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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Georgetown County, SC
The cost of independent living in Georgetown County is about $4,271 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 895 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach and Pawleys Island.
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This community is great and it has a home feeling to it. I am impressed with the entire staff. They are all caring and genuinely seem to care about the residents. They know the residents by name as well as...
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.
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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This is a great community with great care. The staff is always so caring and helpful. They do have activities, but she is not active right now due to just settling into the community.They are a great value...
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.
Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet is a locally owned, not-for-profit assisted living. Our community is not large and overwhelming as we are licensed to care for no more than 60 residents. Our prices are all-inclusive which allows for our residents to age in place without having to worry about 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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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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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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Georgetown County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Georgetown County is $4,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, SC with an average of $3,263 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgetown County, SC vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Georgetown County, SC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Georgetown County
Recent reviews for independent living in Georgetown County
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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Hope Arbor of Murrells Inlet
5.0
The staff is good,but they could do better. The meals are good and they said that my wife enjoys them. The community is always clean and neat. My wife says that she feels really comfortable with being here.
Brookdale Conway
5.0
What our family likes most about the Brookdale Conway community is the entire working staff. The staff team has been very helpful and friendly during our experience. Our loved ones is happy with the meals and dining as well as the activities.
Georgetown County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Georgetown County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Georgetown County, 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 Georgetown County 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 Georgetown County 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
27.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Georgetown County 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 Georgetown County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Georgetown County 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 Georgetown County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.2%
Dances
Dances
52.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbor Landing at Surfside, Indigo at Carolina Forest and TerraBella Myrtle Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Georgetown County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Georgetown County, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Georgetown County, South Carolina are Arbor Landing at Surfside and Indigo at Carolina Forest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Georgetown County
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