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Updated August 2026

Memory Care in Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson, SC has 3 licensed memory care communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,516/mo. That's roughly in line with the South Carolina state median.

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Median monthly price, Clemson

$6,516/mo

Estimated range $6,256 – $6,777

● Clemson $6,516 ○ National median $7,788

Source: Based on 2025 assisted living costs plus a memory care premium

What senior care costs in Clemson

2025 figures

Memory Care cost comparison (2025)
Memory CareClemsonSouth CarolinaNational
25th percentile$6,256/mo$6,420/mo$6,861/mo
Median$6,516/mo$6,688/mo$7,788/mo
75th percentile$6,777/mo$6,955/mo$8,854/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Clemson runs about $31 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$2,649
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$5,828
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$22,252

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Anderson

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Clemson.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Clemson runs about $1,520 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (864) 242-9733 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $5,828 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,213 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Clemson assisted living median of $5,213 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $5,828 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Clemson run about $8,802 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 memory care communities in Clemson

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In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Clemson, in Pickens County, has about 18,072 residents. About 2,403 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $49,520.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Appalachian Area Agency on Aging(864) 242-9733scacog.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • GetCareSC1-800-868-9095getcaresc.com

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Anderson VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Anderson.

  • Community Choices WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is memory care in Clemson more expensive than the rest of South Carolina?

Clemson's median memory care cost is about 3% lower than the South Carolina state median.

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Reading up first? Memory Care across South Carolina → · Memory Care cost across South Carolina → · Memory Care vs Assisted Living →

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Memory Care in Clemson: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers