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The cost of independent living in Arial is about $4,368 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 494 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Cost of independent living in Arial, SC

The average cost of senior living in Arial is $4,368 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salem, SC with an average of $3,747 per month.

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

Arial, SC
$4,368/mo
$4,360/mo
$4,201/mo

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

Arial, SC
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,628/mo
Independent Living
$4,368/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,950/mo
Studio
$2,960/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,477/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,829/mo

Senior living costs in Arial 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: Arial, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArial, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,368/mo$4,194/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$4,375/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,628/mo$4,424/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Arial, SC:$4,368/mo
South Carolina:$4,194/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Arial, SC:$4,628/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Arial, SC:$4,628/mo
South Carolina:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Arial, SC, over time

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

Arial, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Arial, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arial 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
Arial, SC$3,165/mo$2,791/mo+13.4%
South Carolina$2,825/mo$2,762/mo+2.3%
National$2,888/mo$2,823/mo+2.3%
Arial, SC
2024 average cost:$3,165/mo
2023 average cost:$2,791/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$2,825/mo
2023 average cost:$2,762/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,888/mo
2023 average cost:$2,823/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arial

Recent reviews for independent living in Arial

The Garden House of Anderson

5.0
We chose this community because they had a special place for people who have dementia. The people at the front were very friendly and helpful. They had something going on all the time at this community. The room sizes were spacious. The food was very good, they had a lot of variety. My wife had ...
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Sylvara Anderson

4.9
I would rate everything for Brookdale Anderson at a five, except for the cleanliness. I would give that a four. We cleaned it before we moved Mom in. The staff is really nice.

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Arial independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arial independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arial, 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 Arial 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 Arial partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arial, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Arial 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 Arial communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arial, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arial 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 Arial offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arial, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
46.8%
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