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The cost of independent living in Alston is about $3,557 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 125 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.

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Photo of Fairforest Grove Senior Living
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22 Floor plans available
9.9
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74 reviews
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...
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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...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeview, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Lake Drive in Columbia. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Lakeview will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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102 reviews
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The team is wonderful to work with—very communicative and genuinely caring. It’s clear they truly care about their residents and families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Harbison Shores is an assisted living community in Irmo, South Carolina. Irmo is part of the Columbia metro area, offering residents easy access to fine shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities. Recognized by Money Magazine as one of the most 'Affordable Places to Live in the Country',...
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We went with Generations of Chapin because it was close to home and the value for the money was good. There are a lot of activities provided, but they are an extra charge and I was not expecting that. She is...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Generations Assisted Living Facilities and related businesses were founded by Louetta A. Slice who was a registered nurse, licensed nursing home administrator and a certified assisted living administrator. Her health care career was devoted to helping and caring for senior adults. Generations...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Alston, SC

The average cost of senior living in Alston is $3,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitmire, SC with an average of $2,737 per month.

Independent living costs in Alston, SC, vs. nearby cities

Alston, SC
$3,557/mo
$3,481/mo

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

Alston, SC
$3,557/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Alston, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,055/mo
Independent Living
$3,557/mo

Independent living costs in Alston, SC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,690/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,980/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,740/mo

Senior living costs in Alston 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: Alston, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlston, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,557/mo$4,193/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$3,932/mo$4,375/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,055/mo$4,424/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Alston, SC:$3,557/mo
South Carolina:$4,193/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Alston, SC:$3,932/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Alston, SC:$4,055/mo
South Carolina:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Alston, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alston 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Alston, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alston 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 median 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
Alston, SC$4,730/mo$4,586/mo+3.1%
South Carolina$2,700/mo$2,647/mo+2.0%
National$2,814/mo$2,801/mo+0.5%
Alston, SC
2024 average cost:$4,730/mo
2023 average cost:$4,586/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,700/mo
2023 average cost:$2,647/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,801/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alston

Recent reviews for independent living in Alston

Brookdale Harbison in Columbia, SC

4.0
My experience with Brookdale is positive. It is much more important than I initially realized to carefully match the capabilities of the prospective resident to the level of care the facility offers.

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.

Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Alston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alston, 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 Alston 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 Alston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alston, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Alston 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 Alston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alston 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 Alston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alston, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Lakeview Retirement Community and Harbison Shores are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alston, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Alston, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Alston, South Carolina is Lakeview Retirement Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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