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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cooper, SC

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The cost of independent living in Cooper is about $3,984 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 82 options. Read 1112 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 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.
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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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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.
Photo of Beard Residential Care Facs
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.
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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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.
Photo of Mills Rest Home
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.
Photo of Faith Residential Ctr
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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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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Photo of Walters Brothers Residential Care
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.
Photo of Honorage Nursing Ctr
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
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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.
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My loved one was only in this community for a short period of time and things could have went better but its no fault of the staff. The staff did the best they could to accommodate his needs and make sure he...
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.
Florence Presbyterian Community is a caring assisted living community located in gorgeous Florence, South Carolina in Florence County. This city offers almost 600 acres of park land for climbing, walking or playing. In downtown Florence one will find the Art Trail Gallery, the Downtown Farmer's...
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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.
Photo of Sumter Active Day Care
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.
Photo of Shiloh-Randolph Manor
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.
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: 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 Cooper, SC

The average cost of senior living in Cooper is $3,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olanta, SC with an average of $3,235 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cooper, SC vs. nearby cities

Cooper, SC
$3,984/mo
$3,612/mo
$3,797/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cooper, SC vs. the state and national average

Cooper, SC
$3,984/mo
U.S. national average
$4,083/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cooper vs. other types of senior living

$4,050/mo
Independent Living
$3,984/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cooper, SC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,038/mo
Studio
$4,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,475/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,423/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,989/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cooper over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cooper

Recent reviews for independent living in Cooper

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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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.

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Affordable pricing with good value. Several reviews mention the competitive pricing of their community, with one reviewer commenting on the excellent value offered for the amenities provided. At TerraBella Myrtle Beach, one resident expressed satisfaction with the quality of their meals despite occasional drops in quality, attri ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. A common theme in reviews is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff at their community. Residents at TerraBella Myrtle Beach appreciate the administrative staff for their efficiency, while those at The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing praise the warmth and attentiveness of the staff to ...
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Variety of activities. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities offered at their community, catering to different interests and preferences. At TerraBella Myrtle Beach, residents enjoy weekly outings to the mall, clothing stores, and restaurants, as well as Wednesday activities like Bingo games and live musica ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Community facilities are praised for their beauty and upkeep in numerous reviews. Residents at Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet appreciate the new amenities and the well-designed facilities, while those at The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing mention the cleanliness and inviting atmosphere. ...
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Access to convenient amenities and transportation. Many reviews mention the convenience of having amenities and transportation readily available. At TerraBella Myrtle Beach, the facility offers onsite medication management staff and beautiful apartments, while the transportation service takes residents to doctors appointments and shopping trip ...
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Engaging social life. A social life is important for many residents, and several reviews mention the opportunities for socialization at their community. At The Claiborne at Brickyard Crossing, residents make friends and enjoy birthday celebrations and happy hours. At Arbor Landing at Surfside, the residents are d ...
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Cooper independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooper independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooper, 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 Cooper 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 Cooper 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
26.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooper 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 Cooper communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooper 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 Cooper offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.9%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.2%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
36.2%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.9%
46.2%
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Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cooper, South Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 82 independent living facilities near Cooper, South Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cooper, 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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