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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blythewood, SC

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The cost of independent living in Blythewood is about $3,608 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 183 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 LivingCommunity card badge
33 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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73 reviews
9.9
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73 reviews
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My mom has been a resident of Fairforest Grove for about 2 1/2 years. When dad died I could not take care of mom. I found this place and they take great care of mom. Whenever I visit mom is always clean,...
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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Photo of Terrabella Windsor Lake
77 Photos available
Pricing promotion
9.7
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51 reviews
9.7
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51 reviews
5 star
69%
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Our experience with Terra Bella was above anything I could ever imagine. The staff was amazing with my mother. I highly recommend this assisted living facility and if I could rate them higher than a 5 I...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, and look forward to continuing to serve area seniors and their families. Ask about our lifetime veterans saving program and other special offers!
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Photo of Vitality Living Columbia
55 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.7
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8 reviews
9.7
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I'm so happy with Vitality Living. Wonderful and patient employees. I don't have to worry about my love one. Food is wonderful. With many different choices. Very clean. All around and awesome place. Even has...
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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9.6
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11 reviews
9.6
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11 reviews
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9%
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The facility is located in a prime location, proximate to multiple shopping/dining options and healthcare services. The staff is superb, very helpful and responsive to residents. A recurring theme I've heard...
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.
Revel in the exceptional amenities at Inspire Sandhill, crafted to exceed your expectations and redefine the 55 and over active adult living experience. Ideal for retired professionals, homeowners seeking to downsize, and empty nesters in search of a maintenance-free lifestyle, our community...
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Photo of Harmony at Columbia
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3232 Floor plans available
8.6
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64 reviews
8.6
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49%
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I found the staff overly invasive but I much younger than the rest of the residents. Not terrible but it made me a bit uncomfortable. It was also difficult to get assistance later in the evening. Again,...
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.
Welcome to The Harmony Collection at ColumbiaIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Columbia, South Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support,...
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Photo of Palmettos of Parklane
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After visiting several places in the Columbia area, I made the decision to place my dear friend at The Palmettos. That was in March 2020. Two and a half years later, I am still confident that I made the...
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 Springtree Manor Assisted Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.0
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35 reviews
7.0
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We are very pleased with Brookdale.Everyone here does their best to make our mother feel comfortable as she has to adjust to her new home.The staff is friendly to our family as we visit with our mother each...
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.
The Greatest AdventureTucked away in a beautiful building in Columbia, South Carolina, you can experience a retirement rich in luxury amenities and spacious accommodations. With personalized care plans, an action-packed events calendar and a warm and friendly group of residents, you may think you...
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My brother lived here for several years. He was treated with love and respect. I will always feel this facility is part of my family. I miss my brother so much..
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 Rice Estate
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of The Palmettos of Parklane
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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Cost of independent living in Blythewood, SC

The average cost of senior living in Blythewood is $3,608 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Summit, SC with an average of $3,270 per month.

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

Blythewood, SC
$3,608/mo
$3,790/mo

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

Blythewood, SC
$3,608/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,255/mo
Independent Living
$3,608/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,163/mo
Studio
$4,353/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,854/mo

Senior living costs in Blythewood 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: Blythewood, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlythewood, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,608/mo$4,127/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,143/mo$4,306/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,255/mo$4,352/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Blythewood, SC:$3,608/mo
South Carolina:$4,127/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Blythewood, SC:$4,143/mo
South Carolina:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Blythewood, SC:$4,255/mo
South Carolina:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Blythewood, SC, over time

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

Blythewood, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Blythewood, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blythewood 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
Blythewood, SC$2,733/mo$2,623/mo+4.2%
South Carolina$3,101/mo$3,116/mo-0.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Blythewood, SC
2024 average cost:$2,733/mo
2023 average cost:$2,623/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Blythewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Blythewood

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.

Blythewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blythewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blythewood, 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 Blythewood 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 Blythewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blythewood 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 Blythewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blythewood, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blythewood 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 Blythewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blythewood, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
46.4%
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