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Rock Hill, located in York County, South Carolina, is the fifth-largest city in the state but lies within the greater metropolitan area of Charlotte, North Carolina. With a population of 75,048, of which 13.7% are aged 65 or older, Rock Hill has been called the most pleasant place to live in South Carolina. Rock Hill’s cost of living is below the national average, and its weather is an enjoyable mix of pleasant springs and falls, hot summers and temperate winters. The city is conveniently close to many attractions in the York County area and many entertainment and museum destinations in nearby Charlotte, such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame, the Billy Graham Library and Paramount’s Carowinds amusement park.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Rock Hill is $4,649, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020. Exact costs vary depending upon the location chosen and the services requested.
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Rock Hill’s average of $4,649 a month for assisted living costs makes it one of the more expensive locations in South Carolina. It’s almost $1,500 a month more than the state average of $3,188 but only about $300 higher than the national average of $4,300 a month. Average assisted living costs in South Carolina, however, are several hundred dollars cheaper than those of neighboring states North Carolina ($3,800), Georgia ($3,500), Florida ($3,700) and Tennessee ($4,039).
While the costs of assisted living in South Carolina vary greatly, Rock Hill’s averages remain near the top. In the state capital of Columbia, monthly costs average $4,299. Sumter costs $2,200 a month and Greenville $2,800. Charleston costs $3,600 a month, and the tourist destinations of Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island are $4,620 and $5,475 a month, respectively.
NOTE: Data for Rock Hill was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Charlotte, was used instead.
Several options for financial assistance for seniors in South Carolina exist. The Optional State Supplemental Program is open to seniors in an assisted living facility who have a documented financial need. Meanwhile, the Elderly and Disability waiver helps seniors with activities of daily living, allowing them to maintain an independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
Learn more about these and other programs and their eligibility requirements by visiting our Assisted Living in South Carolina page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Catawba Area Agency on Aging | (803) 329-9670 | A private, not-for-profit organization, the local AAA for York County works to develop community services oriented towards the needs of senior citizens. The group provides seniors and caregivers with resources, such as wellness visits, meals for frail or stay-at-home seniors, and transportation to medical appointments. |
| South Carolina Department on Aging | (803) 734-9900 | The primary center for key programs and resources for seniors in South Carolina, the Department on Aging features GetCareSC, which provides access to important information on topics like assisted living, transportation, meals and volunteer opportunities. |
| York County Veterans Affairs | (803) 909-7525 | The York County Veterans Affairs branch works to help veterans, their families or their caregivers obtain all the benefits to which they are entitled. It can also help seniors gain access to Veterans Victory House, a modern, 220-bed assisted living facility located in Walterboro and operated by the Advantage Veterans Services of Walterboro. |
| Lifelong Learning @ Rock Hill | (803) 325-2500 | A service provided by the city government of Rock Hill, Lifelong Learning is aimed at seniors aged 50 and above and helps them share information and knowledge with each other in a classroom setting. These courses are open to current Lifelong Learning members. The membership fee is $25 per season per person. This fee allows members to attend courses, join webinars and receive email. Some seniors may be eligible for need-based scholarships. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 868-9095 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors, their families and caregivers by ensuring that health care facilities in the state of South Carolina observe rules and regulations concerning quality of care. Representatives of the program investigate complaints of elder abuse, exploitation or neglect. Ombudsmen can also assist seniors with finding information and resources on important benefits. |
Assisted living facilities in South Carolina are officially known as Community Residential Care Facilities and regulated by the South Carolina Bureau of Health Facilities Licensing, an agency of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Visit our Assisted Living in South Carolina page to learn more about how South Carolina applies its laws and regulations.
