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The cost of independent living in Forest Lake is about $3,977 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 1348 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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My dad was at The Blake from [dates removed]. Some of the staff members were wonderful to my dad. My dad was allowed to live with my mom in Assisted Living, even with his dementia, but after a week, I began...
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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Some staff in memory care are awesome, but others engage minimally with residents (sitting on their phones etc). Food is very disappointing, especially lunches, snacks and the water station.
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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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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Chandler Place is a really nice facility and everyone here was so friendly, staff and residents. My mom really enjoyed her experience and had made many friends, but unfortunately it just got too expensive.
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.
More Care, More FreedomAnyone can move into a traditional senior living home, but why should you settle for the basics when you can have the best? Nestled on some of the most beautiful grounds in South Carolina, you can spend your morning strolling through storybook gardens and fragrant...
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I shop locally nearby at CVS, etc. Traffic is light to moderate (bank of am, chase, etc). Easy access to major banks. Wireless internet hookup adequate w/ heated swimming pool and foyer and exercise.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Overture Providence, your premiere 55+ active adult living destination. Here, you will discover beautifully designed apartment homes, one-of-a-kind services and over 12,000 square feet of resort-inspired amenities. We offer everything you’ll need to maintain a happy and healthy...
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[name removed] was kind, courteous, and extremely helpful in solving my problem with signing in to visit my mother. I was very unsure of how to do it and he straightened it out in seconds, I so appreciate...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed to meet the needs of residents 55 years of age and older under a rental plan that affords a unique 'freedom and choice' approach for your service package. The Dorchester offers you the opportunity to design your own residency plan. Along with our basic rental, residents can supplement...
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My friend likes the food at this community. The staff have answered our questions and are helpful. The community is very clean and the grounds are nice. They have a memory care unit within the community. ...
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, 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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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, 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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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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The residents all seem nice and friendly. They offered to help with the move in. It’s independent living. So a lot of those categories don’t really apply. They don’t have care services or activities. It...
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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The facility is hard to get a hold of when you are calling in. My MIL is happy there. They just hired a bunch of new staff so they are still learning and it's a little harder to get questions answered if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of independent living in Forest Lake, SC

The average cost of senior living in Forest Lake is $3,977 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlisle, SC with an average of $2,717 per month.

Independent living costs in Forest Lake, SC, vs. nearby cities

Forest Lake, SC
$3,977/mo
$3,954/mo
$3,953/mo

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

Forest Lake, SC
$3,977/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Lake, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,914/mo
Independent Living
$3,977/mo

Independent living costs in Forest Lake, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,485/mo
Studio
$5,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,234/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,712/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,150/mo

Senior living costs in Forest Lake 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: Forest Lake, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest Lake, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,977/mo$4,138/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,967/mo$4,318/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,914/mo$4,364/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Forest Lake, SC:$3,977/mo
South Carolina:$4,138/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Forest Lake, SC:$4,967/mo
South Carolina:$4,318/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Forest Lake, SC:$4,914/mo
South Carolina:$4,364/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest Lake, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest Lake 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
Forest Lake, SC$3,403/mo$3,542/mo-3.9%
South Carolina$3,096/mo$3,031/mo+2.1%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Forest Lake, SC
2024 average cost:$3,403/mo
2023 average cost:$3,542/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,096/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forest Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest Lake

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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Brookdale Monroe Square

4.8
Overall, we are pleased with the residence and service. We feel that our resident is safe and taken care of. If we find something not working, it is corrected quickly. Most of the employees are extremely friendly and helpful. There are a few employees that are not friendly and get annoyed when ...
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Brookdale New Hope in Gastonia, NC

4.9
Cost went up abruptly 15%, but they worked with me to adjust down some. Overall it has been a very positive experience. The staff are very friendly and attentive to our mother's needs. They assisted greatly with the passing of our father. Very compassionate and experienced in dealing with ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff members at various communities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the personal relationships formed with caregivers, such as at Solista Charlotte by Cogir, where the sales and marketing staff were praised fo ...
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Varied activities for different interests. Reviews mention the importance of engaging activities for residents, with communities offering a range of options to accommodate various interests. For instance, at The Dorchester South, residents enjoy outings and get-togethers, while Brookdale Carriage Club Providence offers Bingo and game ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep of facilities. Cleanliness is a crucial factor in residents' satisfaction with their living situations. Communities like Chandler Place Independent Living and MerryWood on Park receive positive feedback for their pristine apartments and common areas.
Supportive and responsive management. Effective communication and prompt responses from community management are mentioned in numerous reviews. At Greenway Square Retirement Community, the administration has been open, cooperative, and responsive to the concerns of residents and their families.
Diverse menu options for various dietary needs. Food quality and dietary accommodations are important for many residents. Communities such as Brookdale Carriage Club Providence and Providence Meadows are commended for their excellent meals and ability to cater to individual preferences and restrictions.
Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Feeling at home is essential for a positive senior living experience. Several reviews mention the warm, friendly atmosphere at communities like Solista Charlotte by Cogir and Ambriant at Avondale where residents are treated like family and residents make lifelong friendships
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Forest Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
63.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
81.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.4%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.1%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
76.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
55.3%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Legacy Heights Senior Living Community, Greenway Square Retirement Community and Chandler Place Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest Lake, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Forest Lake, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forest Lake, South Carolina are 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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