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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Georgetown County, SC

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The cost of independent living in Georgetown County is about $4,318 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 options. Read 1040 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 Garden City.

Georgetown County Independent Living Facilities | 1040 Reviews

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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.
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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...
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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, 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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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.
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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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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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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Photo of Manor House of Scranton
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 Manor House II of Scranton
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.

Cost of independent living in Georgetown County, SC

The average cost of senior living in Georgetown County is $4,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scranton, SC with an average of $3,210 per month.

Independent living costs in Georgetown County, SC, vs. nearby counties

Georgetown County, SC
$4,318/mo

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

Georgetown County, SC
$4,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Georgetown County, SC, vs. other senior living options

$4,548/mo
Independent Living
$4,318/mo

Independent living costs in Georgetown County, SC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,054/mo
Studio
$4,614/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,753/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,595/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,849/mo

Senior living costs in Georgetown County 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: Georgetown County, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGeorgetown County, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,318/mo$4,136/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,548/mo$4,316/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,548/mo$4,362/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Georgetown County, SC:$4,318/mo
South Carolina:$4,136/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Georgetown County, SC:$4,548/mo
South Carolina:$4,316/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Georgetown County, SC:$4,548/mo
South Carolina:$4,362/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Georgetown County, SC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Georgetown County 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.

Georgetown County, SCSC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Georgetown County, SC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Georgetown County 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
Georgetown County, SC$3,199/mo$3,252/mo-1.6%
South Carolina$3,123/mo$3,116/mo+0.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Georgetown County, SC
2024 average cost:$3,199/mo
2023 average cost:$3,252/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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 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.

Windrush at Garden City Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet, SC

4.5
My loved one is currently a resident at Windrush Assisted Living and the overall experience at this facility has been good. The facility was just sold to the new owners this month. They do have high staff turnover. However, overall, I would recommend Windrush Assisted Living to others.

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
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
10.5%
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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.
Georgetown County, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
17.2%
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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
63.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
52.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
46.4%
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