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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blakely, SC

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The cost of independent living in Blakely is about $4,249 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 115 options. Read 1729 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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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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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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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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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.
Carriage House Senior Living is an assisted living community in Sumter Carolina easily accessible from Highway 95. We are convenient to neighboring townships from Lakewood to Woodrow. Our assisted living community is located near a major bus line and we provide ample parking for residents and...
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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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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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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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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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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.
Carriage House Senior Living The Carriage House Senior Living Center in Florence, South Carolina is an assisted living community conveniently situated in a metropolitan setting near shops, bus lines, restaurants, and theaters. Our residents enjoy temperate weather autumn through spring, and...
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Most of the staff cares deeply about the residents. I've been surprised by how much still have to follow up and advocate for my Dad. But I love seeing how they love my dad! The activities director and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
At Shem Creek Health Center, our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs go well beyond the physical needs of our residents. Not only do we have a variety of spacious floorplan options to call home but our philosophy of whole-person wellness incorporates physical, social, nutritional and...
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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
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My family and I made the decision to go with Palmetto. We loved that it is small and personnel. My mom seems to enjoy it as well.
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: 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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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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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: 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.
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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 Blakely, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blakely is $4,249 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,192 per month.

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

Blakely, SC
$4,249/mo
$3,612/mo

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

Blakely, SC
$4,249/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,335/mo
Independent Living
$4,249/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,169/mo
Studio
$4,768/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,748/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,620/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,282/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$4,249/mo$4,135/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,335/mo$4,315/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,335/mo$4,362/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Blakely, SC:$4,249/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Blakely, SC:$4,335/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Blakely, SC:$4,335/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Blakely, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Blakely 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 Blakely, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blakely 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blakely, SC$3,366/mo$3,269/mo+3.0%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Blakely, SC
2024 average cost:$3,366/mo
2023 average cost:$3,269/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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 Blakely

Recent reviews for independent living in Blakely

The Carolinian in Florence, SC

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.

Sumter Grove Senior Living

5.0
We have had the best experience. We couldn't have found a better assistance care living residence for my mom. Sumter Grove has exceptional service and meets all my mom's care. Staff are exceptional, very professional and very caring. It felt like home the minute we walked in.

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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
38.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Surfside, Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Inlet Coastal Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blakely, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 115 independent living facilities near Blakely, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blakely, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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