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The cost of independent living in Elgin is about $3,955 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 177 options. Read 3179 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Carriage House of Hartsville is an assisted living community for male and female residents 55 years of age and older in Hartsville, SC. Hartsville enjoys a mild climate most of the year, with occasional snows in the winter. The 2010 census placed the population at 7,764 for our small...
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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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Great facility!
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, 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.
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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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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Woodlawn Haven Woodlawn Haven is an assisted living community nestled in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Our campus is conveniently located to route 27 and nestled in the deep green of Mount Holly North Carolina. We provide ample parking for both residents and their visiting friends and family....
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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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My father really enjoyed himself here everyone was very nice and helpful treated us like family would recommend to anyone.
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.
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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, 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.
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 Elgin, SC

The average cost of senior living in Elgin is $3,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesterfield, SC with an average of $3,239 per month.

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

Elgin, SC
$3,955/mo
$4,009/mo

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

Elgin, SC
$3,955/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$4,709/mo
Independent Living
$3,955/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,464/mo
Studio
$5,022/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,538/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Elgin 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: Elgin, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElgin, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,955/mo$4,141/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,729/mo$4,321/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,709/mo$4,368/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Elgin, SC:$3,955/mo
South Carolina:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Elgin, SC:$4,729/mo
South Carolina:$4,321/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Elgin, SC:$4,709/mo
South Carolina:$4,368/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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Independent living costs in Elgin, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elgin 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
Elgin, SC$2,761/mo$2,812/mo-1.8%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Elgin, SC
2024 average cost:$2,761/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Elgin

Recent reviews for independent living in Elgin

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 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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Springtree Manor Assisted Living in Columbia, SC

4.9
I chose the community due to close to my home and the staff was welcoming. The cost was reasonable for my Dads needs now and in the future along with the cleanness.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Several reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Brookdale Charlotte East, with staff and residents greeting each other by name and creating a sense of community. At Shads Landing, residents appreciate the warm and caring nature of the staff, which makes for ...
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Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Activities are another key feature mentioned in many reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Solista Charlotte by Cogir and Lakeview Retirement Community. From Bingo and games to arts and crafts and outings, there's something for every interest.
Thoughtfully planned meals and dining experiences. Residents at communities like Providence Meadows and Harmony at Columbia enjoy the thoughtfully planned meals and dining experiences, which cater to various dietary needs and offer a restaurant-style atmosphere. Families appreciate the attention to detail in meal planning and preparation.
Safe and secure living environments. Safety is a top priority for residents and their families, and communities like Holiday Willow Grove and Brookdale Carriage Club Providence have implemented measures to ensure peace of mind. From call buttons and emergency response systems to secure entrances and 24/7 staffing, these communi ...
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Personalized care and attention to resident needs. Families appreciate the personalized care and attention to their loved ones' needs at communities like Holiday Columbia Pines and Somerby Baxter Village, where staff go above and beyond to accommodate individual preferences and requirements. This tailored approach enhances the overall living ...
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Open communication between families and staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring care needs are being met. Communities like Solista Charlotte by Cogir and Merrill Gardens at Columbia prioritize open lines of communication, providing regular updates and addressing ...
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Elgin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elgin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elgin, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elgin 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 Elgin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elgin 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 Elgin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elgin, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.6%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lancaster Grove Senior Living, Fairforest Grove Senior Living and Trevi Vibrant Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elgin, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Elgin, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elgin, South Carolina are Fairforest Grove Senior Living, Legacy Heights Senior Living Community and Sunrise of Providence. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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