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The cost of independent living in Fork is about $3,538 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 861 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
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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.
Greystone Manor is an 81 bed facility with both private and semi-private rooms located on nine acres. It is secluded yet a small town (Red Springs) is located less than a mile away. It is a beautiful brick building with spacious porches. The rooms are large with a bathroom in each. We have...
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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.
Whether for you or a loved one, Hope Springs offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Here at Hope Springs each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when...
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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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Poplar Heights Center is a senior community in quaint Elizabethtown, NC. An hour from the North Carolina beaches, our small town is personable and welcoming with unlimited services and amenities. Residents enjoy the newly renovated downtown area with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities. ...
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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.
Lake Waccamaw Senior Living provides a home-like atmosphere with cozy living rooms, dining room, comfortable bedrooms with your furnishing if desired. We offer daily activities and outings, in house pharmacy service, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to enhance...
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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Palmetto Ridge
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.
Photo of Cheraw Manor Assisted Living
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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: 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.
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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.
Hamlet House offers a caring atmosphere, an active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents. Each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fork, SC

The average cost of senior living in Fork is $3,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mullins, SC with an average of $2,845 per month.

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

Fork, SC
$3,538/mo
$2,845/mo
$3,114/mo

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

Fork, SC
$3,538/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,627/mo
Independent Living
$3,538/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,991/mo
Studio
$4,562/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,238/mo

Senior living costs in Fork 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: Fork, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFork, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,538/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$2,300/mo$4,315/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,627/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fork, SC:$3,538/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fork, SC:$2,300/mo
South Carolina:$4,315/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fork, SC:$3,627/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fork, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fork 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
Fork, SC$3,137/mo$3,307/mo-5.2%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fork, SC
2024 average cost:$3,137/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:-5.2%
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 Fork

Recent reviews for independent living in Fork

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

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

4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.

Pee Dee Gardens in Florence, SC

4.8
We chose Pee Dee Gardens at the time because she had lived here once before many years ago and it was a good experience. She chose a small room and it fits her needs, they do have a variety of options as well based on your needs. It is a good facility and I would recommend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Varied and engaging activities. Residents across several communities appreciate the diverse range of activities offered, including writing classes, art classes, water aerobics, chair volleyball tournaments, music groups, card games, mahjong, walking groups, local travel outings, and Bingo games Indigo at Carolina Forest, Te ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities TerraBella Myrtle Beach, Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Barclay at Little River, Arbor Landing at Surfside. They are always available to help and provide excellent care, ensuring a welcomi ...
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Reasonably priced and convenient. Several residents praise the affordability and convenience of their communities, with easy access to transportation and nearby amenities TerraBella Myrtle Beach, River Park Senior Living. The value for cost is considered good, especially when compared to similar facilities in other locations ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Common areas and private apartments are regularly maintained, and cleanliness is a top priority in most communities The Barclay at Little River, TerraBella Myrtle Beach, Arbor Landing at Surfside. This contributes to a comfortable and inviting living environment.
Extensive care services and support. Some communities offer various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care TerraBella Myrtle Beach, Indigo at Carolina Forest, The Barclay at Little River, ensuring that residents' needs are met at every stage of their senior years.
Collaborative and caring community atmosphere. Reviews from different communities consistently highlight the friendly and supportive environment, where residents look out for one another and make new friends River Park Senior Living, Indigo at Carolina Forest, TerraBella Myrtle Beach. This sense of community fosters a strong sense of b ...
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Fork independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fork independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fork, 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 Fork 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 Fork partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fork, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fork 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 Fork communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fork, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fork 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 Fork offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fork, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
46.4%
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