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Independent Living in South Carolina

Overview of Independent Living in South Carolina

With mild temperatures throughout the state and beaches along its Atlantic shoreline, South Carolina has much to offer as a retirement destination. The Greenville-Spartanburg area in the northwest corner of the state is an affordable, thriving metropolitan area for all ages. Along its Atlantic shorelines to the east, the Palmetto State earns its nickname with popular coastal cities like Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Savannah. Senior living in South Carolina is filled with Southern hospitality and charm, which may explain why the state has a higher-than-average senior population.

Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 55 independent living communities, also simply called retirement communities, in South Carolina.

The median monthly cost of independent living in South Carolina is about $2,400.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in South Carolina

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Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
10
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48 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is very kind and caring. There's a lot of storage and the rooms are a good size. The facility offers daily activities which vary.

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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646
10
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91 reviews
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Arlene M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I am a great friend of one of the residents at Emerald Gardens and I enjoy visiting my friend often. Every time I visit I observe how clean and well kept everything is. The staff is attentive to all the...

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Helena Square

1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
10
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82 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Lucy G - I'm a current/former resident or client

I moved to Helena Square in July. I started with a two week respite stay just to give it trial run. After a couple of days, I decided to stay permanently. I feel safe here. I feel part of a community. I...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Greenville

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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
9.8
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49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We have been very pleased so far. They have been extremely friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make sure my mother in law has been comfortable

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Merrill Gardens at Greenville

90 Payne Street, Greenville, SC 29601
9.7
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19 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is a beautiful place. Wish we could have stayed. We needed a place with more care due to memory issues. But, it is an independent living facility. For a title it would be Beautiful place to live with...

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TerraBella Greenville

11 E Augusta Pl, Greenville, SC 29605
9.3
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77 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

Good food very friendly people and weekly bus trips to Walmart and harris teeter. I would recommend to others and you have options for lunch and dinner every day very nice

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Columbia

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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
9.9
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78 reviews
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HEATHER P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Mom is surrounded by structure, connection, caring staff/therapists, and support! The lake and baby ducks outside are an added bonus. Dementia is hard, but she is doing so much better with all of the care at...

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Lakeview Retirement Community

2134 N Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
9.7
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16 reviews
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Jane T - I'm a current/former resident or client

I am so happy to be here. People are so friendly. The managers make sure our every need is meet..The actives are wonderful. Never a dull moment! Love having someone to play cards with! Have made many new...

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Vitality Living Columbia

1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
9.4
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15 reviews
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VW - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Staff and residents very friendly. Food in dining room is very good. Have had to ask a lot of questions so only suggestion for improvement would be to inform resident and family how things are done.

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Spartanburg

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TerraBella Spartanburg

104 Dillon Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
8.5
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77 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Deborah A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

All above a 5. Nurses, Aids activities are great. She has her hair and pedicures done there. Aunt [name removed] loves it there. She said food is delicious. She is adjusting well.

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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
9.8
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49 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We have been very pleased so far. They have been extremely friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make sure my mother in law has been comfortable

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Manning Square

10 Companion Court, Greer, SC 29651
9.7
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60 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sheri - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It's great for how well the staff cares for the clients. The process to move her in was great, and communication is great. Evidently the food needs some attention. According to my mother. But she is having...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Charleston

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Daniel Pointe Retirement Community

514 Robert Daniel Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492
9.7
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72 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff are very kind and polite. I was there this week and the residents were saying how incredible [name removed](the activities director) is.

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Brookdale West Ashley

2030 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414
9.4
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105 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I thought it was a great experience overall. I think that it would be helpful for the facilities to offer new residents the same type of tour and introduction they do with families that are searching for...

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Holiday Ashley Park

1451 Tobias Gadson Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407
9.3
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64 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Keith M - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have been great with my mom. No complaints. [names removed] and [names removed] are awesome. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for one.

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Top cities in South Carolina for independent living

9.3
Myrtle Beach, SC
11 facilities
8.5
Columbia, SC
29 facilities
8.4
Greenville, SC
39 facilities
7.4
Charleston, SC
28 facilities
7.3
Bluffton, SC
9 facilities
6.3
Spartanburg, SC
14 facilities

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