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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Aiken County, SC

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The cost of independent living in Aiken County is about $3,776 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options.

Read 1411 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Aiken, North Augusta and Blackville.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Aiken County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Aiken County is $3,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richland County, SC with an average of $2,921 per month.

Independent living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Aiken County, SC
$3,776/mo
$3,397/mo

Independent living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. state and national averages

Aiken County, SC
$3,776/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Aiken County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$5,496/mo
Independent Living
$3,776/mo

Independent living costs in Aiken County, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,868/mo

Senior living costs in Aiken County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aiken County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAiken County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,776/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,899/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,496/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Aiken County, SC:$3,776/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Aiken County, SC:$4,899/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Aiken County, SC:$5,496/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Aiken County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aiken County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Aiken County, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Aiken County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Aiken County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Aiken County, SC$3,310/mo$3,245/mo+2.0%
South Carolina$3,342/mo$3,236/mo+3.3%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Aiken County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,310/mo
2023 average cost:$3,245/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,342/mo
2023 average cost:$3,236/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Aiken County

Recent reviews for independent living in Aiken County

Lakeside Place Senior Living in Lexington, SC

4.1
We went with Lakeside Place because of the proximity to where I live and also it is a relatively new facility so the layout is really nice and beautiful. On the negative side, they do not really offer as much assistance as where my loved one was before. On the weekends it is very hard to get a ...
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The Place at Shadow Oaks in Aiken, SC

5.0
We were very pleased with The Place at Shadow Oaks... My brother seemed to be comfortable there and was well taken care of. He has very limited funds ...therefore we can’t use them frequently. But it is wonderful though to be offered respite for short term care.

Pines Columbia in West Columbia, SC

4.5
The staff team at Pines Columbia is friendly and usually available when you need them. Communication of events at facility have improved so that family has an opportunity to schedule and be present.

Aiken County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aiken County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aiken County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aiken County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aiken County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Aiken County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aiken County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aiken County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aiken County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Aiken County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aiken County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.6%
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