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The cost of independent living in Drawdy is about $4,534 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 1731 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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Sweetgrass has been wonderful home for my father! The size is what first attracted me to Sweetgrass and it has met all my expectations! Being small your loved one will get the individual attention they...
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.
Welcome Home to Sweetgrass Village of Mt. Pleasant! We offer luxurious studio and one bedroom apartments with kitchenettes in en elegant hotel-like environment. Our friendly, service oriented 24 hour staff will provide you with all the care and comfort of home, while promoting a sense of...
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My dad had been at TidePointe since their inception - 27 years ago! He loved every minute! He enjoyed every single level of this wonderful CCRC. He and Mother started in their beautiful home which they...
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.
Wake up every day to the coastal beauty Hilton Head has to offer. At Tidepointe, a Vi community, you’ll a enjoy a surplus of lifestyle activities and benefits that will you leave wondering, do you live in a retirement community or a resort?Welcome to Tidepointe, a Vi community, a 63-acre assisted...
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I would give a 5 for all categories. I've been at Merrill Gardens for about 6 weeks now. Glad I moved here. Have enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm in my 6th week at Merrill Gardens. Which also happens to be the...
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.
You’re going to love it here. Located in the 1,700 acre Carolina Park master planned community with shopping, dining and outdoor activities, Merrill Gardens is in the heart of it all. This new community is modern yet intimate with spacious apartments as well as cottages. Relax and enjoy the...
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I would write them as a five to all of the questions. The staff at Revela has gone above and beyond. I would highly recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
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.
Life is different in Cooper River Villages. Cooper River Villages, residents enjoy independent living services while experiencing the freedom to spend their days as they choose. Here, you’ll experience beach-inspired easy living without the hassle of daily chores and home upkeep.In Cooper River...
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We love Kempton of Charleston. The facility is great especially if you have access to driving. The location is isolated and there is not enough activities and things going on away from the facility so my...
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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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My mother was a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC for approximately 5 years. She received great care. The entire staff were very kind to her. She was wheelchair bound for over the last 2...
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.
Dayspring Assisted Living offers a quiet country setting for our residents that is only twenty minutes from Charleston. Our residents and their families are secure in the knowledge that we are committed to patient care. Our ratios of staff to patient are the lowest in Charleston. We don't count...
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, 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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it has been a pretty good experience for us. It is clean and well maintained. The meals could use a little improvement. The staff are very nice and attentive for her needs, I have no complaints. The people...
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.
Chardon Place, is an assisted living community nestled on 14 acres. It is a short drive from the islands of Kiawah and Seabrook which have swimming, tennis, and world-class golf courses, and the dining and shopping experiences of Bohicket Marina, Sea Island Shopping Center, and the new...
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I had rehab at Sprenger after I fell in SC, while on vacation. I had excellent care from the staff ([name removed], my night nurse, is the kindest, most caring person) and the rehab dept helped me make...
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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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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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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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I am so very thankful for the loving care Mom (age 86 - COPD and dementia) receives at Carter-May Home. She was in Pinewood in Goose Creek, SC for about a year and a half until they raised her level of care...
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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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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I chose this facility for my mom from the various experiences that I have had with assisted living facilities for the last 10 years. The transitions went smoothly at first and due to my mom's needs and her...
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.
Near the heart of historic Charleston, our building stands testament to a long standing tradition of Southern hospitality. Our friendly, dedicated and trained staff are here to assist you or loved ones with a warmth that conveys the trust and confidence you are seeking and deserve. We are...
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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 Drawdy, SC

The average cost of senior living in Drawdy is $4,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. George, SC with an average of $2,265 per month.

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

Drawdy, SC
$4,534/mo

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

Drawdy, SC
$4,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,721/mo
Independent Living
$4,534/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,146/mo
Studio
$4,771/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,652/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,076/mo

Senior living costs in Drawdy 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: Drawdy, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrawdy, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,534/mo$4,135/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,666/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,721/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Drawdy, SC:$4,534/mo
South Carolina:$4,135/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Drawdy, SC:$4,666/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Drawdy, SC:$4,721/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Drawdy, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Drawdy 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Drawdy, SC$3,394/mo$3,382/mo+0.4%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Drawdy, SC
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,382/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,123/mo
2023 average cost:$3,116/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Drawdy

Recent reviews for independent living in Drawdy

Oaks at Salem Road in Beaufort, SC

4.9
So impressed with all the staff, their kindness and professionalism. They are so positive and really understand what their clients are experiencing. I can pick up the phone to call and talk to [name removed] and it doesn't matter which one answers. My parents are happy and we are at rest ...
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Overture West Ashley 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes in Charleston, SC

5.0
The staff and residents are super friendly. There are lots of activities, and they are awesome for the residents. The breakfast is available Monday through Friday, and this is awesome for us. On Wednesdays they offer a happy hour, and they even include some appetizers.

Dayspring Assisted Living in Hollywood, SC

4.4
The caregivers at Dayspring were one of the reasons we chose this community. They are wonderful and very good with the residents. This is a smaller community so the ratio of caregivers to residents is higher. They could use a few more activities. The food is good and they keep the community ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, such as Holiday Indigo Pines, where residents and their families have formed strong bonds with caregivers. 'The staff are wonderful. They make sure my mom is safe and cared for,' one review for ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Many communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, as noted in several reviews. For instance, residents of Daniel Pointe enjoy activities like arts and crafts, water aerobics, games, and movies. 'There are plenty to do. From arts and crafts to water aerobics to g ...
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Individualized care and accommodations. Several reviews mention the customized attention that staff members provide to residents, ensuring their unique needs are met. At Bloom, for example, staff went above and beyond to accommodate a resident by bringing an electric scooter on their first day and helping with furniture arrangements. ...
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Spacious and clean living spaces. The cleanliness and size of apartments and common areas are frequently praised in reviews. For instance, reviews for the Palms of Mt. Pleasant mention the renovated patio and dining room, while residents of Holiday Ashley Park enjoy their apartment's full kitchen and weekly cleaning services. 'T ...
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Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. A positive community atmosphere is crucial for many residents, and several reviews highlight the friendly and inclusive nature of various communities. At Daniel Pointe, residents and staff are like family, while at Bloom, the manager ensures that residents are visited and spoken to in passing. ' ...
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High-quality meals and dining experiences. Lastly, the quality of meals and dining experiences is a significant factor for many residents, as numerous reviews illustrate. At Daniel Pointe, the gourmet chef is a highlight, while at Holiday Indigo Pines, the food is compared to a five-star restaurant. 'I would highly recommend the communit ...
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Drawdy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drawdy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drawdy, 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 Drawdy 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 Drawdy 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
25.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Drawdy 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 Drawdy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drawdy 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 Drawdy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Helena Square, Daniel Pointe Retirement Community and Holiday Indigo Pines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Drawdy, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near Drawdy, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Drawdy, South Carolina are Helena Square and Holiday Indigo Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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