverse racial composition, where 50.4% of residents identify as Black and 43.2% as White. Additionally, the Asian community makes up 2.7%, those identifying as other comprise 1.3%, and 2% are mixed race, while 2.4% of the population is Hispanic, presenting a rich and varied cultural tapestry in the community.