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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Cherokee Falls, SC

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The cost of independent living in Cherokee Falls is about $3,520 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 55 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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Cherokee Falls Independent Living Facilities | 55 Reviews

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Photo of Summit Place of King's Mountain
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55 Floor plans available
8.5
Review score
18 reviews
8.5
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18 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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My MIL has adjusted very well the staff is wonderful and keep the residents busy . Th facility is beautiful and extra clean always ??my husband and I couldn't be happier with the choice we made going with...
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.
Summit Place of Kings Mountain Summit Place of Kings Mountain is an assisted living community located in Kings Mountain, North Carolina of Cleveland County. With its ideal location near many restaurants, shopping centers, public parks, museums and galleries, the city of Kings Mountain offers the...
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Photo of Viva Senior Living at Gaffney
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6.0
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21 reviews
6.0
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21 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
1 star
5%
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The staff has kept me well informed of any medical emergencies my mother has had. They also keep us informed of activities occuring at the facility. I looked at other facilities and this one was local.
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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Photo of TerraBella Shelby
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7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
31%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
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6%
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Things could be improved but they have been very good about some important things. The hall smells of urine more often. The other areas seem clean enough. Again, staff changes lately but they are super nice...
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.
Situated in beautiful Shelby, known as “the City of Pleasant Living,” our warm, relaxing assisted living single-story community is known for down-home cooking, family get-togethers and lots of fellowship. Senior residents enjoy Terrabella of Shelby’s welcoming environment; engaged and friendly...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Cherokee Falls, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee Falls is $3,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $2,710 per month.

Independent living costs in Cherokee Falls, SC, vs. nearby cities

Cherokee Falls, SC
$3,520/mo
$3,618/mo

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

Cherokee Falls, SC
$3,520/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,633/mo
Independent Living
$3,520/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,687/mo
Studio
$5,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,098/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee Falls 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 Falls, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee Falls, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,520/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,583/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,633/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee Falls, SC:$3,520/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee Falls, SC:$3,583/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee Falls, SC:$3,633/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Cherokee Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Cherokee Falls

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!

Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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TerraBella Shelby

4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at TerraBella Shelby and overall I would say that things are good. The move in process was pretty smooth. The staff are super nice and welcoming. Communication with the family could be better, but it is okay. The value for cost is not so great as families are ...
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Cherokee Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee Falls, 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 Falls 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 Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee Falls, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee Falls 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 Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee Falls, SCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee Falls 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 Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee Falls, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Summit Place of King's Mountain, Viva Senior Living at Gaffney and TerraBella Shelby are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cherokee Falls, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Cherokee Falls, South Carolina. See the full list.
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