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

Administrative staff is awesome. Always there to help with anything. Such as medication changes or question I may have. The facility is very clean and inviting The quality care is great the activities are...

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Helena Square

1624 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935
10
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80 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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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Greenville

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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
9.8
Review Score
47 reviews
Starting at
$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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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
9.4
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75 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff are really kind. The residents look out for each other and it has a very good mix of people. My brother has stayed in several places and he says it is the best place he's ever been. Surprised in...

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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
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$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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Vitality Living Columbia

1951 Clemson Rd, Columbia, SC 29229
9.7
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10 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Most staff is always helpful, they learned what each resident likes, Food wise and activity wise. They made sure they attended when they could. Food is the best, we have family in other assisted living...

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

The head administrator and aides were very responsive to my questions which initially, when my wife first moved, in were quite a few. I would definitely recommend Terra Bella to other people. They work very...

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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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Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community

150 Verdin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607
9.8
Review Score
47 reviews
Starting at
$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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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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70 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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101 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They are still working on dining issues but definitely making headway!!! I would recommend! [name removed]the director is doing great things!!!

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Holiday Ashley Park

1451 Tobias Gadson Boulevard, Charleston, SC 29407
9.3
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62 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

The staff were incredibly friendly and always willing to help. The food was delicious, and the apartments were both comfortable and inviting—a truly enjoyable stay.

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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
6.5
Spartanburg, SC
14 facilities

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