Greer is a small city with 35,308 residents located in the western part of South Carolina in an area known as The Mountains. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.5% of the population. The overall cost of living in Greer is about six points below the national average, while the cost of healthcare is just barely above. Social Security is not taxable in South Carolina. Also, seniors age 65 and older can deduct $15,000 from their state income taxes. Greer scores 7.5/10 on the Best Places Comfort Index, which makes it one of the most pleasant places to live in South Carolina. Greer has a historic downtown area, as well as several museums and entertainment venues.
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the monthly average assisted living cost in Greer is $4,095. However, this cost may fluctuate depending on the facility chosen and the services offered.
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The cost of assisted living in Greer is about $100 more than the state average of $3,988. Greer is about $200 less expensive than the national average of $4,300. Georgia is almost $500 less expensive than South Carolina at $3,500 a month. North Carolina also costs less at $3,800 a month. Only Tennessee has a more expensive price of assisted living regionally, costing $51 more a month at $4,039.
Sumter has the least expensive cost of living in South Carolina at $2,200 a month, almost $1,800 a month cheaper than Greer. Nearby Greenville is also less expensive at $2,800 a month. Charleston is $3,600 a month, just under $300 a month less expensive. Columbia, the state capital, is $200 a month more expensive than Greer, averaging $4,299 a month. Hilton Head, the site of the well-known vacation area, averages $5,475 a month, slightly under $1,400 a month more expensive than Greer.
Note: Data for Greer was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Spartanburg, was used instead.
Low-income seniors in South Carolina may be eligible to participate in the Optional State Supplement (OSS) program. Funds can be used to pay for meals and the cost of room and board in assisted living facilities. The OSS also includes a small monthly stipend for personal items.
To learn more about this and other available programs visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
Resource | Contact | Description |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (864) 242-9733 | Long-term care ombudsman act as advocates for patients’ rights in long-term care (LTC) facilities across the state. When the ombudsman receives a complaint from a resident or a caregiver, their first duty is to investigate the complaint. Once the investigation is finished they work with the resident and the facility to resolve the issue. The volunteers of the ombudsman program also educate the larger community about the rights of residents of long-term care facilities. |
Appalachian Council of Governments | (864) 242-9733 | The Area Agency on Aging for six counties in the western region of the state, the Council offers assistance and information to seniors and their caregivers. It coordinates services for seniors in the six counties and ensures that gaps in services are plugged. It operates the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, as well as the Regional Family Caregivers program. Counselors also help seniors and their caregivers identify their needs and find an assisted living facility or another long-term care facility if needed. |
GetCareSC | (803) 734-9900 | GetCareSC provides information and resources on topics like assisted living, meals, financial assistance and transportation for seniors in South Carolina. It offers seniors and their caregivers a directory of assisted living facilities within the state and information on each occasion. |
South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) | (803) 734-0200 | The DVA offers veterans and their dependents help in areas like education and employment and helps veterans who need mental health care get treatment. The department also assists veterans, their dependents or their survivors locate any benefits on the local, state or federal level to which they are entitled. The department operates three veterans’ homes which can offer senior veterans, their spouses or their survivors assisted living facilities. Financial assistance is available to help senior veterans pay for the cost of living in the state. |
South Carolina State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) | (800) 868-9095 | Any senior in the state who is eligible for Medicare can take advantage of the SHIP program. It offers free, unbiased and confidential counseling on health care issues and programs connected to Medicare. This includes guidance on Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Programs, Medigap, Prescription Drug Programs and Long-Term Care Insurance. Counselors can also answer questions seniors may have about billing issues such as who pays first, much will Medicare cover, etc. Seniors or their caregivers can arrange a one-on-one session with the counselor either in-person or over the phone. None of the volunteer counselors working for a health care company will ever try to push a senior to pick a particular program. |
The Bureau of Health Facility Licensing, which falls under the Board Of Health And Environmental Control, regulates assisted living and other long-term care facilities in the state.
To learn more about rules and regulations that govern LTC facilities visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.