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The cost of independent living in Dekalb is about $3,965 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 162 options. Read 2070 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 The Village at Southlake
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Activities are terrific. Food is improving and they say they are working on it. It isn't bad but should be better. I love living here and have made lots of friends. Staff has made several good changes.
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.
The Village at Southlake is a senior community located in Lexington, South Carolina, in Lexington County, which offers superlative independent living. From the second you first enter the community you'll know there is something special about The Village at Southlake, from the care free atmosphere...
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We love the resort- like feel, meal experience and chef catering to input from residents, planned activities that are enjoyed and build community, provision for residents to get to shopping and appointments,...
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.
The Meridian at Carolina Lakes is redefining senior living with elegant surroundings, active living, and resort-style spaces. Featuring assisted living and compassionate dementia care, The Meridian is committed to serving area seniors with the care they deserve and the exceptional customer...
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8.3
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My aunt is doing so much better there than living at home! The staff is wonderful and so caring. The thing that I find most reassuring is my aunt is clean, safe and gets her medicine on time. That makes us...
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.
The Legacy of Hartsville is tucked securely within a quaint community of families and neighbors. Within minutes of the hospital and medical offices in one direction and a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, The Legacy is proud to offer services and amenities, activities...
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My mom was at the Pines for a short time before needing more intensive care. While there, we found the staff to be exceptional. They were very attentive and caring. We would definitely recommend The Pines...
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.
At Pines Columbia, a pet friendly senior living community near Columbia, SC, we provide our residents thoughtful, compassionate assistance with their daily routine, while respecting their independence. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
Photo of The Blake at Woodcreek Farms
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I would give them a 5 on everything. My mother is doing so much better there and the staff is wonderful. From my perspective, the thing that I find most reassuring is my mom is clean and safe and gets to...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located at the entrance of Woodcreek Farms in Northeast Columbia, The Blake at Woodcreek Farms is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
Photo of Merrill Gardens at Columbia
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It is great to be close to baseball field and other restaurants within walking distance. My mom is an active 90 year old that likes to walk the park. And we walk up to baseball game and publico restaurant....
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.
Merrill Gardens at Columbia is a new senior living community offering independent living and memory care. We are located next to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies, one mile from the State House and downtown. We offer luxury senior living in the heart of revitalized BullStreet District....
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Photo of Harmony at Columbia
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3232 Floor plans available
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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
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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.
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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The overall experience I would say is a 5 except for the activities and the staff. I haven't seen any activities during my visits and I haven't met the new memory care manager. However, what we like the most...
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.
Terrabella at Rock Hill is an assisted living and Memory Care community in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Rock Hill is a large and thriving city with a welcoming, small town atmosphere. Our historic town boasts a world-renowned sports facility, genuine southern hospitality and an abundance of...
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Photo of Sumter Grove Senior Living
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44 Floor plans available
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We chose this facility because it was "affordable" and because of the staff to resident ratios. There are group outings every week, sometimes twice a week. Residents are encouraged to sign up
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.
Warm and inviting are just two words one would use to describe Sumter Grove Senior Living.From the front porch rockers to the neighborhood feel, once you have walked through our front doors, our goal is to make you feel welcome every day. As a premiere provider of assisted living, it is our goal...
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Photo of Brookdale Harbison
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Brookdale Harbison gets a 5 in each and every category! My mother in law loves it there, and her opinion is the only one that really matters. We have had no issues.
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.
Embrace The Golden YearsIf you want to embrace your golden years with enthusiasm and energy without sacrificing peace of mind that comes from having access to quality care, look no further than our assisted living community in Columbia, South Carolina. Surrounded by a warm and welcoming care team...
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Photo of Woodridge Assisted Living
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Woodridge is a much better value for the money than Willow Grove. my aunt is taken care of by trained medical professionals/ she is seen by a doctor or NP on a regular basis, they take her to and from...
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.
Woodridge is a senior living community located in Monroe, NC that combines the comforts of home with a safe, supportive environment. At Woodridge we offer you more than assisted living services. The special difference is our dedication to improving each resident's quality of life and helping them...
Photo of Cogir of Harrisburg Park
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The staff are great and it is a beautiful building. It is very active living with friendly people, I would absolutely recommend Ambriant at Avondale to other families.
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.
New independent living community in Indian Land South Carolina convenient to everything in South Charlotte/Balantyne and Indian Land. While this community is new, we have been in the senior care industry for years and operate 26 communities in the south east. Our staff has over 30 years of senior...
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There aren’t enough words to describe how great Somerby at Edgewater is![Names Removed] and the entire staff are so welcoming, kind, understanding, and you can tell they truly care about their residents and...
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.
Resort Style Assisted Living and Memory CareStrategically located in Indian Land, South Carolina off of Edgewater Parkway. The Blake at Edgewater is unlike any other. Retirement and hospitality are blended to create an assisted living and memory care community where you will feel right at...
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Photo of Chandler Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We are so grateful for the team at Chandler Place. The attention they give the residents is much more than basic care. They are treated with love, Kindness and more than anything, respect. I feel that they...
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.
It’s time to upgrade your senior living. And we have just the place to do it. We are a premier senior living community offering assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services. Our residents have more options for enjoying the senior living lifestyle. They also have fewer worries, as...
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We chose Jenni-Lynn because of the nice location. Quiet neighborhood located conveniently to grocery and dining. Within our budget. Very kind and personal staff. 4 of the nurses attended my moms...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Jenni Lynn Assisted Living and Independent Living has been serving Seniors for over 30 years. We are located off Hwy 378 in West Columbia, 1 mile from Lexington Medical Hospital. We offer a wide array of services, amenities and activities that keep our resident healthy and safe, while providing...
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MIL is happy with the staff, loves the food and church service time available. Has made some friends. Have noticed she has pictures on the floor that she said will be hung by maintenance team, has been there...
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.
Build Your Best Life HereIt’s time to trade your lifestyle in for a new, upgraded model. You’ll find it here, nestled in a quiet, residential area of Rock Hill, South Carolina in York County. As one of our residents, you’ll get rid of chores, cleaning and cooking. In their place, you’ll get an...
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This has been the third assisted living community in which my dad has resided. Although I have few complaints about the other facilities, Lancaster Grove has by far been the best. From the planned activities...
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 Lancaster Grove Senior Living located in a quiet residential community near USC-Lancaster in upstate South Carolina, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Assisted Living, Memory care, a short-term stay, or a year-round home?...
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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 English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus
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Overall we had a great experience at The Retreat at Carolina Bay. I especially liked that they take an individualized approach to each patient's care.
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.
Life is vibrant and lively at English Meadows Carolina Bay Campus, a charming assisted living and memory care community committed to developing and fostering connections with each resident and their families. Our extensive calendar incorporates engaging opportunities for residents to exercise,...
Photo of Springtree Manor Assisted Living
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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
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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.
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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It worked out real well, it's a fine place.
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.
A group of caring people in Sumter, South Carolina made a unique promise, a covenant, to their community to create a Continuing Care Retirement Community where the needs of mature adults and their loved ones could be met. The result of that promise is Covenant Place – a warm, inviting retirement...
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My mother in law is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been fabulous and have helped every step of the way. The entire staff watch out for her. She likes the food and they do offer...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Kathwood is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Located in the capital city of Columbia, our residents enjoy unparalleled access to fine shopping, dining and medical facilities. Columbia is a historic city with a thriving downtown area,...
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I like this community for the care that my mother is getting from the nice staff. I like to know she is in a clean community where the staff is patient with her needs. The menu is appealing and she is just...
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.
Welcoming and warm is the feel you sense after coming to discover the 'Home-like' atmosphere here at McElveen Manor of Sumter, SC. Many of our current residents will tell you, there is no place like home, and McElveen Manor is as close as it gets! We promise each resident an inviting and trendy...
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I am happy with the care from this community. The staff is caring. This is a clean community and we like that they have a patio in her room that she does enjoy. The menu is appealing and we like 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.
Carolina Gardens at West Columbia is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, South Carolina. Columbia is the capital city of South Carolina and offers world class shopping, dining and medical facilities. Our vibrant and thriving city allows residents to make the most of their...
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My dad has been in the facility for many years. For the past three months, it has taken a 100% turnaround with the new Business Manager. He is always pleasant and when I visit, is spending time with the...
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.
Twilite Manor Twilite Manor is an assisted living community located in Cayce, SC. Cayce is located in Richland and Lexington Counties and home to about 12,500 residents. With its location on the Congaree River, residents can enjoy the scenic views, take long walks, go on outings with friends, or...

Cost of independent living in Dekalb, SC

The average cost of senior living in Dekalb is $3,965 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sumter, SC with an average of $3,298 per month.

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

Dekalb, SC
$3,965/mo
$3,662/mo
$4,462/mo

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

Dekalb, SC
$3,965/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,436/mo
Independent Living
$3,965/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,900/mo
Studio
$3,316/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,394/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Dekalb 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: Dekalb, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDekalb, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,965/mo$4,217/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,373/mo$4,396/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,436/mo$4,445/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Dekalb, SC:$3,965/mo
South Carolina:$4,217/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Dekalb, SC:$4,373/mo
South Carolina:$4,396/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Dekalb, SC:$4,436/mo
South Carolina:$4,445/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Dekalb, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dekalb 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
Dekalb, SC$2,893/mo$2,861/mo+1.1%
South Carolina$3,099/mo$3,099/mo0.0%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Dekalb, SC
2024 average cost:$2,893/mo
2023 average cost:$2,861/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,099/mo
2023 average cost:$3,099/mo
Percent change:0.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dekalb

Recent reviews for independent living in Dekalb

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.

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.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized meal options and accommodations. Several reviews mention the importance of having individual meal preferences catered to at their communities. At Terrabella Windsor Lake, residents appreciate the flexibility in food choices, while at Chandler Place Independent Living, the chef-prepared meals are a highlight for families.
Friendly and attentive staff. Numerous reviews repeatedly express appreciation for the kind and caring nature of community staff members. At The Village at Southlake, the Executive Director goes above and beyond, while at Providence Meadows, the staff members' patience and respect are noted.
Customized activities for various interests. Communities offer an array of activities tailored to residents' hobbies and passions. For instance, at Lakeview Retirement Community, residents can participate in painting classes, while at Holiday Columbia Pines, the variety of activities encourages participation.
Effective communication with families. Families value clear and consistent updates from community staff regarding their loved ones' care and well-being. At Harmony at Columbia, staff members keep families informed, while at Providence Meadows, regular meetings are held for in-depth conversations.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, with mentions of pristine private rooms and common areas. At Merrill Gardens at Columbia, the facility's cleanliness puts families at ease, while at Greenway Square Retirement Community, the renovations add to the communi ...
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supportive environments for mental health challenges. Several reviews mention the positive experiences of residents with mental health challenges at their communities. At Inspire Sandhill, residents' concerns are respected, while at The Village at Southlake, staff members are commended for their warm and welcoming nature.
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Dekalb independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dekalb independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb 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 Dekalb partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dekalb 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 Dekalb communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dekalb, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.3%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dekalb 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 Dekalb offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dekalb, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
47.2%
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