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The cost of independent living in Blakely is about $3,449 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 116 options.

Read 1949 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 St. Stephen, Singletary Forks and Jamestown.

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Photo of The Pines at Florence Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They've been really good overall. The staff have a true sense of caring for the people who live there, and they go above and beyond. The facility itself good. And my dad loves the food.
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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5 star
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The staff is amazing they are so kind and caring and take wonderful care of my 97-year-old aunt. Through out the pandemic they have done everything they can to keep the residences safe, healthy and happy. I...
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.
The Palmettos of Charleston is owned and operated by NHC (National HealthCare Corporation). Since 1972, NHC has been committed to excellence by providing quality care that exceeds the standards of other assisted living communities. The Palmettos offers its residents an unrivaled amount of...
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Their biggest struggle is being bought out by another corporation as soon as she moved in over there. There is massive staff turnover which translates into no consistency and misinformation among new...
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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33 Floor plans available
7.8
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19 reviews
7.8
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19 reviews
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The facility is outstanding, clean, safe, inviting, family oriented. The staff is amazing, respectful, courteous and engaging. I couldn't have imagined a a place for mom. Coming from NC, I was very...
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.
Do more of what you love.If you’re ready to redefine your independence with more freedom, then Sumter Terrace (formerly Brookdale) might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have help with managing medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Clarendon Memorial Long Term
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.
Photo of Bowles Community Care Home
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 Cane Bay Assisted Living
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.
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.
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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.
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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 Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet
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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about care...
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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.
Photo of Jensen's Magnolia Grove
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Midland Park Residential Home Care
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 Palmettos Of Garden City
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 Blakely, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blakely is $3,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stuckey, SC with an average of $3,026 per month.

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

Blakely, SC
$3,449/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,385/mo
Independent Living
$3,449/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,699/mo

Senior living costs in Blakely 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: Blakely, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlakely, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,449/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,385/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Blakely, SC:$3,449/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Blakely, SC:$4,728/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Blakely, SC:$5,385/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Blakely

Recent reviews for independent living in Blakely

The Ridges at Florence

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet

5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.

Garden Manor Village in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.0
It is an independent living facility. They only offer lunch but it is a large meal with soup and salad and dessert. My father ate half of it and always brought half back to his place. The meal however is the same for all . There is no selection or choices. The staff are very nice people and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff in various communities. At Harmony at Wescott, the staff are described as pleasant and helpful, greeting residents and families with warm smiles and open arms. Similarly, reviews for Ashley Park by Barclay House highlight the ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Numerous reviews emphasize the importance of meals in residents' overall satisfaction with their living arrangements. At Summerville Estates, the chef is praised for creating restaurant-quality meals, while Arbor Landing at Surfside mentions the variety and deliciousness of the food at their ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Activities offer residents opportunities to socialize and stay engaged with their community. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the wide range of activities available, from arts and crafts to games and movies, keeps residents active and happy. Similarly, at The Artisan Mount Pleasant, th ...
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Quality accommodations and maintenance. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of their living spaces, whether it's the private rooms, common areas, or outdoor spaces. At Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the facilities are described as beautiful and well-maintained, while Cooper River Villages notes that the maint ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of a supportive and caring community atmosphere in making residents feel comfortable and at home. At Harmony at Wescott, residents and families praise the sense of community, with staff and residents alike going out of their way to make newcomers f ...
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Convenient location and transportation options. Many residents appreciate the convenience of their community's location and the transportation options it offers. At The Artisan Mount Pleasant, the ability to easily access amenities and attend appointments through the community's transportation services is a major selling point, while The C ...
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Blakely independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blakely independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blakely, 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 Blakely 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 Blakely partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blakely, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blakely 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 Blakely communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blakely, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blakely 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 Blakely offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blakely, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
40.8%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.5%
47.5%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Pinewood Square and Inlet Coastal Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blakely, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 116 independent living facilities near Blakely, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blakely, South Carolina are Inlet Coastal Resort, Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Cypress Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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