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The cost of independent living in Cherokee County is about $3,955 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 239 options. Read 3759 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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I can't imagine living my golden years anywhere else! Beautiful neighborhood! Walking in a safe and fun neighborhood. Beautiful park just steps away! Small but efficient apartment! I just love it! I would...
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.
Senior 62+, Market andSection 8 PropertySome rent is based on income.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 426 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 502 Sq. Ft.2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 587 Sq. Ft.Amenities and FeaturesAppliances IncludedLaundry FacilitiesNewly RenovatedUtilities IncludedEqual Housing Opportunity
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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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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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I would tell others that it is a great safe place. There is a lot of things to do. The other residents and staff watch out for you. My loved one doesn't think a lot of the food. The breakfast is more of...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Description of Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes - conveniently located in Charlotte, North CarolinaAt Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes we have a wide variety of community features. Pets such as dogs and cats are permitted in private quarters. Our community conveniently offers both...
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I shop locally nearby at CVS, etc. Traffic is light to moderate (bank of am, chase, etc). Easy access to major banks. Wireless internet hookup adequate w/ heated swimming pool and foyer and exercise.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Overture Providence, your premiere 55+ active adult living destination. Here, you will discover beautifully designed apartment homes, one-of-a-kind services and over 12,000 square feet of resort-inspired amenities. We offer everything you’ll need to maintain a happy and healthy...
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Each family must look out for their loved one's interests and stay on top of care keeping the staff informed if there are areas of concern on a regular basis. I have learned to be an advocate for my mother...
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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.
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Rock Hill Grove Senior Living is the premier assisted living residence of choice for your loved one. Our caregivers, dietary staff, and management team all strive for excellence, and have one goal — to exceed your expectations everyday. Rock Hill Grove Senior...
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I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate the care that is given to my MawMaw at this facility. I love the family atmosphere that is in this place! My MawMaw had to have more care than...
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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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I live at Senior Villages. It is a quiet and comfortable place to be at. The apartments and amenities here are great. I would definitely recommend Senior Villages to others who are looking for Senior Living...
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.
Senior Villages has the perfect mix of comfort and affordability, if you are looking for an independent living apartment Senior Villages is conveniently located near shopping, the library, the YMCA, Uptown Charlotte, major interstates, and the airport. Our activities include resident get...
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Nice size facility so she can walk a lap in about 15 minutes and not get lost. The interior courtyard is a nice safe way to be outside. The staff are very caring and helpful. We live on the other side of the...
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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.
Welcome to The Inverness at Spartanburg, where our goal is to give you more time to pursue those activities you love. We are conveniently located in the beautiful rural area of Spartanburg, SC. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambience embraces the uniqueness of the local culture. The...
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They provided excellent care to my grandmother for over 5 years. Grateful to all the staff. They accommodated food requests and even care suggestions to bring her recliner out to the hallway so we could be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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.
If you want to ensure the quality of care your loved ones deserves, than look no further....Park Place Assisted Living is the answer. Our professional and caring staff go that extra mile in serving our senior adults. Our top priority is to provide our seniors with a lifestyle that enhances the...
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I have been impressed by the individual attention shown to my aunt and by the communication from the staff. The facility is down-to-earth, clean, well-run, and the staff is competent and caring. There are...
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: 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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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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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: 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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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
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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
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, 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.
Maranatha Manor of SpartanburgMaranatha Manor of Spartanburg is an assisted living community located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County, and home to over 181,000 people. A beautiful and historic city, Spartanburg is the largest city in the Greenville area and residents will...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cherokee County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee County is $3,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lockhart, SC with an average of $3,197 per month.

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

Cherokee County, SC
$3,955/mo
$3,618/mo

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

Cherokee County, SC
$3,955/mo
U.S. national average
$4,175/mo

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

$4,442/mo
Independent Living
$3,955/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,539/mo
Studio
$5,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,154/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,633/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,201/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee 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: Cherokee County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,955/mo$4,150/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living$4,449/mo$4,328/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,442/mo$4,375/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee County, SC:$3,955/mo
South Carolina:$4,150/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee County, SC:$4,449/mo
South Carolina:$4,328/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee County, SC:$4,442/mo
South Carolina:$4,375/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Cherokee County, SC, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Cherokee County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cherokee 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
Cherokee County, SC$3,098/mo$3,203/mo-3.3%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Cherokee County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,098/mo
2023 average cost:$3,203/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee County

Eden Terrace of Spartanburg

5.0
This is a great facility! Eden Terrace staff is friendly and very caring, very responsive to the needs of their residents. It is a friendly and well cared for facility. I would definitely recommend!

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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Quillen Manor Assisted Living and Villas in Fountain Inn, SC

4.6
The people are very helpful and caring. Everyone checks on each other and we are a close knit community.

Cherokee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County 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
23.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.6%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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TerraBella Spartanburg, Summit Hills and Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 239 independent living facilities near Cherokee County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cherokee County, South Carolina are Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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