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The cost of independent living in Glassy is about $3,555 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options.

Read 248 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hendersonville, Brevard and Greenville.

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Definitely 5 stars. The staff are great very friendly and helpful. There are many activities to choose from. The apartment size is perfect. I am very happy here.
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.
At Merrill Gardens Greenville, we’re proud to be a family-owned community built on generations of experience in senior care. Our mission is simple: create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel supported, connected, and truly at home.Located in vibrant downtown Greenville, our...
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9.8
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The people at MS have all been very supportive, encouraging and helpful in getting my mother settled. Initially it was to be respite, but we all decided she couldn't live in her own anymore. I viewed three...
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.
At Manning Place, our senior living community, you'll find a smaller, homelike community and a compassionate, caring staff. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and...
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33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.3
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73 reviews
9.3
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Chose Laurelwoods because it is close to me, had amenities my mother wanted, and was smaller than her previous facility. I will recommend your service because it helped me make an important decision, saving...
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.
Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...
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8.7
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62 reviews
8.7
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The cleanliness is a 5 but needs new carpet. Med Techs Give wrong Meds, if residents not on their toes. Very friendly but not responsive to request, especially food. To much repetition. Most meats are tough....
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.
At The Residences at Greer, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking...
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55 Floor plans available
8.1
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28 reviews
8.1
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3 star
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The daily caregivers were good and seemed to really care for their residents. The caregivers were good. Management and communication could improve.
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.
Spring Park is an Atlas Senior Living Community with a separate secure memory care wing.Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally stimulating. We encourage our residents to celebrate the joys of life...
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This seems to be the best place that I have found for my loved one. They have activities like bible study, bingo, puzzles, laundry folding, coin counting, music, concerts and more for the residents to do and...
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.
Ashlan Village is a continuing care community, where your choices matter. Through community services and programs, Ashlan Village provides for the social, spiritual, nutritional, residential, wellness and health care needs of older people at reasonable cost. We have a variety of spacious floor...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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 Glassy, SC

The average cost of senior living in Glassy is $3,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Campobello, SC with an average of $3,549 per month.

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

Glassy, SC
$3,555/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,412/mo
Independent Living
$3,555/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,560/mo
Studio
$3,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,774/mo

Senior living costs in Glassy 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: Glassy, SC
Column state: South Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlassy, SCSouth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,555/mo$3,557/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,944/mo$4,824/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,412/mo$5,404/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Glassy, SC:$3,555/mo
South Carolina:$3,557/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Glassy, SC:$4,944/mo
South Carolina:$4,824/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Glassy, SC:$5,412/mo
South Carolina:$5,404/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Glassy, SC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glassy 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 average 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
Glassy, SC$3,199/mo$3,115/mo+2.7%
South Carolina$3,359/mo$3,252/mo+3.3%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Glassy, SC
2024 average cost:$3,199/mo
2023 average cost:$3,115/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
South Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,252/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Glassy

Recent reviews for independent living in Glassy

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

5.0
We have lived at Cacades for 2 1/2 years. Though we all in good health we care to Cascades to join a community of caring people and staff. By all we happy. With over 350 member community. This is a family - our activities are stupendous and the staff know and cares about us through COVID and ...
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Shepherd's Care Assisted Living in Greenville, SC

4.8
I'm quite happy with them. They are very clean, and the staff is very friendly. They are quick to respond if I have any concerns or if there are needs. They have activities, and they try to get the residents engaged but it can be hard in memory care.

Cascades Verdae in Greenville, SC

4.8
Staff was terrific! Friendly, extremely helpful and professional! The surroundings are clean, bright and well maintained. Safety of residents are a priority. A large variety of activities to choose from and the social interaction has been so good for my Mom! Do think their food menu could be ...
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Glassy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glassy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glassy, 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 Glassy 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 Glassy 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
25%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Glassy 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 Glassy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glassy, SCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glassy 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 Glassy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glassy, SCNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Greenville, Manning Square and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glassy, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Glassy, South Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glassy, South Carolina are Maple Brook Terrace Retirement Community, Merrill Gardens at Greenville and Haywood Estates by Barclay House. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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