Need to care for a loved one? How to find Alzheimer’s & dementia services in the Lowcountry

Anna Claire Miller
·5 min read
Tisa Mullis said that she only hires caregivers aged 50 and older so they can form better relationships with their clients.

When a loved one is facing Alzheimer’s or dementia, choosing the right care can often feel overwhelming.

It’s almost like finding the perfect pair of shoes; it has to fit just right (which can sometimes be entirely too difficult).

With so many options — from public support programs to private in-home care and specialized memory care communities — how do you decide what’s best?

Whether you need a helping hand at home, structured day programs or full-time professional care, we’ve rounded up a collection of local services to make your search easier.

Memory Matters

Memory Matters offers early-intervention programs and classes that are geared toward both the patient and the caregiver. They offer a variety of activities that are tailored to the needs and skill levels of the patients. Memory Matters has offices in Bluffton and Hilton Head.

Some of the additional services they offer include:

Email: info@mymemorymatters.org

Phone: 843-842-6688

Website: mymemorymatters.org

Locations: 117 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head & 2 Westbury Parkway, Suite 101 in Bluffton

Private Alzheimer’s & dementia services

Keep your loved one in a space where they feel comfortable while getting the extra support you need with these home care providers:

Right at Home

Right At Home provides a wide range of in-home care options for seniors and adults with disabilities. Each care plan is uniquely tailored to each individual. They provide services throughout the Hilton Head and Bluffton areas.

  • Phone: 854-895-6323

  • Website: rightathome.net

  • Location: 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 704, Bluffton

Home Instead

Home Instead provides Alzheimer’s and dementia services to patients in the Hilton Head area. They offer a home assessment to evaluate your needs and craft a support plan specifically for you that is tailored to meet your senior’s changing health and behavioral needs.

  • Phone: 912-257-4236

  • Website: homeinstead.com

  • Location: 6709 Forest Park Drive, Suite A, Savannah, GA

Home Helpers

Home Helpers provides Alzheimer’s and dementia care for Lowcountry residents. They offer a free in-home care assessment and provide customized home care to a wide range of locations, including Beaufort, Bluffton, Okatie, Fripp Island, Ridgeland and Hardeeville areas.

For other home care options in the Lowcountry, click here to view our guide.

Specialized care facilities

If you need more long-term care options for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other memory issues, here are some care facilities that specialize in this kind of care:

Canterfield Senior Living

With a country club feel, Canterfield provides a “carefree” living environment for residents while ensuring a continuum of care for your loved one.

Harbor Cove Memory Care

Harbor Cove Memory Care provides long-term care with a comprehensive and compassionate approach to memory loss support. Their facilities and activities are specifically designed for those with memory loss to support their needs.

Vineyard Bluffton

Vineyard Bluffton provides a memory care program that focuses on the emotional, spiritual, mental, social and physical needs of the patient. They also provide enhanced care services and therapeutic activities.

The Pines at Hilton Head & Bluffton

The Pines has two locations, one in Bluffton and another in Hilton Head. They strive to promote physical and emotional well-being, support daily functioning and maintain a sense of accomplishment, dignity and quality of life for residents and families.

For Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, they have specific rooms called Reflection Suites where you can decorate with personal mementos to reflect the life and personality of your loved one.

Hilton Head campus:

Bluffton campus:

  • Phone: 843-815-2555

  • Website: pinesbluffton.com

  • Location: 800 Fording Island Road, Bluffton

The Palmettos of Bluffton

The Palmettos Village Memory Care offers care for memory-impaired residents and provides specialized assistance. They have an on-site memory care coordinator and have specific dementia and Alzheimer’s programming for residents.

  • Phone: 843-707-9400

  • Website: nhccare.com

  • Location: 3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton

How do you know when to get extra help?

Knowing when it’s time to call in for extra help can sometimes be a difficult task. However, here are a few warning signs and considerations that may help you determine if at-home or assisted living may be the best option for you and your loved one.

  • Daily maintenance is a struggle

  • Limited active or social life

  • No access to hobbies or interest

  • Needing a wider circle of friends

  • Distance to family and/or caregivers

  • You need peace of mind

  • Difficulty with transportation

  • Difficulty with housekeeping

  • Difficulty with cooking

  • Forgetfulness or having trouble with medication management

  • Consistent need of assistance with bathing, grooming and/or dressing

Additional resources & support groups

For additional resources on Alzheimer’s and dementia care, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides a wide range of resources and recommendations for both patients and caregivers.

They also have support groups available if you are looking for additional help and resources from those with similar health struggles. To learn more or register, visit the AFA Support Groups webpage.

AFA has a national toll-free helpline that can be reached anytime at 866-232-8484.

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