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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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Helena Square

1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
10
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79 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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Emerald Gardens

201 Overland Dr, Greenwood, SC 29646
10
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90 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
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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Ashley Square

526 Haltiwanger Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649
10
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107 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Travis Poore - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

We recently placed our mother at Ashley Square and are simply amazed with the care that she has received. The staff are super friendly and loving towards my mother and the rest of our family. We could not...

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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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46 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Sophie M - I'm a current/former resident or client

I am a recent resident of Maple Brook Terrace, moving here from a local Over-55 community. As I had just celebrated a major Birthday, my son felt I had earned a more comprehensive lifestyle, including...

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Merrill Gardens at Greenville

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

The people are great. The food has gotten good reviews generally from mom. She really likes the flexibility of the dining times. Her mobility is bad right now so she's not interacting as much as she would...

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TerraBella Greenville

11 E Augusta Pl, Greenville, SC 29605
9.1
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70 reviews
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Cindy H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Setting my sister up at Terra Bella was a breeze! She hasn't been this happy for a long time. The staff is friendly and helpful. The building is presently undergoing much needed renovations from exterior...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Spartanburg

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TerraBella Spartanburg

104 Dillon Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
8.2
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67 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The facility is clean. Bit short staffed but the staff that's there seem to care about care. Activity level is a bit low. Room sizes are good. Set up like hospital rooms.

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Summit Hills

100 Summit Hills Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
8.0
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86 reviews
Hellen - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Summit Hills has been wonderful! They are a very sweet community and the freedom they give my parents and the assurance of them being well taken care of is priceless. They have welcomed our whole family and...

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The Inverness at Spartanburg

2720 Country Club Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302
8.0
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9 reviews
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Nice size facility so she can walk a lap in about 15 minutes and not get lost. The interior courtyard is a nice safe way to be outside. The staff are very caring and helpful. We live on the other side of the...

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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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74 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff was so welcoming and attentive to my mom. Plus the facility is super clean! Thank you for helping me with this process of finding the perfect place for my mom. We would absolutely recommend...

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Lakeview Retirement Community

2134 N Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
9.8
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16 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
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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Inspire Sandhill

440 Town Center Pl, Columbia, SC 29229
9.6
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11 reviews
Terry F - I'm a current/former resident or client

The facility is located in a prime location, proximate to multiple shopping/dining options and healthcare services. The staff is superb, very helpful and responsive to residents. A recurring theme I've heard...

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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
9.9
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69 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
David P - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mother moved in to Daniel Pointe a few weeks back and it has been a wonderful experience for her. Amy could not have been more helpful and accommodating throughout the process. She was extremely...

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Brookdale West Ashley

2030 Charlie Hall Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29414
9.4
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99 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Abby - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Brookdale, Mellisa Sills and nurse Sherri have gone above and beyond for my dad and I. I can't say enough good things about them. I didn't even tour any others bc Brookdale's response time was quickest and...

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Oaks at Charleston

2333 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
9.4
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63 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would give them a 5. What we like the most about the community is that our loved one loves the food and the facility itself is very clean. The staff is very caring and patient with our loved one. Yes, we...

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Top cities in South Carolina for independent living

8.5
Greenville, SC
39 facilities
8.3
Myrtle Beach, SC
11 facilities
7.9
Columbia, SC
29 facilities
7.5
Charleston, SC
28 facilities
7.3
Bluffton, SC
9 facilities
6.8
Spartanburg, SC
14 facilities

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