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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Berkeley County, SC

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The cost of independent living in Berkeley County is about $4,433 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 69 options. Read 1195 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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Bradford Village-Sales Office
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.
Photo of Magnolias of Santee
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.
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Windsor Manor Inc
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.
Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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.
Photo of Dayspring Johns Island
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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Photo of Oasis Residential Home
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.
Photo of Elliott's Residential Homes
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.
Photo of Walters Brothers Residential Care
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.

Cost of independent living in Berkeley County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Berkeley County is $4,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vance, SC with an average of $2,265 per month.

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

Berkeley County, SC
$4,429/mo
$4,457/mo

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

Berkeley County, SC
$4,429/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,585/mo
Independent Living
$4,429/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,356/mo
Studio
$5,067/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,882/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,282/mo

Senior living costs in Berkeley 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: Berkeley County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerkeley County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,429/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,532/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,585/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Berkeley County, SC:$4,429/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Berkeley County, SC:$4,532/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Berkeley County, SC:$4,585/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Berkeley County, SC, over time

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

Berkeley County, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Berkeley County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Berkeley 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 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
Berkeley County, SC$3,358/mo$3,396/mo-1.1%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Berkeley County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,358/mo
2023 average cost:$3,396/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Berkeley County

Recent reviews for independent living in Berkeley County

Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Daysprings of Johns Island

4.9
Nice place where the owners are on site and know every residents names.

Berkeley County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkeley County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkeley 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkeley County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkeley County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkeley 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 Berkeley County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkeley County, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.4%
46.4%
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